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Technology Gifts stories - Page 164

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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Android 'Toast' overlay vulnerability affects all versions prior to 8.0
Mon, 11th Sep 2017
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smartphones
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security vulnerabilities
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cyber attacks
Android users are being urged to apply any security patches for their devices, after security researchers discovered a ‘high severity’ vulnerability.
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Oppo signs PB Tech deal as it ramps up NZ presence
Mon, 11th Sep 2017
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smartphones
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jb hi-fi
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noel leeming
PB Tech has inked a deal to provide Oppo phones in New Zealand as the Chinese smartphone vendor extends its local footprint.
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MAPS.ME and OpenStreetMap team up to help disaster recovery and response
Mon, 11th Sep 2017
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smartphones
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dr
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personal computing devices
Maps.ME and HOT partner to enable crowdsourcing of local data critical to humanitarian response. Precise location data can now be collected via the app.
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I heard you like buttons? This mouse has all the buttons you need and more
Mon, 11th Sep 2017
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Corsair's gaming mouse offers a light feel, superior build quality, and responsive buttons, making it a hit with serious gamers and keyboard users.
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Hands-on review: Shiny and functional, this is a great keyboard
Mon, 11th Sep 2017
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
The K63 encourages good typing posture, fingers don’t appear to tire as easily as they do on a normal laptop keyboard.
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TVs too mainstream for you? Try Epson's $4,000 short range projector
Mon, 11th Sep 2017
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digital entertainment
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displays & projectors
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personal computing devices
Epson's Home Cinema LS100 brings big-screen projection to living rooms with its ultra-short throw design and innovative laser technology.
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Huawei clinches Apple’s 2nd place spot in global smartphone sales
Fri, 8th Sep 2017
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personal computing devices
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smartphones
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samsung
The findings come from market research company Counterpoint in its recently released Market Pulse report for July 2017.
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Cybercriminals caught targeting gamers with sneaky malware
Fri, 8th Sep 2017
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gaming
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ddos
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malware
Spread via hacked games on unofficial websites, the malware can download and install virtually any other malicious code on the victim's computer.
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What’s up with Your mobile apps? Identifying and mitigating digital risk
Thu, 7th Sep 2017
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cybersecurity
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smartphones
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cloud services
I’ll venture to guess you’re using a mobile device to read this - while mobile apps offer a host of new opportunities, they also introduce risk.
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The war for the robotic pool cleaner crown is on
Thu, 7th Sep 2017
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robots
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smart home
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apac
The robotic pool cleaner market, projected to grow at over 18% CAGR by 2021, sees fierce competition among Maytronics, Zodiac, and iRobot.
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Get ready for the Curious Critters Club, an AR experience for kids
Thu, 7th Sep 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
Curious Critters Club, an augmented reality experience, has launched in New Zealand bringing weird and wonderful creatures to life.
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Hands-on review: 3SIXT's Bluetooth earbuds pack a surprising punch
Thu, 7th Sep 2017
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Looking back at my time with the 3SIXT Bluetooth studio earbuds, other than a few rocky moments, they have thoroughly impressed me...
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Apple, augmented reality to drive bumper Aussie smartphone year
Wed, 6th Sep 2017
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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ar, vr & metaverse
A booming smartphone market in Australia is expected to get even stronger in the second half of the year, with Apple and AR spurring the market on.
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Review: Knack 2 is a surprising improvement over the original
Wed, 6th Sep 2017
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
The first Knack game was a PS4 launch title and it was underwhelming and repetitive. Thankfully Knack 2 is a big improvement over the first game.
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Kiwi developers bring in $100 million, proving gaming is a big deal
Wed, 6th Sep 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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nz
New Zealand's game developers earned $100m this year, a 12% increase from last year, according to a survey by the New Zealand Game Developers Association.
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There is a boatload of Lenovo intelligent technologies coming to Austrialia
Wed, 6th Sep 2017
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biometrics
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smart home
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smart assistant
Lenovo unleashes a fleet of AI-driven gadgets across Australia, revolutionizing tech accessibility with smart features.
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IGEL introduces UD Pocket for Apple Mac to simplify remote working
Mon, 4th Sep 2017
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hybrid & remote work
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daas
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healthtech
IGEL's new UD Pocket now turns Apple Macs into secure remote working hubs, boosting BYOD security for mobile workforces.
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Solarcity and Vodafone team up to transform Kiwi houses into smart homes
Mon, 4th Sep 2017
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datacentre infrastructure
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smart home
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power / energy
Solarcity and Vodafone collaborate, unveiling a smart home revolution for Kiwis with IoT-powered energy savings.
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Are we letting the data race cloud our judgement?
Mon, 4th Sep 2017
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hybrid cloud
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data analytics
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martech
It’s a question that has been doing the rounds seemingly forever – how do we keep costs down while keeping our data secure?.
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Review: Absolver is Dark Souls mixed with martial arts style gameplay
Mon, 4th Sep 2017
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Absolver is a new martial arts style of RPG that has been heavily inspired by the Dark Souls franchise. It's long, hard yet satisfying sometimes...