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Technology Gifts stories - Page 40

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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1.75 billion mobile users to adopt mobile POS payments by 2024

Mon, 29th Jun 2020
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By 2024, 1.75 billion mobile users will adopt mobile POS payments, capturing over 23% of the global population, says Buyshares.co.uk.
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54% rise in gaming-related cyber attacks recorded in April

Mon, 22nd Jun 2020
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Cyber attacks on gaming platforms surged by 54% in April, as lockdowns boosted player numbers, with Minecraft being the most targeted game.
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WatchGuard releases firewall appliances for home and SMBs

Thu, 11th Jun 2020
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The Firebox T Series appliances offer heightened HTTPS throughput, advanced security services, integrated SD-WAN, PoE and more.
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Huawei Cloud launches new offering for govt and enterprise customers

Mon, 18th May 2020
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Huawei Cloud has unveiled Huawei Cloud Stack (HCS; a cloud service designed for government and enterprise customers in local data centers.
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Google to demand two-factor authentication across Nest accounts

Tue, 12th May 2020
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Google is upping security on its popular Nest devices, enforcing two-factor authentication for all users, aiming to enhance account protection.
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Developers using Firebase urged to check configuration after leak exposed

Tue, 12th May 2020
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Urgent! Developers using Firebase must check configuration: Comparitech finds 4.8% of apps on Google Play leak personal data, risking millions of users.
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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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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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Google leads donations as tech sector pledges US$1.4 billion to COVID-19 crisis

Mon, 13th Apr 2020
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Tech giants donate over $1.4bn to combat COVID-19 crisis. Google leads with $800m, followed by Cisco ($225m) and Facebook ($120m).
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Stealth Gaming makes a push for the Australian market

Fri, 3rd Apr 2020
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UK gaming accessory company, Stealth Gaming, is expanding into the Australian market with their range of innovative and affordable gaming accessories.
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Acronis mobilises the home office in the remote working age

Thu, 2nd Apr 2020
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One of the biggest changes for Acronis, like many companies, is the transition that allows all employees to work from home.
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How to ensure your home deliveries remain secure

Tue, 31st Mar 2020
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Secure Your World shares vital tips to keep home deliveries safe during COVID-19, from checking smart camera batteries to setting up dedicated drop-off areas.
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BlackBerry offers comms solutions free for 60 days

Tue, 24th Mar 2020
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BlackBerry Desktop, SecuSUITE for Government, AtHoc and Protect are all available for enterprises in need of secure communications.
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Unisys launches latest version of its Stealth security software

Wed, 26th Feb 2020
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The updated software provides protection for data in container and Kubernetes environments, with the aim of improving data centre security, Unisys says.
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BlackBerry Cylance: Latest report reveals global attack surface expansion

Fri, 21st Feb 2020
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Nation-state backed threat actor groups are evolving and sophisticated attack toolsets are increasing, according to the BlackBerry 2020 Threat Report.
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Singapore ABS grants Huawei Cloud OSPAR attestation

Wed, 19th Feb 2020
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The Association of Banks in Singapore (ABS) has granted Huawei Cloud the Outsourced Service Provider Audit Report (OSPAR) attestation this month.
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Global smart home market set for rapid growth in near future

Tue, 4th Feb 2020
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The valuation of the global industry has doubled since 2017, and is set to reach $158 billion in the next four years.
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Google adds iPhone capability to Advanced Protection Program

Mon, 20th Jan 2020
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iPhone users are now able to use their phones to sign up to Google's Advanced Protection Program, using the iPhone's built-in security key technology.
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Hands-on Review: Sennheiser Ambeo Sound Bar

Tue, 14th Jan 2020
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The thirteen drivers will have your sound bouncing off your walls while placing you in the centre of all the action.
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Hands-on Review: A month with the Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch

Mon, 13th Jan 2020
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Apple fans rejoice, the 16-inch MacBook Pro, will feature a 16-inch Retina display, a new Magic Keyboard, and six -and eight-core Intel processors.