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Technology Gifts stories - Page 232

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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Come 2016, contactless payments will reach 200M
Wed, 9th Sep 2015
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The number of mobile wallets using contactless technology is expected to reach 200 million by the end of 2016, representing growth of 100% since 2014.
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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt expansion dated
Wed, 9th Sep 2015
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CD Projekt RED have announced the release date of Hearts of Stone, the first expansion to The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.
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Sophisticated malware resurfaces in Google Play apps
Tue, 8th Sep 2015
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smartphones
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cybersecurity
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The Android.Trojan.MKero.A malware was originally distributed via third-party marketplace and local social networks in Eastern Europe late 2014.
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Why it's time to reconsider FileMaker
Tue, 8th Sep 2015
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Version 14 is completely geared toward mobility and is being enthusiastically embraced in the ANZ region, according to Joel Katz, FileMaker APAC MD.
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Samsung extends Wireless Audio 360 speaker range
Mon, 7th Sep 2015
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The R5, R3 and R1 models follow the R7 and R6 speakers in Samsung’s Wireless Audio 360 line-up, and offer the same balanced sound and table-top design.
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Leaping Tiger: the app which lets gamers find other gamers to play against
Mon, 7th Sep 2015
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gaming
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technology gifts
Leaping Tiger, a location-based friend finding app for gamers, has gained over 6,000 users in 70 countries since its launch in May 2015.
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Could this be the cutest Star Wars Toy ever?
Mon, 7th Sep 2015
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Orbotix have crafted what is likely to be one of the cutest Star Wars toys I’ve seen for awhile. Better still, BB-8 is also a hell of a lot of fun.
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The Mad Max video game welcomes you to the Wasteland
Mon, 7th Sep 2015
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digital entertainment
Mad Max has seen a resurgence of popularity thanks to the recent release of Fury Road. Does the video game offer the same type of thrilling action?.
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Hands-on review: Adata’s UC330 Phone to USB thumb drive
Fri, 4th Sep 2015
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smartphones
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gaming
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wearables
Here’s a toughie. I needed to quickly back up everything on my Huawei P8 smartphone before I updated its firmware so it’d work with Android Wear.
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Hands-on review: Philips Hue Tap
Fri, 4th Sep 2015
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Perhaps the biggest benefit of the Hue lighting gear is the ability to control lighting wirelessly with an Android or IOS smartphone,.
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Hands-on review: Sony M4 Aqua
Fri, 4th Sep 2015
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smartphones
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gaming
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Aimed at smartphone fans who like the look of Sony’s Xperia Z series hardware, but want to avoid selling a kidney to buy an Xperia flagship device.
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Star Wars makes Disney Infinity 3.0 awesome
Fri, 4th Sep 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Disney Infinity 3.0 might be a game aimed for kids, but deep down it offers one of the best Star Wars experiences to date. You will be surprised by ho.
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Lenovo eyes up PC gaming market with new Y series
Thu, 3rd Sep 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Lenovo launches Y series gaming PCs and accessories, targeting the sophisticated gamer balancing work and play.
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Xbox NZ allowing fans to play upcoming Xbox One games at a special event
Thu, 3rd Sep 2015
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gaming
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Xbox New Zealand has now announced that it is giving fans a chance to play several Xbox One game at a special event called XONZ later this month.
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Apple and Cisco team up to target iOS enterprise users
Thu, 3rd Sep 2015
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
Apple and Cisco will focus on optimising Cisco networks for iOS devices and apps and integrating the iPhone with Cisco enterprise environments.
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Tearaway: Unfolded is a great platform game for PS4
Thu, 3rd Sep 2015
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digital entertainment
Tearaway: Unfolded is somewhat of a remake on the PS4 as it adds a few new features and levels that weren’t in the PS Vita version.
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Deadpool slicing to PlayStation 4 And Xbox One
Wed, 2nd Sep 2015
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Activision revives 2013's Deadpool game for PS4 and Xbox One, DLC included, ahead of the antihero's 2016 film release.
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Security vulnerabilities found in Belkin Wi-Fi routers
Wed, 2nd Sep 2015
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smartphones
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wireless networks
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cybersecurity
The CERT Software Engineering Institute has uncovered a series of vulnerabilities in the Belkin N600 DB Wireless Dual Band N+ router.
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Unsecure Apple devices a 'huge' liability
Tue, 1st Sep 2015
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
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personal computing devices
A lack of security and management of Apple devices in the workplace is exposing businesses to significant liabilities, according to Centrify.
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Android Wear app for IOS to launch soon
Tue, 1st Sep 2015
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smartphones
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wearables
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personal computing devices
After waiting for what seemed like an eternity, it’s finally happened - Android Wear smart watches can finally play nice on iPhones.