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Technology Gifts stories - Page 103

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: The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Complete Edition (Switch)
Mon, 21st Oct 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt comes to Nintendo Switch, bringing its vast, detailed world to a portable console. But how does it fare on the go?.
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Hands-on review: The 10.2' Apple iPad (Seventh Generation)
Fri, 18th Oct 2019
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gaming
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devops
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reviews
Apple’s 10.2 iPad (7th Gen) impresses with its versatility and performance, proving to be a powerful tool for both professionals and students alike.
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Aussie landlines becoming extinct earlier than expected
Fri, 18th Oct 2019
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smartphones
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uc
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telco
Landline phone usage in Australia is declining rapidly, with just 56% of Australians owning one, according to Finder.
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Game review: ReadySet Heroes disappoints
Fri, 18th Oct 2019
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Indie game <em>ReadySet Heroes</em> fails to impress with lack of interesting features and a nonexistent online community.
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Razer fits latest gaming laptop with infrared keyboard tech
Thu, 17th Oct 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
Razer’s new gaming laptop has opted for optical keyboard technologies designed to register faster key presses and more commands in the heat of the battle.
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Google launches four new home products
Wed, 16th Oct 2019
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smartphones
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smart home
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digital entertainment
Google unveils Nest Mini, Pixelbook Go, Pixel 4, and Pixel Buds in its latest announcement. Find out all the details here.
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare - Special Ops: What you'll need to play on PC
Wed, 16th Oct 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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call of duty
It’s little more than a week before Call of Duty: Modern Warfare – Special Ops launches across the world on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC.
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Samsung Galaxy S10 software updated to be more like the Note10
Wed, 16th Oct 2019
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smartphones
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software updates
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samsung
The Samsung Galaxy S10 is stepping up to become more like its cousin the Note 10, with a bunch of new software updates, camera tools and Windows integration.
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Gaming fandom descends on PAX Australia 2019
Tue, 15th Oct 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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pax australia
PAX Australia 2019, the country's biggest gaming show, brought gamers from all walks of life to Melbourne for a weekend of gaming extravaganza.
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Samsung Singapore says the Galaxy Fold is now back in stock
Mon, 14th Oct 2019
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smartphones
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samsung
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samsung galaxy fold
After weeks of being out of stock, the highly sought-after Samsung Galaxy Fold is now available again in Singapore, priced at SGD $3,088.
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Got an old mobile phone lying around? Recycle it for free
Mon, 14th Oct 2019
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smartphones
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recycling
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e-waste
If you’ve got an old mobile phone lying around that you know you’ll probably never use again, now’s the time to recycle it for free.
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Game review: Painting art in Concrete Genie
Mon, 14th Oct 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Your goal at the beginning of the game is very simple because Ash has to literally light up the drab parts of town using his magical paint brush.
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Traditional PC market continues growth despite issues in the supply chain
Fri, 11th Oct 2019
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network infrastructure
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personal computing devices
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lenovo
Despite supply chain issues, the global PC market grew in Q3 2019, with Lenovo leading nearly a quarter of shipments and HP seeing the fastest growth.
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Addams Family Mystery Mansion now available on Android and iOS
Fri, 11th Oct 2019
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smartphones
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gaming
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digital entertainment
It's a ‘darkly humorous’ mobile game, in which players must help Morticia and Gomez to reunite their family and refurnish their home.
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Volvo reveals new Android-powered infotainment system
Fri, 11th Oct 2019
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smartphones
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cartech
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it automation
Volvo launches XC40 with new Google-powered infotainment system, offering Android integration and OTA updates.
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Sennheiser's new gaming headset offers 100 hours of battery life
Thu, 10th Oct 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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sennheiser
Sennheiser unveils new wireless headphones specifically designed for gamers, featuring low latency and 100-hour battery life.
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Sony announces PlayStation 5 'Holiday 2020' release date
Wed, 9th Oct 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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sony interactive entertainment
Sony announces official release date for PlayStation 5 and reveals details of new controller with haptic feedback and improved triggers.
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Game review: Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Breakpoint
Wed, 9th Oct 2019
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
This game is meant to be played with teammates as you’ll struggle a lot if you decide to play it all by yourself.
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Public dataset to help researchers predict malicious activity unveiled
Tue, 8th Oct 2019
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smartphones
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malware
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cybersecurity
Australian researchers have unveiled the largest public dataset of malicious internet activity, spanning 10 years, to help predict cyber threats.
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BlackBerry adds greater flexibility to partner programme
Tue, 8th Oct 2019
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saas
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smartphones
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iot
A new Silver tier has been introduced to the programme to enable authorised partners to broaden their cloud offering.