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Technology Gifts stories - Page 206

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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Ubisoft reveals Watch Dogs 2 to be released this year
Thu, 9th Jun 2016
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Ubisoft has officially announced that Watch Dogs 2 will be out later this year. The game will introduce players to a new main character and city.
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Hands-on review: Smart Rope - the evolution of a classic
Thu, 9th Jun 2016
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The Smart Rope is a nifty innovation that uses LEDs to give the appearance of a display floating in front of you - and that's just the beginning.
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The AOC I2781FH – beauty on a budget
Thu, 9th Jun 2016
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Can you remember the big and ugly monitors of old? Those days are well and truly done, with stunning monitors like the AOC 12781FH.
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Smartphone technologies and capabilities that can not be ignored by mobile device vendors
Thu, 9th Jun 2016
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Mobile giants can't ignore the new top 10 smartphone techs that shape user experience, says Gartner's Roberta Cozza.
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Kiwi gamers head to Sydney for the EB Expo 2016
Wed, 8th Jun 2016
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NZ gamers flock to Sydney's EB Expo for a homegrown taste of gaming's best and latest, with cosplay and e-sports galore.
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No more double digital growth for smartphone market
Wed, 8th Jun 2016
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smartphones
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technology gifts
Global smartphone sales look to have reached its peak, with new reports forecasting sales will no longer grow in double digits.
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First-person MOBA fun with Battleborn
Wed, 8th Jun 2016
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gaming
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halo
Gearbox Software, creators of the seminal Borderlands series of first-person shooters brings us a new franchise with Battleborn.
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Ericsson Mobility Report: APAC findings predict massive mobile growth
Tue, 7th Jun 2016
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Ericsson Mobility Report shows Australia has the strongest performance, lowest latency & highest cell edge downlink speed, New Zealand close behind.
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Hands-on review: HTC Vive
Sat, 4th Jun 2016
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HTC's Vive raises the bar in our hands-on review, delivering a mesmerising VR experience that justifies its hefty price tag.
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The Giant map now available for purchase in Call of Duty: Black Ops 3
Fri, 3rd Jun 2016
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Activision has announced that The Giant map in Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 is now available for standalone purchase.
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Smart tracking tech: prepare for the next 10 years of evolution
Fri, 3rd Jun 2016
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smartphones
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smart home
Current tracking tech can pinpoint GPS accuracy to within a few metres. It will get much more powerful in the next decade, Daniel Lewkovitz says.
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PlayStation 4 hits 40 million sales with no signs of slowing
Thu, 2nd Jun 2016
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PlayStation 4 is the fastest-selling console in PlayStation history, after sales passed more than 40 million units worldwide.
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Durex survey: when you're on holiday, touch your partner, not your phone
Thu, 2nd Jun 2016
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Your phone, your laptop, your tablet and maybe even your Fitbit could be ruining your holiday love life, a recent survey by Durex found.
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Review: Overwatch is fun multiplayer mayhem
Wed, 1st Jun 2016
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Overwatch is a new FPS online multiplayer game from Blizzard and it is very fun. You don’t even have to be good at FPS games in order to enjoy it.
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New app sends last known locations
Tue, 31st May 2016
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The app sends out notifications of last known locations once a battery goes flat, with the developers choosing tech friendly NZ to make their debut.
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Cool new features of the Samsung Galaxy S7
Mon, 30th May 2016
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While some consider the latest update to the Galaxy line of handsets to be minor, there are some very important changes.
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You say you want a revolution?
Mon, 30th May 2016
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Deep Silver’s Homefront: The Revolution invites us to take another look at a USA on its knees post-invasion and occupied by North Korea.
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PlayStation 4 sells 40 million units worldwide
Fri, 27th May 2016
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Sony Interactive Entertainment has announced today that the PlayStation 4 has managed to sell over 40 million units worldwide.
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Why the smart home industry is not ready for the mass market
Fri, 27th May 2016
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Concerns over security, device malfunctions, and complexity are hindering smart home market readiness, delaying widespread consumer adoption.
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Microsoft focuses smartphones on the enterprise - better late than never
Thu, 26th May 2016
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Microsoft recently announced a further scaling back of the mobile phone manufacturing business that it acquired from Nokia in 2013.