Sling Subscription ($30)
If you're looking for a gift that keeps on giving, a Sling subscription is an excellent choice. It provides affordable access to favorite shows, movies, and the latest pop culture hits. Plus, Sling occasionally sweetens the deal with a $10 discount on the first month, making it an even better present. Whether they enjoy a binge-worthy series or the latest blockbuster films, Sling has a diverse range of content to suit every taste. Our editor tested it out and was surprised by how much she missed having access to live TV. For more details on her experience, read our Sling Subscription review.
Editor Quote: "What I like most about Sling TV is that it makes me feel connected again. I love the convenience of on-demand streaming, but there's something surprisingly grounding about having live news on in the background — especially in today's world. It gives me a weird sense of calm. Not because the news itself is calming (it's not), but because it makes me feel like I'm tuned in. And being able to watch a show I'm emotionally invested in live (hi, "Love Hotel" and "Next Gen NYC") is so much more exciting than catching up later and trying to dodge TikTok spoilers.
More specifically, I love that Sling doesn't overload you with channels you'll never use. Unlike traditional cable, it's set up in smaller, more curated packages, so you can choose which matches what you'll watch. It's also a lot more affordable. After falling down a Reddit rabbit hole, I found that most people are shelling out at least $100 a month for cable. Sling's base plans, by comparison, start at $23 for your first month. For me, that's a win." — Marisa Petrarca, contributing shopping editor
