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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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ECOVACS debuts full-scenario home robots & LilMilo at CES

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ECOVACS launches full-scenario home robots at CES, unveiling new DEEBOT, GOAT, WINBOT and ULTRAMARINE lines plus LilMilo pet bot.
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Roborock unveils AI stair-climbing robot & Real Madrid deal

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Roborock debuts an AI stair-climbing Saros Rover at CES and kicks off a multi-year global partnership with Real Madrid Football Club.
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Tineco unveils immersive CES zones for new Floor One vacuums

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Tineco is debuting immersive “Modern Living” zones at CES to showcase its latest Floor One vacuums, including the new S9 Master and i7 Fold.
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Silver Fox APT & PowerG flaws expose key security risks

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NCC Group links Silver Fox’s false-flag malware campaigns to ValleyRAT and uncovers critical PowerG flaws that can fully compromise alarms.
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QNTUM spins off roofing tech arm, eyes US expansion

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QNTUM breaks away from Energy Service Partners to launch AI-driven roofing business, targeting rapid expansion across the US market.
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Homey debuts self-hosted server for local smart homes

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Homey launches a self-hosted smart home server, bringing its Pro platform to user hardware for local control and privacy-focused automation.
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Firewalla Orange brings portable Wi-Fi 7 Zero Trust

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Firewalla Orange debuts as a pocket-sized Wi-Fi 7 router and firewall, bringing Zero Trust-style protection to homes, offices and travellers.
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EE bundles WiFi 7 routers across all Full Fibre plans

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EE becomes first major UK provider to bundle WiFi 7 routers with all Full Fibre plans as it readies for speeds up to 8.5Gbps.
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Wi‑Fi 7, AI & 6 GHz drive surge in investment plans

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Wi‑Fi 7, AI and 6 GHz spectrum fuel rising investment confidence as operators fast‑track converged Wi‑Fi and 5G roll‑outs to 2026.
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Wi-Fi 7, AI & OpenRoaming boost industry investment

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Rising confidence, Wi-Fi 7, AI and OpenRoaming are fuelling fresh investment as firms plan denser, converged Wi-Fi and 5G networks by 2026.
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Samsung unveils AI-led premium TV roadmap to 2026

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Samsung has mapped a TV roadmap to 2026, banking on AI, ultra-large premium screens and Micro RGB to deepen its connected home lead.
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Samsung unveils AI ‘Home Companion’ for smart living

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Samsung has unveiled an AI-powered Home Companion, linking Bespoke AI appliances, TVs and mobiles in a unified SmartThings ecosystem.
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Samsung sets out vision for more human-centred AI design

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Samsung has outlined a human-centred AI design vision at CES 2026, promising warmer, more expressive devices that reflect users’ emotions.
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Hisense unveils AI-led ConnectLife smart home revamp

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Hisense debuts AI-powered ConnectLife overhaul at CES 2026, unifying smart fridges, dishwashers and climate control for ANZ homes.
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US holiday online sales hit record on mobiles & AI

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US holiday online sales hit a record USD $257.8 billion as shoppers shifted to mobiles, Buy Now Pay Later and generative AI search tools.
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Tineco carpet cleaner named in TIME Best Inventions list

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Tineco’s Carpet One Cruiser wins spot on TIME’s Best Inventions 2025 list, boosting its growing floorcare footprint in Australia and NZ.
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Dreame unveils AI whole-home ecosystem, AU launches

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Dreame unveils an AI whole-home ecosystem at CES 2026 and confirms its thinnest robot vacuum and new personal-care device for Australia.
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Samsung promotes open home AI ecosystems at CES 2026

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Samsung uses CES 2026 to push open, interoperable home AI, tying SmartThings to insurers and media in a trust-focused ecosystem pitch.
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Reolink unveils AI hub & 24MP triple-lens cameras at CES

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Reolink debuts on-device AI hub and 24MP triple-lens OMVI cameras at CES 2026, promising smarter, more private home and business security.
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Hisense unveils XR10 projector & next‑gen C3 laser range

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Hisense debuts XR10 flagship projector and C3 laser range at CES 2026, chasing brighter, quieter big-screen home cinema dominance.