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Technology Gifts stories - Page 149

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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Apple, Cisco, Aon & Allianz make a play for cyber risk management services
Wed, 7th Feb 2018
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Tech giants Apple & Cisco join Aon & Allianz to innovate cyber risk management, merging tech & insurance solutions.
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Hands-on review: Is EA Sports UFC 3 a worthy title contender?
Wed, 7th Feb 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Is EA Sports UFC 3 a worthy addition to the MMA franchise, or does it just offer more of the same content as before?.
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Detachable tablets return to growth while slate tablets continue decline
Wed, 7th Feb 2018
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personal computing devices
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apple
Growth for the overall year just remained positive with 1.6 percent year over year growth in 2017, a sharp drop from the 24 percent growth in 2016.
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PlayStation VR owners go Final Fantasy fishing
Tue, 6th Feb 2018
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digital entertainment
Long running Japanese RPG series, Final Fantasy gets it’s first virtual reality title and, as you’d expect, it’s a bit weird.
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Hands-on review: Shadow of the Colossus PS4 is still a masterpiece
Mon, 5th Feb 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Shadow of the Colossus gets a remake on PS4 and it's still a great game to play even if you already played the original game over a decade ago.
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Registrations are now open in Australia and New Zealand for a CS:GO Tournament
Sat, 3rd Feb 2018
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gaming
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personal computing devices
Registrations are now open to gamers living in the countries of Australia and New Zealand to compete in a big CS:GO tournament.
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Root Data Center adds GTT Point of Presence in Montreal facility
Fri, 2nd Feb 2018
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gaming
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hyperscale
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dc
Root Data Center partners with GTT Communications to establish a new PoP in Montreal's largest data facility, enhancing global connectivity options.
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Hands-on review: Kill big beasts in Monster Hunter: World
Fri, 2nd Feb 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Monster Hunter: World is a new action game from Capcom hitting the PS4, Xbox One and PC. For fans of the franchise, this could be the best one yet.
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Samsung tops smartphone shipments in 2017 despite Apple claiming Q4 - IDC
Fri, 2nd Feb 2018
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
An IDC report has shown that Samsung’s smartphone shipments took a dive in Q4, letting Apple take the top spot but only for that quarter.
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Lenovo posts surprising Q3 loss amidst struggling mobile business
Fri, 2nd Feb 2018
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smartphones
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hyperscale
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dc
Lenovo's CEO reports the company is confident it can turn the mobile business around - meanwhile the PC and data centre divisions are performing well.
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Samsung posts healthy Q4 profit and 50:1 stock split
Thu, 1st Feb 2018
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smartphones
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
Samsung shares skyrocket on news of a strong Q4 profit and a 50:1 stock split aimed at attracting more investors, boosting accessibility.
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Google closes $1.1b HTC deal, makes room for new HTC teammates
Thu, 1st Feb 2018
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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Google finalises USD $1.1 billion deal with HTC, integrating key HTC staff to bolster their hardware division, and expands its Asia Pacific presence.
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Samsung NZ unveil the latest members of their smartphone family
Thu, 1st Feb 2018
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smartphones
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technology gifts
Samsung New Zealand has unveiled the Galaxy A8 and A8+, new additions to their A series, featuring Dual Front Cameras, sleek design, and enhanced usability.
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AO Tennis video game still needs to fix doubles and net play (plus other things)
Thu, 1st Feb 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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xbox one
The AO Tennis video game is similar to Star Wars: The Last Jedi in my opinion. My first impressions were really positive, but things went sour.
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The HomePod makes its way to the land down under
Thu, 1st Feb 2018
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smart home
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ai
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personal computing devices
HomePod is designed to work with an Apple Music subscription for access to hundreds of genres, moods and activities.
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LPL announces Dragon Ball FighterZ tournament for New Zealand gamers
Wed, 31st Jan 2018
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gaming
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Fighting game fans in NZ might want to practice their skills at Dragon Ball FighterZ because a Kiwi tournament has just been announced.
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Gartner forcasts growth in 2018 global device shipments
Tue, 30th Jan 2018
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smartphones
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5g & beyond
Gartner predicts global device shipments will rise 2.1% to 2.32 billion units in 2018, driven by high-end smartphones and premium ultramobiles.
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Shadow of the Colossus PS4 media kit unboxing photos
Tue, 30th Jan 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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sony
PlayStation NZ was kind enough to send out a media kit for the PS4 remake of Shadow of the Colossus to FutureFiveNZ.
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Hands-on review: Dragon Ball FighterZ is awesome like a Super Saiyan God
Fri, 26th Jan 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Dragon Ball FighterZ is a great new 2D fighting game in the same vein as Capcom's Street Fighter and Marvel vs Capcom series.
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Square Enix announces special 30th Anniversary Final Fantasy quiz for fans to participate in
Thu, 25th Jan 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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square enix
Square Enix has announced a special quiz fans can take that tests their overall knowledge of the 30 year history of the popular Final Fantasy series.