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Technology Gifts stories - Page 6

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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Game review: Fighting Force Collection (Switch 2)

Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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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

Wed, 4th Feb 2026
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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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Salesforce disputes reports it cut 4,000 roles over AI

Tue, 3rd Feb 2026
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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?

Tue, 3rd Feb 2026
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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)

Mon, 2nd Feb 2026
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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

Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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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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Google disrupts IPIDEA's global hijacked device network

Thu, 29th Jan 2026
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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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Rebate deadline drives fierce contest in home batteries

Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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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

Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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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

Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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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

Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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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

Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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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

Tue, 27th Jan 2026
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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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Sony unveils new wireless turntables for Australia

Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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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 pump controller for bore water

Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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Grundfos has launched a smart CU 302 pump controller in Australia, adding wireless monitoring to stabilise bore water pressure in homes.
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Vorwerk moves Australian Thermomix head office east

Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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Vorwerk will shift its Australian Thermomix head office from Perth to Melbourne as eastern and southern states drive 85% of its revenue.
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Hands-on review: Nintendo Switch 2 GameCube controller

Tue, 20th Jan 2026
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Nintendo's Switch 2 GameCube pad revives the classic controller feel, finally making Wind Waker and friends play just as they should.
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Game review: Taxi Chaos 2 (Xbox Series X)

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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Taxi Chaos 2 offers colourful, gadget-packed cab rides on Xbox Series X, but repetition and frustration stall its Crazy Taxi ambitions.
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AI Media Station puts edge intelligence in the lounge

Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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KTC and Consult Red unveil AI Media Station, a Qualcomm-powered proof-of-concept bringing private edge AI control to living room media hubs.
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Hands-on review: Silicon Power Hypera microSDXC Express card

Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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Silicon Power's Hypera microSDXC Express card brings near-SSD speeds and affordable extra storage to Nintendo Switch 2 gamers.