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Technology Gifts stories - Page 48

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: 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.
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Healthcare execs employing remote health technologies

Thu, 23rd Mar 2023
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The widespread availability of smartphones, personal computers, and internet service has driven the adoption of distance health technologies.
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Hands-on Review: Wacom Cintiq Pro 27 Pro Interactive Pen Display

Thu, 23rd Mar 2023
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Wacom sent over one of its Cintiq Pro 27 Pro Interactive Pen Displays to test out. I tried it out, and here's what I thought.
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Game review: Resident Evil 4 (PS5)

Wed, 22nd Mar 2023
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Resident Evil 4 on PS5 looks phenomenal, thanks to its 2023 upgrade. You can now play the game in 4K, and run it at 60fps.
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Samsung launches two new additions to its updated A series

Tue, 21st Mar 2023
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Samsung introduces the A34 5G and A54 5G, offering high-quality features at a more affordable price range. Available in New Zealand from April 3rd.
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Potential cheating vulnerabilities in Chess.com: Check Point

Mon, 20th Mar 2023
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Check Point Research identified security vulnerabilities in Chess.com, which, left unpatched, can be used to cheat and solve games without playing.
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Game review: WWE 2K23 (Xbox Series X)

Mon, 20th Mar 2023
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WWE 2K23 may not reinvent the wheel, but it's a solid foundation for the franchise with impressive visuals and new match types.
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Early access impressions: Kerbal Space Program 2 (PC)

Thu, 16th Mar 2023
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Kerbal Space Program's developers gave me early access to its incoming sequel and a chance to test it out: here are my first impressions.
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Hands-on Review: Panasonic TH-65LZ1500Z OLED Television

Tue, 14th Mar 2023
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The Panasonic OLED TV TH-65LZ1500Z offers a superior viewing experience with its 65-inch OLED display and advanced features.
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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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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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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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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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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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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.