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Technology Gifts stories - Page 232

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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Adoption of iOS 9 huge, despite Wi-Fi Assist failings
Tue, 27th Oct 2015
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smartphones
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wireless networks
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personal computing devices
Despite initial glitches and WiFi Assist controversies, iOS 9 adoption has soared to 61%, outpacing iOS 8 and older versions, says Apple.
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Armageddon Expo 2015 was another successful event
Tue, 27th Oct 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
The Armageddon 2015 Expo was another successful event bringing out the best in gaming, comics and other geek culture.
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Hands-on review: Norton Security 2015
Tue, 27th Oct 2015
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
In the bad old days keeping a PC secure was simple. Nowadays, a huge chunk of our lives exists online, and digital security issues have escalated.
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Does Xbox One exclusive Halo 5: Guardians live up to the hype?
Mon, 26th Oct 2015
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Halo 5: Guardians dazzles on Xbox One, delivering fast, fluid gameplay and stunning visuals in a worthy series sequel.
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Hands-on review: Olloclip 4-in-1 Photo Lens for iPhone
Fri, 23rd Oct 2015
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smartphones
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gaming
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reviews
If you want to dump the digital camera and just travel with one device, you’ll need some help in the lense department.
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Hands-on review: AOpen Commercial ChromeBox for Digital Signage
Fri, 23rd Oct 2015
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gaming
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digital signage
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reviews
In a game-changer for digital signage, AOpen's new ChromeBox promises ease and economy, shaking up an industry ripe for revolution.
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TVNZ OnDemand coming to the PS3 and PS4
Thu, 22nd Oct 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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tvnz
The TVNZ OnDemand app will be launching to the PS3 and PS4 consoles. Kiwi TV fans will be able to catch up on their favourite shows.
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The PS4 receives an official price cut in New Zealand
Wed, 21st Oct 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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sony
Sony has announced today a price cut for the PS4 that will include a reduction in price for New Zealand as well.
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Xbox New Zealand announces Armageddon lineup
Wed, 21st Oct 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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armageddon expo
Xbox New Zealand has announced all of the playable games that you can play this weekend at the Armageddon expo.
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Smart home services to hit US$100 billion by 2020
Wed, 21st Oct 2015
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smart home
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analyst report
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technology gifts
Smart home offerings offer potential for retailers, with Juniper Research predicting consumer spend on smart home services will hit US$100b by 2020.
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Sony Xperia Z5 released in NZ through Spark
Tue, 20th Oct 2015
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smartphones
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uc
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sony
The flagship device is an operator exclusive for Spark and also comes with access to exclusive ‘Made for Bond’ themes and content.
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Hands-on review: ASUS MAXIMUS VIII HERO
Tue, 20th Oct 2015
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
For Gamers and Overclockers, it’s not about the pretty lights, it’s all about the ability to scale and produce outstanding performance on demand.
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Film review: Bridge of Spies
Tue, 20th Oct 2015
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Spielberg and Hanks reunite in 'Bridge of Spies', a masterful Cold War tale of espionage and moral grit, leaving audiences spellbound.
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Hands-on review: HP Officejet Pro X576dw
Tue, 20th Oct 2015
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
At $1,149 RRP this is a damn good printer that will do everything a SME could want, and a bit more on top of this.
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NBA 2K16 is the definitive basketball game
Tue, 20th Oct 2015
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
2K Sports has been riding high recently and NBA 2K16 is proof that this is indeed the best basketball video game series of all time.
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Hands-on review: Asustor AS6204T NAS Drive
Mon, 19th Oct 2015
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storage
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gaming
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reviews
NAS Drives can be an invaluable central storage device and there's almost nothing the Asustor AS6204T NAS Drive can't do thanks to the available apps.
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The verdict on Disney Infinity 3.0’s Rise Against The Empire play set
Mon, 19th Oct 2015
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
A new play set has arrived for Disney Infinity 3.0 called Rise Against The Empire. It adds the original Star Wars trilogy as a new campaign.
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PlayStation VR headset coming to Armageddon Expo 2015
Fri, 16th Oct 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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sony
New Zealanders are in for a treat because the PlayStation VR headset will be attending the Armageddon Expo next weekend.
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Hands-on review: Linksys Max-Stream AC2600 MU-MIMO Gigabit Wi-Fi Router
Fri, 16th Oct 2015
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
The EA8500 is a router designed for today’s crowded skies, delivering top notch performance especially across the 5GHz band.
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Sony Xperia Z5 series comes to NZ
Fri, 16th Oct 2015
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smartphones
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sony
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sony xperia
Sony's cutting-edge Xperia Z5 hits NZ shelves next week, offering a top-tier camera and two-day battery life, says Sony Mobile's Featherstone.