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Technology Gifts stories - Page 2

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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Ultrahuman unveils Ring PRO & Jade AI health coach

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Ultrahuman debuts Ring PRO smart ring and Jade AI, promising weeks-long battery life and real-time health guidance across its ecosystem.
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Opinion: why women in tech Are redesigning safety - and what that means for us all

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Women in security tech are redesigning safety from front doors to smart locks, proving diverse leadership makes everyone feel more secure.
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HONOR unveils AI robot phone concept & Magic V6 foldable

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HONOR debuts Robot Phone concept, flagship Magic V6 foldable, MagicPad 4 and a humanoid robot in an AI-first hardware push at MWC.
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'Phantom' smart gadgets blamed for slowing home WiFi

Thu, 19th Feb 2026
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So-called phantom smart gadgets are quietly clogging home WiFi, slowing streaming and gaming as half-term pushes families online for longer.
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Most homes never change router passwords, guide warns

Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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Most households leave router admin passwords unchanged, prompting insurer Everywhen to issue a 10‑step guide to secure home Wi‑Fi.
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TCL unveils Milan showcase for Milano Cortina 2026

Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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TCL opens Edelweiss Land near Milan Central, showcasing tech and campaign as its Olympic partnership debuts at Milano Cortina 2026.
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New blueprint targets smarter Wi‑Fi in dense housing

Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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Wireless Broadband Alliance blueprint urges managed, standards-based Wi‑Fi to fix fragmented networks in dense multi-dwelling buildings.
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Exclusive: Edifier outlines next phase of global audio strategy

Tue, 10th Feb 2026
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Edifier charts next phase of global audio push, targeting hybrid workers with HDMI eARC speakers, studio monitors and planar earbuds.
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Ultamation hires Pixel Kicks for new digital platform

Fri, 6th Feb 2026
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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

Fri, 6th Feb 2026
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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

Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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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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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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Vertiv unveils PowerUPS 200 range for homes & SMEs

Tue, 3rd Feb 2026
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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

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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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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EE opens Lakeside store with AI safety appointments

Thu, 29th Jan 2026
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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

Thu, 29th Jan 2026
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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

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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Nine Predictions for AI in 2026, from the Father of AGI

Tue, 27th Jan 2026
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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

Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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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.