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Technology Gifts stories - Page 143

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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Hands-on review: Fight a deadly cult in Far Cry 5
Wed, 4th Apr 2018
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Ubisoft has now released Far Cry 5 for PC, PS4 and Xbox One and players will have to defend themselves against a very deadly cult!.
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IDC - Smart home device sales up with no sign of slowing
Tue, 3rd Apr 2018
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The new IDC smart home device tracker forecasts solid growth for connected devices in key smart home categories.
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Interview: Talking about World of Tanks with developer Wargaming
Mon, 2nd Apr 2018
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FutureFiveNZ recently had the opportunity to talk with the people responsible for developing and marketing World of Tanks.
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China Mobile and Huawei Cloud alliance set to boost cloud in Southeast Asia
Wed, 28th Mar 2018
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smartphones
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The aim of the portfolio will be to make it easier for enterprises to migrate to the cloud while providing a secure platform for global connectivity.
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Apple reveals their latest 9.7-inch iPad
Wed, 28th Mar 2018
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Apple unveils a 9.7-inch iPad with Apple Pencil support, bringing enhanced creativity, learning, and productivity through advanced features and tech.
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Hands-on review: Gang warfare awaits you in Yakuza 6
Tue, 27th Mar 2018
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Yakuza 6 is due to land on the PS4 next month and it's another great addition to the popular franchise. Does this iteration offer anything else new?.
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Dragon Quest Builders comes to Switch
Tue, 27th Mar 2018
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Taking the simplistic building-block look of Minecraft and the mechanics of a JRPG, Dragon Quest Builders in now out on the Nintendo Switch.
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iPhone unlockers set a dangerous precedent for abuse, says security expert
Mon, 26th Mar 2018
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smartphones
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encryption
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personal computing devices
Apple's attempts to prevent iPhone unlocking have been circumvented by a third-party provider, potentially giving law enforcement access to sensitive data.
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Review in progress: Is it worth exploring Sea of Thieves?
Mon, 26th Mar 2018
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Sea of Thieves is the new MMO video game developed by Rare that is available now on Xbox One and Windows 10 PC. Is it worth playing at launch?.
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Google rolls out phishing prevention amongst new G Suite security features
Mon, 26th Mar 2018
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smartphones
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phishing
Updates include phishing prevention, mobile device management, security keys for two-factor authentication, Information Rights Management, and more.
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NLP ready to roll into home and work
Mon, 26th Mar 2018
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smart home
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wireless networks
UC consultant Ian Darby recently ended up in San Jose where natural language processing (NLP) was a hot topic. Here is his take on the Next Big Thing.
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Hands-on review: World of Warriors clashes on PS4
Fri, 23rd Mar 2018
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World of Warriors was originally released on mobile phones and tablets, but now the game has clashed onto the PS4. Is this PS4 version worth it?.
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Intel delivers huge leap forward with 8th Generation Core desktop processor range
Thu, 22nd Mar 2018
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Intel's latest offering steps things up a notch, increasing the total core count while infusing the units with company's Hyper-Threading Technology.
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Unboxing the media kit treasure chest for Sea of Thieves
Thu, 22nd Mar 2018
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Xbox NZ was kind enough to send FutureFiveNZ a media kit for the Xbox One/Windows 10 PC game Sea of Thieves. The extra cool stuff came inside of a...
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Research: HP took lion’s share of PC shipments in 4Q17
Wed, 21st Mar 2018
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Traditional PC shipments in Australia grew 2.2% in Q4 2017, outpacing the global market's growth of 0.5%, according to IDC.
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Five million Android devices possibly infected with 'aggressive' pre-installed adware
Wed, 21st Mar 2018
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Nearly five million Android devices may have pre-installed 'RottenSys' adware, researchers reveal, implicating distributors in the alarming spread.
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Special Australian band to sing while you play Sea of Thieves this weekend
Wed, 21st Mar 2018
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Sea of Thieves is out now in Australia and New Zealand and gamers from those countries are in for a special treat. You might be getting a concert.
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LPL's Dragon Ball FighterZ NZ national finals is happening tonight
Wed, 21st Mar 2018
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Let's Play Live (LPL) travelled across the country to find the best Dragon Ball FighterZ players in New Zealand. It's now down to the final eight!.
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Smartwatches forecast to dominate wearables market by 2022
Wed, 21st Mar 2018
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It’s been hyped about for years, but according to IDC smartwatches are finally beginning to make an impact on the wearables market.
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Microsoft and BlackBerry partner to further integrate offerings
Tue, 20th Mar 2018
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public cloud
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smartphones
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partner programmes
Microsoft and BlackBerry have entered a partnership that allows for greater integration between BlackBerry and Microsoft offerings.