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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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TP Link expands Kieran Vineer role across UK & Ireland

Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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TP-Link has expanded Kieran Vineer's role to lead UK and Ireland distribution for its Omada business networking and VIGI surveillance ranges.
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Arlo Pro 6 camera brings 2K+ HDR video & AI alerts

Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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Arlo Europe has unveiled the Pro 6 security camera, offering 2K+ HDR video, colour night vision and AI-powered alerts from GBP £169.99.
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Arlo unveils Ultra 3 4K AI camera with early alerts

Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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Arlo launches Ultra 3 4K HDR security camera with AI-powered early alerts, 180-degree view and cloud-linked hub from GBP £529.99 in Europe.
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Argos index reveals UK surge in smart home adoption

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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Smart speakers and TVs dominate UK smart homes as Argos index shows rising demand for security, heating and energy-saving tech.
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Broadband Forum revamps TR-181 to cut home energy use

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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Broadband Forum updates TR-181 with new power controls so home routers, repeaters and set-top boxes can slash energy use across Europe.
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AI Media Station puts edge intelligence in the lounge

Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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KTC and Consult Red unveil AI Media Station, a Qualcomm-powered proof-of-concept bringing private edge AI control to living room media hubs.
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Klaviyo predicts AI voice shopping & smart returns

Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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Klaviyo forecasts 2026 surge in AI voice shopping, automated returns and connected-device purchases reshaping how consumers buy.
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Silver Fox APT & PowerG flaws expose key security risks

Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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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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Homey debuts self-hosted server for local smart homes

Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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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

Sat, 10th Jan 2026
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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

Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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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

Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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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

Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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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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Reolink launches E331 indoor smart camera with Argos

Mon, 22nd Dec 2025
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Reolink debuts its £39.99 E331 indoor Wi-Fi camera exclusively at Argos, pushing low-cost, subscription-free smart home security in the UK.
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Experts urge security checks on new Christmas gadgets

Fri, 19th Dec 2025
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Security experts warn new Christmas smart gadgets could expose personal data, urging buyers to change defaults and tighten app permissions.
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Reolink to unveil local AI hub & triple-lens CCTV at CES

Thu, 18th Dec 2025
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Reolink is set to debut its ReoNeura AI hub, triple-lens 24MP CCTV cameras and new solar floodlights at CES 2026 in Las Vegas.
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Smart relay flaw risks repeated power & safety outages

Tue, 16th Dec 2025
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Smart relay flaw lets attackers repeatedly reboot Shelly Pro 4PM devices, causing disruptive power, safety and visibility outages.
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Agentic AI surge in 2026 sparks fresh cyber security risks

Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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Security experts warn agentic and generative AI will rapidly widen global cyber attack surfaces in 2026, outpacing current safeguards.
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Gen Z trust creators over brands for tech decisions

Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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Gen Z now trust online creators over tech brands, reshaping how phones, wearables and smart home devices are discovered and bought.
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Most UK parents back plans to cap kids' social media use

Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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Two thirds of UK parents back government plans to cap children's social media at two hours a day, new Uswitch research suggests.