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Technology Gifts stories - Page 97

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: D-Link DWR-956 4G LTE Wi-Fi AC1200 router
Fri, 1st May 2020
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Struggling with your home internet? The D-Link DWR-956 router offers fast 4G LTE connectivity, easy setup, and versatile use for home offices and remote work.
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Worldwide tablet market continues to fall, but some vendors buck trend
Thu, 30th Apr 2020
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IDC's research indicates that global shipments have fallen to 24.6 million units, down 18.1% year-over-year during the first quarter of 2020.
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Game review: Predator: Hunting Grounds
Wed, 29th Apr 2020
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New 'Predator: Hunting Grounds' game falls short with scarce content and high price tag, risking fate akin to 'Evolve'.
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Google’s Fitbit acquisition under scrutiny
Tue, 28th Apr 2020
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Despite economic issues, the wearables market is growing, Futuresource Consulting claims. Amongst this, Google inches closer to swallowing Fitbit.
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Game review: Soundart (PC VR)
Tue, 28th Apr 2020
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Soundart joins Audioshield and the revered Beat Saber as another music-based VR game-come-dance-fitness title.
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Gaming industry thriving during COVID-19 lockdowns
Mon, 27th Apr 2020
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2019 was a record-breaking year for the industry, with gaming software generating $143 billion in consumer spend, and this trend is set to continue into 2020.
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Huawei Cloud dominates the global IaaS market
Fri, 24th Apr 2020
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Huawei Cloud propelled itself to the top of the global IaaS market with a surge in cloud services, strategic partnerships, and global reach, says Gartner.
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Game review: One month with Animal Crossing New Horizons
Fri, 24th Apr 2020
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Spent a month with Animal Crossing: New Horizons, an enchanting Nintendo Switch exclusive where you create your island paradise. Here's the full review.
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AMD announces 3rd Gen Ryzen processors
Thu, 23rd Apr 2020
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Also announces new B550 chipset to bring simultaneous multi-threading and PCIe 4.0 compatibility to mainstream desktops.
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OPPO unveils its newest mid-range smartphone - the A91
Thu, 23rd Apr 2020
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The mid-range smartphone joins the Apple iPhone SE, announced last week, in the increasing pool of new smartphones hitting the market at less than NZ$1000.
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Four game publishers exit NVIDIA's GeForce NOW
Thu, 23rd Apr 2020
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Major game publishers, including Warner Brothers, Xbox, Codemasters, and Klei, are removing their games from NVIDIA's GeForce NOW game library.
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Hands-on review: Amazon Echo Show 8
Wed, 22nd Apr 2020
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Amazon's Echo Show 8 impresses with its versatile 8-inch touchscreen and robust speaker quality, adding a multimedia edge to your digital assistant.
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COVID-19: Video game industry doing well, but all is not rosy for consoles
Tue, 21st Apr 2020
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The video game industry is thriving during the pandemic as seen in global sales and user spikes, but console manufacturers face tough challenges ahead.
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Game review: Final Fantasy VII Remake
Tue, 21st Apr 2020
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Square Enix's Final Fantasy VII Remake rejuvenates a classic with stunning visuals and revamped combat, delivering both nostalgia and fresh excitement.
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Jamf rolls out watchOS device control app for parents
Tue, 21st Apr 2020
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Jamf rolls out new watchOS app to support remote learning, giving parents and teachers more control over children's devices.
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Will Thales and Motorola help take eSIM mainstream?
Tue, 21st Apr 2020
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Motorola’s razr is the first phone to rely exclusively on embedded-SIM. Does this signal a turning point in the technology’s future?.
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OPPO spearheads 5G with video calls over new network
Tue, 21st Apr 2020
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The Chinese vendor has partnered with Ericsson and MediaTek to conduct voice and video calls entirely over a 5G connection.
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Can the SE keep Apple relevant during the market slump?
Mon, 20th Apr 2020
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A Futuresource Consulting analyst explains the role that the iPhone SE may have in getting people into its growing ecosystem.
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Revealed: Top gaming trends as players stay home
Mon, 20th Apr 2020
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Shooters, gambling, and deck-building games have seen substantial growth in player share as billions turn to video games for entertainment during lockdown.
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Lenovo launches Legion series of gaming PCs & laptops
Mon, 20th Apr 2020
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Lenovo has launched a new 2020 lineup of gaming PC and laptops, which are sure to give fans of prebuilt gaming PCs something to smile about.