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Technology Gifts stories - Page 233

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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Xbox One Elite console bundle announced by Microsoft
Tue, 1st Sep 2015
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Microsoft unveils Xbox One Elite bundle; includes 1TB SSHD and customisable controller, launching November 6 for hardcore gamers.
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EB Expo 2015 announces more playable games
Fri, 28th Aug 2015
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Sydney's EB Expo amps up its game roster, adding Dark Souls 3 and Need for Speed to its playable lineup for the first time in Australia.
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Watch out Fitbit: Apple is closing in
Fri, 28th Aug 2015
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Leading wearable brand Fitbit may have a fight on its hands as Apple finds itself within striking distance in its first year in the wearable market.
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Forza Motorsport 6 goes gold with demo coming out September 1st
Fri, 28th Aug 2015
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Forza Motorsport 6 is ready to race onto Xbox One, with an early taste in the demo on September 1, featuring the new Ford GT.
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LG's G Watch R now Wi-Fi capable
Thu, 27th Aug 2015
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wearables
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The latest Android Wear update is being rolled out over the next couple of days, bringing new features to all three LG Android Wear devices.
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Hands-on review: Fitbit Surge
Thu, 27th Aug 2015
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For athletes and fitness fans, all the features the Surge offers will provide a complete overview of one’s fitness activities.
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Hands-on review Samsung S6 Edge+: Yes size DOES matter
Thu, 27th Aug 2015
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Since then, Samsung has launched the S6 Edge+, a super-size version of their successful S6 Edge smartphone. There’s hardly any plastic anywhere.
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Hands-on review: Orbitsound Spaced360
Thu, 27th Aug 2015
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With the Spaced360, British company Orbitsound is looking to deliver a unique audio experience to every corner of the room.
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Android to remain dominant OS as mobile phone market slows
Wed, 26th Aug 2015
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IDC says that despite Apple’s continued success with its variants of the iPhone, it will be challenged to take Android share.
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Hands-on review: Sony Android Smart TV
Tue, 25th Aug 2015
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With competition escalating in an already tough market TV makers are striving to develop a compelling product that’ll give them a unique selling point.
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Asia Pacific leads the way in mobile adoption
Tue, 25th Aug 2015
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By 2020, 80% of the world will own smartphones, with 2-3 times more smartphones than PCs, says new Okta report.
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Hands-on review: Viewsonic 4K VP2780-4K monitor
Tue, 25th Aug 2015
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The Viewsonic VP2780-4K 4k monitor is flawless once you have the right cables, according to a journalist's review.
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Until Dawn is a scary game that you must experience
Tue, 25th Aug 2015
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Until Dawn is a new PS4 exclusive that comes out two months before Halloween. If you are into the horror genre, this game has enough scares for you.
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Gears of War: Ultimate Edition is the best remaster
Mon, 24th Aug 2015
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Remastered games sometimes look too similar for you to notice any big differences. This isn’t the case for Gears of War: Ultimate Edition.
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Hands-on review: Samsung 34' Curved Monitor SE790C
Mon, 24th Aug 2015
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This monitor slays all other rivals - I can’t throw enough superlatives at it. Work wise, I use two 24″ monitors, and this monitor is on my wish list.
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Hands-on review: Amazon Fire TV
Mon, 24th Aug 2015
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The arena of streaming apps is changing, and changing fast, vendors are going to need to up their game to stay with the pack.
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iOS vulnerability targets corporate data
Mon, 24th Aug 2015
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Appthority has identified a critical iOS ‘Quicksand’ vulnerability that enables malicious apps to harvest enterprise credentials.
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NZ gaming industry in need of startup companies
Mon, 24th Aug 2015
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New Zealand video game industry grows, with 134 new jobs created and revenue of $78.7m in FY2015, according to @nzgda.
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Mobile learning across ANZ still in its infancy
Fri, 21st Aug 2015
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Mobile learning in the workplace is still in its infancy in Australia and New Zealand, according to new research from Skillsoft.
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Parallels 11: Same product, different box for Apple Stores
Fri, 21st Aug 2015
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​Such is Apple’s market power that then new version of Parallels is being released with two different packaging options.