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Technology Gifts stories - Page 125

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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Review: Should you buy the Fitbit Charge 3?
Mon, 17th Dec 2018
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If you are new the to the world of wearables you might be wondering if Fitbit’s new offering is a good first step. Maybe I can help with that.
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Review: Polycom's VoxBox may be the last speaker you'll need
Fri, 14th Dec 2018
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Super clear voice in both directions, Bluetooth connectivity, and a sleek form factor - what else can you ask for?.
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Hands-on review: Anki Vector is a step up in the world of AI
Fri, 14th Dec 2018
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smart home
See how he responds if you annoy him. You can tell him if he’s been a good or bad robot and see how he reacts.
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Is Supermicro innocent? 3rd party test finds no malicious hardware
Thu, 13th Dec 2018
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One of the larger scandals within IT circles took place this year with Bloomberg firing shots at Supermicro - now Supermicro is firing back.
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Hands-on review: Quick and easy authentication with YubiKeys
Wed, 12th Dec 2018
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Consumers tend to believe that setting up two-factor authentication puts them at the height of cybersecurity best practice – but this belief is misled.
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MulteFire announces industrial IoT network specification
Wed, 12th Dec 2018
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The MulteFire Alliance has unveiled its Release 1.1 specification, optimised for industrial IoT, adding support for eMTC-U, NB-IoT-U, and new spectrum bands.
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IDC: Smartphone shipments ready to stabilise in 2019
Wed, 12th Dec 2018
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IDC expects year-over-year shipment growth of 2.6% in 2019, while the world's largest market is still forecast to be down 8.8% in 2018.
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Hands-on review: Epson FastFoto FF-680W
Tue, 11th Dec 2018
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The Epson FastFoto FF-680W proves invaluable in digitising a lifetime of memories with lightning speed, simplicity, and impressive output quality.
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PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG) finally releases on PS4
Mon, 10th Dec 2018
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PUBG on PS4 feels like it’s still in Early Access as the graphics look horribly outdated and the game runs poorly too.
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Game review: Just Cause 4 on PC
Mon, 10th Dec 2018
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digital entertainment
Rico Rodriguez returns to wreak over-the-top havoc for a fourth time. This time the island nation of Solís is our hero’s sandbox, ripe for destruction.
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Cisco dominates record-high Ethernet switch & router markets
Sat, 8th Dec 2018
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Cisco dominates the Ethernet switch and router markets, with Q3 revenues hitting a record US$11 billion amid a surge in data center demand.
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Hands-on review: Logitech G502 HERO gaming mouse
Fri, 7th Dec 2018
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Logitech's G502 HERO gaming mouse boasts upgraded features like a 16,000 DPI sensor and LIGHTSYNC tech, but is it worth the investment this Christmas?.
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Tensions on the rise after Huawei CFO arrest
Fri, 7th Dec 2018
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Tensions rise after Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou's arrest in Canada with little explanation, causing a flare-up between China and the US.
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Interview: ZeniMax Online's game director talks Elder Scrolls Online
Fri, 7th Dec 2018
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the elder scrolls online
FutureFive’s Darren Price sat down with Matt Firor, ESO’s designer and now president and game director at ZeniMax Online.
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IDC: Tablets stay dead, notebooks keep head above water
Thu, 6th Dec 2018
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personal computing devices
An IDC report predicts a soft personal PC market, slipping into further decline with the exception of notebooks, gaming PCs, and business PC upgrades.
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The 2018 Canalys APAC Channels Forum keynote
Thu, 6th Dec 2018
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There was a lot to unpack at the Canalys APAC Channels Forum keynote. This long-form piece tries to cover all the most relevant points for ANZ.
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Chinese smartphone brands are set to overthrow Samsung
Tue, 4th Dec 2018
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Huawei and Xiaomi drove global smartphone sales in Q3 2018, according to Gartner. Overall sales grew 1.4% to reach 389 million units.
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Darksiders III returns for a new generation
Tue, 4th Dec 2018
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The reinvigorated THQ Nordic brings us Darksiders III this year, but is the new game as good as its predecessors?.
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OPPO completes 'world first' 5G multiparty video call
Tue, 4th Dec 2018
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OPPO has achieved a groundbreaking 5G multiparty video call, lasting over 17 minutes, showcasing smooth connectivity and low latency.
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Return to the fight with Battlefield V PC
Tue, 4th Dec 2018
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Battlefield V is a stunning multiplayer game that returns to the conflict of World War II, with powerful single-player modes.