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Technology Gifts stories - Page 12

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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JBL expands Quantum Series headsets for XBOX & PlayStation consoles
Fri, 29th Mar 2024
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JBL bolsters its Quantum Series with new headset models purpose-built for XBOX and PlayStation consoles, offering wireless spatial audio virtualisation and dual device connection.
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Logitech unveils Signature Slim Combo for blended work-life balance
Thu, 28th Mar 2024
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Logitech unveils the Signature Slim Combo, an intuitive combination of a wireless keyboard and mouse, designed to seamlessly blend work and personal computer use, set to become available in March 2024.
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Vodafone urges Aussies to back up digital memories ahead of World Backup Day
Thu, 28th Mar 2024
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In 2023, over 22,000 device accidents were reported by Vodafone customers, threatening invaluable digital memories. The company has urged Australians to regularly backup data, particularly with World Backup Day coming up on March 31.
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Huawei Cloud & Shenzhen Meteorological Bureau launch AI weather model
Tue, 26th Mar 2024
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weather
Huawei Cloud and the Meteorological Bureau of Shenzhen Municipality launch the pioneering Zhiji Regional Model, an AI-based tool yielding short-term weather forecasts with an unprecedented fine-scale resolution of 3 km, dwarfing the 25 km scope of conventional global models.
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APJ manufacturers face mounting API cyber threat, says Akamai
Tue, 26th Mar 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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digital entertainment
Akamai's latest SOTI report reveals almost 15% of 2023 web attacks in the APJ region targeted APIs, particularly hitting manufacturers.
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Hands-on review: 2TB WD_Black SN770M NVMe M.2 2230 SSD
Tue, 26th Mar 2024
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storage
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Tiny yet mighty, the WD_Black SN770M SSD redefines portable gaming with unparalleled speed and capacity.
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Game review: Rise of the Ronin (PlayStation 5)
Mon, 25th Mar 2024
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Team Ninja unveils 'Rise of the Ronin,' a PS5 exclusive RPG with dynamic difficulty settings, setting a new benchmark in action gaming.
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Game review: MLB The Show 24 (PS5)
Mon, 25th Mar 2024
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MLB The Show 24 introduces Negro Leagues, Derek Jeter's career, and female player mode, offering fresh historical insights and gameplay.
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Pegasus spyware could target iOS devices, says Group-IB
Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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data privacy
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personal computing devices
A recent analysis by Group-IB sheds light on the alarming potential of Pegasus spyware, exploring wider implications for the famed security of iOS products.
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Hands-on review: Crucial T500 Gen4 NVMe 2280 M.2 SSD
Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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Crucial's T500 Gen4 NVMe solid-state drive promises data transfer speeds of up to 7400MB/s. Techday's Darren Price looks at the 2TB version of the drive that comes complete with a factory-fitted heatsink.
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Appdome's real-time defense against mobile app social engineering attacks
Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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Appdome presents real-time defense system against social engineering attacks targeting mobile apps, enhancing user security and brand reputation.
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Poor mobile app quality costs UK businesses millions
Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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Tricentis reveals that poor app quality costs firms up to $2.49M in annual lost revenue, marking the importance of mobile app quality on operational success.
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Agilysys delivers innovative hospitality solutions at Mohegan INSPIRE Resort
Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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shopping
South Korea's Mohegan INSPIRE Resort has implemented Agilysys' cutting-edge hospitality solutions, optimising operations and enhancing guest experiences at the extensive resort.
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New Zealand's smartphone market enjoys robust 10% YoY growth in 4Q23
Wed, 20th Mar 2024
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New Zealand's smartphone market sees a strong 10% YoY and 14% QoQ rise in 4Q23 despite consumer spending uncertainties, says IDC report.
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Australia's smartphone market dips 6%, Apple & Google dominate
Wed, 20th Mar 2024
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Amid a 6% YoY dip in Australia's smartphone market, Apple and Google's new releases drive a QoQ rise of 14.2%, while the average selling price experiences a 7.1% surge.
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ASUS ROG Phone 8 series debuts in Australia & New Zealand
Wed, 20th Mar 2024
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mobile gaming
ASUS unveils the all-new, redesigned ROG Phone 8 series in Australia and New Zealand that aims to redefine mobile gaming, boasting enhanced AI-powered features, high-performance components, and a design that combines sophistication and power.
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NVIDIA boosts Omniverse digital twins with Apple Vision Pro integration
Tue, 19th Mar 2024
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digital twins
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personal computing devices
NVIDIA integrates its Omniverse digital twin platform with Apple Vision Pro, unveiling a groundbreaking software framework that enables real-time 3D streaming of industrial digital twins, transforming spatial computing experiences.
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NVIDIA's 6G Research Cloud to propel AI-driven wireless technology
Tue, 19th Mar 2024
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NVIDIA launches its 6G Research Cloud platform for AI-driven advancement in wireless tech, attracting top-tier companies for early utilisation and 6G development.
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LaCie launches 4TB Rugged Mini SSD portable drive in New Delhi
Tue, 19th Mar 2024
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personal computing devices
Seagate's brand, LaCie, unveils a 4TB Rugged Mini SSD portable drive in New Delhi, designed for content creators, with cutting-edge speed and robust durability.
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Embedded display market to reach USD $66.3 million by 2034, study shows
Tue, 19th Mar 2024
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displays & projectors
The embedded display market globally is expected to achieve a total valuation of USD $66.3 million by 2034, fuelled by a rising demand in consumer electronics and industrial automation.