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Technology Gifts stories - Page 169

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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EB Games now offering a console and controller repair service
Wed, 13th Sep 2017
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If your video game console or controller is broken, you can now take it to your local EB Games store and they can get it fixed for you.
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It’s that time again: Apple’s iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus are unveiled
Wed, 13th Sep 2017
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Apple has unveiled its newest additions to the iPhone family, the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus, featuring a powerful A11 bionic chip and improved cameras.
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Hands-on Review: iPad Pro 12.9”
Wed, 13th Sep 2017
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Apple's iPad Pro is touted as a PC-beater for those looking for a device that can keep up with their mobile lifestyle.
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Apple adds 4K and HDR to Apple TV for 'cinematic quality'
Wed, 13th Sep 2017
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Apple has unveiled its new 4K-enabled Apple TV, as the vendor aims to bring ‘the magic of the cinema straight to your living room’.
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Kingdom Hearts Union χ [cross] Disney Tsum Tsum event begins
Tue, 12th Sep 2017
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Square Enix has announced a collaboration between Disney Tsum Tsum and Kingdom Hearts Union χ [cross], much to the excitement of fans.
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Leader Computers announces distribution of G.Skill
Tue, 12th Sep 2017
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Aussie IT giant Leader Computers becomes G.Skill's latest distributor, bolstering their offerings for gaming hardware resellers.
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Ready, steady, brawl! Samurai riot is fighting fit for steam release
Tue, 12th Sep 2017
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Players will have to make deep moral choices, demanding serious reflection, in order to resolve the unstable political situation...
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Digital projects driving India's commercial tablet sales
Mon, 11th Sep 2017
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Strong growth in the commercial segment is helping drive marginal growth in the Indian tablet market, despite a declining consumer segment.
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Consumer, enterprise and public sector fuel Aussie PC spend
Mon, 11th Sep 2017
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Australia’s traditional PC market has bucked the global trend to record growth in Q2, driven by strong consumer, enterprise and public sector spend.
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Android 'Toast' overlay vulnerability affects all versions prior to 8.0
Mon, 11th Sep 2017
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cyber attacks
Android users are being urged to apply any security patches for their devices, after security researchers discovered a ‘high severity’ vulnerability.
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Oppo signs PB Tech deal as it ramps up NZ presence
Mon, 11th Sep 2017
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PB Tech has inked a deal to provide Oppo phones in New Zealand as the Chinese smartphone vendor extends its local footprint.
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MAPS.ME and OpenStreetMap team up to help disaster recovery and response
Mon, 11th Sep 2017
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Maps.ME and HOT partner to enable crowdsourcing of local data critical to humanitarian response. Precise location data can now be collected via the app.
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I heard you like buttons? This mouse has all the buttons you need and more
Mon, 11th Sep 2017
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Corsair's gaming mouse offers a light feel, superior build quality, and responsive buttons, making it a hit with serious gamers and keyboard users.
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Hands-on review: Shiny and functional, this is a great keyboard
Mon, 11th Sep 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
The K63 encourages good typing posture, fingers don’t appear to tire as easily as they do on a normal laptop keyboard.
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TVs too mainstream for you? Try Epson's $4,000 short range projector
Mon, 11th Sep 2017
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personal computing devices
Epson's Home Cinema LS100 brings big-screen projection to living rooms with its ultra-short throw design and innovative laser technology.
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Huawei clinches Apple’s 2nd place spot in global smartphone sales
Fri, 8th Sep 2017
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The findings come from market research company Counterpoint in its recently released Market Pulse report for July 2017.
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Cybercriminals caught targeting gamers with sneaky malware
Fri, 8th Sep 2017
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Spread via hacked games on unofficial websites, the malware can download and install virtually any other malicious code on the victim's computer.
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What’s up with Your mobile apps? Identifying and mitigating digital risk
Thu, 7th Sep 2017
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smartphones
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cybersecurity
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I’ll venture to guess you’re using a mobile device to read this - while mobile apps offer a host of new opportunities, they also introduce risk.
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The war for the robotic pool cleaner crown is on
Thu, 7th Sep 2017
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robots
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smart home
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home automation
The robotic pool cleaner market, projected to grow at over 18% CAGR by 2021, sees fierce competition among Maytronics, Zodiac, and iRobot.
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Get ready for the Curious Critters Club, an AR experience for kids
Thu, 7th Sep 2017
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gaming
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Curious Critters Club, an augmented reality experience, has launched in New Zealand bringing weird and wonderful creatures to life.