Whether searching for that perfect gift for the loved one who has it all or aiming to make life easier through the miracles of modern technology — retailers this year are peddling an array of useful gadgets to make the season brighter, more tuneful and better organized.
Many are already familiar with the charms and foibles of smartphones and the devices designed to pair with them, such as smart speakers and doorbell cameras.
But in a booming marketplace hawking new products under the Internet of Things heading, consumers are finding an increasing array of Wi-Fi- and Bluetooth-enabled electronic devices that provide convenience and color to their daily lives.