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Technology Gifts stories - Page 223

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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Hands-on review: iLuv Bluetooth Aud Mini Speaker with LED Light Show
Tue, 1st Dec 2015
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I’ve tried a lot of Bluetooth speakers and many are almost identical. Finally, I’ve found something completely different.
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Apple's iPad Pro improvements crucial, experts say
Tue, 1st Dec 2015
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The iPad Pro is Apple's largest mobile device to date and has considerably improved specifications; a critical development for future success.
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Funlux launches new wireless security system ahead of Christmas period
Tue, 1st Dec 2015
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smart home
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wireless security
The Christmas season is notorious for an increase in burglaries as criminals target Christmas gifts and gadgets.
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Hands-on review: Brydge iPad keyboard
Mon, 30th Nov 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
As a Kickstarter fan, I do like to see products make it. The Brydge iPad keyboard has definitely made it, even onto my Christmas must-have list.
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Hands-on review: ViewSonic VX2573-shw 25' monitor
Mon, 30th Nov 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
If you’re in the market for an elegant widescreen monitor, the ViewSonic VX2573-shw is a stylish option with good looks to match a great performance.
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Hands-on review: Samsung Galaxy Note 5
Mon, 30th Nov 2015
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smartphones
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gaming
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digital signage
Samsung Galaxy Note 5 eclipses iPhone 6S Plus with superior screen and handy stylus in our comprehensive review.
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The Force is strong in this one: Star Wars Battlefront review
Sun, 29th Nov 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
In advance of the most long-awaited movie of the year, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, comes the year’s most anticipated game, Star Wars Battlefront.
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Running rubber with Need for Speed
Fri, 27th Nov 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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need for speed
Ghost Studios returns with Need for Speed, aiming for a reboot on new-gen consoles. But does it accelerate past its predecessors or stall at the start?.
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Film review: Unfriended
Fri, 27th Nov 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
In 'Unfriended', a teen horror flick meets paranormal chills via social media, delivering fear in real-time on a single screen.
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TVNZ ramps up online offering
Fri, 27th Nov 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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tvnz
​​TVNZ has announced it is ramping up its online offering, adding 200 new hours of exclusive content to TVNZ OnDemand.
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Hands-on review: Belkin QODE Ultimate Pro iPad Keyboard
Fri, 27th Nov 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Banish touchscreen typing terrors with the Belkin QODE Ultimate Pro, elevating iPad use to tactile typing triumph.
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Hands-on review: A quick glance at the Apple Watch
Fri, 27th Nov 2015
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gaming
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wearables
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Apple has packed a lot of features into this small device, though most of them require connecting to the iPhone to deliver their functionality.
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Film review: He Named Me Malala
Fri, 27th Nov 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
The film tells the story of the teenage girl who became a voice for a suppressed nation and underrepresented minorities within. No big deal.
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Hands-on review: LaCie Mirror external hard drive
Fri, 27th Nov 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
LaCie's Mirror hard drive combines 1TB storage with stunning mirrored glass design. Priced at USD $500-580, it’s a high-end piece for style-conscious users.
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Hands-on Review: CleverLoop Security Surveillance System
Thu, 26th Nov 2015
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gaming
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surveillance
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reviews
CleverLoop is a video surveillance and security system that is built with smartphones and the modern digital world in mind.
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PlayStation 4 console sells 30.2 million units worldwide
Thu, 26th Nov 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCE) has announced today that the PS4 console has sold over 30.2 million units worldwide.
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Xero launches on Apple Watch
Tue, 24th Nov 2015
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wearables
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fintech
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financial systems
Cloud-based accounting software company Xero has launched an Apple Watch application to help small business owners manage their finances.
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Social media app for gamers, Leaping Tiger, launches on Android
Tue, 24th Nov 2015
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smartphones
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apps
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technology gifts
If you are wanting to find new gamers to play with, Leaping Tiger is the app you should use. It connects you to other gamers.
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Hands-on review: ViewSonic DLP Projector PJD5555W
Tue, 24th Nov 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
This is a DLP projector that treats colour accuracy very seriously, and that's exactly what makes this a fantastic projector for vibrant images.
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Nearly all Kiwi adults to own a smartphone in 2016
Mon, 23rd Nov 2015
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
The equivalent of 2,543,173 people aged 18+ now have a smartphone, with research showing 92% of adults will own a smartphone in the the next 12 months.