Yes, there is a difference between a product and a technology.
To start with, products are born from technology, not the other way around. However, a few more distinctions may be helpful:
- Products require people
- Products have a specific market
- Products have market positioning
- Products have a roll-out plan
- Products have competition
- Products have a business model
- Products require (non-grant) financing
- Products have development cycles
- Products have prototypes
- Products have release schedules
- Products have emotional appeal
Anything missing?