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Technology Gifts stories - Page 16

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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GoPro unveils macOS version of Quik app & new Premium+ subscription
Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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ai
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personal computing devices
GoPro announces macOS desktop Quik app, laying out advanced editing features, and unveils a premium tier with enhanced services and capabilities.
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Google propels AI advancements with Gemini era innovations
Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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smartphones
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public cloud
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Google is accelerating its AI advancements with Gemini, its prime AI model, offering enhanced, immersive experiences across platforms and services, and introducing Gemini Advanced, an innovative AI tool.
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Hands-on review: CRKD Nitro Deck for Nintendo Switch
Mon, 12th Feb 2024
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With the eye-catching Game Boy Advance/Game Cube looks, the Nitro Deck fits nicely in your hand, giving players a great new way to play their Switch games.
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Tablet market slumps to decade low in 2023 amid economic woes
Sat, 10th Feb 2024
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ai
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personal computing devices
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apple
Global tablet market shrunk by stark 17.4% in Q4 2023 registering lowest annual volume since 2011 amid economic woes and shifts in consumer spending, reveals IDC.
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Game review: Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League (PS5)
Thu, 8th Feb 2024
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Rocksteady's new PS5 title flips the script: Villains target heroes in 'Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League.
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Nordic Semiconductor extends licensing agreement with Arm
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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wearables
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iot
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smart home
Oslo-based Nordic Semiconductor renews licensing agreement with Arm, ensuring ongoing access to crucial Arm intellectual property, tools, and support for future production of IoT, Wi-Fi, and DECT NR+ solutions.
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PPDS unveils affordable, advanced Philips Hospitality TV series at ISE 2024
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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smartphones
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healthtech
At ISE 2024, PPDS launched its advanced, budget-friendly Philips Hospitality TV series, engineered specifically for hotel and healthcare use, revolutionising the industry.
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Austroads spearheads digital identity initiative for driver licenses
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
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personal computing devices
With over four million verifications a month, Austroads seeks to revolutionise digital identity in Australia by extending its expertise in digital driver licenses and digital photo ID credentials.
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SentinelOne discovers new macOS malware threatening software integrity
Tue, 6th Feb 2024
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malware
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cybersecurity
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personal computing devices
SentinelOne threat researchers identify malware macOS.Bkdr.Activator, spreading via illicitly modified versions of popular software, potentially threatening macOS users at an extensive scale.
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Hands-on review: Mokibo Fusion MKB420 Bluetooth keyboard
Tue, 6th Feb 2024
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bluetooth
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The Mokibo’s Fusion MKB420 keyboard is really easy to use and, apart from a few of the more advanced functions, pretty intuitive.
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TeamViewer launches Spatial Support for Apple Vision Pro
Mon, 5th Feb 2024
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digital transformation
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personal computing devices
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ar, vr & metaverse
TeamViewer unveils Spatial Support, its advanced tech solution designed to revolutionise remote assistance on Apple Vision Pro.
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Gypsy Rose Blanchard's Instagram fame bolsters influencer marketing potential
Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
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smartphones
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google
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amazon
Following her release, convicted murderer Gypsy Rose Blanchard has gained a huge following on Instagram, with an impressive 9.8% engagement rate and an estimated media value of up to $3.5m.
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From pixels to playgrounds: the urgent need for balance in our children’s digital lives
Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
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smartphones
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As children's lives become increasingly digitalised, health experts highlight the immediate need to balance screen-time with physical activity, combating sedentary habits and potential obesity risks.
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ThoughtSpot expands AI capabilities to foster data renaissance
Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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genai
ThoughtSpot enhances its AI functions to spur 'Data Renaissance', placing humans at the core of data-driven decisions, elevating efficiency and innovation.
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Wi-Fi chipset market poised to hit $34.5bn by 2033 with 4.4% CAGR
Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
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smartphones
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iot
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connectivity
Rising adoption of IoT devices, smart home appliances and widespread internet connectivity is set to push the Wi-Fi chipset market value beyond expectations.
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Secure Parking transforms with cutting-edge tech
Thu, 1st Feb 2024
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crm
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cx
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martech
Secure Parking's Voyager Program revolutionises the parking experience by leveraging cutting-edge tech, including AI, for an efficient, user-friendly system.
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Hands-on review: Fitbit Charge 6
Thu, 1st Feb 2024
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wearables
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reviews
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personal computing devices
The Charge 6 comes filled to the brim with features, including more than 40 different exercise modes, built-in GPS, and an ECG heart health reader.
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SAS joins the National Cyber Resilience Centre Group
Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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data analytics
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martech
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commerce systems
SAS joins the UK's National Cyber Resilience Centre Group, bolstering its efforts to protect small and medium-sized enterprises from cybercrime damages.
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Game review: Tekken 8 (PC)
Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Tekken 8 introduces new aggressive fight mechanics, with characters being able to unload “Heat” moves and devastating “Rage Art” attacks.
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Zoom unveils new interactive app for Apple Vision Pro
Tue, 30th Jan 2024
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smartphones
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hybrid & remote work
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personal computing devices
Zoom's new app for Apple Vision Pro, launching on 2 February, offers a more tangible and realistic meeting experience on remote platforms.