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Technology Gifts stories - Page 177

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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Five becomes one as Datacom consolidates into new Auckland office
Mon, 22nd May 2017
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hp
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collaboration
Datacom is bringing staff from five Auckland office together in one large complex in a move it says will foster greater collaboration and creativity.
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Non-VR players get un-Tethered!
Mon, 22nd May 2017
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reviews
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ar, vr & metaverse
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tethered
Previously only available for both PlayStation VR and Rift/Vive PC players, the game is now available for non-VR players.
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Android Pay integration, Einstein Predictive Sort features announced for Salesforce Commerce Cloud
Fri, 19th May 2017
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smartphones
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crm
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data analytics
The new features allow online retailers to integrate artificial intelligence into the customer experience more.
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First gameplay video and more news revealed for Destiny 2
Fri, 19th May 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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destiny
Activision and Bungie held a special event to reveal more details about the highly anticipated Destiny 2 earlier today.
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South Park: The Fractured But Whole release date confirmed for PC, PS4 and Xbox One
Thu, 18th May 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ubisoft
After suffering many delays, the release date for South Park: The Fractured But Whole has now been confirmed by Ubisoft and it's out later this year.
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The Corsair K95 RGB Platinum, the gaming keyboard you've always dreamed of
Thu, 18th May 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
The K95 Platinum sets a whole new bar for mechanical gaming keyboards. In terms of responsiveness, customisation and overall build, it's a winner.
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Asus - The most recognisable and popular gaming brand
Thu, 18th May 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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cloud services
13 International Media have awarded ASUS as ‘No. 1 Gaming Brand’ from 12 different countries in Asia Pacific alone.
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Apple users advised to update their software now, as new security patches released
Wed, 17th May 2017
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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ios
Welcome to the post-WannaCryptor world, where every computer user understands the importance of creating secure backups and applying security patches.
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New Corsair gaming chairs built for speed AND comfort
Wed, 17th May 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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peripherals
Corsair launches first-ever gaming chair, the T1 Race, designed for comfort and durability. Available in five different colors.
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For Honor Shadow & Might DLC now available with season 2
Wed, 17th May 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ubisoft
Ubisoft has announced that the Shadow & Might DLC is now available with Season 2 of For Honor. This includes new heroes, maps and more.
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Nokia & KDDI’s 5G trial showcases network potential for world’s megacities
Tue, 16th May 2017
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smartphones
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uc
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network infrastructure
Nokia and KDDI have successfully conducted a network trial in Japan, achieving speeds of over 1Gbps, showcasing the potential of 5G technology.
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LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2 release date and platforms confirmed
Tue, 16th May 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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The latest LEGO video game has been announced as later this Holiday season you will get a chance to play LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2.
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Hands-on review: D-Link Omna 180 Cam HD (DSH-C310)
Mon, 15th May 2017
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Looking like the love-child of a fancy air freshener and HAL 9000 from 2001, you can help but admire D-Link’s new Apple HomeKit camera, the Omna.
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FutureFive's Five for now: Gaming Mice
Mon, 15th May 2017
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gaming
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digital signage
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digital entertainment
PC gaming begins with your mouse; Aiming, directing, shooting, interacting - you need every advantage you can get.
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Logitech's simple approach to beautiful peripherals
Mon, 15th May 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
Logitech is not only showing how silly some other brands look when it comes to peripherals, but they’ve also shown an improvement in their own house.
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Nvidia announces new powerhouse graphics card feat. new tech
Mon, 15th May 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
This heavyweight GPU will be more targeted at data centre usage and high-performance computing, as opposed to consumer level computing.
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Synchronized Lighting Effects - The Next Big Thing in PC Gaming?
Mon, 15th May 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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asus
The PC gaming industry has evolved dramatically in the last decade, and no doubt eclipsing the console gameplay experience by far.
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Rumour: New iPad Pro 10.5' coming next month
Fri, 12th May 2017
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
Apple has been rumoured to release a 10.5-inch iPad Pro for over a year now, and it’s expected to replace the current 9.7-inch model.
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Microsoft embraces Android and iOS in new Windows update
Fri, 12th May 2017
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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microsoft
Windows 10 Fall Creators Update bridges the gap, integrating features for seamless Android and iOS interoperability.
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Tesla opens pre-order for home solar tiles for most countries
Thu, 11th May 2017
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smart home
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cartech
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cloud services
In a blog post, Tesla announced the pre-order availability and provided with a calculator tool to help consumers figure out the cost.