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Technology Gifts stories - Page 57

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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Game review: Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection (PS5)
Thu, 27th Jan 2022
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PC and PS5 owners can now play Uncharted 4: A Thief's End and Uncharted: The Lost Legacy in the form of Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection.
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Smartphone users in emerging markets to benefit from new HERE and Transsion partnership
Wed, 26th Jan 2022
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smartphones
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network infrastructure
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spacetech
Transsion and HERE partner to improve location accuracy in emerging markets, benefiting businesses and smartphone users.
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Hands-on review: Belkin SOUNDFORM Rise and SOUNDFORM Freedom True Wireless Earbuds
Wed, 26th Jan 2022
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Belkin's SOUNDFORM Rise and SOUNDFORM Freedom True Wireless Earbuds are competitively priced and offer solid performance.
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Apple's NZ sales arm reports $28m profit as revenue climbs
Wed, 26th Jan 2022
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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Apple’s New Zealand sales arm has reported a $28.8 million profit for the last financial year, up from $23.4 m in 2020.
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IoT technology set to help provide safer community housing
Mon, 24th Jan 2022
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smartphones
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housing
Tether's IoT tech is helping Auckland housing provider CORT deliver healthier homes to its tenants by monitoring building health factors.
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Hands-on review: Nanoleaf Lines
Fri, 21st Jan 2022
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martech
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If you have read any of my previous reviews, you would know I am a big fan of Nanoleaf and its products. I have their panels and strips all over my house.
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Hands-on review: Sony WF-C500 earbuds
Fri, 21st Jan 2022
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Sony WF-C500 budget earbuds offer impressive sound quality and premium feel, lacking only in features like ANC and wireless charging.
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Enea identifies trends that will shape the mobile industry in 2022
Fri, 21st Jan 2022
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smartphones
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hyperscale
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cyber attacks
Nation states to increase mobile cyber attacks; new encryption protocols and edge clouds highlighted in report on mobile industry trends for 2022.
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Hands-on review: EPOS H3 Pro Hybrid gaming headset
Fri, 21st Jan 2022
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gaming
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digital entertainment
EPOS goes from strength to strength, unleashing with its top-of-the-range EPOS H3 Pro Hybrid what could just be the ultimate gaming headset.
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Game review: God of War (PC)
Thu, 20th Jan 2022
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Sony's hit game God of War, set in Norse mythology, has made its way to PC, offering stunning visuals and exhilarating combat. Verdict: 10/10.
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Microsoft to acquire Activision Blizzard in landmark deal
Thu, 20th Jan 2022
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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Microsoft has announced its plans to acquire Activision Blizzard in a $68.7 billion deal, solidifying its position in the gaming industry.
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CrowdStrike expands Zero Trust support to macOS and Linux
Mon, 17th Jan 2022
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malware
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data analytics
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CrowdStrike has expanded its Zero Trust support to macOS and Linux to further help with cross-platform protection and expansion of partnerships.
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Hands-on review: Intel 12th-Gen Core i9-12900K and Core i5-12600K CPU
Mon, 17th Jan 2022
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gaming
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endpoint protection
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reviews
After what seems like only a few short months since the last iteration, Intel has launched the 12th generation of its desktop CPUs.
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Cloudflare Radar releases surprising internet traffic and security statistics in 2021 review
Thu, 13th Jan 2022
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smartphones
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gaming
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Cybersecurity company Cloudflare Radar releases its 2021 year in review, showing increased internet traffic and cyberattacks in Australia and globally.
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App and mobile usage continues to soar according to new App Annie report
Thu, 13th Jan 2022
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smartphones
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App and mobile usage has significantly increased around the world, according to the new App Annie State of Mobile 2022 report.
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Smart home market continues to grow, driven by changing tech and demographics
Thu, 13th Jan 2022
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digital signage
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smart home
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displays & projectors
Smart home market projected to reach $117,820m by 2027, driven by factors such as home monitoring systems and increasing disposable income, says report.
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Virtual reality investment explodes in 2021 - report
Thu, 13th Jan 2022
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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Private UK fundraising in the virtual reality sector hit a record high, with over £150m raised this year, a 72% increase from 2020.
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Getac announces new rugged tablets for release in 2022
Wed, 12th Jan 2022
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smartphones
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supply chain & logistics
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personal computing devices
Getac has expanded its lineup with the announcement of the release of new rugged android tablets suitable for a variety of situations from March 2022.
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Hands-on review: PNY XLR8 Gaming NVMe Gen4x4 SSD and PS5 SSD Cover with integrated heatsink
Wed, 12th Jan 2022
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gaming
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digital entertainment
PNY has released its XLR8 Gaming CS3140 M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe Gen4x4 solid-state drive and PS5 SSD cover with an integrated heatsink.
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Game review: Gear.Club Unlimited 2
Wed, 12th Jan 2022
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gaming
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Gear.Club Unlimited 2, originally a Nintendo exclusive, has now been ported to PC, PlayStation, and Xbox. Here's our review.