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Technology Gifts stories - Page 97

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: BackBeat FIT 6100 Wireless Sport
Fri, 20th Dec 2019
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The BackBeat FIT 6100 Wireless Sport by Plantronics delivers superior sound, noise-cancelling capabilities, and ergonomic design, all for under USD $300.
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PlayStation to release ‘Back Button’ for DualShock controller
Thu, 19th Dec 2019
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digital signage
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Sony PlayStation is launching a new Back Button Attachment for DualShock 4, arriving with limited stock and restricted to the US and Canada from 23 January.
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Momentum across APAC drives wearable band market as Fitbit falters
Wed, 18th Dec 2019
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personal computing devices
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canalys
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samsung
Momentum across APAC drives a 65% surge in the wearable band market in Q3 2019, with Xiaomi dominating as Fitbit's market share dips amidst acquisition talks.
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Game Review: Transport Fever 2 (PC)
Wed, 18th Dec 2019
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Urban Games' Transport Fever 2 is a visually stunning and deeply complex transport management sim, demanding strategy and patience from its players.
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Corsair buys out gaming controller design firm SCUF Gaming
Wed, 18th Dec 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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Corsair has made moves to buy out SCUF Gaming, the developers of high-performance gaming controllers for Xbox, PlayStation, and PC.
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A look at the ASUS TUF Gaming X570-Plus (Wi-Fi) motherboard
Tue, 17th Dec 2019
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asus
The ASUS TUF Gaming X570-Plus (Wi-Fi) motherboard, with 'military-grade' components, promises robust foundations for a high-performance gaming PC.
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PAX Technology prepares for AU rollout of Android payment terminals
Tue, 17th Dec 2019
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smartphones
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martech
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commerce systems
PAX Technology is set to enter the Australian market with its Android payment terminals next year, aiming to modernise the country's EFTPOS landscape.
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Spark to offer Android's zero-touch enrolment solution
Tue, 17th Dec 2019
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smartphones
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Spark becomes one of New Zealand's first carriers to offer Android's zero-touch enrolment, streamlining secure and large-scale deployment for businesses.
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Game review: Star Ocean: First Departure R
Tue, 17th Dec 2019
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Square Enix re-releases Star Ocean: First Departure as a remaster for PS4 and Switch, breathing new life into the '90s JRPG classic with modern updates.
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Xbox Series X console promises ‘four times the processing power of the Xbox One X’
Mon, 16th Dec 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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microsoft
Microsoft unveils the Xbox Series X, boasting four times the processing power of the Xbox One X, support for 8K, and cutting-edge gaming features.
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OPPO confirms Find X2 flagship to be unveiled Q1 2020
Mon, 16th Dec 2019
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smartphones
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technology gifts
OPPO confirms the Find X2 flagship will debut in Q1 2020, featuring Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 865 and next-gen gaming, sound, and 5G innovations.
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Hands-on review: xFyro ARIA wireless earbuds
Mon, 16th Dec 2019
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The xFyro ARIA earbuds claim to be the most advanced yet, but do they live up to the hype? Our hands-on review dives into their design, performance, and value.
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Cellular Apple Watch Series 5 available from Spark today
Fri, 13th Dec 2019
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personal computing devices
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apple
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wearables
For $12.99 a month, the One Number Wearable Plan lets users share their primary plan’s minutes and texts and get unlimited data on the watch through an e-sim.
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Sennheiser donates 1500 headsets to gaming charities
Fri, 13th Dec 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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gaming headsets
Sennheiser donates 1500 headsets to global charities, boosting gaming communities and aiding in social support.
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Blink XT2 surveillance cams patched after 'severe' vulnerabilities found
Fri, 13th Dec 2019
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ddos
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surveillance
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smart home
Amazon's Blink XT2 cameras were urgently patched after Tenable Research uncovered seven severe vulnerabilities, allowing full control and DDoS usage.
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OPPO outlines $10b vision for smart device innovation
Thu, 12th Dec 2019
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smartphones
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data analytics
Oppo unveils a USD $10 billion plan to boost innovation in 5G, AI, and AR, with a focus on developing a smart device ecosystem over the next three years.
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AMD issues Radeon Software Adrenalin 2020 Edition software update
Thu, 12th Dec 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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software development
AMD has released the Radeon Software Adrenalin 2020 Edition, featuring a redesigned gaming application and new features for AMD graphics card users.
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Sennheiser AMBEO soundbar marks the audio expert’s foray into home theatre
Wed, 11th Dec 2019
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digital entertainment
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sennheiser
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digital music
The AMBEO Soundbar is powered by 13 drivers and the latest virtualisation technology which was jointly developed with Fraunhofer IIS.
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Hands-on review: Sennheiser Momentum Wireless Headphones
Wed, 11th Dec 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
I’m estimating I have doubled my coolness factor by wearing them, because they have to be one of the best-looking headsets I’ve seen.
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Hands-on review: InvisibleShield Glass Elite VisionGuard+ For iPhone 11 Pro Max
Wed, 11th Dec 2019
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gaming
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smartphones
When you pay more than $2,000 for a device, and you are as clumsy as I am, the next natural step is to look for a really good screen protector.