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Technology Gifts stories - Page 47

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: Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores DLC (PS5)

Mon, 24th Apr 2023
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It has been over a year since the release of Horizon Forbidden West. Now, developer Guerrilla Games has released the game's first DLC.
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2022's eSIM downloads up 135%: Trusted Connectivity Alliance

Mon, 24th Apr 2023
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Shipments reported by TCA members increased 13% year-on-year to reach 382 million units, with TCA estimating the total market in 2022 at 427 million units.
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Game review: Dead Space (PC)

Thu, 20th Apr 2023
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EA's classic survival horror game, Dead Space, gets a complete overhaul, bringing chilling encounters to a new generation of gamers.
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Hands-on Review: Huawei FreeBuds 5i

Wed, 19th Apr 2023
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A couple of years ago, we reviewed the FreeBuds 4i and were impressed by their comfortability and well-balanced audio. So, how does the newer model compare?.
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Game review: Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key

Thu, 13th Apr 2023
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If you are a big fan of the JRPG genre, there is a lot to like about Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key and what it offers.
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Game review: The Last of Us Part I (PC)

Wed, 12th Apr 2023
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Some ten years after its first release, the remake of the hit PlayStation game, The Last of Us Part I, is now available on PC.
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Global PC shipments drop in Q1 2023 due to poor demand: IDC

Mon, 10th Apr 2023
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Weak demand, excess inventory, and a worsening macroeconomic climate were all contributing factors for drop in PC shipments Q1 2023, according to the IDC.
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iMin appoints Sektor as its exclusive distributor in ANZ

Fri, 7th Apr 2023
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iMin specialises in point-of-sale systems for the Android platform, with various form factors including POS, tablet, kiosk, desktop and mobile.
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CDN security market to worth US$42,887 million by 2032: FMI

Fri, 7th Apr 2023
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The global content delivery network (CDN) security market is anticipated to be worth US$42,887 million by 2032, up from US$7,110 million in 2022.
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New data market concept to accelerate green transition

Fri, 7th Apr 2023
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VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has partnered with Nokia to develop a decentralised and local data marketplace for the built environment.
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Neo4j hires Sudhir Hasbe as Chief Product Officer

Wed, 5th Apr 2023
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Graph database and analytics company, Neo4j, has appointed Sudhir Hasbe as Chief Product Officer and achieved double-digit growth in 2022.
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Game review: Omen of Sorrow (Switch)

Wed, 5th Apr 2023
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Omen of Sorrow was originally released in 2018 as a PS4 exclusive. Now you can play the game in 2023 for the PC, Switch and PS5 platforms.
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Smart home device shipments fell in 2022, but return to growth expected in 2023

Mon, 3rd Apr 2023
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Global smart home device shipments declined in 2022, with smart TVs experiencing the largest drop, according to IDC.
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Foldable phones market to reach US$42 billion in 2027: IDC

Thu, 30th Mar 2023
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According to IDC, worldwide shipments for foldable phones will reach 48.1 million units with a market value of US$42 billion in 2027.
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Game review: MLB The Show 23 (PS5)

Thu, 30th Mar 2023
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Although MLB The Show 23 shares lots of similarities with MLB The Show 22, the former does have one new game mode that I enjoyed.
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Theme park simulator Park Beyond opens its gates in June

Wed, 29th Mar 2023
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Bandai Namco Europe and Limbic Entertainment have announced that Park Beyond will be released on 16th June, with pre-orders now available.
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Hands-on with VR games at Zero Latency Auckland

Wed, 29th Mar 2023
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Zero Latency Auckland is located in the CBD, and it is, without a doubt, the best VR gaming experience I have ever had.
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Hands-on Review: SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless headset

Wed, 29th Mar 2023
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SteelSeries sent over one of its Arctis Nova 7 Wireless headsets to test out. I tried it out, and here's what I thought.
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Hands-on Review: HTC Vive Wireless Adapter and Vive Pro 2 VR headset

Wed, 29th Mar 2023
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Techday's Darren Price ditches the cable with the HTC Vive Pro 2 virtual reality headset and the Vive Wireless Adapter.
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Game Preview: Redfall

Thu, 23rd Mar 2023
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Bethesda ANZ recently invited Techday's Darren Price to a media-only preview session of Arkane Austin's upcoming vampire shooter, Redfall.