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Technology Gifts stories - Page 7

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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Samsung brings Fender Play music lessons to its TVs

Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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Samsung will bring a TV-optimised Fender Play app to 2025 and newer TVs in 49 countries, launching globally in the first half of 2026.
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Game review: Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection (PS5)

Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection is a bloody nostalgia trip on PS5, mixing classic arcade brilliance with some truly dire spin-offs.
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Klaviyo predicts AI voice shopping & smart returns

Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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Klaviyo forecasts 2026 surge in AI voice shopping, automated returns and connected-device purchases reshaping how consumers buy.
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ECOVACS debuts full-scenario home robots & LilMilo at CES

Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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ECOVACS launches full-scenario home robots at CES, unveiling new DEEBOT, GOAT, WINBOT and ULTRAMARINE lines plus LilMilo pet bot.
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Roborock unveils AI stair-climbing robot & Real Madrid deal

Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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Roborock debuts an AI stair-climbing Saros Rover at CES and kicks off a multi-year global partnership with Real Madrid Football Club.
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Tineco unveils immersive CES zones for new Floor One vacuums

Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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Tineco is debuting immersive “Modern Living” zones at CES to showcase its latest Floor One vacuums, including the new S9 Master and i7 Fold.
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Silver Fox APT & PowerG flaws expose key security risks

Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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NCC Group links Silver Fox's false-flag malware campaigns to ValleyRAT and uncovers critical PowerG flaws that can fully compromise alarms.
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Homey debuts self-hosted server for local smart homes

Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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Homey launches a self-hosted smart home server, bringing its Pro platform to user hardware for local control and privacy-focused automation.
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Firewalla Orange brings portable Wi-Fi 7 Zero Trust

Sat, 10th Jan 2026
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Firewalla Orange debuts as a pocket-sized Wi-Fi 7 router and firewall, bringing Zero Trust-style protection to homes, offices and travellers.
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Wi‑Fi 7, AI & 6 GHz drive surge in investment plans

Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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Wi‑Fi 7, AI and 6 GHz spectrum fuel rising investment confidence as operators fast‑track converged Wi‑Fi and 5G roll‑outs to 2026.
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Wi-Fi 7, AI & OpenRoaming boost industry investment

Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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Rising confidence, Wi-Fi 7, AI and OpenRoaming are fuelling fresh investment as firms plan denser, converged Wi-Fi and 5G networks by 2026.
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Samsung unveils AI-led premium TV roadmap to 2026

Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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Samsung has mapped a TV roadmap to 2026, banking on AI, ultra-large premium screens and Micro RGB to deepen its connected home lead.
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Samsung unveils AI 'Home Companion' for smart living

Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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Samsung has unveiled an AI-powered Home Companion, linking Bespoke AI appliances, TVs and mobiles in a unified SmartThings ecosystem.
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Samsung sets out vision for more human-centred AI design

Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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Samsung has outlined a human-centred AI design vision at CES 2026, promising warmer, more expressive devices that reflect users' emotions.
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Hisense unveils AI-led ConnectLife smart home revamp

Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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Hisense debuts AI-powered ConnectLife overhaul at CES 2026, unifying smart fridges, dishwashers and climate control for ANZ homes.
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US holiday online sales hit record on mobiles & AI

Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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US holiday online sales hit a record USD $257.8 billion as shoppers shifted to mobiles, Buy Now Pay Later and generative AI search tools.
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Tineco carpet cleaner named in TIME Best Inventions list

Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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Tineco's Carpet One Cruiser wins spot on TIME's Best Inventions 2025 list, boosting its growing floorcare footprint in Australia and NZ.
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Dreame unveils AI whole-home ecosystem, AU launches

Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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Dreame unveils an AI whole-home ecosystem at CES 2026 and confirms its thinnest robot vacuum and new personal-care device for Australia.
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Samsung promotes open home AI ecosystems at CES 2026

Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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Samsung uses CES 2026 to push open, interoperable home AI, tying SmartThings to insurers and media in a trust-focused ecosystem pitch.
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Reolink unveils AI hub & 24MP triple-lens cameras at CES

Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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Reolink debuts on-device AI hub and 24MP triple-lens OMVI cameras at CES 2026, promising smarter, more private home and business security.