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Technology Gifts stories - Page 39

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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Smart home market struggling - IDC releases quarterly report
Fri, 23rd Dec 2022
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Worsening macroeconomic conditions have led to a reduction in the outlook for global smart home device shipments according to IDC.
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Ingram Micro to distribute The Joy Factory in Australia
Fri, 23rd Dec 2022
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smartphones
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endpoint protection
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edr
The Joy Factory's eco-system of products includes protection, mounting systems, kiosks, and mobile workstations.
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Hands-on review: STM Must Stash accessory and cable storage case
Thu, 22nd Dec 2022
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smartphones
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gaming
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reviews
The STM Must Stash is a versatile storage case for those who value organization. With water-repellent coating, it's perfect for on-the-go.
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Basis Theory hires former Block Product Head to oversee roadmap
Wed, 21st Dec 2022
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personal computing devices
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apple
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apple pay
Basis Theory hires former Block executive Jin Han as general counsel, overseeing product roadmap for regulatory compliance using tokenisation.
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BlackBerry shares key insights into state of cybersecurity for 2023
Mon, 19th Dec 2022
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smartphones
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
Looking to 2023, BlackBerry is sharing some key trends for Australia and New Zealand to take heed of, based on global insights and local research.
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Hands-on review: Technics AZ60 Noise Cancelling and True Wireless Earbuds
Thu, 15th Dec 2022
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Listening to music is quite an experience. The bass and treble sounds are distinct and makes listening to music a real pleasure.
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Hands-on review: Philips 65” 9500 series TV
Thu, 15th Dec 2022
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Philips' 65” 9500 series TV, with its Ambilight 4 and Android integration, offers immersive viewing at the steep price of AUD $3500. Is it worth it?.
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Hands-on review: JBL Reflect Aero earbuds
Thu, 15th Dec 2022
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Having the right equipment can make your run even more enjoyable. JBL has recently released its JBL Reflect Aero, true wireless Noise Cancelling active earbuds.
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Hands-on review: JBL Live Free 2 wireless earbuds
Wed, 14th Dec 2022
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gaming
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reviews
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smart home
JBL Live Free 2: Compact, stylish and immersive. These True Wireless Stereo earbuds offer impressive sound quality and smart features for any lifestyle.
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Outdoor advertisers using smart technology to reach more customers
Tue, 13th Dec 2022
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surveillance
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smart home
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advertising
Technology that lets outdoor advertisers track people in the street is spreading, though the marketing industry says it is at pains not to invade privacy.
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How enterprise tablets save and make you more money than consumer devices
Tue, 13th Dec 2022
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smartphones
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cx
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martech
Enterprise tablets purpose-built for specific front-line workers and applications are a better investment, despite higher upfront costs.
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New privileged access management Mac features by Delinea
Fri, 9th Dec 2022
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pam
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personal computing devices
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apple
Features include improvements to the native MacOS agent, ensuring the same authorisation controls to newer Macs with M1 processors and older Intel-based Macs.
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Apple updates App Store with range of new pricing capabilities
Fri, 9th Dec 2022
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smartphones
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apm
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software development
Apple upgraded pricing capabilities for the App Store, providing developers with 700 additional price points and new pricing tools.
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Zimperium reveals new Android threat 'the Schoolyard Bully'
Wed, 7th Dec 2022
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smartphones
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endpoint protection
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edr
Zimperium has revealed details of a newly discovered Android threat campaign that has been stealing Facebook credentials from unsuspecting users since 2018.
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Smartphone market slower to recover than expected - IDC
Mon, 5th Dec 2022
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smartphones
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market
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challenge
IDC forecasts that smartphone shipments will decline 9.1% in 2022, with recovery anticipated in 2023 and 5G accounting for over half of shipments.
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Hands-on review: Dyson Gen5 Detect
Fri, 2nd Dec 2022
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
A quality vacuum can make your weekly clean a whole lot easier, and the leaders at Dyson have created a device that seriously stands out.
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Apple NZ sees net loss of more than $3 million - report
Fri, 2nd Dec 2022
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personal computing devices
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apple
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financial results
Apple New Zealand reports a net loss of over $3.05m for the period ending June 2022, a significant increase from the previous year.
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Game review: Marvel’s Midnight Suns (PC)
Thu, 1st Dec 2022
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Firaxis ventures into the Marvel Universe with its latest game, Marvel's Midnight Suns, offering a mix of card game, RPG, and strategy gameplay.
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BlackBerry announces extension of AWS use at re:Invent 2022
Wed, 30th Nov 2022
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smartphones
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hyperscale
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public cloud
BlackBerry is bringing its QNX technology to the cloud for the first time, enabling developers to reduce time to market for their products.
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Hands-on review: Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2
Wed, 30th Nov 2022
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Huawei’s latest attempt is further proof that the Chinese tech giants are more than capable of competing with the so-called ‘big boys’.