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Technology Gifts stories - Page 4

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: Dragon Quest VII Reimagined (Switch 2)

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Dragon Quest VII Reimagined on Switch 2 modernises a 100-hour epic into a slicker, friendlier 50-hour JRPG without losing its charm.
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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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TP-Link unveils solar Tapo C645D KIT for smarter yards

Fri, 27th Feb 2026
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TP-Link launches Tapo C645D KIT in Australia, a dual-lens, solar-charged outdoor camera with 360° AI tracking, priced at AUD $379.
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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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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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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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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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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: Avast Deepfake Guard and Scam Guardian

Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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Avast rolls out Deepfake Guard for Windows and expands Scam Guardian on mobile, promising real-time protection from AI-powered scams.
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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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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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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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myFirst expands kid-safe tech ecosystem with Circle app

Tue, 10th Feb 2026
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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.
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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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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.