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Technology Gifts stories - Page 274

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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Review: Monster Adidas Headphones
Fri, 3rd Oct 2014
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In a clash of titans, Monster Adidas headphones aim to usurp Beats with style and an audio-sharing feature, despite minor quality gripes.
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Review: Monster Octagon headphones
Fri, 3rd Oct 2014
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The Monster Octagon has taken over as my daily headphones, purely because of its Monster sound. Are they about to make you tap out?.
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Review: Nokia Lumia 930
Fri, 3rd Oct 2014
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The Nokia Lumia 930 impresses with features like a 20MP camera and wireless charging, but developer support and software stability remain major hurdles.
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Review: Alienware 18 Gaming Laptop
Fri, 3rd Oct 2014
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Alienware 18 impresses in size and specs, but its move from gaming beast to Dell's flashy party trick leaves long-time fans feeling nostalgic.
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Review: ADATA Elite CE700 Wireless Charger
Fri, 3rd Oct 2014
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Wireless charging has often been touted as the next big thing in mobile phones. The new iPhone 6 doesn’t have it, so is the Adata Elite CE700 worth it?.
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Paying too much for telecoms
Fri, 3rd Oct 2014
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UK firms overpaying for telecoms, with nearly half of ICT budget absorbed, says Gartner. Savings await those who review deals, advises TeleConsultants.
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Dirty politics enabled by technology
Thu, 2nd Oct 2014
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Hager's book reveals technology's role in magnifying dirty politics, showing social media's power across the political spectrum.
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Top 5: films set in the future
Thu, 2nd Oct 2014
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Amy unveils her top 5 future-set films, sparking our imagination with tales from 2199's Matrix to 2015's cheeky Back to the Future 2 jaunt.
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Slice of Silicon Valley History coming to NZ with your help
Wed, 1st Oct 2014
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Techvana, NZ's future IT museum, is crowdfunding to preserve Silicon Valley history. Mark and Katie Barlow aim to showcase their vast tech collection.
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First we had heartbleed, now we're shellshocked
Wed, 1st Oct 2014
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Security companies warn businesses to patch vulnerable systems as a new bug, named Shellshocked, affects Linux and Unix systems.
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Review: Kiwi hands on iPhone 6 plus
Wed, 1st Oct 2014
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Its attracted a fair bit of controversy. Much of this is thanks the post-launch Bend gate saga, but Apples XXL-sized iPhone, the 6+ has finally arrived.
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Film review: Housebound
Wed, 1st Oct 2014
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Gerard Johnstone's Housebound is a Kiwi comedy-horror about Kylie, under house arrest, confronting her mother's ghostly claims. We rate it 3.5/5.
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Windows 10 coming to a PC near you - What's changed
Wed, 1st Oct 2014
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Microsoft leaps over Windows 9 to unveil Windows 10, promising a new era for PCs with enterprise-grade security and universal apps.
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Aussie gamers prepare for EB Expo 2014
Wed, 1st Oct 2014
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Whilst Kiwi gamers got to play the latest video games at last week’s Digital NationZ, this coming weekend it’s the turn of Aussie gamers at the EB Expo.
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iPhone 6: Big is best. Or is it?
Tue, 30th Sep 2014
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The iPhone 6 debate: Is bigger truly better? A look at the phone's size sparks a nostalgia for the compact era.
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How social media lost the New Zealand election
Tue, 30th Sep 2014
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In the wake of the 2014 general election, it could be time for companies and political parties alike to take a fresh look at social media.
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Interview: Sunset Overdrive Developer Marcus Smith
Tue, 30th Sep 2014
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Game Console's Damian Seeto had an opportunity to speak with Marcus Smith who is the Creative Director for Insomniac Games' Sunset Overdrive.
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iPhone 6 signals gadget overload
Tue, 30th Sep 2014
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Are people getting frustrated with the amount of separate devices they need to own in order to conduct their every day living?.
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Review: Sony Xperia Z2
Tue, 30th Sep 2014
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The Sony Xperia Z2 dazzles with its no-compromise approach, boasting superior screen, sound, and camera quality, but questions its practicality.
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Review: LifeTrak C410 Fitness tracker
Mon, 29th Sep 2014
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LifeTrak's C410 fitness tracker excels with a 12-month battery life, a host of features and affordability at USD $129.95, despite an uninspiring design.