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Technology Gifts stories - Page 248

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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An iPhone controlled BBQ?? Are you kidding????
Tue, 26th May 2015
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personal computing devices
Green Mountain Grill sports a Wi-Fi access point and is iPhone controlled. It's an improbable combo, but in use it worked well.
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Acronis launches file sharing solution for the modern business
Tue, 26th May 2015
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personal computing devices
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Acronis Access Connect is a file and print sharing solution for SMEs and enterprises working in Apple, Android and Windows environments.
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Virtual reality apps market set to explode
Tue, 26th May 2015
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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Augmented Reality apps in the mobile games market will generate 420 million downloads annually by 2019, up from 30 million in 2014.
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Ransomware masquerades as FBI, Android users in the crossfire
Tue, 26th May 2015
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smartphones
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malware
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ransomware
Thousands of Android users have been targeted by a ransomware that demands users to pay $500 to restore access to their smartphone, says Bitdefender.
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Film review: 5 Flights Up
Mon, 25th May 2015
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
I did find it pleasantly amusing, but if it was meant to be a pull-at-your-heartstrings drama,they missed the mark by a long shot.
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Did Apple accidentally leak the iPhone 6c?
Mon, 25th May 2015
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
Apple fans in a frenzy over a possible iPhone 6c leak after an enigmatic photo appears on the company's website.
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Fitbit leads wearable bands, Apple Watch to make impact
Mon, 25th May 2015
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wearables
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personal computing devices
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apple
Fitbit tops the sales figures, but research firm Canalys forecasts 20 million Apple Watches will be shipped in 2015.
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Hands-on review: Sony Smart Watch 3
Mon, 25th May 2015
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gaming
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wearables
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reviews
Sony's Smart Watch 3 entices with built-in GPS and a sporty look, catering to the active and stylish with its versatile design.
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Are smartphones making students dumber?
Thu, 21st May 2015
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smartphones
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edutech
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technology gifts
New research suggests students who don’t have access to smartphones have better test scores than those who do.
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The case for Apple in the classroom
Thu, 21st May 2015
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Apple believes technology can transform classrooms, offering solutions like iPad and Mac to engage students. #EdTech #ClassroomTransformation.
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Hands-on review: Asus ZenWatch
Wed, 20th May 2015
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gaming
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wearables
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digital signage
The first crop of Android wear smartwatches were somewhat underwhelming. Since then all things design-wise with Android wear seems to have improved...
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Destiny's new expansion pack is now available
Wed, 20th May 2015
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gaming
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destiny
Actvision and Bungie have announced today that Destiny Expansion II: House of Wolves is now available to download.
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Escape from Castle Wolfenstein with The Old Blood
Wed, 20th May 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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xbox
B.J. Blazkowicz battles Nazis and mutants in Wolfenstein: The Old Blood, a prequel to last year's hit shooter.
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Hands-on review: Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter
Tue, 19th May 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
The Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter is a useful gadget that wirelessly beams content to your telly from a Windows phone or Surface Pro.
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Did Samsung rip off the iPhone? Yup.
Tue, 19th May 2015
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personal computing devices
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apple
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samsung
US court upholds finding of Samsung's infringement on Apple's patents, but reduces damages in long-running lawsuit.
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Apple's smart home devices, coming next month
Mon, 18th May 2015
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personal computing devices
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apple
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siri
Apple has revealed HomeKit devices will begin to launch as early as May or June of this year, nearly a year after revealing the project.
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Trailer for new Steve Jobs film finally here
Mon, 18th May 2015
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personal computing devices
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apple
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film
The curtain rises on the enigmatic life of Steve Jobs in the new biopic's electrifying trailer, starring Michael Fassbender.
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Pitch Perfect 2: worse than boiled vegetables
Mon, 18th May 2015
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reviews
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film review
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technology gifts
Pitch Perfect 2 strikes a sour note, leaving even its most optimistic critics bereft of humour with a 1/5 rating.
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Hands-on review: Strike Alpha Phone Cradle Kit
Fri, 15th May 2015
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Strike Alpha's phone cradle kit promises safer driving with features like a built-in antenna, voltage spike protection, and easy installation for GBP £165.
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LEGO Jurassic World chomping to stores this June
Fri, 15th May 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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lego jurassic world
LEGO Jurassic World lands on June 17th, featuring over 20 playable dinosaurs from T-Rex to Velociraptor, spanning all four Jurassic films.