Searches of the Holidays
Many of us are in a flurry of activity this time of year. We are getting ready for family gatherings, trying to find the perfect present for our partners, making sure our home is decked out and maybe even prepping to keep the peace.
Point being, there’s a lot of prepping, and that means a lot of searching. In fact, there are about 40,000 Internet searches every second of every day. So, we wondered, what is everyone looking for most online?
“Gifts for wife” (145,200 searches) – Not everyone can take a hint. So maybe this gift guide is a perfect way to tell your partner you want a new mobile device! One of the newest is the LG V10. You can be creative, productive, and social with this device. It has advanced video and audio features, so you can capture life and share with ease.
“Share the TV” (118,800 searches) – It’s hard to share when it comes to your favorite shows, videos and movies…so why do it? The Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 is a great gift for the person who can’t miss the latest episode of their favorite show, because we all know how spoilers pop up on social media. The 9.7 inch Super AMOLED screen makes content on the tablet come to life with deep contrast, rich colors and crisp details.
“Dropped phone in water” (52,800 searches) – Cooking is tough. If you’re following a recipe from your phone, you could be in danger of a little splash in the water. For the person who drops their phone in the sink over and over again, the Lifeproof iPhone 6 case is the perfect gift. The LifeProof case helps protect against water, dirt, snow, and drops1.
“I lost my phone” (43,200 searches) – You’re in a hurry. Things get lost. We’ve all been there…sometimes it feels like a little elf just walked away with your phone. With the Samsung Gear S, you can make calls, check email, and respond to texts all from your wrist.2 The Gear S is the first 4G wireless network-connected wearable by Samsung that helps you stay connected even when you leave your smartphone behind.
“Selfie tips” (34,800 searches) – Selfie may have been added to the dictionary this year, but it is still a struggle to get the perfect pic. Whether you want a selfie with Santa or your best friend, check out the GabbaGoods #TheSelfie Bluetooth Selfie Stick. Use it with any Bluetooth-enabled smartphone that has a built-in camera. The Bluetooth connection is super easy, and most devices don’t require a special app.
“Tech gifts for men” (34,800 searches) – Need the perfect gift for your perfect guy? Who can resist technology? The LG G Pad X might be the answer. No man (or woman) can resist this tablet’s big screen viewing with Quad Core processor, unique front-camera Selfie Light and multitasking split screen from AT&T Wireless.
“Home movie theater” (22,800 searches) – Nothing puts a damper on your favorite holiday movie than Aunt Gina reminding you not to sit too close to the TV. (Judging by the searches, there’s a lot Aunt Ginas out there). Instead, turn your wall, or side of your house for that matter, into a screen with the ZTE Spro™ 2 Smart Projector. It is a 2-in-1 projector and mobile hotspot that lets you access the content you want and view it in style, virtually anywhere you choose
“Cool light bulbs” (15,600 searches) – In 2015, light bulbs can now sing. The Sengled Pulse Solo a smart bulb that combines the energy efficiency of a dimmable LED light with the high-quality audio of a JBL® Bluetooth speaker. You’ll have a premier home entertainment experience that you can easily control with the most devices.
“Best Christmas light displays” (10,560 searches) – Do you have the best lights on the block? How do you share pictures with your friends on social media? Well, that is no longer a problem with the Parrot Rolling Spider Minidrone. You will be able to fly the minidrone 66 feet in the air and reach speeds of 11 miles an hour to get just the pic of your magnificent light display.
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*All search numbers are based on Google Keyword Planner analytics from October 2014 to November 2015
1Lifeproof case: Meets MIL-STD-810G for shock-resistance (drops ≤ 2 meters onto flat surface). Dustproof & water-resistant based on IP68 rating. Submersible up to 2m/60 min. Rinse to remove residue. Covers must be tightly closed.
2Gear S: Requires pairing with a compatible Samsung smartphone (sold separately) with the Samsung Gear app for activation, software updates, app downloads and to route calls, text messages and 3rd party app notifications from smartphone to Gear S. To route text messages and receive e-mails and notifications on the Gear S when Bluetooth is unavailable, the compatible smartphone must also be on and connected to the internet. Users can reply to or compose new e-mails only with certain compatible Samsung smartphones.
