This week, last minute gift ideas, including subscriptions and digital copies of video games, the latest Nest thermostat, and how you can drive Santa’s sleigh this year.

Last minute gift ideas

Every year there’s always a scramble to get gifts at the last minute. You got busy and didn’t realize it was already December 16. Or you realized you forgot someone. Or you discovered that distant cousin got you something and now you have to reciprocate or look like an ungrateful ass.

The easy solution is to gift a subscription. The best options these year are from:

• Netflix: Queen’s Gambit anyone?
• Xbox Game Pass Ultimate: Includes access to more than 100 games, an EA Play membership, and Xbox Live Gold
• Disney+: Early next year shows from it’s Hulu service will appear in Canada
• Apple One: The new bundle of services from Apple now includes Apple Fitness+
• 1Password: The best password manager and made in Canada

Video games are also a fine last-minute option because you can instantly purchase and gift digital versions. You just need to know what system a person is playing on.

Find some good options in open-world role-playing games, shooters and action adventures, and puzzles and platformers.

Give the gift of regulated temperatures with the new Nest thermostat

Nest revolutionized thermostats, and with the latest version of the technology, it’s more effective and simpler to use than ever before. It’s easy to install on your own, and with the Google Home app you can set schedules in a matter of minutes and even control the device when you’re away from home. It will also automatically turn down the temperature in your home if it senses that nobody’s there, which can lower your heating costs.

How you can get behind the wheel of Santa’s sleigh

Now available is a holiday theme update from Waze that turns your avatar on the navigation system into Santa’s sleigh. You can also select Santa’s voice to get directions.

The theme will be available until the end of the year.