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Technology Gifts stories - Page 106

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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Game review: The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening on the Switch
Tue, 24th Sep 2019
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Link’s Awakening on Nintendo’s Switch is as if the developers had taken my rose-tinted memory of the original Game Boy game and put it in my Switch.
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Call of Duty: Mobile opens pre-registrations for Android and iOS
Mon, 23rd Sep 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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mobile gaming
Call of Duty will soon be available free to play on Android and iOS from October 1, taking the entire experience mobile.
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Huawei's Mate 30 goes it alone without Google
Mon, 23rd Sep 2019
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smartphones
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
Huawei's Mate 30 series launches without Google apps, highlighting the firm's shift to its own AppGallery amidst a US blacklist. Can it succeed?.
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Huawei Cloud’s four steps to successful AI implementation
Mon, 23rd Sep 2019
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smartphones
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ai
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healthtech
Huawei Cloud announces a four-step plan to AI success, launching its EI Cluster Service and Industrial Intelligent Twins to drive industry transformation.
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Hands-on review: Norton Security gets the safety and freedom balance right
Fri, 20th Sep 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Norton Security strikes a balance between comprehensive protection and user freedom, catering to both novices and seasoned tech enthusiasts.
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Game review: FIFA 20
Fri, 20th Sep 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
EA Sports' FIFA 20 brings fresh modes and updates but falters in gameplay, still positioning itself as the top football game globally.
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The rise and rise of ‘hearables’, as told by IDC
Thu, 19th Sep 2019
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uc
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wearables
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digital entertainment
The wearable device market surged by 85.2% in 2Q19, with 'hearables' capturing 46.9% of the market, driven by new products and second-time buyers.
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WWE 2K20's huge pledge to Leukaemia & Lymphoma Society
Tue, 17th Sep 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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2k games
2K Games is partnering with the Leukaemia - Lymphoma Society to support blood cancer research in its upcoming WWE 2K20 game.
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New wellness app launches in New Zealand
Tue, 17th Sep 2019
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smartphones
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healthtech
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personal computing devices
Blys, a new on-demand wellness app designed to combat everyday stresses, is beginning its international rollout by launching in New Zealand, Auckland.
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Gartner: Blockchain to be “transformational” within a decade
Tue, 17th Sep 2019
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gaming
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blockchain
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iot
Gartner’s 2019 Hype Cycle for Blockchain Business shows that blockchain will have a transformational impact across industries in 5 to 10 years.
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Game review: Revisiting Final Fantasy VIII
Mon, 16th Sep 2019
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gaming
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This remaster mainly improves the blocky PSOne style graphics, and it adds cheats to make the game easier for new players.
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Borderlands 3: What you should know before you go 'psycho'
Fri, 13th Sep 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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console gaming
If there are a few empty seats at work today, it could be because people are taking a day off and indulging in a long weekend of hardcore shooting madness….
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Hands-on review: Spyro Reignited Trilogy for Nintendo Switch
Fri, 13th Sep 2019
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Activision's Spyro Reignited Trilogy brings the beloved purple dragon to the Nintendo Switch, with fantastic visuals and engaging gameplay.
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Samsung says 'hundreds of apps' will work with Galaxy Fold
Thu, 12th Sep 2019
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smartphones
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samsung
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samsung galaxy fold
Samsung's Galaxy Fold gets a boost with 'hundreds of apps' now optimised for its foldable screen, thanks to a collaboration with Google.
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Game review: Gears 5 features a lot of fun action
Thu, 12th Sep 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Gears 5, developed by The Coalition, revitalises the series with stunning 4K graphics, expansive semi-open world levels, and a thrilling campaign, scoring 9/10.
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Hands-on review: Lenovo ThinkPad Carbon X1 (6th Gen)
Thu, 12th Sep 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
After three months with the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen), it's clear why this sleek and sturdy laptop remains the go-to for business professionals.
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Telegistics announces distribution agreement with Ekahau
Wed, 11th Sep 2019
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smart home
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wireless networks
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cloud services
Telegistics has signed a new distribution agreement with Ekahau, enhancing its portfolio with Ekahau’s advanced Wi-Fi design and troubleshooting solutions.
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Apple issues clarification on extent of iOS malware infection
Wed, 11th Sep 2019
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endpoint protection
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personal computing devices
Apple clarifies that an iOS malware attack impacted fewer than a dozen Uighur-focused websites, dismissing Google's claims of mass exploitation.
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Apple brings always-on display to the Watch Series 5
Wed, 11th Sep 2019
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wearables
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personal computing devices
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apple
Both Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS) and (GPS + Cellular) models will be available in stores beginning Friday, 20 September.
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Apple Arcade & Apple TV+ want you glued to your screen
Wed, 11th Sep 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
Whether you’re into films, TV shows, documentaries or gaming, Apple is certainly pulling out all the stops to tempt people in a market that’s spoilt for choice.