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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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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.
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Hands-on review: Dell Pro Plus Wireless Speakerphone

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Dell’s Pro Plus Wireless Speakerphone delivers crisp, Teams-ready audio in a compact, travel-friendly package that works straight from the box.
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Game review: Animal Crossing: New Horizons Switch 2 Version

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Animal Crossing: New Horizons finds fresh life on Switch 2 with sharper visuals, faster loading and smart but non-essential new features.
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Nine Predictions for AI in 2026, from the Father of AGI

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The pioneer who coined AGI forecasts 2026 as a pivotal year of steady AI gains, from memory-rich assistants to robots in human spaces.
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Beko index finds smart appliance surge in Global South

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Smart appliances are spreading faster in the Global South than Western Europe, as households chase lower running costs over green credentials.
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Sony unveils new wireless turntables for Australia

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Sony has unveiled PS-LX3BT and PS-LX5BT wireless turntables for Australia, priced at AUD $469 and AUD $599, aimed at vinyl newcomers and fans.
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Grundfos unveils smart groundwater controller in NZ

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Grundfos launches CU 302 smart groundwater controller in New Zealand, adding app-based remote monitoring and constant-pressure control.