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It’s nearly that time of year once again. Christmas tree decorations are coming down, New Year’s resolutions are being made and tech journalists are focused on Las Vegas. It’s time for CES 2016 and that means a parade of cool new gear to look forward to. CES isn’t all prototypes or stupidly expensive luxury items, although those do photograph well. Want proof? Here’s a selection of laptops and computer gear that made their debut at last year’s CES and then arrived at Best Buy in 2015.

It’s the most wonderful time of year, and for the tech enthusiasts out there, you know that brings another gadget-filled extravaganza that showcases and shapes the future of the industry: the Consumer Electronics Show (CES). Best Buy Canada has all the action from the annual event right here on the Plug-in blog.

Last month on the Plug-In Blog, I had the chance to chat about my 10 top fashionable smartphone cases for him & her. (If you're looking for last-minute gift ideas or stocking stuffers, definitely check out that article!) Smartphones, however, aren't the only thing that do well when covered in a dashing new case!

Geek Squad has recently increased the number of services they offer to help you get your Smart Home up and running.

The holidays are a great time for anticipation. We anticipate gathering with family and friends, great meals and holiday treats, and of course the mystery and surprise associated with exchanging gifts. In the spirit of building anticipation, Best Buy presents a fun contest in which you will use a few clues to guess the gift. A correct guess may win you that prize!  Read on for more details:

After jam-packed gaming release calendars the last couple of months, December is looking a tad quieter. Still, some huge titles are coming to Best Buy this month, including Ubisoft’s Rainbow Six: Siege, Square Enix’s Just Cause 3, and Nintendo’s Xenoblade Chronicles X. But that’s not all though, come take a look at what else is in store!

In this quarter’s edition of Gadgetwatch, join me as I take a look at some of this quarter’s neatest releases in the world of Smart Home, Smart Lighting, Smart Health, Indoor and Outdoor wearables and even energy management. If you’ve ever wondered what a smartphone powered thermometer or a wearable that films in 360 degrees looks like, grab a coffee and read on about some of what’s available to you now.

Some cool new technology is promising to improve the way music sounds in your home. Sonos’ new Trueplay technology will allow you to hear music as your favourite artist meant it to be heard, by allowing your speakers to be perfectly calibrated for any room they’re used in.

Get ready for a computer experience like you’ve never experienced before. Samsung’s new 34 inch widescreen curved monitors provide an immersive and comfortable viewing experience.  Best Buy is going to give you a chance to win one so you can see and feel the how good a computer monitor can be in this contest.  Read on for all the details:        

Everyone knows what the biggest movie of 2015 is! To celebrate the release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens Best Buy is offering an amazing Star Wars prize package. Believe me, this IS the contest you are looking for!  Read on for more details.