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Technology Gifts stories - Page 146

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: Super Lucky's Tale 'Gilly Island' DLC takes us to a tropical paradise
Mon, 12th Mar 2018
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2018 now greets us with some new content from Super Lucky's Tale called the 'Gilly Island DLC'. It's an entirely new hub world.
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Hands-on review: Acer Switch 5
Mon, 12th Mar 2018
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Acer's Switch 5 hybrid laptop, though pricey at USD $1600-$1800, offers solid performance for everyday tasks with its 1440p touchscreen and detachable keyboard.
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Amazon and Facebook make 2017 the year of hyperscale
Fri, 9th Mar 2018
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Hyperscale operators' capex surged 19% in Q4 2017, hitting $22bn. Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Apple and Facebook are the five biggest spenders.
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Crash Bandicoot, Super Smash Bros. and more games getting released to the Nintendo Switch
Fri, 9th Mar 2018
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Nintendo Direct was held earlier today and Nintendo made lots of exciting announcements for the Switch console.
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45% of smartphones will use full-screen designs in 2018 - Research
Fri, 9th Mar 2018
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Expect more notches, under-display fingerprint readers and camera integration to apps as bezels begin to fade away.
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 officially announced with new October release date
Fri, 9th Mar 2018
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Activision has now announced the official release date for Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 and it's coming earlier than expected.
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BlackBerry aims to secure IoT devices
Thu, 8th Mar 2018
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BlackBerry inks a deal with Punkt Tronics AG to integrate its cybersecurity technology into IoT devices, aiming to secure home and enterprise networks.
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Samsung announces 2018 home entertainment lineup
Thu, 8th Mar 2018
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digital entertainment
Samsung highlighted details about its flagship QLED TV models and its expanded lineup of UHD, premium UHD and ultra-large screen TVs.
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Samsung reveals their latest consumer AI projects
Wed, 7th Mar 2018
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Samsung's C-Lab to reveal AI-led Toonsquare, Aurora, and GADGET, innovating cartoons, assistants, and gaming ads.
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Haier is launching a new smart home integrated robot
Wed, 7th Mar 2018
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Haier discussed its smart home-service robot strategy and officially announced its entrance into the service robot field.
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Hands-on review: Have fun with the new party game called 'Frantics'
Wed, 7th Mar 2018
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Sony has now released its own version of Mario Party in the form of the new PS4 PlayLink title called 'Frantics'.
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Hands-on review: Is this the best Fitbit yet?
Wed, 7th Mar 2018
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The Fitbit Ionic integrates seamless fitness tracking, GPS, and stylish comfort, making it a compelling choice for fitness enthusiasts this year.
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Global Switch awarded certification for Amsterdam data centre
Tue, 6th Mar 2018
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​Global Switch has announced that its Amsterdam data centre has achieved ISO 50001:2011 certification for its energy management system.
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New document reveals Apple uses Google's public cloud for iCloud
Tue, 6th Mar 2018
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Rumours that Apple stores its iCloud data on Google’s public cloud have been around for a while but with never any confirmation from Apple.
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Panasonic’s home security system aims to automate safety
Tue, 6th Mar 2018
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Panasonic's new Home Monitoring and Control Kit offers an extensive, automated approach to home security, but is its GBP £300 price tag justified?.
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Monster Hunter: World roars its way to become the best selling Capcom game of all time
Tue, 6th Mar 2018
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Capcom already has the best selling game of 2018 as Monster Hunter: World has been eating all of its competition.
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Three sizzling Apple music playlists for Kiwis to enjoy
Tue, 6th Mar 2018
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Tired of the same old tunes? Check out these three Apple Music playlists, including one curated by the All Blacks.
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Four must-try music apps for Apple devices
Mon, 5th Mar 2018
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Discover four indispensable music apps for Apple devices—from Shazam's instant song ID to Sing! by Smule's global karaoke stage.
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Hands-on review: Norton WiFi Privacy, is it worth the price?
Mon, 5th Mar 2018
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Security threats are a major concern, and these threats are only becoming more prominent as we connect more devices to the internet.
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How your smart home gadgets are putting you at risk – and what you can do about it
Mon, 5th Mar 2018
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You wouldn’t openly leave your front door and your wallet open for burglars, so why would you leave your entire home unsecured from cyber threats?.