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Technology Gifts stories - Page 201

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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Google Play's about to share its family with yours
Fri, 29th Jul 2016
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Google Play is amping up its efforts to help users share their purchases with friends and/or family, with the introduction of Family Library.
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Apple celebrates its 1 billionth iPhone sale
Fri, 29th Jul 2016
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Apple celebrates selling one billion iPhones worldwide, but sales drop as rumors circulate about iPhone 7 release.
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Yakuza 0 launching in NZ January 2017
Fri, 29th Jul 2016
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Dive into crime-riddled '80s Japan as Yakuza 0 hits NZ PS4s on 24th Jan, bringing a gritty prequel with cash-fueled underworld antics.
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Review: Tricky Towers on PS4 is really difficult but fun
Thu, 28th Jul 2016
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There are a lot of Tetris style clones out there, but Tricky Towers is different because it only utilises the same blocks.
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Halo Xbox One S console bundle announced by Microsoft
Wed, 27th Jul 2016
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Microsoft has announced that it is releasing a new Xbox One S console bundle that includes Halo 5 and the Master Chief Collection.
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Marvel: Ultimate Alliance games releasing for PC, PS4 and Xbox One
Wed, 27th Jul 2016
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Activision has announced that it will be re-releasing the two Marvel: Ultimate Alliance games as one package for the new consoles and PC.
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Smartphone market enjoys modest Q2 growth, Canalys finds
Wed, 27th Jul 2016
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Samsung leads with successful VR strategy as global smartphone market posts Q2 uptick, despite Apple's decline.
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Hands-on review: Fuji X-Pro2 - great or one to hate?
Wed, 27th Jul 2016
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​Fujifilm’s X Pro2 compact mirrorless camera is their new flagship. It joins the X-T1 and X-Pro1. My question is this; how good is it?.
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Apple's earnings fall victim to iPhone sales slump
Wed, 27th Jul 2016
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Apple releases Q3 results: revenue falls for second straight quarter, along with sales of iPhone. Quarterly profit down 27%.
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Dick Smith creditors vote for liquidation of failed company
Tue, 26th Jul 2016
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Dick Smith Holdings creditors have voted to place the failed business into liquidation in a last ditch effort to recoup some of their lost money.
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Film review: Star Trek Beyond - a formulaic but fun blockbuster
Mon, 25th Jul 2016
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Star Trek Beyond is one of those films that might not go down in history as the highlight of the franchise, but boy, is it one hell of a ride.
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Gamefroot: Teach kids anything through game design
Mon, 25th Jul 2016
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Gamefroot is revolutionizing game design and education with its easy-to-use platform for creating HTML5 games.
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The Terminal map returns in Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare
Fri, 22nd Jul 2016
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MW2's beloved Terminal map is back with a lunar twist in CoD: Infinite Warfare—pre-order for access on launch day, Nov 4.
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Pokémon craze hits NZ tourism: Pikachu goes bungy jumping
Fri, 22nd Jul 2016
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NZ's tourism leaps as Pikachu bungy jumps! Queenstown bridge hosts a Pokémon spectacle, captivating fans and crew alike.
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Hands-on review: Corsair K65 Rapidfire RGB mechanical keyboard
Thu, 21st Jul 2016
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Corsair's reliable design and build, in combination with its CUE software, make the K65 a valuable, small and portable addition to your gaming gear.
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Hands-on review: ASUS ROG Spatha gaming mouse - a competitive edge
Wed, 20th Jul 2016
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This product is a powerful, high-end mouse with plenty of options for customisation of the buttons, LEDs and power settings for wireless mode.
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All aboard the Hogwarts Express - petition asks for Harry Potter version of Pokémon Go
Wed, 20th Jul 2016
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Fans clamour for a spellbinding twist on augmented reality – a Harry Potter themed game akin to Pokémon Go is petitioned.
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Hands-on review: HP Spectre - the world's thinnest notebook
Wed, 20th Jul 2016
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The lovely folks at HP seem to be determined to turn me to the Windows side, and with the Spectre, they may be edging ever closer to success.
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BlackBerry Security Summit: IT decision makers concerned over mobile vulnerabilities
Wed, 20th Jul 2016
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At BlackBerry Summit, 86% of execs voice mobile security fears, despite strategies in place, fearing breaches and productivity hits.
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BlackBerry Security Summit: New strategies for the communication firm
Wed, 20th Jul 2016
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BlackBerry’s CEO opens the BlackBerry Security Summit in New York, addressing a packed crowd of security, mobility and IT professionals.