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Technology Gifts stories - Page 66

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: Lego Builder’s Journey (PC)
Fri, 2nd Jul 2021
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Lego Builder's Journey PC review: Nvidia's RTX-powered ray-tracing enhances the game's stunning visuals. Verdict: 9/10.
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Hands-on review: Sony WF-1000XM4 Truly Wireless Headphones
Thu, 1st Jul 2021
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I was very pleasantly surprised with the Sony WF-1000XM4. They sound great, they look great and they do noise cancelling right.
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Data requests to Apple, Google, Facebook and Microsoft triple as surveillance escalates
Thu, 1st Jul 2021
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Global user data surveillance has increased for the seventh consecutive year, with data requests to tech giants tripling from 2013 to 2019.
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Game review: Scarlet Nexus (PS4 and PS5)
Wed, 30th Jun 2021
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I was scared the game was going to be similar to Code Vein which was Bandai Namco’s take on a Dark Souls game.
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Avast finds cybercriminals are targeting gamers with cryptomining malware
Wed, 30th Jun 2021
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
Cybercriminals are using cracked games to target gamers with cryptomining malware, earning over $2 million in cryptocurrency.
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Gamers suffer highest growth in cyberattacks during COVID-19 pandemic
Tue, 29th Jun 2021
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gaming
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cybersecurity
Video game industry targeted by cyberattacks in pandemic, suffering over 240 million web application attacks in 2020 - Akamai report.
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Hands-on review: Dyson V15 Detect - why your home isn't as clean as you thought
Tue, 29th Jun 2021
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gaming
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smart home
Dyson's V15 Detect handheld vacuum cleaner is a game-changer with its laser, LCD screen, impressive attachments, and long-lasting battery.
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Hands-on review: Fixture S1 Mount and S1 Carrying Case for Nintendo Switch
Mon, 28th Jun 2021
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The Fixture S1 Mount and Carrying Case offer a comfortable and stylish solution for using the Nintendo Switch, according to one reviewer.
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Hands-on review: TCL 20 SE smartphone
Fri, 25th Jun 2021
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TCL 20 SE review: A budget-friendly smartphone with a big display, decent camera, and long-lasting battery life. Great value for money.
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Jamf adds compliance, threat detection, and passwordless authentication
Fri, 25th Jun 2021
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Apple enterprise management specialist Jamf has expanded its security capabilities, including compliance, passwordless authentication, and threat detection.
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Game preview: OlliOlli World (PC)
Fri, 25th Jun 2021
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digital entertainment
The rewarding experience should delight fans of the original and entice new players into the delights of OlliOlli World.
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Game review: Subnautica - Below Zero (PS4/PS5)
Thu, 24th Jun 2021
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It’s time for console gamers to return to Planet 4546B, this time to explore the frozen water of its arctic region.
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BlackBerry QNX embedded in over 195 million vehicles, increase of 20 million from previous year
Tue, 22nd Jun 2021
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blackberry
Strategy Analytics finds BlackBerry QNX software is now embedded in over 195 million vehicles, an increase of 20 million from the year before.
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Hands-on review: Poly Studio P15 Personal Video Bar
Tue, 22nd Jun 2021
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Poly's Studio P15 Personal Video Bar aims to bring a professional touch to remote presentations and video conferencing.
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Hands-on review: D-Link DIR-2150 AC2100 Wi-Fi Gigabit Router
Tue, 22nd Jun 2021
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D-Link's DIR-2150 is a modest router with impressive features, offering dual-band connectivity and MU-MIMO technology for a seamless experience.
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Adware, fake apps and banking trojans targeting Android devices
Fri, 18th Jun 2021
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Adware poses the biggest threat to Android devices, accounting for 45% of mobile threats in 2021, says research from Avast.
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5G mobile subscriptions predicted to exceed over half a billion by the end of 2021
Thu, 17th Jun 2021
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Ericsson predicts 5G mobile subscriptions will exceed over half a billion by the end of 2021, with an estimated one million new subscriptions every day.
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Game review: Biomutant (PC)
Thu, 17th Jun 2021
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Biomutant by Swedish developer Experiment 101 is a post-apocalyptic RPG featuring mutated furry animals and martial arts.
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Hands-on review: D-Link COVR AX AX1800 Dual Band Mesh Wi-Fi 6 System
Wed, 16th Jun 2021
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gaming
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digital entertainment
D-Link's COVR-X1873 AX1800 Dual Band Mesh Wi-Fi 6 System offers widespread coverage with its mesh system, perfect for upgrading your Wi-Fi network.
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Phishing remains number one threat to cyber safety, while stalkerware, gaming attacks are on the rise
Tue, 15th Jun 2021
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malware
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gaming
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ransomware
Phishing remains the top cyber threat to consumers, with scams related to the pandemic also on the rise, says NortonLifeLock research.