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Technology Gifts stories - Page 74

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: The Huawei FreeBuds Pro wireless earbuds
Wed, 2nd Dec 2020
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gaming
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smart home
Besides the awkward and fiddly touch controls on the earbud stalk, the FreeBuds Pro are a perfectly suitable pair of wireless earbuds.
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Hands-on review: Amazon 4th Gen Echo and Echo Dot
Tue, 1st Dec 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Amazon has launched the 4th generation Echo smart speakers, featuring a softer, spherical design and improved sound quality.
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Review: BlueAnt X5 bloody good Party Speaker
Mon, 30th Nov 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
BlueAnt's X5 party speaker packs a punch with great sound quality, portability, and a price tag under AU$400/NZ$500.
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Game review: Dirt 5 PC/Xbox Series X
Mon, 30th Nov 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Codemasters’ Dirt 5 gets down and dirty with some off-road racing. This time taking the franchise in a slightly different, but understandable, direction.
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Game review: Godfall (PS5)
Fri, 27th Nov 2020
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
'Godfall' on the PS5 is the best looking next-gen game so far, with glossy graphics and buttery smooth gameplay, according to a reviewer.
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IDC: Smartphone market ready to rebound thanks to 5G
Thu, 26th Nov 2020
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uc
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smartphones
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5g & beyond
Smartphone shipments will return to growth in the holiday quarter and beyond driven by strong push behind 5G, according to IDC.
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Hands-on review: Fitbit Versa 3, the actual star of the smartwatch show
Wed, 25th Nov 2020
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Fitbit Versa 3 impresses with sleek design, improved battery life, and a range of health and fitness features.
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Samsung extends partnership with Google, joins Android Enterprise Recommended programme
Wed, 25th Nov 2020
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partner programmes
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smartphones
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edge security
Samsung Electronics joins Google-led program for easier integration of mobile solutions in enterprise businesses.
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The devices that are changing the streaming game in time for Christmas
Tue, 24th Nov 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
AVerMedia offers a range of streaming equipment, from game capture devices to microphones and webcams, perfect for both beginner and veteran streamers.
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Hands-on impressions with Demon’s Souls on PS5
Tue, 24th Nov 2020
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
The 2020 remake of Demon's Souls on the PS5 is a stunning showcase of the console's power, with photorealistic graphics and challenging gameplay.
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Hands-on review: OPPO Reno 4 and Reno 4 Pro 5G
Tue, 24th Nov 2020
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smartphones
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gaming
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reviews
If you use a phone for professional-looking photos and great video content, both these models deserve your attention.
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Nokia onboards HPE GreenLake for data centre sustainability
Mon, 23rd Nov 2020
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smartphones
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
According to a company blog post, Nokia and HPE will work together to transform Nokia’s data centres into ‘carbon negative’ IT producers.
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Hands-on review: Fitbit Sense
Mon, 23rd Nov 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
This year, Fitbit surprised its fanbase with a brand new watch, the Fitbit Sense. Is it any better than the Versa 2 or 3? Is it worth the new, hefty price tag?.
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Night City Wire reveals more Cyberpunk 2077 details
Mon, 23rd Nov 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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cyberpunk 2077
Cyberpunk 2077, the most anticipated gaming launch of 2020, is almost here, with CD Projekt RED's futuristic RPG captivating gamers.
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Game review – Transformers: Battlegrounds
Mon, 23rd Nov 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Transformers: Battlegrounds offers a new twist on the popular franchise with a turn-based tactical strategy game, perfect for newbies to the genre.
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Apple launches App Store Small Business Programme
Fri, 20th Nov 2020
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personal computing devices
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smartphones
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apple
Developers can qualify for the programme and a reduced 15% commission if they earned up to US$1 million in proceeds during the previous calendar year.
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Hands-on review: Bose Sport Earbuds
Fri, 20th Nov 2020
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
The Bose Sport Earbuds are affordable, feature-packed earbuds perfect for active users, although not without their flaws.
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Epic Games drags Apple through AU court as Fortnite spat continues
Thu, 19th Nov 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
Much of this drama stems from a feud that started back in August, which is all to do with in-app purchases for Fortnite.
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Hands-on review: Lenovo Smart Display 7 and Lenovo Smart Clock
Thu, 19th Nov 2020
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gaming
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reviews
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smart home
Fashionistas will rejoice at the clever use of the cloth-covered units which mean they blend into any environment with ease.
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Game review – Devil May Cry V: Special Edition (Xbox Series X)
Wed, 18th Nov 2020
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Capcom's Devil May Cry V: Special Edition for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S is a must-have for fans with new graphical settings and additional difficulty modes.