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Technology Gifts stories - Page 228

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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Hands-on review: 3SIXT HD Sport Action Camera
Thu, 8th Oct 2015
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3SIXT's HD Sport Action Camera offers a more affordable alternative to the GoPro, but does it sacrifice quality for price?.
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Meet the Surface Book, Microsoft's first ever laptop
Wed, 7th Oct 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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A laptop, the Surface Book, was a surprise unveiling at a Microsoft event overnight, with the Surface Pro 4 and Lumia 950 also in the lineup.
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Bitdefender launches latest Antivirus for Mac, says it 100% effective
Wed, 7th Oct 2015
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cybersecurity
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personal computing devices
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apple
Bitdefender launches new Antivirus for Mac, proven 100% effective in independent tests, aims to eliminate adware and malicious programmes.
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Is Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 5 a return to form or a big bail?
Wed, 7th Oct 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 5 comes back after a multi-year hiatus. Does the 16 year old franchise still have what it takes to excite gamers?.
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Hands-on review: Dell Inspiron 7520 Laptop
Tue, 6th Oct 2015
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gaming
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network infrastructure
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reviews
The Dell Inspiron 7520 is a great laptop with soft, responsive keys, a smooth touchpad, and reasonable performance.
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LEGO Dimensions mixes multiple franchises into one game
Tue, 6th Oct 2015
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
LEGO Dimensions is one of the most unique games I have ever played. Where else can you see Batman teaming up with Gandalf and more?.
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Swibo: Physiotherapy as a game
Mon, 5th Oct 2015
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smartphones
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technology gifts
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sotw
Swibo's game, Tilt, transforms physiotherapy into an enjoyable challenge, collecting data to tailor training schemes.
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She shoots, she scores! FIFA 16 PlayStation 4 review
Mon, 5th Oct 2015
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
FIFA 16 scores with women's teams debut, elevating the game closer to pitch perfection despite needing a visual kick.
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Hands-on review: ​Rapoo Gaming Keyboard and Mice
Mon, 5th Oct 2015
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Possibly one of the best things about the keyboard is that literally any button on the keyboard can be reprogrammed to do pretty much anything.
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Top tips to secure your new iPhone
Mon, 5th Oct 2015
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
Protect your iPhone investment - Key steps to assure your data and device remain secure as iPhone mania grips Apple enthusiasts.
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How to shoot great photos with a smartphone
Fri, 2nd Oct 2015
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smartphones
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photography
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creative technologies
Smartphone cameras have strengths and weaknesses. Knowing these, as well as some basic photography rules, can make a huge difference to phone photos.
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Five simple ways to revive drowned gadgets
Fri, 2nd Oct 2015
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smartphones
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power / energy
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batteries
It’s a gadget owners worst nightmare: Having dropped a bundle of cash buying that shiny new gizmo, you’ve dropped it into the bath, sink or, yes, loo.
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Burgeoning WiFi calling market driven by iPhone 6
Fri, 2nd Oct 2015
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personal computing devices
The native WiFi calling market will grow rapidly in the fourth quarter of 2015 as more mobile operators invest in the service.
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Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection is three games in one
Fri, 2nd Oct 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Naughty Dog has remastered three of its best ever games with the Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection. Are they worth playing a second time around?.
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Sonos announces new flagship smart speaker and tuning software
Wed, 30th Sep 2015
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smartphones
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digital entertainment
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wireless speakers
Sonos has announced a new flagship smart speaker, the Play:5, and its Trueplay tuning software will be available later this year.
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Microsoft releasing huge 1TB Xbox One Holiday bundle
Wed, 30th Sep 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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microsoft
Microsoft has announced today that it is set to release a huge 1TB Xbox One bundle for people to enjoy this Holiday season.
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Hands-on review: Garmin VIRB XE
Wed, 30th Sep 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
The action cam genre has sprung up out of nowhere with compact, rugged but high quality video cameras becoming the must-have gadget.
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Meet OS X El Capitan: Steering your Mac into smoother waters
Wed, 30th Sep 2015
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personal computing devices
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software updates
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apple
Apple’s next major release of its operating system, dubbed OS X El Capitan, is only a day away and includes a number of new features.
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PES 2016 displays the beautiful game
Wed, 30th Sep 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
For the past few years EA Sports’ FIFA series has been superior to Konami’s PES franchise. However, PES 2016 is a sign that Konami is back.
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Vocus and M2 win with merger, who loses?
Tue, 29th Sep 2015
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personal computing devices
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apple
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apple m2 chip
What next for Vocus? Is 2degrees of interest? A mobile network would certainly cover off all of the key market segments nicely (albeit only in NZ).