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17 Nov: This Year’s Hottest Tech Trends for Holiday Gifting

Picking out the perfect holiday gift can be challenging, especially in a year like this.

But there’s lots of great tech this year — everything from new gaming consoles to multifunctional kitchen appliances. Plus, our Best Buy experts are here to reduce some of the holiday stress and help you pick that perfect gadget for everyone on your list.

We talked to James Logue, a Best Buy Blue Shirt in Roanoke, Virginia, to get some tech recommendations.

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The new Xbox Series X and S and PlayStation 5 gaming consoles have arrived and are in high demand.

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15 Sep: Best Buy Announces Exclusive Offers For Fitness+: A New Fitness Experience With Apple Watch

Beginning today, when you purchase an eligible Apple Watch from Best Buy, you are eligible to get six months to use Apple Fitness+ for free. In addition, My Best Buy members who already own a qualifying Apple Watch will receive two months of Fitness+ free[1].

Fitness+ is the first fitness experience built for Apple Watch, arriving later this year. Fitness+ intelligently incorporates metrics from Apple Watch for users to visualize right on their iPhone, iPad or Apple TV, offering a first-of-its-kind personalized workout experience.

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10 Jul: The Best Back-To-School Tech For Our New Normal

Preparing to go back to school is sure to look a bit different this year amid the lingering uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic.

But regardless of whether classes happen in person or online, the latest technology will be just as essential — or more so — than ever for this new normal in the way students learn. From that essential laptop for doing your homework to instant film cameras for capturing all the memories at school, Best Buy has you covered.

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10 Jul: How To Choose The Right Laptop For Going Back To School

Best Buy experts provide helpful tips for their fellow students.

With the start of school just around the corner, it’s time for students to find the right laptop to meet their needs — whether they’ll be learning in the classroom or from home this year.

There’s a lot to consider when choosing a new computer for college. But regardless of your major or how much you’re willing to spend, there are plenty of good options for everyone.

Here are some helpful tips from Best Buy employees who are doing double duty as college students.

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10 Jun: Celebrate Father’s Day With Tech Gifts And Gadgets

Father’s Day is almost here, and although we’re grateful for the father figures in our lives every day of the year, this is a special opportunity to celebrate and recognize them for all they do.

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, your Father’s Day plans will likely look a little different from years past. But there are still plenty of ways to stay connected and spend time together.  

When it comes to finding the perfect gift, it can be quite a challenge to find something that Dad will use all the time and conveys just how much you appreciate him.

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09 Jun: Discover Fun STEM Activities For Kids Of All Ages

Many parents worry about their kids experiencing “brain drain” during the summer months, and that’s sure to be an even bigger concern this year as students transition from a spring of distance learning to a summer without many of the usual camps and other activities.

Just because schools aren’t in session doesn’t mean kids have to take a three-month break from learning. There are lots of activities that can provide summer fun while also unlocking their imaginations.

To learn more, we talked to Hafsa Aden, the coordinator at the Best Buy Teen Tech Center in Portland, Oregon.

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08 Jun: Store Fulfills Boy’s Dream Of A (Curbside) Shopping Spree

When Best Buy leaders in Pittsburgh learned that a 13-year-old boy with cancer wanted to do a shopping spree at a local store, they were determined to make it happen — even if he couldn’t step inside.

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Tony was diagnosed with neurofibromatosis at just 9 months old. He has since been on multiple experimental treatments, and he recently learned that he has a large cancerous tumor in his abdomen that requires chemotherapy and radiation.

Jamie’s Dream Team, a local nonprofit that helps fulfill dreams of individuals facing severe life difficulties, was hoping to fulfill Tony’s wish to go to an amusement park and a pro basketball game.