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Technology Gifts stories - Page 226

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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Assassin's Creed Syndicate is an improvement over Unity
Tue, 3rd Nov 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Assassin's Creed Syndicate is an improvement over Ubisoft's effort last year with Unity. It's a more enjoyable experience.
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Hands-on review: Epson Moverio BT-200 AR Glasses
Mon, 2nd Nov 2015
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smartphones
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gaming
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reviews
Epson (yes that Printer manufacturer) have taken a leap in creating their own version with full Augmented Reality (AR) coverage.
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Apple, Samsung, Huawei among smartphone winners as Microsoft, BlackBerry, LG falter
Mon, 2nd Nov 2015
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smartphones
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microsoft
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analyst report
Lumia shipments - and revenue - plummet on back of Microsoft's 'updated strategy' while BlackBerry drops to lowest shipments in 10 years.
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Hands-on review: Asus T300 Transformer Book Chi
Fri, 30th Oct 2015
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
While you could invest in a tablet for consuming media and a separate PC to create it, Asus has a solution that gives you the best of both worlds.
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Hands-on review: Garmin's Forerunner 25
Fri, 30th Oct 2015
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gaming
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wearables
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digital signage
PCs sales are tanking and smartphone hype is gradually running out of gas, and meanwhile, wearables continue generating a growing amount of excitement.
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Hands-on review: UE Boom 2
Thu, 29th Oct 2015
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smartphones
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gaming
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reviews
If you like making sure you have a soundtrack for your summer travels, the UE Boom will make your plans a lot easier.
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Smartphone shipments soar in Q3 amid fierce competition
Thu, 29th Oct 2015
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smartphones
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motorola
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analyst report
All go for smartphones as shipments hit second highest level for a single quarter. So who were the movers and shakers?.
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Sony announces several new PS4 games at Paris Games Week
Wed, 28th Oct 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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sony computer entertainment
Sony announced several new PS4 games earlier today at the Paris Games Week event. Many of the games are exclusive to the platform.
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Hands-on review: Huawei P8 Lite
Wed, 28th Oct 2015
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smartphones
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gaming
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reviews
Huawei has released its new budget phone, the P8 Lite. With solid performance and affordability, can it live up to its predecessor?.
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Engineers develop universal wireless charger, a world first
Tue, 27th Oct 2015
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smartphones
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wireless nation
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powermat
UC San Diego engineers make a breakthrough with a universal wireless charger, potentially ending the battle of incompatible standards.
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The apps sucking the life out of your phone
Tue, 27th Oct 2015
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smartphones
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power / energy
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cloud services
The latest report from AVG Technologies reveals what the top apps are for draining battery life on Android devices.
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Adoption of iOS 9 huge, despite Wi-Fi Assist failings
Tue, 27th Oct 2015
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smartphones
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wireless networks
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personal computing devices
Despite initial glitches and WiFi Assist controversies, iOS 9 adoption has soared to 61%, outpacing iOS 8 and older versions, says Apple.
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Armageddon Expo 2015 was another successful event
Tue, 27th Oct 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
The Armageddon 2015 Expo was another successful event bringing out the best in gaming, comics and other geek culture.
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Hands-on review: Norton Security 2015
Tue, 27th Oct 2015
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
In the bad old days keeping a PC secure was simple. Nowadays, a huge chunk of our lives exists online, and digital security issues have escalated.
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Does Xbox One exclusive Halo 5: Guardians live up to the hype?
Mon, 26th Oct 2015
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Halo 5: Guardians dazzles on Xbox One, delivering fast, fluid gameplay and stunning visuals in a worthy series sequel.
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Hands-on review: Olloclip 4-in-1 Photo Lens for iPhone
Fri, 23rd Oct 2015
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smartphones
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gaming
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reviews
If you want to dump the digital camera and just travel with one device, you’ll need some help in the lense department.
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Hands-on review: AOpen Commercial ChromeBox for Digital Signage
Fri, 23rd Oct 2015
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gaming
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digital signage
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reviews
In a game-changer for digital signage, AOpen's new ChromeBox promises ease and economy, shaking up an industry ripe for revolution.
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TVNZ OnDemand coming to the PS3 and PS4
Thu, 22nd Oct 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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tvnz
The TVNZ OnDemand app will be launching to the PS3 and PS4 consoles. Kiwi TV fans will be able to catch up on their favourite shows.
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The PS4 receives an official price cut in New Zealand
Wed, 21st Oct 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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sony
Sony has announced today a price cut for the PS4 that will include a reduction in price for New Zealand as well.
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Xbox New Zealand announces Armageddon lineup
Wed, 21st Oct 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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xbox
Xbox New Zealand has announced all of the playable games that you can play this weekend at the Armageddon expo.