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.
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.
New Zealand seeks public input on ad regulation rules
2 days ago
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data protection
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martech
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risk & compliance
New Zealand advertising watchdog seeks public input on tighter rules for ad labels, data use, pricing claims and endorsements.
AI referrals convert nearly three times better than search
3 days ago
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martech
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commerce systems
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genai
Lebesgue data from 35,000 eCommerce brands suggests AI-driven visits arrive with stronger purchase intent than standard search traffic.
Game review: Saros (PS5)
Last week
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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console gaming
Saros on PS5 delivers Housemarque's toughest yet most rewarding roguelike, blending blistering combat, polished 60fps action and deep upgrades.
Game review: Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream (Switch 2)
Last week
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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nintendo
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream delights with absurd island antics, custom Mii chaos and surprise romance in Nintendo's latest Switch 2 comedy.
Hands-on review: JBL Endurance Peak 4
Last week
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digital entertainment
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mobile accessories
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anc
JBL's Endurance Peak 4 earbuds impress with secure ear hooks, strong bass, IP68 durability and long battery life for active users.
Google Cloud unveils agentic enterprise infrastructure tools
Last week
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virtualisation
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firewalls
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devops
Google Cloud adds agentic AI infrastructure across compute, networking, data and sovereign deployment as it courts enterprise workloads.
Cogna appoints former Amazon AI leader Sam Ng as CTO
Last week
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digital transformation
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smart home
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partner programmes
Cogna taps former Amazon AI engineering leader Sam Ng as Chief Technology Officer to steer its platform as it expands beyond its core markets.
Hands-on review: Dynabook Z40L-N business laptop
Last week
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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agentic ai
Dynabook's new Portégé Z40L-N business laptop blends sub-1kg portability, Copilot+ AI features and IT-friendly serviceability, but battery life lags.
Trend Micro rebrands consumer arm as TrendLife with Kaleida
Last week
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data protection
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ransomware
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digital transformation
Trend Micro's consumer revamp puts families at the centre of AI safety, as TrendLife rolls out Kaleida to tackle fraud, privacy and children's use.
Dreame launches H16 Pro Steam in Australia and New Zealand
Last week
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smart home
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harvey norman
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pets
Dreame brings steam-powered wet-and-dry vacuum to Australia and New Zealand, targeting families and pet owners with premium hygiene claims.
Tuned Global launches streaming manipulation detection
Last week
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gaming
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data analytics
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digital entertainment
Tuned Global rolls out Service Manipulation Detection for streaming clients as labels demand tougher controls on fake plays and royalty fraud.
Hands-on review: JBL Quantum 650 Wireless Gaming Headset
This month
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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headphones
JBL Quantum 650 review hails modular wireless gaming headset with standout sound, removable parts and up to 45 hours' battery life.
TP-Link launches Tapo DL105 smart door lock in Australia
This month
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iot
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smart home
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google
TP-Link broadens its Australian smart lock line-up with the Tapo DL105, a cheaper keyless entry model offering fingerprint access, doorbell and app control.
Hands-on review: Casa Pop-Up Desk for hybrid work
This month
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hybrid & remote work
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clean technologies
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bluetooth
Logitech's Casa Pop-Up Desk is a tidy hybrid-work kit, with a clever stand and comfortable keyboard offset by an average touchpad.
Game review: Clean Up Earth (Xbox Series X)
This month
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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clean technologies
Xbox review: Clean Up Earth turns rubbish clearing into a calm, co-op scavenger hunt, but its repetition and battery-gated gadgets test patience.
Game review: Marathon (PS5)
This month
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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microsoft
Marathon review: Bungie's extraction shooter boasts slick gunplay and sharp visuals, but sparse launch content and a console fee blunt its appeal.
Game review: Crimson Desert (PC)
This month
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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assassin's creed
Crimson Desert impresses with a sprawling fantasy world, refined launch-day fixes and deep systems in a standout PC role-playing adventure.
Game preview: Saros (Playstation 5)
This month
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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console gaming
Saros preview: Housemarque's PS5 exclusive mixes fast-paced gunplay, roguelike death loops and brutal boss fights.
Game review: Death Stranding 2: On the Beach (PC)
This month
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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steam
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach lands on PC with ultrawide support, unlocked framerates and slick visuals, but remains an odd, divisive journey.
Samsung launches AI heat pump to cut New Zealand bills
This month
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iot
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smart home
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power / energy
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.