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Technology Gifts stories - Page 207

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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Fake apps on Google Play tricked users into paying
Mon, 18th Jul 2016
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smartphones
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malware
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cybersecurity
Many malicious developers try to trick users into downloading their apps by creating the illusion of a useful application.
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Braving the elements for Pokémon Go
Mon, 18th Jul 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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weather
UK Pokémon fans undeterred by weather, embracing rain or shine in quest to 'catch 'em all' as game's popularity soars.
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Alienware Alpha Hands-on Review
Fri, 15th Jul 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Alienware Alpha blurs gaming PC and console lines, packing hefty punch in a Wii-sized powerhouse – but at a price.
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Pokemon Go: Gotta catch all the app permissions
Fri, 15th Jul 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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symantec
Pokemon Go is taking the world by storm & getting people out of their houses - but the dissenters are still saying 'beware'.
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Microsoft announces special Xbox One S bundle with Gears of War 4
Fri, 15th Jul 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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microsoft
The new Xbox One S console is getting a special Gears of War 4 bundle later this year. A great package for those wanting a slimmer console.
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Spark launches new data offering in response to 'gaming fever'
Fri, 15th Jul 2016
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gaming
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uc
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data analytics
Spark's 2GB GO offering thrills gamers, doubling data for half the price during school hols amidst a Pokemon Go craze.
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Pòkemon Go is ruining lives: Reasons why you shouldn't play
Fri, 15th Jul 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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pokemon
My name is Ashton and I’ve been clean for nine days. I’ve steered clear of the app, as I’ve seen what it has done to my colleagues, friends & family.
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Hands-on review: Corsair K70 Lux RGB mechanical keyboard - a gamer's dream
Thu, 14th Jul 2016
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
You can have loads of fun programming the keyboard to make the best use of your gaming experience possibly making it one of the best rigs around.
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Early lessons from Pokemon Go
Thu, 14th Jul 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
Pokemon Go has brought augmented reality to the masses, revealing the potential for brands to take advantage of the craze.
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Film review: Demolition
Wed, 13th Jul 2016
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Davis is someone I thought I wouldn't like.. A classic white-collar, Wall Street businessman with nothing but fitness and finance on his agenda.
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Gordon Ramsay will grill your skills in his newest mobile game
Wed, 13th Jul 2016
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smartphones
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Heard of that loud, gregarious and fiery British chef/TV star Gordon Ramsay? He now comes in app form, through a new game called Gordon Ramsay DASH.
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Smartphone leak: Samsung Galaxy Note 7 details
Wed, 13th Jul 2016
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smartphones
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
Pictures of the Galaxy Note 7 have surfaced, and Samsung fans have worked themselves into a lather of speculation.
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Pokémon Go is a reminder that online gaming infrastructure is hard to get right
Wed, 13th Jul 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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nintendo
Pokèmon Go's release has been epic, but it has highlighted the challenges of releasing games that are heavily reliant on online gaming infrastructure.
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Pokemon Go is giving to society what other technology had taken away
Wed, 13th Jul 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
Pokemon Go has rekindled human interaction and outdoor activity, reversing the isolation fostered by other technologies and reigniting community spirit.
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Japanese smartphone users all cybersecurity talk, but no action
Tue, 12th Jul 2016
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smartphones
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malware
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cybersecurity
Japanese smartphone users might know more about cyber security, but that doesn't mean they're any safer, according to new research from ESET.
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And winner for the best Mac security solution is…
Tue, 12th Jul 2016
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malware
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cybersecurity
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personal computing devices
Are you a Mac user? Apple’s offerings claim a substantial part of the market, and thus it is always good to know which security solution is best.
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Apple Watch driving cellular smart watch shipments
Tue, 12th Jul 2016
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wearables
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personal computing devices
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apple
The popularity of smart watches with cellular connectivity is set to skyrocket, with 53.6 million units forecast to be shipped by 2020, according to Canalys.
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Hands-on review: HP EliteBook Folio G1
Tue, 12th Jul 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
I’m an unashamed devotee of all things Apple. However, HP appear to be making inroads into my hitherto steadfast devotion to the Mac.
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Are Apple upgrades sabotaging older models?
Mon, 11th Jul 2016
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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ios
SumofUs claims Apple's iOS10 upgrade strategy is planned obsolescence, making older devices slower, according to a petition with over 150,000 signatures.
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New malware steals passwords from OS X keychain
Mon, 11th Jul 2016
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malware
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cybersecurity
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personal computing devices
OSX/Keydnap is reportedly a Trojan stealing passwords and keys out of OS X keychains, while creating a permanent backdoor.