Technology Gifts stories - Page 131
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.
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.

PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG) finally releases on PS4
Mon, 10th Dec 2018
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
PUBG on PS4 feels like it’s still in Early Access as the graphics look horribly outdated and the game runs poorly too.

Game review: Just Cause 4 on PC
Mon, 10th Dec 2018
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Rico Rodriguez returns to wreak over-the-top havoc for a fourth time. This time the island nation of Solís is our hero’s sandbox, ripe for destruction.

Cisco dominates record-high Ethernet switch & router markets
Sat, 8th Dec 2018
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smartphones
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network infrastructure
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cisco
Cisco dominates the Ethernet switch and router markets, with Q3 revenues hitting a record US$11 billion amid a surge in data center demand.

Hands-on review: Logitech G502 HERO gaming mouse
Fri, 7th Dec 2018
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Logitech's G502 HERO gaming mouse boasts upgraded features like a 16,000 DPI sensor and LIGHTSYNC tech, but is it worth the investment this Christmas?.

Tensions on the rise after Huawei CFO arrest
Fri, 7th Dec 2018
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smartphones
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risk & compliance
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huawei
Tensions rise after Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou's arrest in Canada with little explanation, causing a flare-up between China and the US.

Interview: ZeniMax Online's game director talks Elder Scrolls Online
Fri, 7th Dec 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
FutureFive’s Darren Price sat down with Matt Firor, ESO’s designer and now president and game director at ZeniMax Online.

IDC: Tablets stay dead, notebooks keep head above water
Thu, 6th Dec 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
An IDC report predicts a soft personal PC market, slipping into further decline with the exception of notebooks, gaming PCs, and business PC upgrades.

The 2018 Canalys APAC Channels Forum keynote
Thu, 6th Dec 2018
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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multi-cloud
There was a lot to unpack at the Canalys APAC Channels Forum keynote. This long-form piece tries to cover all the most relevant points for ANZ.

Chinese smartphone brands are set to overthrow Samsung
Tue, 4th Dec 2018
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smartphones
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market analyst
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analyst report
Huawei and Xiaomi drove global smartphone sales in Q3 2018, according to Gartner. Overall sales grew 1.4% to reach 389 million units.

Darksiders III returns for a new generation
Tue, 4th Dec 2018
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
The reinvigorated THQ Nordic brings us Darksiders III this year, but is the new game as good as its predecessors?.

OPPO completes 'world first' 5G multiparty video call
Tue, 4th Dec 2018
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smartphones
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uc
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network infrastructure
OPPO has achieved a groundbreaking 5G multiparty video call, lasting over 17 minutes, showcasing smooth connectivity and low latency.

Return to the fight with Battlefield V PC
Tue, 4th Dec 2018
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Battlefield V is a stunning multiplayer game that returns to the conflict of World War II, with powerful single-player modes.

Wearable device market one to... watch
Mon, 3rd Dec 2018
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wearables
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personal computing devices
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apple
Gartner says shipments of wearables will reach 225 million in 2019, with spending hitting US$42b, with smartwatches still taking the lion’s share.

Fallout 76 goes online
Mon, 3rd Dec 2018
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Bethesda's Fallout 76 is a multiplayer online game set in a post-apocalyptic world, but lacks the immersive storytelling of its predecessors.

Review: The Sonos Beam - more than a soundbar
Fri, 30th Nov 2018
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gaming
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reviews
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smart home
Sonos’ is one of the serious contenders in the smart speaker market. Is the Beam soundbar worth taking seriously? I think it actually might be.

Hands-on review: The Alcatel 1X
Thu, 29th Nov 2018
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smartphones
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gaming
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reviews
The Alcatel 1X offers a budget-friendly alternative for those wanting basic smartphone functionality without breaking the bank, but performance lags.

HID Global brings high authentication to mobile
Thu, 29th Nov 2018
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smartphones
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endpoint protection
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edr
The company’s new offering brings the security of physical authentication to Android and iOS with near-field communication technology.

Hands-on review: The Google Chromecast
Wed, 28th Nov 2018
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Google's Chromecast, packaged in eco-friendly cardboard, turns old TVs into smart ones for under USD $70, offering a Google-centric media experience.

Giveaway: Win the Huawei Mate 20 (just in time for summer!)
Tue, 27th Nov 2018
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smartphones
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huawei
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huawei mate
Win a Huawei Mate 20 worth NZD $1200 in our summer giveaway! Sign up at FutureFive and comment on our Facebook post to enter. Competition closed.

Hands-on review: Tile Mate and Tile Pro Bluetooth trackers
Tue, 27th Nov 2018
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Bluetooth trackers Tile Mate and Tile Pro help you locate your keys and phone effortlessly, offering robust performance and great value for money.