Before you surprise someone with the newest smart device or trendy gadget this holiday season, remember many of today’s hottest tech gifts that come with ongoing subscription fees. Consumer Reports shares smart shopping tips, so your thoughtful present doesn’t turn into an unexpected expense for the person unwrapping it.

Consumer Reports says 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 if you’re you giving them a cool gift that’ll cost them later and are you willing to cover those subscription fees, and if so for how long?

Take fitness trackers. They give you your health data at no cost, but some features that consumers might expect to be included li

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