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Technology Gifts stories - Page 174

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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EB Games Expo 2017 coming to the Gold Coast with lots of publishers
Wed, 21st Jun 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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eb games
If you live in Australia, you will be happy to know that the 2017 EB Games Expo is coming to the Gold Coast this year with lots of publishers on board.
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Gaming conference invites Kiwis to learn from the experts
Wed, 21st Jun 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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nzcer
Games for Learning conference invites gaming experts, Kiwi game devs and educators to explore the role of games in learning.
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Older consumers - not convinced by the idea of smart tech, report says
Wed, 21st Jun 2017
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smart home
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amazon
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report
To appeal to a wider audience including older consumers, brands need to ensure that they highlight the applicability of products in day-to-day life.
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Top 4 worlds coming to life in breathtaking VR
Tue, 20th Jun 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
Emerging VR gaming realms enthrall as Bethesda and Ubisoft unveil epic new worlds at E3 2017, signalling a revolution in immersive play.
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LinkedIn’s 2017 Global Top Companies list - did you make the cut?
Mon, 19th Jun 2017
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
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healthtech
Schneider Electric, a global organisation that specialises in energy management and automation, is one of the companies that made the list.
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It's time for MacRansom: New ransomware goes after MacOS
Mon, 19th Jun 2017
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Fortinet has warned of a Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) that is making its home on a webportal hosted on the TOR network.
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You're Invited: Conference explores games and learning
Mon, 19th Jun 2017
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gaming
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e-learning
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digital entertainment
Upcoming conference invites educators and the games industry to meet and look to the future of learning, together.
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Centrify targets local admin access on Macs through latest identity management update
Mon, 19th Jun 2017
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personal computing devices
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apple
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centrify
Macs in the enterprise are prone to careless administrative account maintenance and passwords are being shared further than they should be.
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Small, but perfectly formed – Alienware 13 laptop review
Sun, 18th Jun 2017
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gaming
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digital signage
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reviews
Alienware's 13-inch laptop wows with an OLED display and VR-readiness, all in a compact design that begs to travel.
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Codemasters invites us to get dirty, again
Sun, 18th Jun 2017
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reviews
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dirt 4
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technology gifts
With Dirt 4, Codemasters have put the pedal to the metal to bring us the most accessible Dirt game yet…unless you want to play in VR.
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Mobile OS market: Android continues to dominate Asia but Apple holds the US
Fri, 16th Jun 2017
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
The latest smartphone OS data from Kantar Worldpanel ComTech has revealed Android and iOS are continuing to increase their share of most markets.
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E3 2017: Nintendo unveils new Mario, Metroid and more
Thu, 15th Jun 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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nintendo
Nintendo showcase brings you something old, something new and something borrowed and blue as Sonic joins crowd favourites in E3 announcements.
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Blade Runner 2049 is getting its own 'authentic' mobile game
Thu, 15th Jun 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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mobile gaming
Embark on a noir odyssey—'Blade Runner 2049' forges a path to mobile gaming, promising an 'authentic' experience by Next Games.
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PlayStation 4 sales continue rocketing growth
Thu, 15th Jun 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ps4
Sony Interactive Entertainment recently announced a new sales milestone for PS4 with 60.4 million units sold to consumers worldwide.
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Up your VR immersion - get more than just the goggles
Wed, 14th Jun 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
Headset designed to get the best immersion from your Playstation VR system hits the shelves. We get you the specs and a breakdown.
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E3 2017: Intel showcases new PC gaming and VR experiences, announces US$1m Grand Slam for esports
Wed, 14th Jun 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
Intel inks landmark esports partnership with ESL, reveals new VR esports tournaments and announces pre-orders for Intel Core X-series processors.
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Interview: The dark side of biometrics - why social engineering could destroy security
Wed, 14th Jun 2017
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smartphones
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biometrics
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mfa
Biometric technology may not be suitable for financial institutions due to security concerns and the risk of social engineering.
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Collaboration, not competition - key to success for Aussie FinTech sector
Wed, 14th Jun 2017
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fintech
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personal computing devices
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apple
The report finds that technology giants such as Apple and Amazon threaten the emerging FinTech industry and Australia’s traditional banking sector.
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E3 2017: Ubisoft impresses with Beyond Good and Evil 2 and other new announcements
Tue, 13th Jun 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ubisoft
Ubisoft had a decent showing at E3 2017 this year with announcements that included Beyond Good and Evil 2 and a special Nintendo Switch exclusive.
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E3 2017: Sony reveals trailers for Spider-Man PS4, God of War and loads more
Tue, 13th Jun 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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sony
Sony was a bit conservative this year at E3 2017 focusing more on game trailers rather than new announcements.