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Technology Gifts stories - Page 217

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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Far Cry Primal Review: Life as a caveman
Fri, 26th Feb 2016
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Far Cry Primal is a unique game where you are assume the role of a caveman. There are no guns or any type of technology featured here.
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Sony rolls out new smartphones… emphasis on the smart
Wed, 24th Feb 2016
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Sony Mobile has released the first ‘X’ series smartphones designed with new layers of intelligence technologies and communication features.
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Hands-on review: QNAP TS-453A NAS Drive
Wed, 24th Feb 2016
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As the next addition to QNAP's range, the TS-453A is a 4-bay NAS drive with a quad-core Intel Celeron N3150 processor. What makes this one different?.
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March 2016 Games with Gold revealed for Xbox gamers
Wed, 24th Feb 2016
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The March 2016 Games with Gold titles has now been officially revealed by Microsoft. There are more free games to play for Xbox LIVE Gold members.
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Photo gallery: Apple through the ages
Tue, 23rd Feb 2016
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What began as the brainchild of two Steves is now the world’s largest information technology company and at the forefront of innovative technology.
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Nokia ramps up data center play
Tue, 23rd Feb 2016
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Nokia has launched new data center services and teamed up with integrated manufacturing company Sanmina to collaborate on data center solutions.
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Tom Clancy's The Division beta breaks records
Tue, 23rd Feb 2016
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The public beta for Tom Clancy's The Division has just ended and millions of players participated in it as it broke a new record for an original IP.
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Kiwi educators encouraged to exchange faulty Apple plug
Tue, 23rd Feb 2016
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The Ministry of Education has alerted New Zealand educators to the fact that Apple is recalling the two-prong Apple AC wall plug adapters.
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2016 looking rosy for smartphone vendors, despite some turbulence
Tue, 23rd Feb 2016
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New forecasts predict that over 1.5 billion smartphones will be shipped in 2016, as the industry grows by more than 10%.
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The NZ unveiling of the Samsung Galaxy S7
Tue, 23rd Feb 2016
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On Monday in Auckland’s Mantells on the Water, members of Auckland’s press gathered for a Samsung popup #GalaxyS7 session.
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When to expect devices and connected 'things' to start talking to one another
Tue, 23rd Feb 2016
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After eight years of searching for, downloading and using smartphone apps, users are maturing in their usage behaviours.
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Samsung backs business transformation
Tue, 23rd Feb 2016
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Samsung champions corporate evolution with advanced security and enhanced productivity via its KNOX-secured Galaxy S7 and Enterprise Device Programme.
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Attention all gamers: New ASUS laptop available in NZ
Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
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ASUS' new high-performance gaming laptop, the ROG GL552, is now available in New Zealand with prices starting from $2,099.
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Kiwis, hit up Spark NZ for the new Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge
Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
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To celebrate Samsung’s new smartphones, Spark has announced the first 500 online pre-orders before February 24 will receive a Samsung Gear VR device.
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Why the Government needs to leave Apple and Google encryption alone
Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
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It doesn’t make any sense to put so much pressure on Apple or Google when in the end, they don’t control all the keys to the kingdom.
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Hands-on review: ASUS Transformer Book
Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
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Asus's Transformer Book: an 11 convertible with robust battery life and versatile hinge, good for travellers on a budget.
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iPhone records first sales decline, but Huawei surges
Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
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Smartphone sales have slowed to their slowest growth since 2008. So who are the winners and losers in the tumultuous market?.
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Apple vs the Feds: The facts
Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
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The Internet was recently ablaze as a Californian Judge ordered that Apple help the FBI unlock a suspected criminals iPhone.
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Unravel: a yarn with a difference
Sun, 21st Feb 2016
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Unravel weaves a unique tale as Yarny's charming platform adventure tugs at the heartstrings, offering a fresh spin on the genre.
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Virtual tramping in Firewatch
Sat, 20th Feb 2016
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Virtual tramping reaches new heights in Firewatch, an interactive narrative that blurs the line between gaming and storytelling.