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Technology Gifts stories - Page 85

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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The Outer Worlds (Switch): A great game but a terrible port
Fri, 26th Jun 2020
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The Outer Worlds makes its way to the Nintendo Switch, but does it live up to the original game's charm? A journalist shares their thoughts.
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Hands-on review: Twelve South HiRise Wireless
Thu, 25th Jun 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
The HiRise wireless charging stand is both elegant and useful. It is a two in one that would be a great addition to any desk or nightstand.
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Hands-on review: Elgato Stream Deck
Wed, 24th Jun 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
It is designed to give streamers and content creators instant access to their software in order to aid the production of professional videos and broadcasts.
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It's about time! Crash Bandicoot is back and looking better than ever
Tue, 23rd Jun 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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xbox one
Everyone's favourite orange bandicoot, Crash Bandicoot, is back after 24 years in a new platformer game called Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time.
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Apple's new watchOS 7 features handwashing detection, new watch faces
Tue, 23rd Jun 2020
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personal computing devices
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wearables
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apple
At WWDC, Apple reveals watchOS 7 with handwashing detection, sleep tracking, and customisable watch faces, aiming to enhance health and wellness.
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Apple unveils iPadOS 14, with redesigns for Siri, Search, widgets and more
Tue, 23rd Jun 2020
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personal computing devices
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ipad
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apple
Apple unveils new features, designs, and tools for iPadOS 14, including redesigned Search, Siri interactions, and incoming calls.
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Apple previews iOS 14 at WWDC
Tue, 23rd Jun 2020
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gaming
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smartphones
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martech
Apple’s worldwide sneak preview of the new iOS 14 app may not have a fancy name like its macOS ‘Big Sur’ counterpart, but there is still plenty on offer.
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Apple teases new macOS Big Sur & goes all-in on silicon SoC
Tue, 23rd Jun 2020
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personal computing devices
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macos
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operating systems
Apple unveils macOS Big Sur and a bold shift to its custom-designed silicon SoC, promising enhanced performance and new developer opportunities.
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54% rise in gaming-related cyber attacks recorded in April
Mon, 22nd Jun 2020
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gaming
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ransomware
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malware
Cyber attacks on gaming platforms surged by 54% in April, as lockdowns boosted player numbers, with Minecraft being the most targeted game.
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Common misconceptions about smart homes and biometrics
Mon, 22nd Jun 2020
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smart home
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biometrics
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cybersecurity
The real cause of most attacks is not biometrics itself, but the storage of biometrics data in a centralised database.
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Hands-on review: 13-inch MacBook Pro - the butterfly keyboard is finally dead
Fri, 19th Jun 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
With the typing experience improved and the insides bumped up and the Apple ecosystem now better than ever, the MacBook Pro is now an even more reliable tool.
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Worldwide smartphone market sees strong growth in first quarter of 2020
Fri, 19th Jun 2020
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personal computing devices
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wearables
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canalys
Despite the impact of the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, worldwide smartwatch shipments reached 14.3 million units in the first quarter 2020, up 12% year on year.
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Trend Micro Home Network Security - giving frazzled parents everywhere just that much more peace of mind
Thu, 18th Jun 2020
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Trend Micro launches Guardian, an app that enhances parental controls and extends coverage outside the home to protect children's internet access.
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China’s cloud infrastructure services market grows 67% in Q1, despite COVID-19 disruption
Wed, 17th Jun 2020
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smartphones
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devops
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apm
Despite the disruption caused by COVID-19, cloud infrastructure services spending reached US$3.9 billion for the first quarter of 2020, according to Canalys.
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Game review: The Elder Scrolls Online: Greymoor expansion (PC)
Wed, 17th Jun 2020
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
The Elder Scrolls Online evolves with the Greymoor expansion, delving into Skyrim's dark past and adding content for both new and veteran players.
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Hands-on review: LEGO Super Mario
Tue, 16th Jun 2020
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
The LEGO Super Mario range offers a cute and blocky version of Mario with a wide range of options to choose from. See the full range here.
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Full reveal: LEGO shares a glimpse of the full Super Mario range
Tue, 16th Jun 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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nintendo
LEGO and Nintendo have unveiled their new LEGO Super Mario product range, offering interactive gameplay and endless creative possibilities.
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Hands-on review: The Nokia 1.3 mobile phone
Tue, 16th Jun 2020
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gaming
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smartphones
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reviews
The Android 10 OS has proved to be a very stable and reliable system, meaning that even if you take a wrong turn, it’s not the end of the world.
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D-Link releases Wi-Fi 6 enabled smart router
Tue, 16th Jun 2020
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smart home
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wireless networks
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wifi
D-Link ANZ's DIR-X1560 router revolutionises smart homes with its AX1500 Wi-Fi 6 technology for smoother connectivity.
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Game Review: BioShock: The Collection (Switch)
Tue, 16th Jun 2020
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Nintendo Switch owners can now explore the underwater dystopia of Rapture and the sky-high city of Columbia with BioShock: The Collection on Switch.