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Holiday season shopping favourites

By Ninian Carter

December 15, 2017 - Technology gifts are in high demand this holiday season, with games consoles, artificially intelligent robot pets and digital accessories among the top picks for shoppers.

Amazon Echo Dot Hands-free, voice-controlled smart home device $50

Anki Overdrive Fast and Furious App-enabled driving game $170

FurReal Roarin’ Tyler, The Playful Tiger Artificially intelligent pet $120

Lego BOOST Creative Toolbox App-enabled, programmable building bricks $160

Teach ’n Tag Movi Interactive robot designed to keep children active $50

Apple AirPods Wireless bluetooth earphones $160

Hatchimals Surprise Twin interactive pets with unique egg hatching encounter $70

Sphero Ultimate Lightning McQueen App-enabled remote controlled car $300

WowWee Fingerlings Baby Monkey Miniature interactive pet $40

Nintendo Switch Hybrid home and portable games console $300 (Super Mario Odyssey game: $60)

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PUBLISHED: 15/12/2017; STORY: Graphic News; PICTURES: Supplied by manufacturers
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