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Technology Gifts stories - Page 242

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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NZ tablet shipments continue to plummet, but there is hope
Tue, 2nd Jun 2015
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New Zealand tablet shipments plummet; Apple maintains top spot, while Surface Pro offers hope for Windows tablets and 2-in-1 market.
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Non-smartphone connected devices sales on the up
Tue, 2nd Jun 2015
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The increasing number of non-smartphone devices and the need to connect these devices offer new revenue opportunities for device vendors and telcos.
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FIFA 16 to include female players for the first time
Fri, 29th May 2015
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FIFA 16 makes historic move by featuring female players, with 12 women's national teams joining the virtual pitch.
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Estimating crowd sizes with mobile phones and Twitter
Thu, 28th May 2015
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twitter
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Mobile phones and Twitter can accurately estimate crowd sizes, according to researchers at Warwick Business School.
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How iPad apps can help Kiwi SMBs
Thu, 28th May 2015
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UK SMBs can benefit from mobile technology. New Zealand businesses urged to adapt for success. #technews #SMBs #mobiletechnology.
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Top e-learning trends impacting education
Wed, 27th May 2015
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gaming
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Today, elearning trends shaping schools and the way people learn. These include mobile learning, Tin Can API, edugaming, and augmented reality.
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Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare Supremacy DLC coming early June
Wed, 27th May 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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Activision has now announced the official release date for the Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare Supremacy DLC pack.
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iOS smartphone sales increasing, Android slowing down
Wed, 27th May 2015
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Apple's recent shift to bigger screen models with a broader country reach has had an immediate impact on volumes.
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Mad Max video game gets a story trailer
Wed, 27th May 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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mad max
A new story trailer has been released for the upcoming Mad Max video game that will be due out later this year.
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What's the most valuable brand in the world? Apple.
Wed, 27th May 2015
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personal computing devices
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BrandZ reveals its top 100 most valuable global brands, and takes a closer look at the growing power of the technology sector and how it's evolving.
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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt- game of the year?
Wed, 27th May 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
NetGuide’s Darren Price has spent the last week locked away with the PC version of game of the year contender, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.
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An iPhone controlled BBQ?? Are you kidding????
Tue, 26th May 2015
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smartphones
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wireless networks
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personal computing devices
Green Mountain Grill sports a Wi-Fi access point and is iPhone controlled. It's an improbable combo, but in use it worked well.
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Acronis launches file sharing solution for the modern business
Tue, 26th May 2015
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Acronis Access Connect is a file and print sharing solution for SMEs and enterprises working in Apple, Android and Windows environments.
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Virtual reality apps market set to explode
Tue, 26th May 2015
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Augmented Reality apps in the mobile games market will generate 420 million downloads annually by 2019, up from 30 million in 2014.
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Ransomware masquerades as FBI, Android users in the crossfire
Tue, 26th May 2015
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smartphones
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malware
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ransomware
Thousands of Android users have been targeted by a ransomware that demands users to pay $500 to restore access to their smartphone, says Bitdefender.
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Film review: 5 Flights Up
Mon, 25th May 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
I did find it pleasantly amusing, but if it was meant to be a pull-at-your-heartstrings drama,they missed the mark by a long shot.
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Did Apple accidentally leak the iPhone 6c?
Mon, 25th May 2015
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Apple fans in a frenzy over a possible iPhone 6c leak after an enigmatic photo appears on the company's website.
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Fitbit leads wearable bands, Apple Watch to make impact
Mon, 25th May 2015
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wearables
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personal computing devices
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Fitbit tops the sales figures, but research firm Canalys forecasts 20 million Apple Watches will be shipped in 2015.
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Hands-on review: Sony Smart Watch 3
Mon, 25th May 2015
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gaming
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wearables
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Sony's Smart Watch 3 entices with built-in GPS and a sporty look, catering to the active and stylish with its versatile design.
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Are smartphones making students dumber?
Thu, 21st May 2015
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edutech
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technology gifts
New research suggests students who don’t have access to smartphones have better test scores than those who do.