CNET Unveils 15 Holiday Tech Gift Awards for 2026, Led by GTA 6 and Pixel 10A
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Updated · CNET · Oct 27
CNET Unveils 15 Holiday Tech Gift Awards for 2026, Led by GTA 6 and Pixel 10A
3 articles · Updated · CNET · Oct 27
Summary
CNET launched its first-ever 2026 holiday tech gift awards, naming 15 winners across categories from gaming and phones to smart home, wearables and wellness.
Grand Theft Auto 6 took best game ahead of its Nov. 19 release, while the Google Pixel 10A won best phone at $499 and Apple’s AirPods 5 topped the headphones category.
Several picks emphasized value and practicality, including the $689 MacBook Neo, the $450 Roomba 205 DustCompactor and the $250 Apple Watch SE 3.
The guide is aimed at helping shoppers navigate crowded holiday tech choices, with options spanning kids’ screen-free toys, home gadgets and subscription gifts at multiple price points.
The rollout also broadens holiday gift-award coverage across sibling brands including PCMag, Mashable, ZDNET, Lifehacker and Popular Science.