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Technology Gifts stories - Page 129

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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Chorus reckons Kiwis have an insatiable appetite for data
Wed, 16th Jan 2019
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New Zealanders' thirst for data hit new highs in 2018, with Fortnite releases driving record peaks on Chorus' network, reaching up to 1.775Tbps.
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Hands-on review: XANOVA Juturna-U gaming headset
Wed, 16th Jan 2019
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New Juturna-U headset: a notable entry in the competitive gaming gear market, merging quality with cost-saving.
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Audioengine’s Wireless A5+ are just bloody good speakers
Wed, 16th Jan 2019
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digital entertainment
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bluetooth
I judge these speakers on the aspects that Audioengine boasts about - quality, streaming, simplicity and versatility.
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Hands-on review: The Ekster Wallet protects your cards against RFID attacks
Tue, 15th Jan 2019
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Farewell tinfoil hats—Ekster's wallet promises chic protection against RFID skimming with a stylish, secure solution.
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OPPO aims to have 5G device launched by end of year
Tue, 15th Jan 2019
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smartphones
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5g & beyond
The Chinese smartphone manufacturer is working with Keysight Technologies to accelerate the development of their 5G smartphone.
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Over 100 million smart home devices shipped in 2018
Tue, 15th Jan 2019
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Smart home device shipments reached 110 million units in 2018, with a retail value of nearly $17bn, according to a report by Futuresource Consulting.
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How to tackle cyber threats in your home
Tue, 15th Jan 2019
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
How should you start securing your devices? The company has provided tips for actions you can take across social media, home routers, TVs, and many more.
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Hands-on review: Crucial 1GB P1 NVMe PCIe 2280 M.2 solid-state drive
Tue, 15th Jan 2019
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Crucial's 1GB P1 NVMe PCIe 2280 M.2 SSD offers stunning read/write speeds, revolutionising PC storage. Darren Price from FutureFive reviews this game-changer.
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Acer’s new top tech gaming notebooks
Mon, 14th Jan 2019
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Predator Triton 900 features a convertible 4K display and the new NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 GPU, and the 500 is just 18mm thick.
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AMD unveils ‘world’s first 7nm gaming GPU ‘
Mon, 14th Jan 2019
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The Radeon VII provides 2x memory, 2.1x memory bandwidth, and up to 36% higher performance in content creation applications compared to Radeon RX 64.
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Oppo to launch AX7 smartphone in NZ this week
Mon, 14th Jan 2019
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smartphones
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displays & projectors
The OPPO AX7 is a phone that fuses ‘premium features’ with an entry-level price point, according to the company.
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IDC: PC shipments decline even in holiday quarter
Mon, 14th Jan 2019
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PC shipments saw a 3.7% year-on-year decline in Q4 2018, with even the holiday season driven by consumer promotions failing to boost numbers.
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A photo still enough to defeat face unlock of many phones
Sat, 12th Jan 2019
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smartphones
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biometrics
A new study by Consumentenbond reveals that 42 out of 110 smartphones tested can be unlocked using just a photo, challenging manufacturers' security claims.
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Smart kitchens: A look at Samsung's Family Hub 2019
Fri, 11th Jan 2019
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bixby
Samsung's Family Hub 2019 debuted at CES, showcasing AI and IoT integration to enhance kitchen experiences. Can smart tech revolutionise daily routines?.
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Samsung's going all-in on home robots
Fri, 11th Jan 2019
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robots
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Samsung unveils a diverse range of home robots, including health assistants and air purifiers, at CES 2019, betting big on AI-driven domestic innovation.
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CUJO AI and Cylance partner to secure connected homes
Thu, 10th Jan 2019
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iot security
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iot
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smart home
63% of providers still use DNS blacklisting for end-user protection, and 45% do not feel confident they are ready to manage internet of things (IoT) security.
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NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 2060 hails 'next-gen gaming'
Tue, 8th Jan 2019
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NVIDIA unveils the GeForce RTX 2060, claiming it heralds next-gen gaming with unbeatable performance and real-time ray tracing at an accessible price.
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Let’s Play Live acquires esports company called CyberGamer
Mon, 7th Jan 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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esports
Let's Play Live has acquired esports platform CyberGamer, expanding its reach in the Australian and New Zealand markets and boosting community engagement.
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Cloud-native networking core market seeing growth
Wed, 2nd Jan 2019
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smartphones
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network infrastructure
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sdn
Dell’Oro group has released two reports that show that the expectation for 5G is driving the growth of cloud-native IMS VoLTE and EPC core markets.
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Headphones market revenue still on the rise, says Futuresource
Mon, 31st Dec 2018
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Thanks to the desire for advanced features like noise-cancelling and true wireless, the revenue in headphones has grown 26% in 3Q18.