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Technology Gifts stories - Page 241

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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Major security flaw in Samsung Galaxy devices
Mon, 22nd Jun 2015
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Samsung says the flaw is extremely difficult to exploit, but if successful, an attacker could have an enormous amount of access to an affected device.
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Taylor Swift rejects Apple Music
Mon, 22nd Jun 2015
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
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apple
Taylor Swift criticizes Apple Music's three-month free trial, saying it doesn't pay writers, producers, or artists.
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Smart wearables huge opportunity for vendors, as market sees 170% growth
Mon, 22nd Jun 2015
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wearables
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personal computing devices
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apple
Apple's entrance into the wearable market is driving growth of 170%, with 72.1m devices to be shipped this year.
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Hands-on review: HP Elite X2 1011 G1 Hybrid Tablet Laptop
Fri, 19th Jun 2015
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gaming
I can recommend the X2 for those who want that ability to go from desktop to laptop to tablet without using a multitude of devices.
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Activision announces Transformers Devastation developed by PlatinumGames
Thu, 18th Jun 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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A new action game is on the way as Activision has announced Transformers Devastation. The game is being developed by PlatinumGames.
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Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 5 features outlined
Thu, 18th Jun 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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Skate nostalgia reigns with Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 5, bringing classic levels, seamless online play, and bespoke parks.
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Synnex continues portfolio expansion with Corsair win
Thu, 18th Jun 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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synnex
Synnex secures a strategic deal with Corsair, further bolstering its portfolio to meet the rising demands of its 7K+ reseller network.
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Sony may have won E3 2015 with epic announcements
Tue, 16th Jun 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
Sony dazzles at E3 2015, unleashing long-awaited The Last Guardian, a Shenmue III Kickstarter, and a full FFVII remake. Fans are ecstatic.
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Microsoft announces big things for Xbox One at E3 2015
Tue, 16th Jun 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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Microsoft had an amazing E3 2015 earlier today announcing a lot of blockbuster things for the Xbox One console.
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Hands-on review: Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge
Tue, 16th Jun 2015
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Launched in the middle of April, the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge has been raved about by hordes of tech and gadget sites.
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Samsung Galaxy S6 Active: The new ruggedised smartphone
Mon, 15th Jun 2015
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smartphones
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apps
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samsung galaxy
Samsung has begun launching its Galaxy S6 Active smartphone, which is targeted toward athletes and outdoorsy people.
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Fallout 4 confirmed to be out later this year
Mon, 15th Jun 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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fallout
Bethesda stuns with a Nov 10 release for eagerly awaited Fallout 4 at E3, confirming new features and a Boston setting.
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Facebook introduces slimmed down version of its Android app
Mon, 15th Jun 2015
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smartphones
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facebook
Facebook Lite debuts for Android users, offering the quintessential social experience on 2G or shaky networks with minimal data use.
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Finally - iOS 9 will let you block ads
Mon, 15th Jun 2015
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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ios
Ad blocking has been available to use for sometime, but the extensions have not been available on the iPad or iPhone. iOS 9 looks to change that.
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Hands-on review: ASUSTOR AS-5104T NAS
Mon, 15th Jun 2015
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storage
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gaming
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reviews
With a vast array of NASs hitting the market, does the ASUSTOR AS-5104T provide a difference to the normal slow clunky restricted devices?.
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Wynyard Group and Motorola Solutions, using data to fight crime
Fri, 12th Jun 2015
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smartphones
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data analytics
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martech
Motorola Solutions’ Smart Public Safety Solutions and Wynyard Group’s analytics software will help public safety quickly gain actionable intelligence.
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Hands-on review: Western Digital EX4100
Thu, 11th Jun 2015
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storage
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gaming
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reviews
Western Digital's EX4100 NAS offers user-friendly storage and sharing capabilities for homes and small businesses.
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Smartphone addiction a big risk
Thu, 11th Jun 2015
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smartphones
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tcs
With BYOD policies making their way into business offices and onto school stationery lists, smartphone addiction is potentially worldwide problem.
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Samsung Gear VR Innovator Edition now available in New Zealand
Thu, 11th Jun 2015
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smartphones
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technology gifts
The Samsung Gear VR Innovator Edition are on sale for a RRP of NZD$299 from selected Noel Leeming stores, Samsung Kiosks and online.
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Mobiles: do they really affect learning?
Wed, 10th Jun 2015
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smartphones
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schools
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edtech
As mobile devices become a permanent fixture in classrooms, educators are having to compete with a host of electronic stimuli for students’ attention.