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Technology Gifts stories - Page 193

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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Gaming events to look forward to at Armageddon Expo 2016
Thu, 20th Oct 2016
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Gaming has always been a big part of the Armageddon Expo and this year it's no different. Here's what you can look forward to seeing/playing.
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Review: Skylanders Imaginators adds a new gimmick to the table
Thu, 20th Oct 2016
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The Skylanders series has been around for a few years but this year with Imaginators, they have added a new feature to keep fans happy.
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Official PS4 Universal Media Remote now available in New Zealand
Wed, 19th Oct 2016
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PlayStation New Zealand is proud to announce today that the PS4 Universal Media Remote is now available to buy.
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HP’s all-out attack on the PC gaming market
Wed, 19th Oct 2016
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HP has released a range of dedicated gaming computers called OMEN, featuring laptops, desktops, and accessories.
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PlayStation VR Game Impressions: Headmaster and Here They Lie
Wed, 19th Oct 2016
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With so many PlayStation VR games out there, we've decided to talk about two VR titles in one post. The games come from very different genres.
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Hands-on review: Viewsonic LightStream Pro7827HD DLP Projector
Wed, 19th Oct 2016
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We got our hands on one of Viewsonic's latest mid-range projector models - our reviewer couldn't fault his experience.
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EA’s Battlefield 1 honours the Anzacs
Tue, 18th Oct 2016
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Netguide's Darren Price takes a look at Battlefield 1, the latest entry in the award-winning series this time set during the First World War.
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Transitioning BlackBerry lands AU health contract
Tue, 18th Oct 2016
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Blackberry partners with Australian healthcare organization Mai-Wel Group to deploy its Good Secure Collaboration Suite.
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Transitioning BlackBerry inks NZ govt contract
Tue, 18th Oct 2016
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BlackBerry, pivoting to a software focus, secures a contract with the NZ govt to deploy its WatchDox solution, enhancing mobile security and collaboration.
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Gaming on the powerful Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition
Tue, 18th Oct 2016
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PC gaming has been taken to the maximum thanks to the Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition. PC elitists and multi-taskers will love what it offers.
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Sony Mobile looks to Xperia XZ to bolster smartphone play
Mon, 17th Oct 2016
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Sony Mobile has upped the camera and battery performance in it's new flagship Xperia XZ offering as it hopes to differentiate itself from competitors.
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Hands-on review: Huawei P9 Lite - the perfect balance of price and features
Mon, 17th Oct 2016
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Huawei P9 Lite strikes the sweet spot between cost and features, a worthy contender in the budget phone arena.
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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.