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Technology Gifts stories - Page 200

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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Review: WWE 2K17 is still lingering in the midcard
Mon, 17th Oct 2016
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WWE 2K17 is the newest addition of the long running wrestling series. While it adds new features, it still fails to reach the main event.
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A message from beyond the grave: World's first coffin with WiFi
Fri, 14th Oct 2016
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Kiwi company MyRepublic unveils the world's first Wi-Fi enabled coffin, ensuring connectivity transcends to the afterlife.
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Leaping Tiger announces Gaming Lounge at Armageddon Expo 2016
Fri, 14th Oct 2016
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Join Leaping Tiger's Gaming Lounge this Labour Day at Auckland's Armageddon Expo for panels, meetups, and epic streamer showdowns.
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PlayStation VR Game Review: Job Simulator is the best
Fri, 14th Oct 2016
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There's quite a few PlayStation VR launch games out there but none of them seem to have been more entertaining than Job Simulator though.
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Nokia’s Global Services business makes progress in reinventing itself
Thu, 13th Oct 2016
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Nokia pivots to automation and non-CSP markets, strategising to counter flat telecom spend and drive its Global Services growth.
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Apple Pay arrives in New Zealand... but only for ANZ Bank customers
Thu, 13th Oct 2016
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The rumours are true: Apple Pay will indeed be coming to New Zealand. But only for those with an ANZ Visa Debit or personal ANZ Visa credit card.
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Vodafone & Nokia showcase first public 5G network trial in Sydney
Thu, 13th Oct 2016
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Vodafone Australia and Nokia have showcased the first glimpse of 5G speeds at a public demonstration in Sydney yesterday morning.
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Review: I'm Batman in Arkham VR For PlayStation VR
Wed, 12th Oct 2016
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Arkham VR for PlayStation VR allows you to become Batman. While it's fun, it feels more like you're being Commissioner Gordon than being The Batman.
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Samsung NZ joins global halt on Galaxy Note7 sales & production
Tue, 11th Oct 2016
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Samsung New Zealand is now halting all sales and production of the Galaxy Note7 as part of the company's global recall of the device.
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Hands-on review with the Sony PS4 PlayStation VR headset
Tue, 11th Oct 2016
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We had a chance to test out the Sony PlayStation VR headset for a few days now. Does it usher in a new era of gaming or is it another gimmick?.
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Hands-on preview: Dishonored 2
Mon, 10th Oct 2016
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Whilst at the recent EB Expo in Sydney, Netguide’s Darren Price was treated to an extended hands-on preview of Dishonored 2.
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iOS 10 & MacOS Sierra abandon PPTP VPN; focus on better encryption
Mon, 10th Oct 2016
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It seems that iOS 10 and macOS Sierra users can't use PPTP VPNs, after it was discovered that the new systems no longer support older security.
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Growth in device shipments not returning any time soon
Mon, 10th Oct 2016
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Global combined device shipments are set to decline for the second year in a row, according to a forecast by Gartner.
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EB Expo 2016 treats fans to a gaming extravaganza
Sun, 9th Oct 2016
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It’s all over for EB Games Expo 2016 in Sydney, Netguide’s Darren Price looks back at the highs and the lows of the three-day gaming extravaganza.
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FIFA 17 shoots and scores - it's truly the best until last
Sat, 8th Oct 2016
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FIFA 17 dazzles with Frostbite engine, delivering unprecedented visuals and a gripping single-player campaign in 'The Journey'.
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Hands-on review: Jaybird Freedom Wireless Earbuds - invaluable on-the-go tech
Fri, 7th Oct 2016
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If you like to customise your sounds, lead active lifestyles and despise connecting cables, these earbuds could be the answer you've been looking for.
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Review: Gears of War 4 excellently continues the series’ legacy
Fri, 7th Oct 2016
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Gears of War exploded onto the Xbox 360 ten years ago and it started one of the best third person franchises in history. Gears of War 4 is also great.
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Modern Warfare Remastered campaign now playable on PS4
Thu, 6th Oct 2016
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Activision has announced that the campaign for Modern Warfare Remastered is playable on PS4 for those that pre-ordered Infinite Warfare.
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NZ League of Legends high school eSports competition is a success
Thu, 6th Oct 2016
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It wasn't too long ago that you couldn't earn money playing video games as a sport. Well the first high school competition happened in NZ.
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Is this the best video phone money can buy? Yealink T49G reviewed
Thu, 6th Oct 2016
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The Yealink T49G is a flagship video phone that is almost in a league of its own - especially with the recent special offer.