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Technology Gifts stories - Page 51

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: Philips 65” 9500 series TV

Thu, 15th Dec 2022
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Philips' 65” 9500 series TV, with its Ambilight 4 and Android integration, offers immersive viewing at the steep price of AUD $3500. Is it worth it?.
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Hands-on Review: JBL Reflect Aero earbuds

Thu, 15th Dec 2022
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Having the right equipment can make your run even more enjoyable. JBL has recently released its JBL Reflect Aero, true wireless Noise Cancelling active earbuds.
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Hands-on Review: JBL Live Free 2 wireless earbuds

Wed, 14th Dec 2022
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JBL Live Free 2: Compact, stylish and immersive. These True Wireless Stereo earbuds offer impressive sound quality and smart features for any lifestyle.
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Outdoor advertisers using smart technology to reach more customers

Tue, 13th Dec 2022
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Technology that lets outdoor advertisers track people in the street is spreading, though the marketing industry says it is at pains not to invade privacy.
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How enterprise tablets save and make you more money than consumer devices

Tue, 13th Dec 2022
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Enterprise tablets purpose-built for specific front-line workers and applications are a better investment, despite higher upfront costs.
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New privileged access management Mac features by Delinea

Fri, 9th Dec 2022
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Features include improvements to the native MacOS agent, ensuring the same authorisation controls to newer Macs with M1 processors and older Intel-based Macs.
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Apple updates App Store with range of new pricing capabilities

Fri, 9th Dec 2022
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Apple upgraded pricing capabilities for the App Store, providing developers with 700 additional price points and new pricing tools.
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Zimperium reveals new Android threat 'the Schoolyard Bully'

Wed, 7th Dec 2022
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Zimperium has revealed details of a newly discovered Android threat campaign that has been stealing Facebook credentials from unsuspecting users since 2018.
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Smartphone market slower to recover than expected - IDC

Mon, 5th Dec 2022
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IDC forecasts that smartphone shipments will decline 9.1% in 2022, with recovery anticipated in 2023 and 5G accounting for over half of shipments.
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Hands-on Review: Dyson Gen5 Detect

Fri, 2nd Dec 2022
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A quality vacuum can make your weekly clean a whole lot easier, and the leaders at Dyson have created a device that seriously stands out.
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Apple NZ sees net loss of more than $3 million - report

Fri, 2nd Dec 2022
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Apple New Zealand reports a net loss of over $3.05m for the period ending June 2022, a significant increase from the previous year.
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Game review: Marvel's Midnight Suns (PC)

Thu, 1st Dec 2022
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Firaxis ventures into the Marvel Universe with its latest game, Marvel's Midnight Suns, offering a mix of card game, RPG, and strategy gameplay.
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BlackBerry announces extension of AWS use at re:Invent 2022

Wed, 30th Nov 2022
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BlackBerry is bringing its QNX technology to the cloud for the first time, enabling developers to reduce time to market for their products.
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Hands-on Review: Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2

Wed, 30th Nov 2022
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Huawei's latest attempt is further proof that the Chinese tech giants are more than capable of competing with the so-called 'big boys'.
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ESET discovers active campaign targeting Android users

Tue, 29th Nov 2022
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Malicious apps used in this campaign are able to exfiltrate contacts, SMS messages, recorded phone calls, and even chat messages.
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Fears tax breaks across Tasman threaten massive growth in NZ gaming industry

Tue, 29th Nov 2022
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The digital games industry has seen record annual growth but fears Australian tax breaks and other industry incentives will draw the industry away.
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Wiise appoints Stephen McNulty as COO of Cloud ERP

Fri, 25th Nov 2022
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Cloud ERP platform Wiise appoints Stephen McNulty as COO to scale commercial operations and spearhead new partner program for major growth in 2023.
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i.safe MOBILE releases the IS540.1 industrial smartphone

Thu, 24th Nov 2022
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i.safe MOBILE launches world's first explosion-proof 5G smartphone for industrial scenarios with Qualcomm chipset.
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iion releases new adtech offering for the gaming space

Thu, 24th Nov 2022
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Adtech company iion has recently debuted immersiion, a first-of-its-kind self-serve advertising platform that's purpose-built for the gaming ecosystem.
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Hands-on Review: Philips PC Gradient lightstrips

Wed, 23rd Nov 2022
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For every gamer, having a great PC setup is more important than everything else, and this can always be enhanced by good lighting.