Holidays are supposed to be about presence, not presents, right? It’s about spending time with family and friends and re-prioritizing…right? (Right?) That’s certainly true, but it’s also that time when there’s a tremendous amount of pressure on people to buy gifts for their loved ones, which can be stressful. Fortunately, the Gadget Lab team has some fail-proof gift ideas, and they’re more than happy to share on this week’s podcast.

Later on in the show, Lauren sits down with Pinterest CEO Ben Silbermann for a conversation about the future of visual search, as well as Pinterest’s financial future. Spoiler alert: The company plans to IPO, Silbermann says.

Show notes: If you’re looking for more gift recommendations for the holiday season, check out our annual Wish List; as well as our buying guides for laptops, Android phones, travel-friendly items, and STEM toys. There are also some great deals to be found here.

Send the Gadget Lab hosts feedback on their personal Twitter feeds. Arielle Pardes can be found at @pardesoteric. Lauren Goode is @laurengoode. Michael Calore can be found at @snackfight. Bling the main hotline at @GadgetLab. Our theme song is by Solar Keys.

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