Viral gifts featured in 2026 holiday guide

And from your TikTok feed to under your tree, your algorithm is filled with products trying to get your attention. And consumer reporter Steve Noviello has the most viral gifts of 2026 to kick off his 18th annual holiday gift guide. I can tell you by my algorithm, it's all squishmallows at this point for my son. Mm-hmm. All right. I'll tell you what, right? Listen, and we're going to get to the squish stuff in just a second. Mine is flooded as well. And you always wonder, are these products as great as people say that they are? Well, take a look at what we have for you. It's a new category for this year. our most viral gifts of the year, starting with this, the LIFX Color Changing Smart Mirror. Now, this already wasn't viral enough. It was just named a Time Magazine Best Invention of the Year. It was also featured at Coachella, at the Private Beauty Oasis by Paris Hilton. And here's why. Take a look at the video I've got for you. It's a 1200 lumen LED vanity mirror that can display near infinite colors, allowing it to mimic a range of lighting situations. So no more looking great in the bathroom and then busted in the daylight. It even has a devoted makeup check to see exactly how you will look in natural. light. It includes anti-fog features, programmable buttons that deliver warm, dim light for even those 3 a.m. bathroom trips. You want to keep the mug looking good, so you'll start with this. This is from Shark. It's their Cryo Glow LED Face Mask. It combines blue, red, and deep infrared light therapy with cooling technology and a hands-free mask designed to support a brighter, smoother look complexion from home. Now, the chilling component is what really stood out here. Three chill levels, integrated fan technology, and you can even run an An under eye revive mode as a standalone quick fix treatment. to reduce puffiness and wrinkles. They've got the pads on the inside, a bunch of different settings, a hard shell to make sure that the light is positioned consistently across your skin. Next up, if you've spent any time on TikTok at all, you absolutely have seen the Canon Powershot G7X Mark III without even realizing it. This compact camera has gone completely viral with influencers and content creators because it delivers flattering photos, crisp 4k video, And that kind of unmistakable... I woke up looking this good flash, small enough to carry everywhere, powerful enough to create professional-looking content. The G7X has become one of the internet's most favorite cameras. Over to here we go. This is the Oura Ring. Five, this is a smart ring, slimmer than the one before. It's a sleep tracker. This is discreet and thin. It's not a report card. It's a living, breathing conversation with your body. So instead of drowning you in all that generic data, it creates a personal experience based on your own physiology, recognizing the difference between activities, and then creates customized recommendations for what your body is ready to take on every single day. If you've seen any tweens running around, you know that Owala has made hydration viral. These are leak-proof FreeSip bottles, let you sip through the built-in straw or tilt it back for a wide-mouthed swig. They also have locks on them, too, which honestly come in way handier than you think that they would. A ton of different color combinations and, of course, sizes. And finally... If you can get your hands on this, it's one of the hottest gifts of this season. It's the Neato Squishmas Advent Calendar. It does not get more viral than this. Forget Chocolate, this Advent Calendar delivers 24 days of these squishy surprises. The Squishmas Calendar is packed with mini sensory toys that make the countdown to Christmas more colorful, tactile, and satisfying for kids, teens, and anybody who finds squishing things. therapeutic. This is just category number one. My 18th annual Fox holiday gift guide is rolling out all month long until it premieres the week of Thanksgiving. So check those local listings. In the meantime, come see me online, facebook.com slash save me, Steve. Am I the only one thinking about putting on the cryo mask and looking in the smart mirror and seeing what it does? Am I the only one thinking that? I mean, I'm 87. I've been wearing this thing for a month. Look at my skin. You look fantastic. Looking great, Steve. Thank you. Thank you. Good stuff. Thanks. Still ahead.