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Technology Gifts stories - Page 75

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: EXO AX AX5400 Mesh Wi-Fi 6 Router
Mon, 14th Dec 2020
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The D-Link EXO AX AX5400 Mesh Wi-Fi 6 Router is a robust beast that offers fast speeds and advanced features for all your wireless networking needs.
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IDC: NZ's smartphone market sees a 35% boost in Q3 2020
Fri, 11th Dec 2020
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New Zealand's smartphone market sees highest quarterly growth since 2017 as the country rebounds from the pandemic.
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Game review: Twin Mirror
Fri, 11th Dec 2020
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Twin Mirror offers a non-linear gameplay experience with intriguing investigation scenes, but falls short in length and overall entertainment value.
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BlackBerry and Android partner up to secure Android 11
Thu, 10th Dec 2020
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smartphones
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cybersecurity
The partnership means BlackBerry and Android customers will benefit from a versatile and secure platform for enterprise mobility.
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Apple reveals AirPods Max, the company's debut in over-ear headphones
Wed, 9th Dec 2020
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
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headphones
Apple has unveiled its AirPods Max over-ear headphones, featuring active noise cancelling and a £549 price tag.
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Game review: Assassin’s Creed Vahalla
Wed, 9th Dec 2020
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Assassin's Creed Valhalla departs from its stealthy roots, adopting action RPG gameplay and next-gen graphics, but some fans may be disappointed.
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Hands-on review: JBL PartyBox On-The-Go
Mon, 7th Dec 2020
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Some of us love to celebrate through singing and playing music. The JBL PartyBox On-The-Go is designed for just such occasions.
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ReedPop reaches $100k fundraising target for Cure Cancer
Fri, 4th Dec 2020
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
Let’s hope that more of us are inspired to encourage the researchers who will face life-long challenges to unwrap the mysteries surrounding cancer.
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Gartner: Worldwide smartphone sales decline, Xiaomi moves ahead of Apple
Fri, 4th Dec 2020
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apple
Global smartphone sales declined 5.7% in Q3 2020, despite signs of recovery, with overall mobile phone sales down 8.7%, according to Gartner.
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Game review – Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War
Fri, 4th Dec 2020
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While not many new things can be added to Call of Duty games, the series continues to be the most popular FPS franchise in history.
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Sony launches Apple TV app on select smart TVs
Thu, 3rd Dec 2020
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personal computing devices
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apps
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apple
Sony adds Apple TV app to selected smart TVs in New Zealand, offering access to Apple TV+ and other streaming services.
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Game Review: The Dark Pictures Anthology: Little Hope (PC)
Thu, 3rd Dec 2020
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The Dark Pictures Anthology: Little Hope swaps the South Pacific for an eerie abandoned town in the latest installment of the horror series.
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Hands-on review: The Huawei FreeBuds Studio headphones
Wed, 2nd Dec 2020
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smart home
Huawei’s FreeBuds Studio headphones mark Huawei’s first foray into over-ear headphones, and it’s a solid entrance into the market.
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Vectra sets ANZ channel in sights with new leadership hire
Wed, 2nd Dec 2020
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smartphones
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partner programmes
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ndr
The new international sales VP will be charged with strengthening its MSP programme and growing its channel partner network in the region.
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Hands-on review: The Huawei FreeBuds Pro wireless earbuds
Wed, 2nd Dec 2020
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gaming
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smart home
Besides the awkward and fiddly touch controls on the earbud stalk, the FreeBuds Pro are a perfectly suitable pair of wireless earbuds.
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Hands-on review: Amazon 4th Gen Echo and Echo Dot
Tue, 1st Dec 2020
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Amazon has launched the 4th generation Echo smart speakers, featuring a softer, spherical design and improved sound quality.
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Review: BlueAnt X5 bloody good Party Speaker
Mon, 30th Nov 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
BlueAnt's X5 party speaker packs a punch with great sound quality, portability, and a price tag under AU$400/NZ$500.
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Game review: Dirt 5 PC/Xbox Series X
Mon, 30th Nov 2020
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digital entertainment
Codemasters’ Dirt 5 gets down and dirty with some off-road racing. This time taking the franchise in a slightly different, but understandable, direction.
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Game review: Godfall (PS5)
Fri, 27th Nov 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
'Godfall' on the PS5 is the best looking next-gen game so far, with glossy graphics and buttery smooth gameplay, according to a reviewer.
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IDC: Smartphone market ready to rebound thanks to 5G
Thu, 26th Nov 2020
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smartphones
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5g & beyond
Smartphone shipments will return to growth in the holiday quarter and beyond driven by strong push behind 5G, according to IDC.