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Technology Gifts stories - Page 239

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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LEGO Jurassic World is dinosaur sized fun
Wed, 1st Jul 2015
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LEGO Jurassic World roars to life with dino-sized entertainment and puzzles for all ages, capturing the essence of the iconic film series.
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Salient Eye app catches Kapiti Coast thief
Wed, 1st Jul 2015
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cybersecurity
Salient Eye, a free Android home security app, has helped a family in Wellington catch an intruder trying to break into their home.
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New Zealand: Huawei's TalkBand B2 is here
Tue, 30th Jun 2015
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smartphones
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wearables
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As the second generation of the TalkBand series, the B2 was created at Huawei’s Paris design centre and echoes the design of the Huawei P8 smartphone.
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Are you addicted to your smartphone?
Mon, 29th Jun 2015
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cloud services
Suffering from nomophobia? A UK study suggests 66% of Brits might be, as we ponder our addiction to the ever-present smartphone.
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Big players upping the ante in smartwatch market
Mon, 29th Jun 2015
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smartphones
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wearables
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personal computing devices
Apple Watch launch propels smart watches into mainstream; big players expanding product offerings. Growth predicted until 2020.
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Spark gets exclusive Sony Xperia M4 Aqua deal
Mon, 29th Jun 2015
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smartphones
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Spark seizes sole UK rights to Sony's Xperia M4 Aqua, touting its stellar features at a competitive mid-range price.
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Batman: Arkham Knight is an epic end to the series
Mon, 29th Jun 2015
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What Rocksteady Studios did with Batman video games is similar to how Christopher Nolan revitalized the Batman movies. Rocksteady Studios has crafted.
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Hands-on review: Epson L455 Inkjet Printer, Copier & Scanner
Mon, 29th Jun 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
The Epson L455 is a capable and trustworthy Wi-Fi capable multifunction inkjet that makes full use of its Wi-Fi capabilities.
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Kids vs mobile phones - who gets more attention?
Thu, 25th Jun 2015
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One in three Kiwi kids say their parents spend as much or less time with them as on mobile devices, according to new AVG Technologies research.
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Billion dollar UC market growing, driven by mobility
Wed, 24th Jun 2015
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partners
Unified communications market to reach $75.81bn by 2020, driven by increase in mobile workforce and smartphone demand.
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Corsair signs Synnex; plans national retail assault
Wed, 24th Jun 2015
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digital entertainment
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Synnex snaps up Corsair distribution as the component vendor, known for its strong gaming foothold, prepares for national retail assault.
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1TB PS4 console coming in July
Tue, 23rd Jun 2015
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digital entertainment
Sony Computer Entertainment New Zealand (SCENZ) has just announced today that a 1TB PS4 console will be coming your way next month.
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BYOD security: Protect your data before it's too late
Tue, 23rd Jun 2015
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cybersecurity
BYOD data protection policy is crucial as mobile devices are targeted by criminals, says Acronis. 38% of companies to rely on BYOD by 2016.
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Darth Vader would love this: Dark Side Ollie
Tue, 23rd Jun 2015
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robots
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smart home
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home robots
Last year I was wowed by Sphero, the small robotic ball that is driven using an Android or IOS smartphone. It was crazily fun to drive.
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Will the next Apple Watch be iPhone-free?
Tue, 23rd Jun 2015
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smartphones
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wireless networks
The rumoured Apple Watch 2, likely to be introduced in 2016, will apparently have a new wireless system for greater iPhone independence.
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The Elder Scrolls Online finally arrives on the new-gen consoles
Mon, 22nd Jun 2015
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gaming
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Netguide's Darren Price takes a look at The Elder Scrolls Online Tamriel Unlimited, now available for Xbox One and PlayStation 4.
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Cisco VNI highlights growing landscape for Kiwi reseller
Mon, 22nd Jun 2015
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Cisco's tenth annual Visual Networking Index highlights some key growth areas for resellers as internet usage booms and connected devices change.
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Major security flaw in Samsung Galaxy devices
Mon, 22nd Jun 2015
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Samsung says the flaw is extremely difficult to exploit, but if successful, an attacker could have an enormous amount of access to an affected device.
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Taylor Swift rejects Apple Music
Mon, 22nd Jun 2015
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
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apple
Taylor Swift criticizes Apple Music's three-month free trial, saying it doesn't pay writers, producers, or artists.
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Smart wearables huge opportunity for vendors, as market sees 170% growth
Mon, 22nd Jun 2015
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wearables
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personal computing devices
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apple
Apple's entrance into the wearable market is driving growth of 170%, with 72.1m devices to be shipped this year.