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Technology Gifts stories - Page 60

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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New variants of Android spyware linked to advanced persistent threat
Fri, 26th Nov 2021
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smartphones
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network infrastructure
Sophos has identified new variants of Android spyware targeting victims in the Middle East, developed by APT C-23.
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Security flaw identified in smartphone chip used in Android devices
Fri, 26th Nov 2021
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smartphones
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technology gifts
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mediatek
Flaws in smartphone chip used in 37% of world's smartphones could enable eavesdropping or hiding malicious code, says Check Point Research.
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Gartner: Global smartphone market impacted by supply chain disruption
Thu, 25th Nov 2021
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smartphones
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supply chain & logistics
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ai
Global smartphone sales to end-users declined 6.8% in the third quarter of 2021, compared to the same period in 2020, according to new reports from Gartner. .
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Game review: Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy (PC)
Fri, 19th Nov 2021
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy is an impressive and polished game that captures the humour and excitement of the movies.
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Hands-on review: JBL Live 660NC Adaptive Noise Cancelling Headset
Thu, 18th Nov 2021
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
JBL's Live660NC headphones deliver high-quality sound and comfort, with noise-cancelling features for a distraction-free experience.
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Vulnerabilities in Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, and Google Pay open door for cyber attackers
Wed, 17th Nov 2021
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smartphones
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martech
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commerce systems
Vulnerabilities in Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, and Google Pay allow attackers to make unlimited purchases, says researcher Timur Yunusov.
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New Norton study reveals severity of cyber attacks on gamers
Tue, 16th Nov 2021
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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cloud services
A new special report by security software company Norton has found that two out of five gamers in New Zealand have experienced a cyber attack.
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Tech junkies rejoice: The Dux Backpack is a tech fortress you can take anywhere
Tue, 16th Nov 2021
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storage
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stm
For any tech junkie out there looking for the optimal means to get your devices from point A to point B, STM’s Dux Backpack is here to fulfil those needs.
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Game review: Riders Republic (PS5)
Mon, 15th Nov 2021
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gaming
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digital entertainment
This is probably the best extreme sports game to be released in recent years was Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2.
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Hands-on review: Google Nest Cam (Battery) and Nest Cam Stand
Fri, 12th Nov 2021
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gaming
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reviews
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smart home
Almost eight years ago, Google purchased Nest Labs for a tidy sum of USD $3.2 billion who, at the time, specialised in smart thermostats and smoke detectors.
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Hands-on Review: PowerPic mod wireless charger
Fri, 12th Nov 2021
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Recently I’ve gotten my hands on a new neat piece of tech to further clutter the bedside table with, the PowerPic mod wireless charger (PowerPic).
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Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands – Assault on Dragon Keep: A Wonderlands One-Shot Adventure now available
Fri, 12th Nov 2021
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
Tiny Tina’s Assault on Dragon Keep: A Wonderlands One-Shot Adventure features the ever-popular Tiny Tina in her inaugural story.
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Weta Digital sells technology division for $2.3b to US firm
Thu, 11th Nov 2021
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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weta digital
Unity, which produces software for game developers and digital artists, has agreed to acquire the studio's tools, pipeline of work, technology and 275 staff.
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Game review – Call of Duty: Vanguard (PS5)
Wed, 10th Nov 2021
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Even though the Call of Duty series has followed the same formula for years and years, the franchise still makes millions of dollars every year.
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Hands-on review: Yubico's YubiKey Bio brings no-nonsense biometrics to 2FA
Wed, 10th Nov 2021
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gaming
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biometrics
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pam
Yubico's YubiKey Bio offers portable, biometric authentication across different platforms and services, making multi-factor authentication easy and secure.
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Hands-on review: Nokia X20
Tue, 9th Nov 2021
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smartphones
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gaming
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reviews
The Nokia X20 offers a mid-range smartphone experience with impressive camera quality and a focus on sustainability, all at an affordable price.
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BlackBerry and Okta partner to deliver seamless identity and access capabilities
Tue, 9th Nov 2021
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smartphones
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malware
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edr
BlackBerry has announced a new technology integration between Okta's Identity Cloud and BlackBerry Spark unified endpoint management.
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Game review: Forza Horizon 5 (Xbox Series X)
Mon, 8th Nov 2021
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Forza Horizon 5, the latest installment in the series, offers stunning graphics, diverse locations, and a fun gameplay experience. Rated 9.5/10.
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PC shipments decline 2% in Q3 — but numbers still ahead of pre-pandemic levels
Fri, 5th Nov 2021
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personal computing devices
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apple
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pc shipments
Global shipments of PCs, including tablets, fell by 2% to 122.1 million units, Canalys confirmed in new research.
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The LEGO Super Mario universe is getting kinda spooky
Fri, 5th Nov 2021
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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nintendo
LEGO has announced three spooky expansion sets for the LEGO Super Mario universe, featuring characters like Boo and King Boo. Available from 1 January 2022.