Before you surprise someone with the newest smart device or trendy gadget this holiday season, remember that many of today’s hottest tech gifts come with ongoing subscription fees.

Consumer Reports (CR) has shopping tips for these tech gifts, so your thoughtful present doesn’t turn into an unexpected expense for the person unwrapping it.

CR said many popular tech gifts, from smartwatches to smart-home devices, offer basic features for free but may keep their most useful tools behind paid plans.

That’s why it’s worth considering: are you giving them a cool gift that’ll cost them later? Are you willing to cover those subscription fees, and, if so, for how long?

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