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Technology Gifts stories - Page 168

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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From mood lighting to a disco rave, Heelight is a smart-bulb that promises it all
Mon, 21st Aug 2017
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heelight
Revolutionary Heelight bulb set to light up homes in ANZ with its 16 million colours, catering to every mood without needing Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.
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Time for kids to go outside and smell the roses: How to limit screen time in a connected world
Mon, 21st Aug 2017
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network security
Amidst a digital deluge, experts revise child screen-time norms, urging active parenting to foster outdoor play and safe connectivity.
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How to make your smart home safe when hackers are looming nearby
Mon, 21st Aug 2017
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ddos
Safeguard your smart home against hackers with key tips on securing devices and enhancing network privacy amidst rising cyber threats.
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Make your desk phone yours with Yealink's Android smart desk phones
Mon, 21st Aug 2017
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​Yealink has once again made the smart media phone space its own with the introduction of its latest device as it irons out previously complex tasks.
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Review: Uncharted: The Lost Legacy is an excellent addition to the series
Mon, 21st Aug 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
What was supposed to be single player DLC for Uncharted 4, Uncharted: The Lost Legacy exploded to be its own standalone video game.
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Yealink delivers fully integrated Office 365 and Skype for Business experience
Mon, 21st Aug 2017
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Yealink ups the ante in NZ, melding Office 365 and Skype for Biz into the intuitive T48 touchscreen phone—HD calls and mobile switch at a touch.
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Gartner hype cycle outlines the technologies for workforce digital dexterity
Mon, 21st Aug 2017
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digital signage
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data analytics
Augmented data discovery, personal analytics, conversational UI and virtual assistants - welcome to the digital workplace of the - near - future.
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Sleek and seamless conference calling is now within reach
Mon, 21st Aug 2017
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smartphones
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wireless networks
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bluetooth
Yealink transforms meetings with the new Optima HD IP phone, boasting a 5 touch screen, Android OS, and 360° audio capture.
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Gamers, forget your enemies because burgers are now targeting you
Fri, 18th Aug 2017
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gaming
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xbox
​After going on a rampage and massacring hordes of zombies from the comfort of your couch, the thing you want most is some greasy takeaway food right?.
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Review: Agents of Mayhem offers lots of explosive action
Fri, 18th Aug 2017
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digital entertainment
Saint's Row developer Volition tackles an all-new IP in the form of Agents of Mayhem. The game offers explosive action set in the city of Seoul...
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Oppo and Noel Leeming team-up to bring groundbreaking camera-phones to NZ
Fri, 18th Aug 2017
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smartphones
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oppo
Oppo partners with Noel Leeming to offer cutting-edge camera-phones in over 70 stores across NZ, featuring top models like A77, A57, and R9s.
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GhostClicker adware infiltrated 300 apps on Google Play
Fri, 18th Aug 2017
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smartphones
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software development
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google
A pervasive auto-clicking adware by the name of GhostClicker has infected as many as 340 apps from Google Play.
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Has VR gone too far? The mind-boggling virtual reality pinball machine is here
Fri, 18th Aug 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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software development
Rusty Oak reinvents pinball in VR with Hurl VR, a tactical puzzler that's hitting Steam, challenging players' wit and reflexes.
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AV-Comparatives recognises ESET Mac & parental control solutions in latest testing round
Thu, 17th Aug 2017
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malware
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cybersecurity
ESET’s Mac Security and online child protection products have been officially certified by security software testers AV-Comparatives this week.
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Hands-on review: Sony’s latest OLED TV delivers an unparalleled viewing experience
Thu, 17th Aug 2017
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gaming
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Sony's new Bravia OLED TV astonishes with futuristic features, marrying pinnacle image quality with crystal-clear, innovative sound tech.
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Motorola’s self-repairing screen could be the turning point for your phone’s war on concrete
Thu, 17th Aug 2017
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smartphones
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motorola
The phone would be able to sense the cracks on the touchscreen display and then apply heat to reshape and repair the damage...
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Hands-on review- D-Link Full HD 180-Degree Wi-Fi Network Camera
Wed, 16th Aug 2017
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gaming
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smart home
D-Link's latest Wi-Fi camera wows with 180-degree view and effortless setup; a must for Android users seeking all-room clarity.
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Sony’s Xperia XZ Premium lands in NZ and it’s not cheap
Wed, 16th Aug 2017
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smartphones
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sony xperia
Consumers can get their hands on the Xperia XZ Premium in 'luminous chrome' for the low, low price of $1,200...
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Review: Matterfall offers fast-paced side scrolling action on PS4
Wed, 16th Aug 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Developer Housemarque is renowned for its fun side scrolling action games. Matterfall is the studio's newest game and it's very fun and action packed.
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Huawei phones more popular than Apple, who would have guessed?
Wed, 16th Aug 2017
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
Huawei outshines Apple in Central and Eastern Europe with a savvy focus on affordable, yet capable smartphones.