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Technology Gifts stories - Page 138

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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Riot Games is bringing the League of Legends eSports tournament to Sydney this July
Mon, 4th Jun 2018
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eSports fans have something to celebrate about because a huge international tournament is coming to Sydney, Australia this July.
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Despite data centre surge, Dutch minister says no shortage of power
Mon, 4th Jun 2018
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The minister of economic affairs has rubbished a Dutch Datacentre Association report that warns the country has an imminent power shortage.
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The All Blacks and Black Ferns to squad up and play Fortnite this Wednesday with LPL
Mon, 4th Jun 2018
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As previously reported, Let's Play Live (LPL) is hosting a new show with NZ celebrities playing Fortnite. The first guests are several sports stars.
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Hands-on review: DJI Mavic Air Fly More Combo
Sun, 3rd Jun 2018
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FutureFive's Darren Price takes a look at DJI’s Mavic Air- a high-spec foldable drone that you can put in your pocket.
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APAC smartphone market set for a downturn… before bouncing back
Sat, 2nd Jun 2018
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smartphones
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
The global smartphone market declined in 2017 and IDC expects it to do the same this year before a resurgence of opportunities next year.
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MEF announces significant progress in its MEF 3.0 project
Sat, 2nd Jun 2018
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smartphones
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virtualisation
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network infrastructure
Today MEF published new Ethernet and IP specifications, progressing Layer 1 projects and the first multi-vendor SD-WAN implementation project.
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Time to bin the traditional PC? IDC forecasts ongoing decline
Fri, 1st Jun 2018
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Despite the bleak forecast, IDC assures there are actually several pockets of opportunities and growth like gaming & ultraslim notebooks.
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Several NZ celebrities to play/stream Fortnite with Let's Play Live (LPL)
Thu, 31st May 2018
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Let's Play Live (LPL) is hosting a weekly streaming event that will have many NZ celebrities teaming up to play Fortnite for an evening of fun.
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Bethesda announces entirely new game called Fallout 76
Thu, 31st May 2018
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Bethesda just dropped a nuclear bombshell today by announcing a brand new game in the Fallout series simply called Fallout 76.
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Watch Xbox's E3 press conference at Australian and NZ cinemas this June
Wed, 30th May 2018
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Microsoft is giving a chance for gamers to watch Xbox's press conference on the big screen this year if you live in Australia and New Zealand.
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Gartner - Xiaomi up and Samsung down as smartphone market grows
Wed, 30th May 2018
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Global smartphone sales return to growth with Xiaomi grabbing up sales to hit over 100% year over year improvement.
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Apple warned by ComCom for misleading consumers
Wed, 30th May 2018
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Apple is the latest tech company, after Noel Leeming and Smiths City, to get attention from the ComCom for unfair treatment of consumers.
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Ziften & Microsoft: The partnership bringing threat defence to almost every OS
Tue, 29th May 2018
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Ziften's partnership with Microsoft is making serious headway into bringing microsoft security technology into the heart of all operating systems.
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Low-cost Android devices shipping pre-installed Colisoon adware
Tue, 29th May 2018
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smartphones
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malware
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cybersecurity
Low-cost Android devices from manufacturers such as ZTE and Archos are being pre-installed with adware, researchers at Avast say.
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Synergy reports record-breaking Q1 capex spend for big cloud providers
Tue, 29th May 2018
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Hyperscale operators' Q1 capex soared to USD $27 billion, driven by immense outlays from Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Apple, and Facebook, says Synergy Research.
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Hands-on Review: D-Link Covr Seamless Wi-Fi System C1203
Mon, 28th May 2018
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D-Link's Covr Seamless Wi-Fi System C1203 offers comprehensive and reliable coverage throughout your home with easy setup and customisable features via an app.
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NZ Govt is boosting support for game development
Mon, 28th May 2018
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The NZ Government is bolstering its game development sector, with new research led by NZTech to explore future opportunities and inform policy.
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Honeywell’s ‘Mobility Edge’ platform hits the ANZ market
Fri, 25th May 2018
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smartphones
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edge computing
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the new offering includes common hardware architecture and a suite of tools designed to support future mobility solutions.
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Stability on the horizon for the global PC and tablet market, according to Canalys
Fri, 25th May 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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healthtech
Global PC and tablet market shipments to fall 2.1% this year, but Canalys says the decline is slowing, indicating potential long-term stability.
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Hands-on review: Play as androids in Detroit: Become Human
Fri, 25th May 2018
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Detroit: Become Human is an interesting game that looks at a near future where androids are living sentient beings. Does that make them human?.