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Technology Gifts stories - Page 167

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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Parents, combat cyberbullying with Trend Micro’s Home Network Security
Mon, 28th Aug 2017
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cyberbullying
Trend Micro releases new parental control features to protect children from cyberbullies and monitor internet usage.
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Adobe XD gets another update packed full of features
Fri, 25th Aug 2017
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smartphones
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martech
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personal computing devices
Adobe XD's latest update elevates UX design, streamlining tools for swift prototyping and effective real-time previews.
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Enterprise is set to adopt smart home technologies by 2019
Fri, 25th Aug 2017
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smart home
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ai
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healthtech
Consumer and business spending on virtual personal assistant speakers is forecast to reach $3.52bn by 2021, according to Gartner.
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TDR treads middle ground between telco & consumer disputes
Fri, 25th Aug 2017
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smartphones
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uc
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telco
The free and independent TDR service is designed to help consumers manage complaints about any service or provider from their telco.
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Apple remains the weary king of smartwatches as competitors claw at the throne
Fri, 25th Aug 2017
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wearables
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personal computing devices
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apple
Amidst fierce market rivalry, Apple's smartwatch reigns supreme, facing a tumultuous future as sales forecasts and luxury brands vie for supremacy.
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Hands-on review: Trend Micro’s Home Network Security simplifies how we get protected from cyber attacks
Thu, 24th Aug 2017
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gaming
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firewalls
As IoT devices proliferate, Trend Micro's Home Network Security offers a simple, router-based solution to protect all connected devices from cyber threats.
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NZ’s first Tesla Powerwall 2 installed at Queenstown home
Thu, 24th Aug 2017
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smart home
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cartech
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tesla
Queenstown pioneers NZ's green energy shift with the nation's first Tesla Powerwall 2 installation at the Seymour family home.
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Samsung reveals the Galaxy Note 8, hopefully this one won't randomly catch fire
Thu, 24th Aug 2017
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smartphones
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samsung
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samsung galaxy
Samsung unveils the Galaxy Note 8, aiming to reassure users with robust safety checks and exciting features after the Note 7 combustion scandal.
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You can have a chat with your spa-pool thanks to Adroit, a Kiwi startup
Thu, 24th Aug 2017
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smart home
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technology gifts
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startups
New smart technology by Kiwi company Adroit allows users to control and monitor their spa-pools remotely from anywhere in the world.
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Eight things you didn’t know about smartphone market challenger Oppo
Thu, 24th Aug 2017
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smartphones
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oppo
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technology gifts
Oppo stirs NZ market with savvy tech and Barcelona charm – eye-opening facts about the smartphone titan you've likely overlooked.
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APAC drives global rise in smartphone sales – but challenges are on horizon
Thu, 24th Aug 2017
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smartphones
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
Despite the encouraging growth there is concern about rising component costs due to reduced availability of critical components.
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Hands-on review: Ballistix Elite DDR4-3200 32GB
Wed, 23rd Aug 2017
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Darren Price has been upgrading the FutureFive gaming review rig. The finishing touch is 32GB of Crucial Ballistix Elite DDR4-3200.
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NZ price and release date revealed for the Limited Edition Gran Turismo Sport PS4 console
Wed, 23rd Aug 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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gran turismo
PlayStation NZ has announced the release date and price for the fancy looking Limited Edition Gran Turismo Sport PS4 console.
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Turn your smart home into a giant battery with Wi-Charge
Wed, 23rd Aug 2017
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smart home
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smart appliances
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solar power
Wi-Charge transforms your smart home into a giant battery by delivering long-range wireless power, ending the clutter of charging cables forever.
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Oppo plans on taking NZ by storm with their new R11 camera phone
Wed, 23rd Aug 2017
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smartphones
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oppo
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r11s
Oppo's new R11, set to dazzle New Zealanders with top-notch cameras and cutting-edge tech, hits Kiwi shores on August 28.
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Back to basics, how to get started on your smart home journey
Tue, 22nd Aug 2017
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smart home
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personal computing devices
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google
It can be a bit overwhelming to get started on your smart home journey, here are three basic products to get you going...
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Huawei NZ appoints new general manager for Consumer Business Group
Tue, 22nd Aug 2017
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smartphones
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hyperscale
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dc
Huawei New Zealand appoints Gavin Cheng as new general manager for the Consumer Business Group, focusing on innovation and growth in the local market.
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Google Home lets you control your entire house from the comfort of your bed
Tue, 22nd Aug 2017
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smart home
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google
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google apps
Google Home revolutionises home automation in ANZ, offering voice control over your abode without leaving bed.
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Microsoft announces special Xbox One X 'Project Scorpio' Edition and more at Gamescom 2017
Mon, 21st Aug 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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microsoft
Microsoft announced a ton of things earlier today at Gamescom 2017. This includes a special version of both the Xbox One X and Xbox One S.
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Remote controlled toilets and electronic piggy banks, three ridiculous ‘smart’ appliances
Mon, 21st Aug 2017
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smart home
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smart appliances
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technology gifts
In the realm of the odd but handy, behold iKettles, Porkfolios, and high-tech loos, blending convenience with a touch of the bizarre.