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Technology Gifts stories - Page 160

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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Tumbling Android tablet sales drag down Aussie market
Wed, 11th Oct 2017
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Microsoft may have lost the smartphone battle, but it’s gaining share in the Australian tablet market according to new Telstye research.
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Shows on the go: By 2020 TV as we know it may not exist
Tue, 10th Oct 2017
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smartphones
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
Ericsson report forecasts mobile screens to dominate TV viewing by 2020, with on-demand and VR reshaping the landscape.
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Sony’s new phone boasts a 3D camera, should Kiwis care?
Tue, 10th Oct 2017
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ar, vr & metaverse
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sony
Sony Mobile's new Xperia XZ1 hits New Zealand, offering groundbreaking 3D scanning technology. Will this feature capture Kiwi interest?.
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Blackberry ramps up Indian enterprise push with six new partners
Mon, 9th Oct 2017
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smartphones
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cybersecurity
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blackberry
BlackBerry has expanded its Indian channel, appointing six new partners as the Canadian vendor looks to increase its enterprise business.
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Film review: Blade Runner 2049
Mon, 9th Oct 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Blade Runner 2049 mesmerises with Zimmer's score and a deep, psychological narrative that may perplex newbies but thrills enthusiasts.
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Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy- The Telltale Series: the first three tracks
Mon, 9th Oct 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Telltale Games continues to mine famous third-party franchises to bring us their take on Marvel’s cosmic heroes, The Guardians of the Galaxy.
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Hands-on preview: Star Wars Battlefront 2 multiplayer beta
Mon, 9th Oct 2017
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digital entertainment
EA is currently hosting an online multiplayer beta for Star Wars Battlefront 2. This sequel promises to offer a lot more content than the first game.
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Everything you need to know about Google’s latest smart speakers
Mon, 9th Oct 2017
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smart home
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ai
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google
Google enhances your home audio with new smart speakers, the Home Mini and Max, brimming with AI smarts and recognising up to six voices.
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Small, but perfectly formed: the Bose Soundlink Micro Bluetooth Speaker
Sat, 7th Oct 2017
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digital entertainment
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bose
Bose's tiny Soundlink Micro Bluetooth Speaker surprises with robust sound and a waterproof build, making it the luxe choice for the musically mobile.
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Apple's army – 1 in 5 AU iPhone users wouldn’t switch to Android for $1m
Sat, 7th Oct 2017
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
New research has revealed the depths AU millenials would go to in order to afford the iPhone X - including giving up avocado on toast for two years!.
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Return to Karnaca in Dishonored: Death of the Outsider
Fri, 6th Oct 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Karnaca beckons anew in 'Dishonored: Death of the Outsider', as players unravel its macabre mysteries with fresh, stealthy gameplay.
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The IoT could provide unlimited opportunities for Kiwis
Fri, 6th Oct 2017
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smart home
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healthtech
The NZ IoT Alliance suggests this technology could bring up to $2.2 billion to the New Zealand economy over the next 10 years...
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8th gen Intel processors are now a thing, rendering my ‘new’ laptop worthless
Fri, 6th Oct 2017
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gaming
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intel
The new processor family includes the 8th gen Intel Core i7 processor, which is meant to be the best desktop gaming processor ever...
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Hands-on review: Forza Motorsport 7 zooms out on Xbox One
Fri, 6th Oct 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Forza Motorsport 7 has been released for Windows 10 PC and Xbox One and it's one of the best looking games you will ever play.
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Relive the days of 16-bit gore in Let Them Come
Thu, 5th Oct 2017
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gaming
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awards
Versus Evil and Tuatara Games release Let Them Come, a pixel-style survival shooter for PC and Mac. Watch the trailer now.
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AR is the new black: The Pixel 2 flexes its augmented reality muscles
Thu, 5th Oct 2017
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smartphones
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
Google launches Pixel 2, boasting advanced AR capabilities and a top-tier camera, venturing into a fierce competition with Apple's cutting-edge features.
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Alexa, how much are you worth? $6 billion apparently
Thu, 5th Oct 2017
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smart home
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personal computing devices
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google
Smart home gadget market to hit $6bn, with devices set to triple in value by 2021, in the wake of rising consumer interest.
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FIFA 18 shoots and scores!
Thu, 5th Oct 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
FIFA 18 refines digital football with a compelling new story campaign and enhanced gameplay, although repetitive commentary remains a flaw.
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Global IT spend to increase to $3.7 trillion in 2018 - Gartner
Wed, 4th Oct 2017
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smartphones
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hyperscale
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dc
Gartner predicts a 4.3% surge in global IT spend, expected to hit $3.7 trillion in a digital transformation wave.
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Space, the final frontier, again: Should you bother watching Star Trek Discovery
Wed, 4th Oct 2017
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digital entertainment
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netflix
Set roughly a decade before the events of the original Star Trek series, Discovery explores the Federation/Klingon cold war...