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Technology Gifts stories - Page 5

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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Hawthorn partners Anker Solix to power fans' homes

Fri, 27th Feb 2026
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Hawthorn signs premier deal with Anker Solix, offering fans discounted home batteries as energy costs and storage rebates rise in Australia.
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Game review: My Hero Academia: All's Justice (PS5)

Fri, 27th Feb 2026
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My Hero Academia: All's Justice delivers flashy 3v3 PS5 arena brawls and slick visuals, but its confusing, punishing story mode stumbles.
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Edifier T5s subwoofer debuts in Australia at AUD $289

Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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Edifier debuts the compact T5s 8-inch subwoofer for films, music and gaming, priced at AUD $289 and tailored to apartments and home offices.
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Fast home internet linked to higher wellbeing in Australia

Wed, 25th Feb 2026
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Fast home internet is being linked to better wellbeing, work, study and health outcomes for most Australian households using the nbn network.
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Game review: God of War Sons of Sparta (PS5)

Tue, 24th Feb 2026
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God of War Sons of Sparta reimagines Kratos as a teen in a retro 2.5D slasher, but simplistic combat makes this PS5 prequel stumble.
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Anker SOLIX cracks top three in SolarQuotes battery list

Fri, 20th Feb 2026
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Anker SOLIX has surged into SolarQuotes' top three home battery brands, as reviews and backup reliability reshape Australia's solar storage market.
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Game review: Mario Tennis Fever (Switch 2)

Fri, 20th Feb 2026
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Mario Tennis Fever serves up fast, over-the-top rallies and a surprisingly deep Adventure mode, making Switch 2's best family tennis game yet.
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Hands-on review: Honeycomb Echo Aviation Controller

Fri, 20th Feb 2026
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Honeycomb's Echo Aviation Controller delivers desk‑friendly, precision flight sim controls, with quirks in setup but impressive immersion.
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Game review: Nioh 3 (PS5)

Wed, 18th Feb 2026
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Nioh 3 evolves Team Ninja's samurai Souls-like with open-world hubs, sharper combat tweaks and daunting depth for PS5 and PC fans.
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Hands-on review: Edifier NeoBuds Pro 3

Wed, 18th Feb 2026
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Edifier NeoBuds Pro 3 deliver impressive ANC, comfort and crisp audio, though simplistic touch controls and lack of earbud volume may irk.
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Australia to enforce tougher rules on smart devices

Tue, 17th Feb 2026
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Australia will impose mandatory cybersecurity standards on smart devices from March 2026, forcing stronger passwords and update guarantees.
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D-Link taps Dicker Data to grow converged security reach

Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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D-Link Australia appoints Dicker Data as distributor to expand converged security reach via DAS, targeting installers and IT resellers.
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Hands-on review: Corsair Galleon 100 SD Stream Deck Integrated Mechanical Keyboard

Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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Corsair's Galleon 100 SD fuses a premium mechanical keyboard with a 12-key Stream Deck, dials and RGB for gamers and creators.
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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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Game review: Ride 6 (Xbox Series X)

Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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console gaming
Ride 6 swaps open worlds for pure two-wheeled thrills, blending exacting physics, stunning bikes and tough racing on Xbox Series X.
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TCL unveils Milan showcase for Milano Cortina 2026

Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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digital entertainment
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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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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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gaming
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manufacturing
Edifier charts next phase of global audio push, targeting hybrid workers with HDMI eARC speakers, studio monitors and planar earbuds.
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myFirst expands kid-safe tech ecosystem with Circle app

Tue, 10th Feb 2026
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storage
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wearables
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private cloud
myFirst expands its kid-focused tech range and Circle app, offering smartphone-style features with tighter safety controls for families.
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Game review: Code Vein II (PS5)

Mon, 9th Feb 2026
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Anime souls-like Code Vein II delivers stylish combat and loyal AI partners, but clumsy dodging and no online co-op hold it back.