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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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Social media app for gamers, Leaping Tiger, launches on Android
Tue, 24th Nov 2015
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If you are wanting to find new gamers to play with, Leaping Tiger is the app you should use. It connects you to other gamers.
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Hands-on review: ViewSonic DLP Projector PJD5555W
Tue, 24th Nov 2015
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This is a DLP projector that treats colour accuracy very seriously, and that's exactly what makes this a fantastic projector for vibrant images.
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Nearly all Kiwi adults to own a smartphone in 2016
Mon, 23rd Nov 2015
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The equivalent of 2,543,173 people aged 18+ now have a smartphone, with research showing 92% of adults will own a smartphone in the the next 12 months.
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New security app from ESET to protect children online
Fri, 20th Nov 2015
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ESET launches new parental control app for Android devices in Asia Pacific, helping parents protect their children online.
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3NOW app debuts on new Apple TV
Fri, 20th Nov 2015
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The 3NOW app will be available from the Apple TV App store and will feature all content from both TV3 and FOUR.
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Phineas and Ferb invades the PS Vita
Fri, 20th Nov 2015
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It's been a relatively quiet year for the PS Vita in 2015, however a new game has been released and it's called Phineas and Ferb: Day of Doofenshmirtz.
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Sandbox mayhem: Just Cause 3 preview
Fri, 20th Nov 2015
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In the week before PAX Australia Netguide’s Darren Price was invited to an exclusive look at Just Cause 3 at Square Enix’s Sydney office.
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Hands-on review: Corsair 2015 Gaming Range
Thu, 19th Nov 2015
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Corsair has released its 2015 gaming range. Reliability, function and sound performance make Corsair products stand out from the crowd.
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Huawei smartphone growth continues; Microsoft declines
Thu, 19th Nov 2015
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Huawei has continued its smartphone charge, recording the highest sales growth in Q3, while Microsoft phone share dropped and Windows did too.
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Check your speed: new speed camera app released
Wed, 18th Nov 2015
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TomTom's new app for Android alerts Kiwi motorists of nearby speed cameras, aiming to create stress-free drives.
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Hands-on review: Huawei Watch
Wed, 18th Nov 2015
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There’s a lot to like about the Huawei Watch. It’s one of the best Android wear devices available at the moment.
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iPad Pro, now available from Vodafone New Zealand
Wed, 18th Nov 2015
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Vodafone New Zealand has announced the iPad Pro, complete with the Apple Pencil and Smart Keyboard, is now available to order from it’s website.
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Film review: Snoopy and Charlie Brown, the Peanuts Movie
Wed, 18th Nov 2015
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Charlie Brown's eternal quest for love charms in the nostalgic 'Peanuts Movie', as both kids and adults root for the underdog.
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Hands-on review: ViewSonic PJD7822HDL Projector
Tue, 17th Nov 2015
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The ViewSonic PJD7822HDL projector is an amazing full HD 1080p projector with plenty of device support and is very scalable to different room sizes.
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M2 unveils Commander high speed offering on Vocus network
Tue, 17th Nov 2015
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M2 has announced the first of its new offerings on the Vocus network, launching the Commander ultra-fast internet service for Australia’s East Coast.
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Wandering the wasteland of Fallout 4
Sun, 15th Nov 2015
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Bethesda’s summer tent-pole game has arrived giving gamers the chance to leave vault 111 and wander through the post-apocalyptic world of Fallout 4.
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Hands-on review: Lexar JumpDrive M20i and JumpDrive M20c
Sat, 14th Nov 2015
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Netguide’s tech guru, Darren Price, puts Lexar’s next-generation of flash drives, the JumpDrive M20i and the JumpDrive M20c, through their paces.
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Gamification in schools on the rise
Fri, 13th Nov 2015
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Gamification is becoming an increasingly common learning technique in schools to help students develop new, transferable problem solving skills.
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Black Ops 3 changes up the Call of Duty formula
Fri, 13th Nov 2015
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With a game coming out every year, it can be hard for the Call of Duty franchise to stay fresh. However, Black Ops 3 does change up things.
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Calling all South Island iPad fleet organisations
Fri, 13th Nov 2015
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If managing all your mobile devices is becoming a hassle, Christchurch-based Rev IT may have the solution for you.