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Technology Gifts stories - Page 10

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: Backbone One USB-C phone controller (2nd Generation)
Tue, 30th Apr 2024
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The 2nd generation Backbone One USB-C transforms Android phones into portable gaming consoles with a new design, improved stability, and low latency.
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Hands-on review: Samsung's A35 and A55 - Midrange or flagship?
Tue, 30th Apr 2024
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Samsung's A35 and A55 smartphones blur the line between midrange and flagship, combining attractive design, impressive battery life, and robust video capabilities at a more accessible price point.
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Broadband Forum's Heron release slashes new service deployment time
Tue, 30th Apr 2024
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gaming
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hybrid & remote work
Broadband Forum slashes service deployment duration from months to weeks with the launch of its open-source Heron release, fostering cybersecurity, gaming and remote work improvements.
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Heights Telecom unveils game-changing whitepaper on Wi-Fi 7
Tue, 30th Apr 2024
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uc
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smart home
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supply chain & logistics
Heights Telecom publishes a whitepaper on Wi-Fi 7 'Unlocking a New Era of Wireless Connectivity', highlighting its potential to transform industries and consumer connectivity.
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ADLINK debuts Intel Arc A380E GPU-based graphics card for gaming & AI use
Tue, 30th Apr 2024
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gaming
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iot
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industrial iot
ADLINK Technology unveils its first Intel Arc A380E GPU-based graphics card, the EGX-PCIE-A380E, tailored for commercial gaming and Edge AI applications.
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Game review: TopSpin 2K25 (PS5)
Fri, 26th Apr 2024
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TopSpin 2K25, 2K Sports' return to the popular tennis video game franchise, offers enticing gameplay and stellar player rosters, but disappoints with a lack of offline modes.
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PIA unveils revamped Android VPN app with Shadowsocks integration
Fri, 26th Apr 2024
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smartphones
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data privacy
Private Internet Access unveils revamped Android VPN app featuring heightened user privacy, a sleeker design, and swift Kotlin-based coding, offering superior online safeguarding.
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Jason Haddix joins Flare as Field Chief Information Security Officer
Fri, 26th Apr 2024
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cybersecurity
Cybersecurity veteran Jason Haddix takes reins as Field Chief Information Security Officer at Threat Exposure Management leader, Flare, adding to his illustrious 20-year career.
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Game review: Stellar Blade (PS5)
Thu, 25th Apr 2024
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Stellar Blade, an action-packed PS5 exclusive released this year, delivers exceptional gameplay and rich story, marking South Korean first-time developer Shift Up's impressive debut in gaming.
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LG unveils state-of-the-art UltraGear OLED gaming monitors in Australia
Thu, 25th Apr 2024
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gaming
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digital signage
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digital entertainment
LG Electronics Australia unveils a trio of award-winning UltraGear OLED 800R curved gaming monitors, offering immersive, panoramic gaming experiences with superior performance to Australian gamers.
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Noel Leeming launches tech trade-in scheme across New Zealand
Thu, 25th Apr 2024
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smartphones
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cleantech
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Noel Leeming launches a trade-in scheme allowing New Zealand customers to exchange old electronics for gift cards, promoting both sustainability and affordable tech upgrades.
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Hands-on review: Cricut EasyPress Mini
Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
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diy
Cricut EasyPress Mini proves to be an ideal tool for small and large crafting projects, allowing creativity to flourish even in hard-to-reach places.
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Half of online traffic in 2024 generated by bots, report finds
Thu, 18th Apr 2024
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application security
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digital entertainment
Bad bots accounted for nearly half of all global internet traffic in 2024, hitting their highest ever level since monitoring began in 2013, warns cybersecurity leader Imperva.
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Zyxel unveils XMG-100 series for superior home & business networks
Thu, 18th Apr 2024
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datacentre infrastructure
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data analytics
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smart home
Tech firm, Zyxel Networks, has introduced the XMG-100 series unmanaged switch, offering enhanced ethernet speed, device connectivity, and convenient 10G network upgrades for homes and small businesses.
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DoubleVerify launches brand safety tool for TikTok advertisers
Thu, 18th Apr 2024
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travel
To aid TikTok marketers, DoubleVerify rolls out a brand safety tool introducing 16 additional suitability categories, enhancing precision and protection for advertisers in aligning with suitable content.
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Game review: Children of the Sun (PC)
Wed, 17th Apr 2024
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Children of the Sun, a surreal single-player puzzle shooter by Rene Rother, follows a lone sniper's revenge against a cult, with precise, strategic gameplay and an unusual art style.
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How esports is improving career prospects for growing numbers of students
Wed, 17th Apr 2024
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edutech
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Esports' integration into curricula is elevating students' career prospects by equipping them with crucial transferrable skills like teamwork, communication, and critical thinking, and exposing them to a myriad of job opportunities.
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Element joins 5G Automotive Association to accelerate connected mobility
Wed, 17th Apr 2024
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smartphones
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devops
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apm
Taking a major stride in connected mobility, Element Materials Technology has joined the global 5G Automotive Association, aiming to expedite the deployment of safe C-V2X technology.
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Akamai unveils cloud solution with NVIDIA GPU for efficient media processing
Tue, 16th Apr 2024
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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productivity
Akamai Technologies enhances its cloud portfolio with NVIDIA RTX 4000 Ada Generation GPUs optimised offering, set to revolutionise media processing applications with fast, energy-efficient service.
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Jamf unveils new toolkit to optimise Apple tech in businesses & schools
Fri, 12th Apr 2024
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risk & compliance
Jamf showcased an array of new offerings to assist enterprises in maximising their tech investments, including a compliance dashboard and Compliance Editor tool. The tools aim to enforce compliance regulations on Apple devices and enhance overall security efficiency.