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Technology Gifts stories - Page 189

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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Gartner: Chinese smartphone vendors gain ground after Samsung Note7 withdrawl
Mon, 21st Nov 2016
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personal computing devices
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samsung
Samsung is still king of the smartphone vendors, but its sales are dropping. Huawei, Oppo and BBK are in prime position for global market growth.
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Review: Watch Dogs 2 is better than the first video game
Mon, 21st Nov 2016
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Ubisoft has released Watch Dogs 2 this year and it's a big improvement on the first game that came out two and a half years ago.
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Film Review: Bad Santa 2 - lewd & crude heist antics bring mayhem to Chicago
Mon, 21st Nov 2016
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Boozed, lewd and crude: Billy Bob Thornton and team are back for the second instalment in the Bad Santa franchise.
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Apple admits that touch disease is real
Mon, 21st Nov 2016
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personal computing devices
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apple
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technology gifts
Given Apples iPhone sales have been slow to flat for 3 straight quarters, the timing of this situation is bad news.
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You’ve got the whole world in your hands: Google Earth VR review
Sat, 19th Nov 2016
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Google Earth VR sends you soaring - a stellar review hails it as the must-have app for HTC Vive owners, calling it a defining moment in virtual reality.
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Indian smartphone market meets major milestone
Fri, 18th Nov 2016
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smartphones
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idc
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analyst report
India's smartphone market hits a record-high with over 30 million shipments, driven by festive sales and a strong online presence.
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Review: Dragon Quest Builders is a fun Minecraft clone
Wed, 16th Nov 2016
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
There are many Minecraft-like clones out there. Some are good, some are bad. Dragon Quest Builders is thankfully part of the good clones.
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Hands-on review: Strike Universal Phone Cradle
Tue, 15th Nov 2016
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Strike's Universal Phone Cradle review: An ingeniously simple solution keeping drivers safe and legal on the road with a handy, sturdy mount.
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Hands-on review: Rapoo V720 mechanical gaming keyboard
Tue, 15th Nov 2016
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Depending on your desk space and preference, this could be a keyboard for you. Give it a shot! You might just be on to a winner.
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What is Boomerang? Instagram explains
Tue, 15th Nov 2016
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personal computing devices
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smartphones
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apple
Instagram's Boomerang spices up Stories with looping mini-videos, while mentions and test links add new layers of interactivity.
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Huawei has now shipped nine million P9 smartphones. What else could be next?
Mon, 14th Nov 2016
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digital signage
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smartphones
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displays & projectors
They’ve come such a long way in a short amount of time. They mightn’t have the same brand recognition as Apple or Samsung, but they've been busy.
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AOC introduces the AG271QG - the newest weapon in the AGON arsenal
Mon, 14th Nov 2016
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gaming
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digital signage
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reviews
The AG271QG is a fantastic monitor, a testament to the quality work at AOC and a secret weapon for any gamer that uses it.
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Hands-on review: STM Prime 13' laptop backpack
Mon, 14th Nov 2016
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
STM Prime's 13' laptop backpack strikes the perfect balance for the savvy traveller - secure, stylish, and comfortably adaptable.
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Heavy metal action with Titanfall 2
Sat, 12th Nov 2016
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Titanfall 2 blasts beyond its predecessor with a riveting 6-hour campaign and enthralling multiplayer action, a mech marvel not to miss.
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Cloud traffic set to quadruple, representing 92% of all data center traffic
Fri, 11th Nov 2016
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smartphones
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dc
Cloud traffic is expected to quadruple by 2020, making up 92% of total data centre traffic, according to the latest Cisco Global Cloud Index.
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Review: Get your groove on and exercise with Just Dance 2017
Fri, 11th Nov 2016
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
The Just Dance series has been going on since 2009 and the franchise is still going strong. This year sees the release of Just Dance 2017.
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Hyundai plans 'Big Data Center' in China for connected car market
Thu, 10th Nov 2016
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data analytics
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hyperscale
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martech
Hyundai Motors plans to build big data center in Guizhou Province, China, hoping to develop more advanced technologies.
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The PS4 Pro console has now launched in New Zealand
Thu, 10th Nov 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ps4
Today it's November 10th and this means that Sony's new PS4 Pro console is out at participating retailers nationwide.
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Hitman season one draws to a close
Thu, 10th Nov 2016
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gaming
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hyperscale
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public cloud
The latest Hitman game's episodic first season draws to a close with the release of the Japan-set sixth episode, Situs Inversus.
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17 different types: Is this Apple's dongle bongle?
Wed, 9th Nov 2016
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personal computing devices
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mobility
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peripherals
Apple fans are going online to vent their anger at the dongle bongle. They may have good reasons too. Apple now sells a staggering 17 different types.