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Technology Gifts stories - Page 80

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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LG unveils NVIDIA RTX 30 compatible 8K OLED TVs
Mon, 7th Sep 2020
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digital entertainment
The world-first 77in and 88in TVs are able to display 8K content at up to 60 frames per second and handle 48Gbps speeds.
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Hands-on review: The Nokia 2.3 smartphone
Mon, 7th Sep 2020
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smartphones
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Nokia's latest entry-level phone, the Nokia 2.3, offers a large screen, face unlock, and dual-camera setup for just $219.
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Game review: Pathfinder: Kingmaker – Definitive Edition (Xbox One)
Fri, 4th Sep 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Pathfinder: Kingmaker – Definitive Edition is a long and huge game that will satisfy most people that love RPGs.
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Hands-on review: Sennheiser HD 450 BT headphones
Thu, 3rd Sep 2020
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
The 450 BT is a stylish headset that sounds great and has a form of noise cancellation for an affordable price. It doesn’t get better than that.
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Hands-on review: D-Link EXO Smart AX1500 Wi-Fi 6 Router DIR-X1560
Thu, 3rd Sep 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
D-Link's EXO Smart AX1500 Wi-Fi 6 router boasts faster network speeds and improved range, making it a worthwhile upgrade for modern homes.
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PNY launches XLR8 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 series GPUs
Wed, 2nd Sep 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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nvidia
NVIDIA unveils its second-generation RTX graphics cards, powered by 7nm Ampere technology, for the next generation of PC gaming.
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Samsung reveals the Galaxy Z Fold2
Wed, 2nd Sep 2020
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smartphones
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samsung
Samsung unveils its new Galaxy Z Fold2, featuring larger screens, better camera quality, and a new design. Available from September 18.
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Game review: EA Sports UFC 4 (Xbox One)
Wed, 2nd Sep 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
EA's <em>UFC 4</em> focuses on refining gameplay rather than introducing new features, streamlining the game by removing Ultimate Team mode.
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COVID-19 sees global smartphone sales plunge by 20%
Tue, 1st Sep 2020
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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samsung
COVID-19 causes global smartphone sales to drop 20.4% in Q2 2020, with Samsung experiencing the largest decline, according to Gartner.
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Lenovo reveals holiday laptop lineup
Tue, 1st Sep 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
A new slim laptop and convertible in the Yoga family, and a new Legion gaming laptop are planned for end-of-year release.
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Game review: PGA Tour 2K21 (PS4)
Tue, 1st Sep 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
PGA Tour 2K21 Review: A familiar golf game with intuitive controls and depth for golf enthusiasts. A great option for local co-op. 8.5/10.
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Logitech ramps up the colour in latest G Series gaming gear
Tue, 1st Sep 2020
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gaming
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cybersecurity
Logitech’s new range of gaming gear is all about the colour this year, as it gets set to roll out the new G-Series Colour Collection.
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How businesses can lift protection against mobile threats
Mon, 31st Aug 2020
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smartphones
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breach prevention
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ndr
Rise in personal phone use for work and mobile malware pose increasing risks to organizations, warns report. #cybersecurity.
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Western Digital WD_Black P50 Game Drive revisited
Mon, 31st Aug 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Journalist tests WD_Black P50 Game Drive portable SSD and discovers it falls far short of the advertised top speed of 2000MB/s.
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Smartphone shipments down but may make a comeback in 2022
Mon, 31st Aug 2020
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uc
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smartphones
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5g & beyond
Global smartphone shipments expected to drop in 2020, but strong push for 5G will bring market back to growth in 2021, according to IDC.
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Game review: Battletoads (2020)
Mon, 31st Aug 2020
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
New Battletoads game for Xbox One is friendlier, with three difficulty settings and a brighter presentation, but falls short in gameplay variety.
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Huawei Cloud kicks off festival to help enterprises move to the cloud
Fri, 28th Aug 2020
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smartphones
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cloud services
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huawei
Huawei Cloud is launching the Go Cloud Festival, offering programmes and limited-time offers to help enterprises migrate to the cloud.
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Hands-on review: The Sony WF-1000XM3 wireless earbuds
Fri, 28th Aug 2020
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Although the WF-1000XM3s came out in 2019, they’re still available for purchase - and there's a good reason why they're so popular.
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Hands-on review: EPOS Sennheiser Adapt 560 BT ANC enterprise headset
Fri, 28th Aug 2020
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gaming
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The headset is Microsoft Teams certified, and it performed very well during the remote launch, with voices crisp and clear.
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Game review: XCOM: Chimera Squad (PC)
Fri, 28th Aug 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
XCOM: Chimera Squad continues the sci-fi strategy series on Windows PC. It's a character-driven game with a lighter tone. 8.5/10.