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Technology Gifts stories - Page 45

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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Data stored in DNA a reality: Nlyte co-founder shares insights

Wed, 18th Apr 2018
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Nlyte co-founder Robert Neave says the influx of data from mobile devices means data centres need to look at new and innovative ways to store data.
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Android device vendors dragging the chain on patch updates

Mon, 16th Apr 2018
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Security Research Labs claims that TCL, Oppo and ZTE vendors have at least four or more missed patches designated as critical or high severity.
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Apple now powered by 100% renewable energy - will suppliers follow suit?

Tue, 10th Apr 2018
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The company also announced that nine additional manufacturing partners have committed to power all of their Apple production with 100% clean energy.
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iPhone unlockers set a dangerous precedent for abuse, says security expert

Mon, 26th Mar 2018
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Apple's attempts to prevent iPhone unlocking have been circumvented by a third-party provider, potentially giving law enforcement access to sensitive data.
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Google rolls out phishing prevention amongst new G Suite security features

Mon, 26th Mar 2018
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Updates include phishing prevention, mobile device management, security keys for two-factor authentication, Information Rights Management, and more.
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Five million Android devices possibly infected with 'aggressive' pre-installed adware

Wed, 21st Mar 2018
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Nearly five million Android devices may have pre-installed 'RottenSys' adware, researchers reveal, implicating distributors in the alarming spread.
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Amazon and Facebook make 2017 the year of hyperscale

Fri, 9th Mar 2018
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Hyperscale operators' capex surged 19% in Q4 2017, hitting $22bn. Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Apple and Facebook are the five biggest spenders.
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BlackBerry aims to secure IoT devices

Thu, 8th Mar 2018
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BlackBerry inks a deal with Punkt Tronics AG to integrate its cybersecurity technology into IoT devices, aiming to secure home and enterprise networks.
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New document reveals Apple uses Google's public cloud for iCloud

Tue, 6th Mar 2018
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Rumours that Apple stores its iCloud data on Google's public cloud have been around for a while but with never any confirmation from Apple.
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Apple says DON'T fear about leaked source code – experts say DO

Sat, 10th Feb 2018
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After a critical source code for the iPhone was leaked online recently, Apple reassured there was nothing to fear but experts think otherwise.
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Apple Watch 2017 shipments up by over 50% - Canalys

Wed, 7th Feb 2018
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Q4 2017 shipments grew by more than 32% over Q4 2016, the highest ever number of shipments in a single quarter for any wearable vendor.
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The HomePod makes its way to the land down under

Thu, 1st Feb 2018
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HomePod is designed to work with an Apple Music subscription for access to hundreds of genres, moods and activities.
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Apple to pump up data center spending by $10 billion

Thu, 18th Jan 2018
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Apple expects to invest over $30 billion in capital expenditures in the US over the next five years and create over 20,000 new jobs.
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Smartphones losing ground to digital voice assistant devices in homes

Fri, 12th Jan 2018
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Two-thirds of consumers who own digital voice assistants use their smartphones less in the home since acquiring the devices.
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Gartner's ten predictions for smartphone AI developments

Mon, 8th Jan 2018
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Gartner predicts smartphone AI will evolve into personalised companions by 2022, with 80% of devices boasting on-device AI, up from 10% in 2017.
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Intel processor vulnerabilities: What you need to know about Meltdown and Spectre

Mon, 8th Jan 2018
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Desktops, laptops, and smartphones running on vulnerable processors can be exposed to unauthorized access and information theft.
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Apple confirms that macOS and iOS are vulnerable to Meltdown bugs

Mon, 8th Jan 2018
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Security issues known as Meltdown and Spectre affect all modern processors, including Apple's Mac systems and iOS devices. No known exploits at this time.
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Working through the holiday season? Four ways to keep your mobile device secure

Wed, 13th Dec 2017
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As the holiday season begins, Ixia warns that remote workers must not overlook mobile device security to avoid cyber threats.
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Android's poor system update process is putting devices at risk

Tue, 12th Dec 2017
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Singh says that even one year after Android 7.0 Nougat was released, only 17% of devices run the operating system. The statistics are poorer for 7.1.
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Mobile security starts with a powerful AI-based scanning engine

Fri, 17th Nov 2017
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This principal analyst from Camden Associates says the secret sauce to securing mobile users is AI-based zero packet inspection.