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Technology Gifts stories - Page 192

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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Hands-on review: Acronis True Image - balancing act of usability & power
Wed, 14th Dec 2016
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Acronis True Image is ideal for non-techies, but still more than powerful and flexible enough for power users wanting greater flexibility.
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BlackBerry boosts software play with new mobile security platform
Tue, 13th Dec 2016
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cybersecurity
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BlackBerry unveils new mobile security platform for Enterprise of Things, designed to address data breaches and cybersecurity threats.
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Detachables: Apple pushes Microsoft out of top spot
Tue, 13th Dec 2016
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Apple has surged to the top of the detachable market in New Zealand, pushing Microsoft into second, according to IDC New Zealand.
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Hands-on review: Sony Xperia XZ smartphone - sleek, smooth and understated
Tue, 13th Dec 2016
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Sleek, smooth and powerful, the Sony Xperia XZ is understated and the best smartphone camera I've seen to date. It's definitely on my Xmas wishlist.
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Smartphones are becoming key controllers of our lives
Mon, 12th Dec 2016
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We can unlock our homes, disable our security system & turn the lights on using our smartphones. Useful, but it also gives rise to security concerns.
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Hands-on review: Gaming on HP's new 4K Omen laptop
Mon, 12th Dec 2016
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HP's new 4K Omen laptop dazzles with its gaming prowess, outshining Alienware at a more palatable price point.
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Hands-on review: QNAP TS-451+ four bay NAS Drive
Fri, 9th Dec 2016
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storage
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gaming
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With the explosion of documents, images, movies and music that we now store, NAS drives are the perfect way to not clog up your computer.
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Spark is in but Alcatel is out: NZ's top five smartphone vendors reshuffled
Fri, 9th Dec 2016
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Spark has edged out Alcatel from the top five vendors in the New Zealand smartphone market, according IDC's latest smartphone shipment stats.
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Christmas Giveaway Time! Win tickets to Office Christmas Party
Fri, 9th Dec 2016
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Get your festive laughs with Office Christmas Party! Win tickets to see a stellar cast's comedic chaos – enter our giveaway now!.
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Review: Ubisoft brings us action snow sports with Steep
Fri, 9th Dec 2016
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It's been years since we have seen a AAA snowboarding action game. Ubisoft now has us covered by releasing the ambitious Steep.
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Big boost in sales gives smart home vendors a very Merry Christmas
Fri, 9th Dec 2016
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smart home
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In the run-up to Christmas season, several vendors in the smart home market took advantage of Black Friday and Cyber Monday’s shopping frenzy.
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Film review: Office Christmas Party
Fri, 9th Dec 2016
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'Office Christmas Party' mingles chaos with cheer in a bawdy festive blowout that'll likely leave your sides splitting as much as your head the next day.
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Consumers 'bored' of smartwatches and fitness trackers
Thu, 8th Dec 2016
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Nearly 30% of smartwatches are abandoned because people find them useless or get bored, says Gartner's 2016 Personal Technologies survey.
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Sony PS4 console is on top with 50 million unit sales worldwide
Thu, 8th Dec 2016
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Sony has announced today that over 50 million units of the PS4 console have been sold worldwide since its launch three years ago.
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Hands-on review: Fugoo Sport XL portable Bluetooth speaker
Wed, 7th Dec 2016
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Built to be carried along on beach parties, boat outings or whatever you have planned, this speaker has weight to it. But does the sound stack up?.
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Review: Dead Rising 4 is a gory but funny experience
Wed, 7th Dec 2016
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After rotating main characters in previous entries, the first game’s Frank West is back in Dead Rising 4 and he is haunted by zombies again!.
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Android ransomware spreads further, with new methods in its toolbox
Tue, 6th Dec 2016
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smartphones
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ransomware
New Android ransomware tactics emerge, using encrypted payloads and email scams to exploit users, with a new focus on Chinese markets.
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Xero and Apple Pay unite for easier payments
Tue, 6th Dec 2016
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smartphones
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Xero integrates Apple Pay, speeding up invoice payments for 862k users and enhancing small business cash flows.
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Fitbit still on top in wearables market, Apple's 'aging lineup' sees decline
Tue, 6th Dec 2016
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wearables
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personal computing devices
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apple
Wearables market sees 3.1% growth in Q3, with fitness trackers leading the way, accounting for 85% of the market.
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Review: The Last Guardian is a beautiful journey of a boy and his beast
Tue, 6th Dec 2016
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digital entertainment
The Last Guardian was announced back in 2009 and nobody thought it was ever going to be released. It’s here on PS4, but was the long wait worth it?.