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Technology Gifts stories - Page 219

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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Apple wants to help you with your budding music career
Fri, 22nd Jan 2016
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Want to tap into your musical potential? Apple is on your side, bringing new and refreshed music apps to the App Store.
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Warner Bros. has announced Mortal Kombat XL
Fri, 22nd Jan 2016
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Warner Bros. is set to re-release 2015's Mortal Kombat X. The re-release will be called Mortal Kombat XL and it will have more content.
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Microsoft reveals January's Xbox One backwards compatible 360 games
Fri, 22nd Jan 2016
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Microsoft has revealed the list of Xbox 360 games that are backwards compatible on Xbox One. This list includes new games added in January 2016.
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Tyson enters the octagon in EA Sports UFC 2
Thu, 21st Jan 2016
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Boxing legend Mike Tyson joins the UFC fray in EA Sports UFC 2, landing knockout potential in gamers' hands from 17 March.
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World of Tanks now available free on PlayStation 4
Thu, 21st Jan 2016
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world of tanks
Armour up on PS4! World of Tanks rolls out free; special tanks and offers await new recruits till January's end.
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Hands-on review: Epson WorkForce ET- 4550
Thu, 21st Jan 2016
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You might think that all printers are the same. Well the Epson WorkForce ET- 4550 is quite different and it’s part of a new breed of inkjet printer.
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Fitness and activity trackers rule the wearables market, but for how long?
Wed, 20th Jan 2016
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personal computing devices
The demand for wearables continues to grow, with fitness and activity trackers now in fierce competition from smartwatches.
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Riot Games to run 'Ocean Week' event for League of Legends players
Tue, 19th Jan 2016
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If you play League of Legends, you will be happy to know that Riot Games is holding as special 'Ocean Week' event to be played on Oceanic servers.
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Tom Clancy's The Division closed beta dates revealed
Tue, 19th Jan 2016
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Ubisoft has now revealed the dates on when you can participate in the closed beta being held for Tom Clancy's The Division.
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Hands-on review: Tile tracking device
Mon, 18th Jan 2016
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digital entertainment
If you’re like me you’ve seen online advertisements for this small device called a Tile. Here is a proper review of the device.
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Hands-on review: FitBit Charge HR
Mon, 18th Jan 2016
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digital entertainment
You’ve undoubtedly heard about the fitness measurement craze that’s underway - FitBit has a brilliant device to help you get through.
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New ANZ boss to lead new Nokia
Mon, 18th Jan 2016
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Nokia, which last Thursday celebrated its first day of combined operations with Alcatel-Lucent, has appointed Ray Owen as its ANZ head.
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Consumer electronics market flatlines
Mon, 18th Jan 2016
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Data security concerns and declining demand for smartphones, tablets and IoT devices are stifling the growth of the consumer electronics industry.
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How we buy and use smartphones is changing
Fri, 15th Jan 2016
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This year will see a number of consumers buying secondhand devices, an increase in mobile shopping, data exclusive calls becoming the norm, and more..
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Hands-on review: BenQ Trevolo Bluetooth speaker
Fri, 15th Jan 2016
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digital entertainment
Where other makers have opted for simplistic designs, BenQ pushed the boat out when it came to the Trevolo Bluetooth speaker.
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The 5th Wave: Five waves, 105 incomplete plot lines
Fri, 15th Jan 2016
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Alien apocalypse flick 'The 5th Wave' disappoints with teen clichés and hasty plot, leaving viewers and critics underwhelmed.
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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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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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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.