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Technology Gifts stories - Page 69

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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Android announces expansion to its earthquake alert system
Fri, 30th Apr 2021
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Android expands its Earthquake Alerts System to Greece and New Zealand, providing early warning alerts to users in countries without alert systems.
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Hands-on review: Intel 11th-Gen Core i9-11900K and Core i5-11600K
Fri, 30th Apr 2021
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Intel's 11th Gen Core S-series desktop processors, Rocket Lake-S, have been put to the test. Find out if they're worth the upgrade.
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Jamf rolls out same-day support for new Apple OS rollouts
Fri, 30th Apr 2021
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Jamf announces same-day support for new Apple operating systems, allowing IT admins to upgrade devices seamlessly.
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Hands-on review: Fitbit Ace 3 - Fitbit’s newest fitness tracker for kids
Fri, 30th Apr 2021
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The Fitbit Ace 3 is a great, sleek way to motivate children to exercise and to be healthy. It's well worth the investment.
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Major shift in smartphone market - Huawei drops out, Samsung regains top spot
Thu, 29th Apr 2021
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Huawei drops out of top 5 smartphone vendors for the first time as Chinese brands like Xiaomi and OPPO surge, says IDC.
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Hands-on review: Huawei Band 6 and FreeBuds 4i
Thu, 29th Apr 2021
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Huawei's Band 6 and Freebuds 4i offer a plethora of features, comfortable wear, and quality sound at a competitive price.
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Hackers hit Apple with ransomware, MacBook design files exposed
Wed, 28th Apr 2021
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Hackers are attempting to extort Apple and are openly trying to extort the tech giant in exchange for not leaking stolen files, according to reports.
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Game Review: Outriders (PC)
Wed, 28th Apr 2021
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Outriders, a new RPG looter-shooter game by People Can Fly, offers a promising concept but falls more in line with Anthem than Destiny 2.
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Hands-on review: EPOS H3 wired gaming headset
Tue, 27th Apr 2021
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EPOS launches its first gaming headset, the H3, marketed solely under its own brand, drawing inspiration from the EPOS Sennheiser GSP 300-series headsets.
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Google adds protection in its fight against bad apps
Fri, 23rd Apr 2021
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Google has introduced new policies to protect users and guard against bad apps, prioritising safety on Google Play.
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Game review: MLB The Show 21 (PS4 and PS5)
Fri, 23rd Apr 2021
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If you love baseball you will find this game very enjoyable. This is the first time the series will be available on Xbox consoles too.
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Google reveals revamped Nest Hub
Thu, 22nd Apr 2021
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Google unveils second-gen Nest Hub with sleep sensing and improved connectivity to apps and other Nest speakers.
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NZ pricing exposed for Apple’s latest product announcements
Thu, 22nd Apr 2021
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Here’s the quick and dirty on pricing for all of Apple’s latest releases. All prices are RRP New Zealand dollars and include GST.
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Hands-on review: D-Link AX3000 Wi-Fi 6 PCIe Adapter
Thu, 22nd Apr 2021
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D-Link’s DWA-X3000 AX3000 Wi-Fi 6 Adapter allows all PC users access to the new Wi-Fi 6 connectivity for faster network connections.
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Apple introduces first iMac to feature M1 chip
Wed, 21st Apr 2021
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Apple unveils new iMac with M1 chip, 24-inch 4.5K Retina display, and seven vibrant colours. Pricing starts from NZ$2149.
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New iPad Pro gets the M1 treatment
Wed, 21st Apr 2021
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Among the new iPad Pro’s features: a Liquid Retina XDR display on the 12.9-inch screen, 5G capability with cellular models, and a Thunderbolt USB-C port.
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Apple TV gets 4K upgrade & features a new Siri remote
Wed, 21st Apr 2021
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If you found yourself dreaming about the day your Apple TV could broadcast videos, TV shows, and movies in 4K, today Apple has made that dream a reality.
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Apple jumps on the Bluetooth tracker bandwagon pioneered by Tile
Wed, 21st Apr 2021
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Apple has entered the market for Bluetooth trackers, pioneered by companies like Tile - but as always, Apple puts its own spin on things.
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Game review: Monster Jam Steel Titans 2 (PC)
Tue, 20th Apr 2021
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Monster Jam Steel Titans 2 offers thrilling monster truck racing in a game that is torn between realism and arcade fun. 6.5/10.
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Hands-on Review: WD_Black SN850 NVMe SSD Game Drive
Mon, 19th Apr 2021
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Western Digital sets out to speed up data storage with its WD_Black SN850 NVMe SSD Game Drive. Does it live up to its claims?.