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Technology Gifts stories - Page 41

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: Unplugged: Air Guitar (PlayStation VR 2)
Fri, 10th Mar 2023
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Developer Anotherway scratches that Guitar Hero itch with its PlayStation VR2 launch title, Unplugged: Air Guitar.
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Game review: Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty (PS5)
Thu, 9th Mar 2023
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Instead of predictably releasing Nioh 3 in 2023, Team Ninja decided to develop a brand-new game called Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty.
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Barracuda appoints Paul Crighton as Regional Sales Director
Tue, 7th Mar 2023
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smartphones
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casb
Barracuda Networks has appointed Paul Crighton as its new Regional Sales Director for Pacific Islands, Australia and New Zealand.
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Gen wins 10 AV-TEST Institute awards for device protection solutions
Fri, 3rd Mar 2023
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smartphones
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cx
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martech
These awards recognise the reliable protection across a variety of operating systems, fast performance speeds and user-friendly experiences.
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Smartphone market slower to recover than expected - IDC
Fri, 3rd Mar 2023
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smartphones
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market
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Real market recovery is not expected to occur until 2024, when IDC expects 5.9% year-over-year growth followed by low single-digit growth.
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Botnet detection market to be US$11 billion by 2032: FMI
Wed, 1st Mar 2023
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smartphones
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malware
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cybersecurity
The adoption of botnet detection is estimated to grow with a CAGR of 33.6% from 2022 to 2032; hence measures must be undertaken to mitigate bot traffic.
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Hands-on review: AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX
Tue, 28th Feb 2023
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AMD sent over one of its Radeon RX 7900 XTX graphics cards to test out. I tried it out, and here's what I thought.
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Game review: Hogwarts Legacy (PS5)
Tue, 28th Feb 2023
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Avalanche Software and Warner Bros. Games have released Hogwarts Legacy, just the game my teenage self wanted when I first read the series.
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Game review: Horizon Call of the Mountain (PSVR 2)
Fri, 24th Feb 2023
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While we may have to wait a long time for another direct sequel in the series, a spinoff game is available this year on PS5 called Horizon Call of the Mountain.
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Hands-on review: Hyper X Cloud Stinger 2 Wireless
Thu, 23rd Feb 2023
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Hyper X sent over one of its Cloud Stinger 2 wireless headsets to test out. I tried it out, and here's what I thought.
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Hands-on review: PSVR2 virtual reality headset (PS5)
Thu, 23rd Feb 2023
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Sony has released its new PSVR 2, boasting improved specs and new features, but the high price tag may put some gamers off.
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Oppo Find N2 Flip phone comes with extended Android support
Mon, 20th Feb 2023
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smartphones
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5g & beyond
The Oppo Find N2 Flip phone offers four years of ColorOS updates and five years of security updates to provide the most extended support in Android.
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Hands-on preview: HTC VIVE XR Elite
Fri, 17th Feb 2023
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gaming
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digital entertainment
HTC is set to release its new VR headset, the HTC VIVE XR Elite, featuring extended reality capabilities and inside-out tracking.
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Game review: Deliver Us Mars (PC)
Wed, 15th Feb 2023
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digital entertainment
The follow-up to 2018’s Deliver Us The Moon, Deliver Us Mars is more of the same sci-fi exploration and puzzle solving, this time on the red planet.
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Hands-on review: Brother ADS-4700W Wireless Desktop Document Scanner
Wed, 15th Feb 2023
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Brother sent over its compact ADS-4700W wireless desktop document scanner to test out. I tried it out, and here's what I thought.
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Digital disruptions on the high street
Fri, 10th Feb 2023
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smart home
Digital transformation is revolutionizing retail, but seamless mobile connectivity is crucial for success, according to a Forbes study.
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Hands-on review: Verbatim 13-in-1 USB C Docking Station
Fri, 10th Feb 2023
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gaming
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digital entertainment
We get our hands on the latest docking accessory from Verbatim that finally makes your laptop desk set up manageable again.
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Smart Home as a Service market expected to hit $27.2Bn by 2032
Fri, 10th Feb 2023
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smart home
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The Smart Home as a Service market revenue was estimated at US$5.5 billion in 2021 and is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 15.4% from 2022-2032.
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Hands-on review: DualSense Edge PS5 Controller
Thu, 9th Feb 2023
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gaming
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digital entertainment
If you are into pimping out hardware, you might be happy to play on the new Sony DualSense Edge controller for the PS5.
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RTI announces its new seamless KX4 in-wall touch panel
Wed, 8th Feb 2023
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smart home
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connectivity
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home automation
RTI launches the KX4 in-wall touch panel keypad, a powerful and cost-effective tool for smart office environments.