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Technology Gifts stories

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: Marathon (PS5)

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Marathon review: Bungie's extraction shooter boasts slick gunplay and sharp visuals, but sparse launch content and a console fee blunt its appeal.
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Game review: Crimson Desert (PC)

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Crimson Desert impresses with a sprawling fantasy world, refined launch-day fixes and deep systems in a standout PC role-playing adventure.
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Game preview: Saros (Playstation 5)

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Saros preview: Housemarque's PS5 exclusive mixes fast-paced gunplay, roguelike death loops and brutal boss fights.
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Game review: Death Stranding 2: On the Beach (PC)

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Death Stranding 2: On the Beach lands on PC with ultrawide support, unlocked framerates and slick visuals, but remains an odd, divisive journey.
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Samsung launches AI heat pump to cut New Zealand bills

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Samsung rolls out AI Smart GEO WindFree Heat Pump in New Zealand, offering app-based controls and energy tracking as households brace for winter costs.
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Ring launches five new video doorbells in New Zealand

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Ring brings 4K to battery doorbells as it launches five New Zealand models from NZD $109, with pre-orders now open.
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Hands-on review: Apple AirPods Max 2 refined upgrade

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Apple's premium over-ear headphones gain stronger noise cancellation, USB-C lossless audio and new smart features, but keep the same familiar design.
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Synology adds private home monitoring to BeeStation Plus

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Synology extends BeeStation Plus with local camera monitoring for homes and micro-businesses, offering AI alerts and no subscription fees.
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Game review: Super Mario Bros. Wonder + Meetup in Bellabel Park (Switch 2)

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Nintendo's Switch 2 re-release of Super Mario Bros. Wonder adds Bellabel Park, tougher boss fights and slick 4K visuals for fans.
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Hands-on review: OPPO Find N6 foldable flagship

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OPPO's Find N6 foldable brings slimmer design, stronger battery life and refined multitasking, with NZD $3,299 pricing in New Zealand.
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Game review: Life Is Strange: Reunion (Xbox Series X)

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Life Is Strange: Reunion reunites Max and Chloe in a three-day time-bending mystery at Caledon University, with choices shaping who survives.
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Game review: Marvel MaXimum Collection (Xbox Series X)

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Marvel MaXimum Collection revives six 1990s Marvel brawlers on Xbox Series X, adding save states, rewind and online co-op for nostalgic fans.
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Anker SOLIX launches whole-home battery backup in Australia

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Anker SOLIX's new Power Dock Pro aims to keep every circuit live in Australian blackouts, while letting rooftop solar continue charging the X1 battery.
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Game review: RUSHING BEAT X: Return Of Brawl Brothers (Switch 2)

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RUSHING BEAT X: Return Of Brawl Brothers brings old-school brawling to Switch 2, with cel-shaded combat, co-op thrills and a few repetitive fights.
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Game review: MLB The Show 26 (PS5)

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MLB The Show 26 delivers polished baseball action, but stale visuals, missing March to October and a thin World Baseball Classic rollout disappoint.
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Hands-on review: iPad Air M4 balances power and price

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Apple's latest iPad Air gets the M4 chip, Wi-Fi 7 and 12GB memory, but its 60Hz display and pricey accessories still weigh on appeal.
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Hands-on review: Apple iPhone 17e tested and assessed

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Apple's iPhone 17e pairs strong A19 performance and all-day battery life with a 60Hz screen and pared-back camera system.
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Hands-on review: Samsung Galaxy A57 5G smartphone

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Samsung's Galaxy A57 5G gets a slimmer, lighter body, tougher build and longer software support, but the camera and features remain familiar.
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DigiCert posts record ARR after Valimail acquisition

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DigiCert scales digital trust platform with Valimail deal as Q4 annual recurring revenue hits a company record and bookings top guidance.
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Norway tops iSelect home security index as UK ranks seventh

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Norway leads iSelect's latest home security rankings as Finland and New Zealand follow, with robbery rates and online interest driving scores.