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Technology Gifts stories - Page 225

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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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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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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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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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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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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Cognitive technologies, virtual reality, pro-PC millennials and the proliferation of smartphones will have a significant impact in 2016.
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Step by step: how to get back into your iOS device if you're locked out
Thu, 14th Jan 2016
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An iOS device will lock its owner out if the wrong passcode is entered six times in a row. We show you how to get back in.
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Smartwatch ecosystem grows, Apple Watch destroys competition
Wed, 13th Jan 2016
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Apple Watch dominates smartwatch market with 52% of 2015 sales; Android Wear less than 10%. Samsung's Tizen-based Gear S2 suffers weak sales.
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Hands-on review: D-Link DSL-2877AL modem/router
Wed, 13th Jan 2016
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The DSL-2877AL is at the low end of D-Link’s ‘World’s Fastest Wi-Fi’ range, but it is still of very high quality.
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Malicious cyber attack method resurfaces, targets mobile devices
Wed, 13th Jan 2016
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Palo Alto Networks warns of 'BackStab' cyber attack targeting mobile devices, stealing private information from backup files.
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PlayStation 4 gets Beyond: Two Souls remaster
Wed, 13th Jan 2016
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The remastering trend continues with Quantic Dreams 2013 PlayStation 3 exclusive adventure game, Beyond: Two Souls, getting a new-gen makeover.
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Storage & recording: A new force awakens
Tue, 12th Jan 2016
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lexar
The other day I sat entranced as I was introduced to a new generation of Heroes in the Star Wars story. A similar event has occurred in another field.
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Google dominates mobile enterprise space
Tue, 12th Jan 2016
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Google has been awarded the Frost - Sullivan Visionary Innovation Leadership Award for its 'for Work' Android solutions.