Technology Gifts stories - Page 51
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.
New backdoor malware targeting Mac devices
Fri, 8th Jul 2016
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apple
Apple users beware: New 'Backdoor.MAC.Eleanor' malware offers hackers full system control, posing as a benign file converter.
Fourfold increase in ransomware attacks against Android
Wed, 6th Jul 2016
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Android users beware, ransomware is becoming more prevalent towards your devices. Kaspersky Lab warns that the ransomware landscape is growing.
Research finds it's time to up the security stakes in IoT manufacturing
Thu, 23rd Jun 2016
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semiconductors
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manufacturing
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iot
New research calls for proper security platforms to protect devices residing in the Internet of Things (IoT) sphere now - and in the future.
Apple, Google, and Facebook stake claims for bigger piece of communications services pie
Thu, 23rd Jun 2016
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software development
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google
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apple
Apple, Google and Facebook are all vying to strengthen their communications capabilities through messaging apps and integration.
Scammers claim there is a virus in Apple's iTunes database
Tue, 21st Jun 2016
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cybersecurity
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apple
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itunes
Scammers are once again targeting Apple customers in their attempt to hijack accounts and steal payment information. Here's the rundown.
Apple makes its latest move with the smart home
Mon, 20th Jun 2016
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ios
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apple
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siri
Apple unveils 'Home' app at WWDC, sidestepping Echo rivalry but strengthening its smart home strategy by centralising control.
Apple iCloud users are the new bait in phishing campaigns
Wed, 15th Jun 2016
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phishing
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email security
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breach prevention
Apple iCloud users are the latest targets of phishing campaigns using the same content but different domains to target users, FireEye reports.
Is it time to drop 'mobile first' from your strategy?
Mon, 13th Jun 2016
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partner programmes
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opinion
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marketing strategy
Last week Gartner reported that smartphone sales are slowing globally. Time to ditch your mobile marketing strategy, right? Of course not.
Smartphone technologies and capabilities that can not be ignored by mobile device vendors
Thu, 9th Jun 2016
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payment technologies
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cortana
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opinion
Mobile giants can't ignore the new top 10 smartphone techs that shape user experience, says Gartner's Roberta Cozza.
Why the smart home industry is not ready for the mass market
Fri, 27th May 2016
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iot security
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smart home
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ovum
Concerns over security, device malfunctions, and complexity are hindering smart home market readiness, delaying widespread consumer adoption.
Microsoft focuses smartphones on the enterprise - better late than never
Thu, 26th May 2016
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microsoft
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nokia
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opinion
Microsoft recently announced a further scaling back of the mobile phone manufacturing business that it acquired from Nokia in 2013.
Kiwi company takes exergaming to new heights
Mon, 16th May 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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gamification
Childhood obesity is the focus of new Kiwi trampoline innovation designed to get children more active through fun games.
'The Red Team' discovers widespread Android vulnerability
Mon, 9th May 2016
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semiconductors
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
FireEye and Mandiant have discovered a widespread Android vulnerability allowing attackers to escalate privileges.
Apple's results mark the end of the golden smartphone era
Thu, 28th Apr 2016
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apple
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opinion
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technology gifts
For the first time in 13 years, Apple has posted a decrease in financial performance, spelling ill tidings for the rest of the industry.
Intel slashes 12,000 jobs, focuses business on data center and IoT
Thu, 21st Apr 2016
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semiconductors
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iot
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intel
Intel is slashing 12,000 positions globally as it refocuses its business around data center and internet of things and away from PCs.
The many perks of having a smart home security system
Wed, 20th Apr 2016
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smart home
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home security
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cleverloop
Smart security systems are smart enough to know what's normal and only alert you to anything not normal, no matter where you are in the world.
QuickTime for Windows could be an accident waiting to happen
Mon, 18th Apr 2016
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cybersecurity
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windows
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apple
Trend Micro has discovered two new, critical vulnerabilities affecting QuickTime for Windows, which Apple will no longer be supporting.
Job Well Done: Making child's play of household chores
Mon, 18th Apr 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
A team from Startup Weekend Dunedin has created a game to make household chores fun and rewarding for kids and parents.
Smart machines to take over the Earth..? Concerns over IoT security grows
Mon, 11th Apr 2016
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iot
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smart home
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cybersecurity
While an overwhelming number of people see the benefit of the Internet of Things, more than half are also concerned about potential risks and threats.
Intel's legendary former CEO Andy Grove dies
Tue, 22nd Mar 2016
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semiconductors
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apple
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intel
Tech titan Andy Grove, Intel's pivotal figure and former CEO, passes away at 79, leaving an indelible mark on Silicon Valley.