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Technology Gifts stories - Page 77

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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Game review: Astro’s Playroom (PS5)
Thu, 12th Nov 2020
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PS5 buyers will get a free game called Astro's Playroom, a vibrant platformer that showcases the full potential of the new DualSense controller.
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Apple unveils new line of MacBooks and Mac mini, plus a new chip
Wed, 11th Nov 2020
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mobility
Apple unveils new MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and Mac mini with their powerful M1 chip and improved performance.
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Hands-on review: Huawei GT2 Pro - Huawei creates a winner
Tue, 10th Nov 2020
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wearables
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Huawei's GT2 Pro smartwatch impresses with its design, fitness features and exceptional battery life, making it a strong contender in the market.
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Game review: Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales (PS5)
Mon, 9th Nov 2020
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Insomniac Games has released a follow-up to Marvel's Spider-Man, with Miles Morales as the main character. Our review gives it a strong 9/10.
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Hands-on review: The Xbox Series X console
Fri, 6th Nov 2020
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The hardware is advertised to be the most powerful console ever released. Does this bold statement hold true so far?.
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Nokia launches two new phones
Thu, 5th Nov 2020
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The 225 4G is a low-cost traditional-style handset with a physical keypad and the 225 is an Android smartphone with a bloatware-free promise.
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Game review: Watch Dogs: Legion
Thu, 5th Nov 2020
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The Watch Dogs franchise from Ubisoft has had a patchy history ever since the series was first announced at E3 2012.
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Hands-on review: Acer Predator X38 37-inch gaming monitor
Thu, 5th Nov 2020
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digital entertainment
Acer's Predator X38 is a stylish, high-quality gaming monitor with unbeatable specs, but its hefty price may be a deterrent.
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Revealed: We unbox the PlayStation 5
Wed, 4th Nov 2020
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console gaming
While you will still have to wait for any hardware or software reviews, what we can show you this week is the unboxing of the PS5.
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Hands-on review: Gigabyte RTX 3080 Gaming OC 10G graphics card
Wed, 4th Nov 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
NVIDIA's highly sought-after RTX 3080 Gaming OC 10G card from Gigabyte offers impressive performance and is a must-have for PC gamers.
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Hands-on review: Fitbit Inspire 2
Tue, 3rd Nov 2020
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gaming
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wearables
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digital signage
Fitbit’s range of smart watches and fitness trackers is now so broad that you could say there’s something for everyone.
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Xiaomi enters top three for first time as smartphone market picks up in Q320
Tue, 3rd Nov 2020
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Samsung regains top spot in smartphone shipments, while Xiaomi takes third place for the first time, according to Canalys.
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Consumers turn to smartphone accessories while other markets fail
Mon, 2nd Nov 2020
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smartphones
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analyst report
Smartphone accessory sales are expected to soar in 2021, with wearable bands set to exceed 200 million units and TWS devices reaching 350 million units.
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Hands-on review: Sennheiser CX 400BT earbuds
Mon, 2nd Nov 2020
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gaming
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cx
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martech
Sennheiser's latest CX 400BT True Wireless earbuds offer excellent sound quality and comfort, though Bluetooth pairing can be tricky.
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Nokia phones lead trust rankings finds Counterpoint research
Mon, 2nd Nov 2020
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smartphones
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mdm
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personal computing devices
Nokia phones are leading the Android ecosystem in providing the fastest software and security updates across the entire portfolio.
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Hands-on review: The Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones
Mon, 2nd Nov 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Sony's newest headphones, the WH-1000XM4s, are packed with smart features and excellent sound quality. Find out more in this review.
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Worldwide smartphone market declines in Q3, but not as much as expected - IDC
Fri, 30th Oct 2020
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smartphones
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market analyst
Global smartphone market performs 'better than expected' in Q3 2020, with shipments declining just 1.3% YoY, according to IDC.
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Xbox Series X unboxing
Fri, 30th Oct 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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microsoft
Whilst I still can’t tell you much about Microsoft’s new console, I can show you what the box looks like and what is inside.
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Game review: FIFA 21
Thu, 29th Oct 2020
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EA Sports has released its latest addition to the FIFA franchise, FIFA 21, with some welcomed additions and tweaks.
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Hands-on preview with the PlayStation 5 console
Wed, 28th Oct 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
We weren’t allowed to see the back of the console, although it still looks very stylish if you can fit it inside your TV cabinets or tables.