Be your own Santa: Shop 2023’s top tech and electronic trends

Making a list and checking it twice? Don't forget to treat yourself. Now is a great time to snag once-a-year savings, including 2023's top tech and electronics trends.

You won't be shopping alone. New research shows 64% of Black Friday and Cyber Monday shoppers are likely to buy items for themselves, and 35% plan to purchase electronics during the holiday shopping season.

But what if money is tight? Paying over time can help shoppers take advantage of holiday electronics sales without paying for items all upfront. Research from Snap Finance found 33% of consumers have used financing to purchase electronics – more than any other product category.1

The holidays may be the perfect opportunity to update your electronics or try something new. Here are some of the top tech and electronics trends for 2023.

1. Smart home devices

A wide range of smart home devices make life at home easier and more convenient. From controlling your heating or air conditioning to securing your home, there's a smart device for almost everything. And the best part? They're all controlled from your smartphone or tablet.

How do these devices make your life easier? Smart speakers play music, and control other smart devices in your home. Connected thermostats learn your schedule and preferences and adjust your home's temperature accordingly for energy savings and comfort. Video doorbell cameras allow you to monitor your doorway from anywhere, while other smart products let you control the brightness and color of your lights from your phone.

2. Health and fitness technology

Fitness gadgets combine innovative technology with health and fitness needs. They track your progress and inspire you to reach your fitness goals. For example, smartwatches track your activity, monitor your heart rate and sleep, and can help manage chronic health issues, such as hypertension and diabetes. For intense workouts, waterproof, sweatproof wireless earbuds offer a built-in heart rate monitor, high-quality sound, and a secure fit. In addition, connected fitness equipment, such as spin bike systems and treadmills, offer live and on-demand classes to create an immersive, gym-like experience at home.

3. Kitchen gadgets

A variety of kitchen tech gadgets are making cooking easier and more convenient. From slow cookers to air fryers, many small appliances can now be controlled and monitored with your smartphone to help ensure your meal is cooked perfectly every time. For those who love grilling, app-connected thermometers monitor food doneness from start to finish and notify you on your smart device when it’s reached the perfect temperature.

Many major appliances now offer connected technology. For example, smart refrigerators allow you to see inside your fridge remotely and include touchscreens that can be used for ordering groceries, playing music, or mirroring your TV.

4. AI-powered products

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming more common in everyday devices. From chatbots that can answer your questions to automation that makes life easier, AI has become part of our daily lives. And this trend shows no sign of slowing down.

For example, a voice-activated assistant can answer questions, play music, set reminders, and control smart home devices. AI-powered security cameras use machine learning to differentiate between people, animals, and vehicles, and send appropriate alerts. And autonomous vacuum cleaners use AI to learn and adapt to the layout of your home for efficient cleaning.

5. Augmented reality and virtual reality experiences

Because of its capacity to immerse users in a simulated environment, virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) technology are transforming the way consumers interact, learn, and play.

VR headsets include standalone options that don't require a computer. Many headsets offer high-resolution displays, ergonomic design, impressive visual fidelity, and intuitive motion controllers that go beyond gaming.

AR technology, which overlays digital information onto the physical world, is also becoming more widespread for consumer use. Examples include products that offer interactive gaming, immersive shopping experiences, and detailed virtual learning environments.

Unwrap the year’s top tech and electronic trends

Technology is shaping our lives in many changing ways, from making our homes smarter to enhancing our fitness routines.

This holiday season, consider adding trend-setting tech and electronics to your shopping list. But hurry! Holiday deals won't last forever.

Snap Finance can help

If less-than-perfect credit is keeping you from getting what you want or need now, Snap Finance can help. Snap-branded products include retail installment contracts and lease-to-own financing for all credit types.2

Find a participating tire store near you to shop now, pay later with Snap.