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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.
Skate

Game review: Skate Story (PS5)

Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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console gaming
Skate Story turns skateboarding into a surreal Underworld odyssey, blending tricky controls, boss battles and style in a striking PS5 debut.
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Reolink unveils Boxing Day deals on 4K security kit

Tue, 16th Dec 2025
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smart home
Reolink launches Australian Boxing Day sale with up to 48% off 4K home security kits, led by the Go Ultra solar 4G camera bundle.
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LG unveils AI-first Signature 'quiet luxury' range at CES

Tue, 16th Dec 2025
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LG is marking a decade of its Signature brand at CES 2026 with AI-first 'quiet luxury' fridges, ovens and design-led appliance ranges.
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Smart relay flaw risks repeated power & safety outages

Tue, 16th Dec 2025
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network security
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iot security
Smart relay flaw lets attackers repeatedly reboot Shelly Pro 4PM devices, causing disruptive power, safety and visibility outages.
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Game review: The House of the Dead 2 Remake (Switch/Switch 2)

Mon, 15th Dec 2025
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sega
The House of the Dead 2 Remake shuffles onto Switch with nostalgic charm, clunky gyro aiming and visuals frozen in the late 90s.
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Game review: Rooftops & Alleys: The Parkour Game (Xbox Series X)

Mon, 15th Dec 2025
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assassin's creed
Rooftops & Alleys turns parkour into a trick-chasing scorefest, exhilarating to master but held back by scant modes and just six stages.
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Game review: Metroid Prime 4: Beyond (Switch 2)

Mon, 15th Dec 2025
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nintendo
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is a stunning return, marrying slick combat and 4K performance with some irksome backtracking and Amiibo-gated music.
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Agentic AI surge in 2026 sparks fresh cyber security risks

Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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digital transformation
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network security
Security experts warn agentic and generative AI will rapidly widen global cyber attack surfaces in 2026, outpacing current safeguards.
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Gen Z trust creators over brands for tech decisions

Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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smart home
Gen Z now trust online creators over tech brands, reshaping how phones, wearables and smart home devices are discovered and bought.
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Swann adds AWS generative AI to cut camera alert noise

Wed, 10th Dec 2025
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Swann taps AWS generative AI so its security cameras only ping for user-defined events, slashing false alerts and notification overload.
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Game review: Project Motor Racing (PS5)

Tue, 9th Dec 2025
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digital entertainment
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console gaming
Project Motor Racing's hardcore realism, punishing physics and steep learning curve make this sim a slog for all but die-hard racers.
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Anker SOLIX X1 targets Australia's coastal battery boom

Tue, 9th Dec 2025
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smart home
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power / energy
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clean technologies
Anker pushes into Australia's home battery scene with its SOLIX X1, targeting coastal solar homes and winning early government backing.
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Game review: Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 (PS5 Edition)

Thu, 4th Dec 2025
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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console gaming
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 finally arrives on PS5, offering photorealistic global exploration and new modes despite some outdated map data. Verdict: 9.0/10.
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US online sales hit USD $14.25 billion on Cyber Monday 2025

Thu, 4th Dec 2025
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US online sales reached a record USD $14.25 billion on Cyber Monday 2025, driven by strong discounts and a surge in mobile shopping activity.
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LG offers Christmas discounts on fridges, ovens & vacuums

Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
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smart home
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technology gifts
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LG slashes prices on ovens, fridges and vacuums in Christmas sale, with discounts up to AUD $800 until Christmas Eve.
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Game review: Goodnight Universe (Switch 2)

Tue, 2nd Dec 2025
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digital entertainment
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indie games
Goodnight Universe on Switch 2 offers a unique sci-fi tale as you play Isaac, a baby with mysterious powers, in a captivating 3.5-hour indie game.
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Edifier expands R1280DB speaker range across 170 Officeworks stores

Tue, 2nd Dec 2025
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Edifier's R1280DB Bluetooth Bookshelf Speakers are now available in over 170 Officeworks stores across Australia, priced at AUD $199.99.
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Hands-on Review: JBL Grip Bluetooth speaker

Mon, 1st Dec 2025
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digital entertainment
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bluetooth
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speakers
The JBL Grip is a compact, lightweight Bluetooth speaker delivering powerful, clear sound and customisable ambient lighting for just USD $94.00.
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Game review: Anno 117 - Pax Romana (PC)

Mon, 1st Dec 2025
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ubisoft
Anno 117: Pax Romana offers a tough Roman governor strategy on PC, blending structured campaigns and open sandbox for deep economic challenge.
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Hands-on Review: Apple Watch SE 3 the sleek, stylish and irresistible option

Fri, 28th Nov 2025
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wearables
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apple
The Apple Watch SE 3 in Starlight offers a sleek, stylish design and essential features that enhance daily health, connectivity, and safety with ease and comfort.