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Technology Gifts stories - Page 157

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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Smartphones are the new battleground for ID theft as hackers hone their craft
Tue, 31st Oct 2017
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physical security
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identity theft
The power of technology is awesome, yet it is important to understand that as this power continues to progress, people must make a tough decision .
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Hands-on review: Swann Wireless Pan and Tilt Security Camera
Tue, 31st Oct 2017
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Swann's Wireless Pan and Tilt Security Camera offers easy setup, Full HD quality, and robust night vision at a competitive price of USD $100.
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Unboxing the new Xbox One X
Mon, 30th Oct 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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xbox one
Xbox New Zealand has been kind enough to allow us to play on the new Xbox One X video game console coming out this November. Here is our unboxing.
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India’s smartphone market overtakes US to claim second spot
Sat, 28th Oct 2017
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smartphones
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samsung
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lenovo
India's smartphone market has recovered from a shaky Q2 2017 to surge in growth with the five major vendors being the drivers - Xiaomi in particular.
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Apple acquires NZ wireless charging developer PowerbyProxi
Fri, 27th Oct 2017
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personal computing devices
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m&a
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powerbyproxi
Earlier this year, Apple gave a sneak peek of AirPower, an Apple-designed wireless charging accessory coming in 2018.
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Hands-on review: South Park: The Fractured but Whole is full of laughs
Fri, 27th Oct 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
South Park has been going on since 1997 and the show is still funny. South Park: The Fractured but Whole is the newest game and it doesn't disappoint.
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Return to the war with XCOM 2: War of the Chosen
Thu, 26th Oct 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Firaxis’ XCOM 2: War of The Chosen is just the excuse that you need to return to their excellent turn-based sci-fi strategy game.
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HKBN wants to transform all homes into smart homes
Wed, 25th Oct 2017
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uc
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smart home
Hong Kong's largest broadband provider, HKBN Group, is launching a complete smart home solution, including devices and a support portal.
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Hands-on review: Gran Turismo Sport revs up on the PS4
Wed, 25th Oct 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
It has been four years since the release of Gran Turismo 6 on the PS3. The franchise now has a new addition this year with Gran Turismo Sport.
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Armageddon 2017 roundup: The best and worst moments from the show
Tue, 24th Oct 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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armageddon expo
Auckland Armageddon 2017 dazzled with star-studded guests like Nathan Fillion and Jessica Nigri, but rainy weather and sparse stalls clouded the excitement.
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Lax mobile security attitudes put banking & finance sectors at risk
Tue, 24th Oct 2017
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smartphones
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fintech
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wireless networks
Almost 30% of mobile devices in financial institutions are under attack, warns Symantec's Q2 2017 Mobile Threat Intelligence Report.
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The first original Xbox games will be playable on Xbox One this week
Tue, 24th Oct 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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xbox
The first batch of original Xbox games will soon be playable on the Xbox One. 13 games will be available for you to play from tomorrow onward.
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Google launches Family Link to let parents monitor children’s device usage
Tue, 24th Oct 2017
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smartphones
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google
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family link
There’s always a balance to strike between giving kids the freedom to explore the internet and helping guide their experience.
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Apple Pay has arrived for BNZ customers
Tue, 24th Oct 2017
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smartphones
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martech
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commerce systems
BNZ customers can now use Apple Pay for secure, private, and fast mobile payments both in-store and online, as BNZ rolls out this highly requested feature.
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The VR game that promises to make you smarter
Tue, 24th Oct 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
Croteam and Devolver Digital launch The Talos Principle VR on Steam, offering a brain-boosting puzzle experience compatible with HTC Vive and Oculus Rift.
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New research prompts businesses to get ready for ‘EoT’
Mon, 23rd Oct 2017
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smartphones
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iot
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cybersecurity
In addition to its almost infinite opportunities, BlackBerry asserts the Enterprise of Things (EoT) comes with a host of security risks.
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Hands-on review: Wireless headphones for the open plan office of the future
Mon, 23rd Oct 2017
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gaming
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uc
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reviews
The Jabra Evolve 75 comes with some ambitious claims, the most important being their ability to function well in a modern open-plan office...
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Hands-on review: The Rain Design MStand
Mon, 23rd Oct 2017
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gaming
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reviews
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smart home
Experience unparalleled comfort with the Rain Design MStand, an ergonomic laptop stand that keeps your device cool and your posture perfect.
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Hands-on review: Is WWE 2K18 a worthy heavyweight contender?
Mon, 23rd Oct 2017
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
2K has handled the WWE 2K franchise for the last four years now and the results have been mixed. WWE 2K18 however is an improvement...
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Hands-on review: Logitech G533 Wireless Headphones
Mon, 23rd Oct 2017
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reviews
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Logitech's G533 Wireless Headphones impress with impeccable 7.1 surround sound, even reviving the haunting vocals of John Lennon’s ‘Free as a Bird’.