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Technology Gifts stories - Page 85

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: Western Digital WD_Black P50 Game Drive
Wed, 8th Jul 2020
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Western Digital's WD_Black P50 Game Drive offers impressive speeds but falls short of its 2000 MB/s promise when connected via USB. Ideal for PC gamers.
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Game review: Burnout Paradise Remastered (Switch)
Tue, 7th Jul 2020
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Criterion’s Burnout Paradise gets yet another re-release, this time for the Nintendo Switch with Burnout Paradise Remastered.
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Video games market booming following COVID-19 related lockdowns
Mon, 6th Jul 2020
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The COVID-19 pandemic has fuelled a major boom in the video games market, boosting the value of top gaming companies by USD $354.5 billion in just six months.
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Hands-on review: OPPO A72, the budget phone with killer cameras
Mon, 6th Jul 2020
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I never expect budget phones to come with a fast charger, but this is another area where OPPO made sure to take care of the consumer.
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Huawei ranks #6 among world’s most innovative companies for 2020
Fri, 3rd Jul 2020
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Apple, Alphabet, Amazon, Microsoft and Huawei occupy the top spots, followed by Alibaba, IBM, Sony and Facebook.
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Hands-on review: JBL Quantum One headset
Fri, 3rd Jul 2020
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JBL Quantum One headset: excellent sound quality, noise cancellation, and surround sound, but comes with a hefty price tag.
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Game review: Borderlands Legendary Collection on Nintendo Switch
Thu, 2nd Jul 2020
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Borderlands Legendary Collection on the Nintendo Switch impresses with its style, gameplay, and customisable weapons, earning a solid 7/10 rating.
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Hands-on review: Sennheiser HD 350BT Wireless
Thu, 2nd Jul 2020
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The Sennheiser HD 350BT Wireless headphones, priced at USD $220, offer exceptional music quality and a 30-hour battery life, albeit with lacklustre call sound.
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PNY launches high-performance XLR8 Gaming RGB Memory
Wed, 1st Jul 2020
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PNY launches its XLR8 Gaming RGB DDR4 memory in Australia and New Zealand, targeting PC enthusiasts with high-performance, customisable RGB lighting modules.
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Hands-on review: Ultimate Ears Hyperboom - it’s all about that bass
Tue, 30th Jun 2020
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If life for you is a party just waiting to happen, you will find the Ultimate Ears Hyperboom an indispensable piece of kit.
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Kiwi game developers move forward with indigenous gaming platform Katuku Island
Mon, 29th Jun 2020
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Kiwi game developers are revolutionising indigenous education with Katuku Island, a survival game rooted in Maori culture, aiming to bridge educational gaps.
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1.75 billion mobile users to adopt mobile POS payments by 2024
Mon, 29th Jun 2020
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By 2024, 1.75 billion mobile users will adopt mobile POS payments, capturing over 23% of the global population, says Buyshares.co.uk.
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Almost 40% of the Earth's population will be gamers by 2023
Mon, 29th Jun 2020
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Gaming industry to reach $200bn worldwide by 2023, with 38% of the global population being gamers, according to Newzoo. Mobile gaming dominates.
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Panasonic announces new rugged Android tablet
Mon, 29th Jun 2020
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Panasonic adds Toughbook A3 to its Android line-up, a fully-rugged 10.1 inch tablet with nine-hour battery life. Available in Australia from August.
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Hands-on review: Corsair Dark Core RGB Pro wireless mouse
Mon, 29th Jun 2020
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Corsair's Dark Core RGB Pro wireless mouse impresses with versatile connectivity, customisable colours, and a super-responsive 18,000 DPI sensor.
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Game review: 51 Worldwide Games for Nintendo Switch
Fri, 26th Jun 2020
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There are tabletop games, card games, virtual sport games and more - a combination of which led me down a games rabbit-hole lasting entire weekends.
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The Outer Worlds (Switch): A great game but a terrible port
Fri, 26th Jun 2020
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The Outer Worlds makes its way to the Nintendo Switch, but does it live up to the original game's charm? A journalist shares their thoughts.
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Hands-on review: Twelve South HiRise Wireless
Thu, 25th Jun 2020
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The HiRise wireless charging stand is both elegant and useful. It is a two in one that would be a great addition to any desk or nightstand.
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Hands-on review: Elgato Stream Deck
Wed, 24th Jun 2020
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digital entertainment
It is designed to give streamers and content creators instant access to their software in order to aid the production of professional videos and broadcasts.
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It's about time! Crash Bandicoot is back and looking better than ever
Tue, 23rd Jun 2020
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Everyone's favourite orange bandicoot, Crash Bandicoot, is back after 24 years in a new platformer game called Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time.