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Technology Gifts stories - Page 221

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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Halo 5: Guardians is heading to the X Games
Fri, 15th Jan 2016
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ESPN will be broadcasting some Halo 5: Guardians action at X Games Aspen 2016. You can watch the best teams battle it out.
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IT teams rate Intel, Google and HP as best tech vendors
Thu, 14th Jan 2016
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personal computing devices
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apple
Five tech vendors earned satisfaction levels of 70% or more across the eight areas: Intel, Google, HP, IBM and Apple.
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What Apple's latest iOS update means for educators
Thu, 14th Jan 2016
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smartphones
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edutech
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personal computing devices
Apple's latest iOS update brings a range of new features designed specifically for the education system, including shared iPads and the Classroom app.
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Deloitte's biggest business and consumer technology predictions
Thu, 14th Jan 2016
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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ar, vr & metaverse
Cognitive technologies, virtual reality, pro-PC millennials and the proliferation of smartphones will have a significant impact in 2016.
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Step by step: how to get back into your iOS device if you're locked out
Thu, 14th Jan 2016
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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ios
An iOS device will lock its owner out if the wrong passcode is entered six times in a row. We show you how to get back in.
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Smartwatch ecosystem grows, Apple Watch destroys competition
Wed, 13th Jan 2016
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smartphones
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wearables
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personal computing devices
Apple Watch dominates smartwatch market with 52% of 2015 sales; Android Wear less than 10%. Samsung's Tizen-based Gear S2 suffers weak sales.
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Hands-on review: D-Link DSL-2877AL modem/router
Wed, 13th Jan 2016
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
The DSL-2877AL is at the low end of D-Link’s ‘World’s Fastest Wi-Fi’ range, but it is still of very high quality.
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Malicious cyber attack method resurfaces, targets mobile devices
Wed, 13th Jan 2016
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smartphones
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Palo Alto Networks warns of 'BackStab' cyber attack targeting mobile devices, stealing private information from backup files.
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PlayStation 4 gets Beyond: Two Souls remaster
Wed, 13th Jan 2016
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
The remastering trend continues with Quantic Dreams 2013 PlayStation 3 exclusive adventure game, Beyond: Two Souls, getting a new-gen makeover.
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Storage & recording: A new force awakens
Tue, 12th Jan 2016
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storage
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lexar
The other day I sat entranced as I was introduced to a new generation of Heroes in the Star Wars story. A similar event has occurred in another field.
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Google dominates mobile enterprise space
Tue, 12th Jan 2016
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smartphones
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healthtech
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google
Google has been awarded the Frost - Sullivan Visionary Innovation Leadership Award for its 'for Work' Android solutions.
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Hands-on review: Nexus 6P smartphone
Tue, 12th Jan 2016
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smartphones
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gaming
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digital signage
The biggest event on the Android-land calendar happens when Google launches their Nexus smartphones. Meet the new Nexus 6P.
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Screen sharing Android app enables greater collaboration
Mon, 11th Jan 2016
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smartphones
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uc
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apps
LogMeIn's join.me Android app revolutionises mobile collaboration, now enabling screen sharing and full meeting capabilities on-the-go.
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Eyes on review: Star Wars - The Force Awakens
Mon, 11th Jan 2016
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
It's hard to believe that it’s been a whopping 38 years since the first Star Wars film screened. The latest one has created a huge amount of hype.
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Belkin ups its wireless charging game with IDT
Mon, 11th Jan 2016
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smartphones
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wireless nation
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belkin
Belkin launches universal wireless charger with IDT tech, supporting both Qi and PMA standards for seamless device charging.
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Hands-on review: Microsoft Surface Pro 4
Mon, 11th Jan 2016
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Microsoft has outdone itself with this device. The kickstand is a simple but killer feature and sets it apart from other tablet devices.
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Hands-on review: Dog & Bone LockSmart Padlock
Mon, 11th Jan 2016
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Innovation unlocked: Dog and Bone's LockSmart ditches keys for Bluetooth technology in a robust, app-controlled padlock.
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App Store rakes in more than a billion over holiday season
Mon, 11th Jan 2016
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apps
Apple's App Store sets a holiday record, with over £800m spent by festive shoppers on apps and in-app purchases.
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League of Legends' OPL Grand Final to be screened at Hoyts Cinemas in Auckland
Thu, 7th Jan 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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league of legends
For fans of eSports, you will be happy to know you have a chance to watch an important OPL event on the big screen in Auckland.
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Oculus Rift VR headset will be very expensive
Thu, 7th Jan 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
For those interested in buying the Oculus Rift headset, you are in for a shock. The launch price is much higher than most people anticipated it to be.