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Technology Gifts stories - Page 54

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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Game review: Grand Theft Auto V (Xbox Series X)
Thu, 31st Mar 2022
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Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto V has been polished up once again for the latest generation of consoles, but is it worth the investment?.
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Game review: Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin (Xbox Series X)
Tue, 29th Mar 2022
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Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin offers a competent action RPG experience, but is held back by outdated graphics and lackluster characters.
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Malicious cryptocurrency scheme targets Android and iOS users
Mon, 28th Mar 2022
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smartphones
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malware
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cryptocurrency
Researchers have discovered a sophisticated malicious cryptocurrency scheme that targets mobile devices running Android or iOS.
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Significant shift to mobile fraud - LexisNexis Risk Solutions report
Mon, 28th Mar 2022
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smartphones
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cybersecurity
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fraud
There has been a significant shift to mobile fraud over the last four years, with mobile traffic representing 75% of all traffic.
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Hands-on review: 128GB PNY Elite-X microSDXC Flash Card
Fri, 25th Mar 2022
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gaming
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digital entertainment
PNY continues to liven up its product range with the Elite-X microSD card. We were sent the 128GB version to check out.
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Hands-on review: QuietOn 3 sleeping earbuds
Fri, 25th Mar 2022
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gaming
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digital entertainment
QuietOn 3 sleeping earbuds are put to the test in this review, with the journalist praising their noise cancellation and comfortable fit.
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Apple retains the No.1 position among electronics and appliance brands
Thu, 24th Mar 2022
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smartphones
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supply chain & logistics
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personal computing devices
Apple has retained its position as the most valuable electronics brand in the world, with a 35% increase in brand value to US$355 billion.
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Hands-on review: JBL Reflect Flow PRO earbuds
Thu, 24th Mar 2022
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gaming
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digital entertainment
The Flow PRO are waterproof, true wireless, noise cancelling earbuds designed specifically for active sport. I've finally found my true match.
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The Quarry re-imagines the teen slasher movie genre as a video game
Thu, 24th Mar 2022
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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xbox
Supermassive Games announces its upcoming teen horror game, The Quarry, featuring a star-studded cast and intense decision-making gameplay.
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Jamf releases a new plan for small and midsized businesses
Wed, 23rd Mar 2022
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mdm
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cybersecurity
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personal computing devices
Apple enterprise management company Jamf has introduced Jamf Fundamentals, a new plan built to fit small and midsized businesses' unique needs.
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Avast reveals top 10 malware types troubling Aussie users
Wed, 23rd Mar 2022
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smartphones
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
Avast has revealed the top 10 malware types putting Australian users at risk of having their personal data and money stolen and losing control of their devices.
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Razer sees 33% year-on-year growth in latest results
Wed, 23rd Mar 2022
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gaming
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risk & compliance
Razer has released its full-year results for the financial year ended December 31 2021, seeing 33.3% year-on-year growth driven by pandemic demand.
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Game review: Monster Energy Supercross 5 (Xbox Series X)
Wed, 23rd Mar 2022
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Supercross is a sport that isn’t very popular here in New Zealand, but it has a large following over in the United States.
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Hands-on review: Jabra Evolve2 85 wireless headset
Tue, 22nd Mar 2022
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gaming
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uc
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reviews
On behalf of remote workers and those trapped on endless video conferences, we check out a high end headset from the Danish manufacturer Jabra.
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How businesses are turning their financial data into a superpower
Tue, 22nd Mar 2022
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data analytics
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fintech
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martech
The growing need to modernise business processes with smart technologies means organisations worldwide are embracing AI, cloud and data initiatives.
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IDC reports NZ smartphone market struggled in 2021
Tue, 22nd Mar 2022
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smartphones
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supply chain & logistics
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personal computing devices
According to a new report from IDC, supply issues and lockdowns caused a 3.6% decrease in delivered units of smartphone shipments.
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New technology from OPPO extends the life of lithium batteries
Tue, 22nd Mar 2022
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smartphones
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power / energy
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cleantech
OPPO's Battery Health Engine extends the life of lithium batteries for better user experience and environment sustainability.
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Ubisoft cloud-native technology changes how games are created and played
Tue, 22nd Mar 2022
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gaming
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paas
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iaas
Ubisoft has unveiled Ubisoft Scalar, a cloud-native technology that the company says will change the way games are made and experienced.
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Crypto scam targets dating app users on iPhone and Android
Fri, 18th Mar 2022
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smartphones
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
A new international cryptocurrency trading scam called CryptoRom targets iPhone and Android users through popular dating apps.
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Hands-on review: Terra Master TD2 Thunderbolt 3 2-Bay DAS
Thu, 17th Mar 2022
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Terra Master’s TD2 Thunderbolt 3 2-Bay direct-attached storage box is designed with the creative professional in mind.