Gift of the Year Awards: 12 Top-Notch Tech Picks Our Experts Want for Themselves
PCMag has introduced its first-ever Gift of the Year Awards, selecting 12 top-notch tech picks from hundreds of products tested by its experts. This launch is part of a broader trend among technology publications releasing 2026 holiday guides. Other outlets including ZDNET and Lifehacker have also debuted inaugural Gift of the Year awards, while Mashable, Popular Science, CNET, and Gear Patrol have published their curated lists of recommended devices and gadgets for the upcoming holiday season.
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- ✓ PCMag selected 12 gadget gifts for its first-ever Gift of the Year Awards.
- ✓ ZDNET launched its inaugural Gift of the Year Awards for 2026.
- ✓ Lifehacker announced its first-ever Gift of the Year award winners.
- ✓ Mashable and Popular Science released their 2026 Gift of the Year winners.
What changed
PCMag, ZDNET, and Lifehacker launched their first-ever Gift of the Year awards programs.
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PCMag and Other Tech Outlets Launch 2026 Gift of the Year Awards
PCMag has introduced its first-ever Gift of the Year Awards, selecting 12 top-notch tech picks from hundreds of products tested by its experts. This launch is part of a broader trend among technology publications releasing 2026 holiday guides. Other outlets including ZDNET and Lifehacker have also debuted inaugural Gift of the Year awards, while Mashable, Popular Science, CNET, and Gear Patrol have published their curated lists of recommended devices and gadgets for the upcoming holiday season.
Why it matters
Annual holiday gift guides serve as primary shopping benchmarks for consumers seeking editor-vetted technology. The introduction of formal "Gift of the Year" awards by multiple major publications marks a shift toward structured seasonal accolades in tech journalism.
What is confirmed
- PCMag selected 12 gadget gifts for its first-ever Gift of the Year Awards.
- ZDNET launched its inaugural Gift of the Year Awards for 2026.
- Lifehacker announced its first-ever Gift of the Year award winners.
- Mashable and Popular Science released their 2026 Gift of the Year winners.
What to watch next
- Specific product names for the 12 PCMag Gift of the Year winners
- Comparison of overlapping winners across ZDNET and Lifehacker inaugural lists
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