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Technology Gifts stories - Page 72

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: Tales from the Borderlands (Xbox Series X)
Fri, 26th Feb 2021
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2K Games has re-released the decision-based adventure game Tales from the Borderlands, developed by Telltale Games, for multiple platforms.
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Apple and Xiaomi only vendors to see smartphone growth in 2020 — Gartner
Tue, 23rd Feb 2021
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Worldwide smartphone sales declined 5.4% in Q4 2020, with Apple and Xiaomi being the only vendors to experience growth, according to Gartner.
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Game review: Persona 5 Strikers (PS4)
Wed, 17th Feb 2021
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A popstar named Alice Hiiragi is using the Metaverse to force Japanese citizens to become obsessive fans of hers.
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Hands-on review: The 2020 iPad Air
Tue, 16th Feb 2021
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While it is a really exciting device on its own, the accessories are what take the iPad Air up to the iPad Pro level.
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Game review: MXGP 2020 (PlayStation 5)
Tue, 16th Feb 2021
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Milestone's off-road motorcycle racer, MXGP 2020, gets a next-gen boost on the PS5 with crisp visuals and immersive gameplay.
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Game review: The Nioh Collection (PS5)
Mon, 15th Feb 2021
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The two popular action games have now been re-released featuring better performance and visuals thanks to the power of the PS5 console.
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Hands-on review: Samsung Galaxy S21 5G
Fri, 12th Feb 2021
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This phone is definitely worth a look if you’re after a smartphone with some brunt and without an intimidating price tag.
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Apple and Samsung lead semiconductor spend in 2020 — Gartner
Fri, 12th Feb 2021
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The top 10 original equipment manufacturers increased their semiconductor spend by 10% in 2020 and accounted for 42% of the market, according to Gartner.
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Game review: The Medium (PC)
Fri, 12th Feb 2021
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The Medium, a new puzzle adventure game from Bloober Team, offers retro-inspired gameplay, but falls short on mechanics and puzzles.
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Hands-on review: Jabra Elite 75t earbuds
Thu, 11th Feb 2021
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Jabra Elite 75t: A well-rounded, affordable alternative to AirPods Pro. Great design, sound quality, battery life and noise cancelling. Recommended.
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Game review: Destruction AllStars (PS5)
Thu, 11th Feb 2021
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Destruction AllStars is a different type of driving game where the main goal for you is to create as much destruction as possible.
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Hands-on review: EPOS Expand 80 Bluetooth speakerphone
Wed, 10th Feb 2021
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EPOS Expand 80: The premium conference USB/Bluetooth speakerphone that delivers crisp audio for remote meetings.
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A look at the Poly Sync 20 vs the Jabra Speak 510
Tue, 9th Feb 2021
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What separates Poly Sync 20 from the rest? For starters, the Poly Sync 20 wins on battery life by up to five hours and has more microphones.
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Smartphone sales to reach 1.5 billion this year — Gartner
Fri, 5th Feb 2021
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The rebound reflects the consequences faced by the industry in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, a year in which smartphone sales declined by 10.5%.
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Hands-on review: Acer Predator Helios 300 gaming laptop
Thu, 4th Feb 2021
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This machine is definitely worth a look if you’re in the market for a gaming machine with midrange components but top-range performance.
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Hands-on review: D-Link AC1200 4G/LTE Cat 6 Wi-Fi Hotspot
Thu, 4th Feb 2021
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D-Link's DWR-933 AC1200 4G/LTE Cat 6 Wi-Fi Hotspot provides high-speed Internet for up to 32 devices on the go.
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Hard lessons learned: Why some struggled and some succeeded in the move to mass WFH
Tue, 2nd Feb 2021
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85% of IT leaders felt prepared for remote work, but 93% had to delay security priorities. 98% faced security challenges. Some are still struggling.
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Poly ANZ explains how to master the art of working from home
Tue, 2nd Feb 2021
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Poly explores the art of working from home in its latest series, featuring tips from entrepreneur Andrew Maciver. #workingfromhome #productivity.
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Apple NZ posts modest profit of $23m
Tue, 2nd Feb 2021
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Apple NZ reports healthy revenue and modest profit in 2020, with revenue reaching $965.5m and a profit of $23.3m.
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Hands-on review: Aspera R9
Mon, 1st Feb 2021
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The Aspera R9 is a rugged, waterproof, shockproof phone that is perfect for working outdoors or in hazardous environments.