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Technology Gifts stories - Page 56

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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Bot malware uncovered using gaming applications on Microsoft store
Wed, 2nd Mar 2022
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Check Point Research has revealed a new malware Electron-bot that is actively being distributed through Microsoft’s official store.
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Hands-on review: Elgato Facecam Streaming Camera
Wed, 2nd Mar 2022
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digital entertainment
Whilst most webcams are fine for zoom calls, they fall short of the specification required for good streaming or YouTube video.
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Mobile threats: Cybercriminals target banking and gaming
Wed, 2nd Mar 2022
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gaming
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endpoint protection
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digital entertainment
Cybercriminals are forgoing low hanging fruit to target banking and gaming, according to a new mobile threat report from Kaspersky.
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Hands-on review: EPOS B20 Streaming Microphone
Tue, 1st Mar 2022
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digital entertainment
No stranger to supplying gamers with high-quality audio, EPOS enters the streaming microphone space with the B20 Streaming Microphone.
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Children, teens more vulnerable to mobile threats - report
Tue, 1st Mar 2022
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smartphones
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McAfee research reveals that children and teens have a false sense of security when using smartphones, despite the high risk of cyber threats.
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Huawei reveals new wireless network innovation at Pre-MWC briefing
Tue, 1st Mar 2022
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smartphones
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uc
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network infrastructure
Huawei launches IntelligentRAN, a wireless network architecture aimed at developing autonomous networks and improving user experiences.
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Best looking phone survey reveals surprising market trends
Tue, 1st Mar 2022
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smartphones
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motorola
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The survey not only found the best looking devices, but revealed some interesting facts about the cellular phone market on a whole.
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Game review: Pokemon Shining Pearl
Tue, 1st Mar 2022
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Nintendo's remake of Pokemon Diamond and Pearl for the Switch stays faithful to the original, but leaves out new features.
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Hands-on review: Google Nest camera with floodlights
Mon, 28th Feb 2022
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gaming
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surveillance
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reviews
When planning the house move, security was one of my biggest worries. One of the measures I took was to install a Google Nest camera with floodlights.
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Hands-on review: Logitech 4k Pro Webcam
Fri, 25th Feb 2022
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digital entertainment
With work from home (WFH) scenarios becoming more common place. We have a look at a high end webcam from Logitech.
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Kyndryl hires managing director for New Zealand team
Thu, 24th Feb 2022
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storage
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smartphones
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converged infrastructure
Kyndryl has appointed Audrey Campbell-Frear as managing director for New Zealand, with a focus on customer relationships and technology transformation.
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BeyondTrust extends remote support with updated release
Wed, 23rd Feb 2022
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cybersecurity
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personal computing devices
Privileged Access Management firm BeyondTrust is extending its remote support and adding deeper security protections for systems and devices.
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Game review: Mini Motorways (PC)
Wed, 23rd Feb 2022
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Dinosaur Polo Club’s follow-up to Mini Metro, Mini Motorways has added Wellington, NZ to the list of cities players can cover with roads.
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New Xero App Launcher helps get more apps to small businesses
Tue, 22nd Feb 2022
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smartphones
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fintech
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financial systems
Xero has announced App Launcher, a new way for customers to launch and sign in to their favourite Xero App Store apps.
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Game review: Chorus (PC/PS5)
Mon, 21st Feb 2022
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gaming
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spacetech
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Chorus is a narrative space shooter set in an interesting almost open world. The game centres around Nora, the pilot of an AI starship called Forsaken.
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Game review: Dying Light 2: Stay Human (PC)
Mon, 21st Feb 2022
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Techland’s long-awaited sequel to their 2015 zombie-killing parkour role-playing game, Dying Light 2: Stay Human, is now available.
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Kyndryl and Nokia enter network and edge computing alliance
Mon, 21st Feb 2022
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smartphones
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edge computing
Kyndryl and Nokia have partnered to help enterprise customers accelerate digital transformations with LTE and 5G private wireless networking.
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CYFIRMA launches mobile app designed to keep user's safe
Fri, 18th Feb 2022
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smartphones
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apps
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cloud services
The app is designed to help users acquire cyber safe habits, learn about emerging cyber threats, and be aware of attackers targeting apps they've installed.
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Adobe launches new mobile capabilities for better CX
Fri, 18th Feb 2022
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smartphones
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crm
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uc
Powered by Adobe Experience Platform, the additions mean brands can deliver tailored interactions across channels to their customers to build out experiences.
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Google introduces Privacy Sandbox on Android to limit data sharing
Fri, 18th Feb 2022
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smartphones
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data privacy
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google
The solutions will limit sharing of user data with third parties and operate without cross-app identifiers, including advertising ID.