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Technology Gifts stories - Page 106

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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WWE 2K20's huge pledge to Leukaemia & Lymphoma Society
Tue, 17th Sep 2019
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2k games
2K Games is partnering with the Leukaemia - Lymphoma Society to support blood cancer research in its upcoming WWE 2K20 game.
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New wellness app launches in New Zealand
Tue, 17th Sep 2019
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smartphones
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healthtech
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personal computing devices
Blys, a new on-demand wellness app designed to combat everyday stresses, is beginning its international rollout by launching in New Zealand, Auckland.
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Gartner: Blockchain to be “transformational” within a decade
Tue, 17th Sep 2019
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gaming
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blockchain
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iot
Gartner’s 2019 Hype Cycle for Blockchain Business shows that blockchain will have a transformational impact across industries in 5 to 10 years.
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Game review: Revisiting Final Fantasy VIII
Mon, 16th Sep 2019
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gaming
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This remaster mainly improves the blocky PSOne style graphics, and it adds cheats to make the game easier for new players.
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Borderlands 3: What you should know before you go 'psycho'
Fri, 13th Sep 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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console gaming
If there are a few empty seats at work today, it could be because people are taking a day off and indulging in a long weekend of hardcore shooting madness….
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Hands-on review: Spyro Reignited Trilogy for Nintendo Switch
Fri, 13th Sep 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Activision's Spyro Reignited Trilogy brings the beloved purple dragon to the Nintendo Switch, with fantastic visuals and engaging gameplay.
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Samsung says 'hundreds of apps' will work with Galaxy Fold
Thu, 12th Sep 2019
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smartphones
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samsung
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samsung galaxy fold
Samsung's Galaxy Fold gets a boost with 'hundreds of apps' now optimised for its foldable screen, thanks to a collaboration with Google.
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Game review: Gears 5 features a lot of fun action
Thu, 12th Sep 2019
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Gears 5, developed by The Coalition, revitalises the series with stunning 4K graphics, expansive semi-open world levels, and a thrilling campaign, scoring 9/10.
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Hands-on review: Lenovo ThinkPad Carbon X1 (6th Gen)
Thu, 12th Sep 2019
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
After three months with the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen), it's clear why this sleek and sturdy laptop remains the go-to for business professionals.
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Telegistics announces distribution agreement with Ekahau
Wed, 11th Sep 2019
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smart home
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wireless networks
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cloud services
Telegistics has signed a new distribution agreement with Ekahau, enhancing its portfolio with Ekahau’s advanced Wi-Fi design and troubleshooting solutions.
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Apple issues clarification on extent of iOS malware infection
Wed, 11th Sep 2019
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endpoint protection
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personal computing devices
Apple clarifies that an iOS malware attack impacted fewer than a dozen Uighur-focused websites, dismissing Google's claims of mass exploitation.
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Apple brings always-on display to the Watch Series 5
Wed, 11th Sep 2019
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wearables
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personal computing devices
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apple
Both Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS) and (GPS + Cellular) models will be available in stores beginning Friday, 20 September.
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Apple Arcade & Apple TV+ want you glued to your screen
Wed, 11th Sep 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
Whether you’re into films, TV shows, documentaries or gaming, Apple is certainly pulling out all the stops to tempt people in a market that’s spoilt for choice.
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Apple welcomes the seventh-generation iPad
Wed, 11th Sep 2019
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personal computing devices
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apple
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ipad
Apple seems to be tweaking bits and pieces without coming up with anything radically different – except that it was built to fit with Apple’s iPadOS system.
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All the details on Apple’s newest iPhones
Wed, 11th Sep 2019
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smartphones
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
Apple unveiled its latest range of iPhones today focusing on camera improvements on top of the standard performance updates users have come to expect.
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TECNO releases CAMON 12 smartphone range
Tue, 10th Sep 2019
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smartphones
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photography
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creative technologies
Mobile phone brand TECNO Mobile has launched a new range of CAMON smartphones: The CAMON 12, CAMON 12 Pro and CAMON 12 Air.
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DNZ20 report celebrates our nation of gaming junkies
Tue, 10th Sep 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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igea
New Zealanders, with an average gamer age of 34, spend 88 minutes daily playing video games, enjoying benefits for health, education, and social connections.
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Nokia releases low-price, high feature 4.2 smartphone
Tue, 10th Sep 2019
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smartphones
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google
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nokia
Nokia's new 4.2 smartphone launches in New Zealand, blending flagship features like dual-rear cameras and AI for just NZD $349.
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Security flaw left Android phones open to SMS phishing attacks found
Tue, 10th Sep 2019
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smartphones
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endpoint protection
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phishing
A security flaw in Samsung, Huawei, LG, Sony and other Android phones leaves users open to SMS phishing attacks, Check Point Research reports.
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Concerns around smart device privacy continues to grow
Tue, 10th Sep 2019
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smartphones
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wearables
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data privacy
A rising 41% of Australians worry smart devices listen in on them, while 28% report unwanted virtual assistant interactions, demanding better privacy laws.