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Technology Gifts stories

The demand for technology gifts is significantly increasing as we begin to rely on new innovations. According to the Consumer Technology Association, 74% of U.S. adults plan to buy at least one tech gift this year, highlighting that it is one of the most prominent types of gift that is given.

Technology gifts can range from standard appliances and computer hardware to gaming and entertainment items. They are sold through a variety of channels and retail stores across the globe.
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Ultamation hires Pixel Kicks for new digital platform

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Ultamation taps Manchester digital agency Pixel Kicks to build a unified WordPress and WooCommerce platform for its growing software services.
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UK homes halve gas cooking as ivie app cuts energy use

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UK homes using the ivie smart meter app almost halved gas cooking in December 2025, helping cut overall household energy use by 5.5%.
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Global router hijack campaign silently reroutes DNS

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A global “shadow DNS” campaign is hijacking vulnerable Wi‑Fi routers, silently rerouting users’ web traffic towards scams and malware.
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Game review: Fighting Force Collection (Switch 2)

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Fighting Force Collection on Switch 2 revives 32-bit brawling nostalgia, but clunky controls and dated design keep it firmly in the past.
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Global router hijack uses rogue DNS to monetise web

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Hackers are hijacking ageing home routers worldwide, covertly rewiring DNS to quietly cash in on everyday web browsing traffic.
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Vertiv unveils PowerUPS 200 range for homes & SMEs

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Vertiv launches compact PowerUPS 200 range in EMEA, aiming backup power at homes, gaming setups, retail tills and small office equipment.
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Salesforce disputes reports it cut 4,000 roles over AI

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Salesforce denies axing 4,000 jobs for AI as critics question Agentforce reliability and the need for hard-coded fallbacks in workflows.
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Will AI companions change how we think about pets?

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AI companions are edging into the mainstream, prompting doubts over whether digital pets could reshape - but not replace - traditional pet ownership.
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Game review: Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade (Switch 2)

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Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade dazzles on Switch 2, trading PS5 polish for handheld brilliance, smart tweaks and superb combat.
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LG hits record 2025 sales as tariffs & EV slowdown bite

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LG posts record 2025 revenue of AUD 88.6 trillion but operating profit slips on U.S. tariffs, EV slowdown and one-off restructuring costs.
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Akai unveils Digital Wash top-load washing machines in India

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Akai launches Digital Wash top-load washing machines in India, targeting value-conscious homes with new tech and extended motor warranties.
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Xiaomi SU7 Ultra EV joins Gran Turismo 7 car roster

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Xiaomi’s 1,548 hp SU7 Ultra EV joins Gran Turismo 7 in Update 1.67, bringing the brand’s flagship electric saloon to PlayStation racers.
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EE opens Lakeside store with AI safety appointments

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EE has opened a new Lakeside Experience store, piloting ‘Stay Safe with AI’ sessions amid a GBP £3 million UK retail investment plan.
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Crompton crowned world’s top ceiling fan maker by 2024

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Crompton named world’s top ceiling fan brand for 2024 by Euromonitor, selling over two crore units a year and one fan every two seconds.
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Google disrupts IPIDEA’s global hijacked device network

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Google has dismantled IPIDEA’s vast residential proxy network, which hijacked millions of consumer devices for global cyber operations.
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Exclusive: Emily Choi on Samsung’s AI companion push

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Samsung is recasting AI as an invisible, trusted home companion, using CES 2026 to unveil proactive, privacy-focused smart living.
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Rebate deadline drives fierce contest in home batteries

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A looming Australian battery rebate deadline sparks fierce rivalry between Sigenergy, Sungrow and Anker as labour costs eclipse hardware.
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TP-Link debuts 4K solar Tapo C660 KIT in Australia

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TP-Link launches the Tapo C660 KIT in Australia, a 4K solar-powered outdoor security camera with AI tracking and pan-and-tilt coverage.
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MasterChef winner reveals tech secrets to better hosting

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MasterChef winner Laura Sharrad reveals how smart fridges and connected tech cut stress, waste and chaos from Australian home hosting.
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Reolink launches 4K dual-lens floodlight camera in Australia

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Reolink brings its 4K dual-lens TrackFlex floodlight camera to Australia, promising pan-tilt-zoom coverage and AI search for AUD $399.99.