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Technology Gifts stories - Page 3

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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Samsung brings new Sound Tower speakers with custom lights to Australia

Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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Samsung will launch its new Sound Tower speakers in Australia in 2026, featuring customisable lighting and advanced audio technology for events.
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Samsung expands remote appliance service to 122 countries worldwide

Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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Samsung has rolled out its Home Appliances Remote Management service to 122 countries, supporting 17 languages for smarter, remote appliance care.
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Samsung unveils Vision AI Companion for smarter TV experiences

Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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Samsung launches Vision AI Companion on select 2025 Smart TVs, enhancing interaction with generative AI for personalised, smarter home entertainment.
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Hisense wins nine IFA awards & extends FIFA World Cup tie-up

Mon, 8th Sep 2025
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Hisense secured nine IFA Innovation Awards 2025 across home entertainment, appliances, and design, while extending its FIFA World Cup sponsorship to 2026.
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LG wins 17 IFA awards with top honour for OLED T television

Mon, 8th Sep 2025
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LG Electronics won 17 awards at the inaugural IFA 2025, including Best of IFA for its wireless transparent OLED T television.
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LG launches ThinQ AI platform to upgrade & maintain appliances

Tue, 2nd Sep 2025
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LG has unveiled its ThinQ AI platform in Europe, enhancing smart appliances with AI-driven updates and proactive maintenance for improved efficiency.
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LG unveils energy-saving smart fridges tailored for Europe

Tue, 19th Aug 2025
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LG launches new smart fridges in Europe, boasting up to 40% better energy efficiency and space-saving designs tailored to modern homes.
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Elsevier unveils Embase AI to transform biomedical data research

Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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Elsevier launches Embase AI, a tool that halves biomedical data review time with natural language queries and transparent, up-to-date research summaries.
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Apple unveils watchOS 26 with new design & smart features

Tue, 10th Jun 2025
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Apple unveils watchOS 26 with a fresh Liquid Glass design, Workout Buddy and smarter features for a personalised, motivating Apple Watch experience.
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Hands-on Review - Sennheiser Profile Streaming Set

Thu, 5th Jun 2025
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Sennheiser's Profile Streaming Set offers pro-level sound, tactile controls, and a sturdy boom arm in a simple, plug-and-play USB mic ideal for creators and streamers.
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How Norby the language robot is more than just a companion

Wed, 4th Jun 2025
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Norby, an AI-powered language robot supporting over 30 languages, was showcased by founder Adrian Mullan at Dell Technologies World in Las Vegas.
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DigiCert & Panasonic speed up Matter smart home certification

Fri, 16th May 2025
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DigiCert and Panasonic Industry Europe have teamed up to streamline Matter certification for smart home devices, speeding up secure product launches at scale.
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Exclusive: Rolf Bienert discusses OpenADR Alliance's growth amid electrification shift

Thu, 15th May 2025
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OpenADR Alliance, led by Rolf Bienert, accelerates energy management amid electrification shift, enabling smarter EV charging and dynamic pricing globally.
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LG showcases innovative appliances in MasterChef Australia series

Thu, 1st May 2025
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LG Electronics Australia partners with MasterChef Australia 2024 to showcase innovative kitchen appliances, inspiring home cooks across the nation.
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Reolink partners with Home Assistant for local privacy upgrades

Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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Reolink partners with Home Assistant to offer enhanced privacy and seamless smart home integration for most cameras, excluding 4G models, via local network processing.
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LG wins 35 Red Dot awards for design, led by OLED T television

Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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LG Electronics secured 35 awards at the 2025 Red Dot Design Award, including Best of the Best for its wireless transparent OLED T TV.
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Kaspersky tops 2024 security tests with record 97% TOP3 rate

Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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Kaspersky topped 91 of 95 independent cybersecurity tests in 2024, with a 97% TOP3 finish rate, marking 12 years as industry leader globally.
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Arlo & SmartThings enhance home security partnership

Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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Arlo Technologies expands its partnership with Samsung SmartThings to enhance home security, introducing advanced features like AI object detection this spring.
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Gender equality as a business advantage on Women's Day

Fri, 28th Feb 2025
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Ahead of International Women's Day 2025, leaders stress that achieving gender equality in the workplace is crucial for innovation and economic success.
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Amazon launches Alexa+ with enhanced AI capabilities

Thu, 27th Feb 2025
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Amazon has launched Alexa+, an advanced AI assistant promising enhanced conversational abilities and seamless integration with various services and devices.