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Technology Gifts stories - Page 181

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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Hands-on: Lenovo ThinkPad X1 YOGA
Mon, 10th Apr 2017
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Lenovo's ThinkPad X1 YOGA combines a laptop, tablet, and more. With high-performance specs and up to 11-hour battery life, it's a business powerhouse.
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Hands-on impressions with Drawn to Death on PlayStation 4
Sat, 8th Apr 2017
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Drawn to Death is a third-person multiplayer online shooter with a unique design choice. The game's design is very '90s inspired.
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First official details have been posted about Microsoft's Project Xbox Scorpio console
Fri, 7th Apr 2017
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Microsoft has finally spilled the beans on the Xbox Scorpio console that will be out later this year. The first specs have been revealed.
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Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare Continuum DLC release date revealed on PS4
Wed, 5th Apr 2017
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Activision has announced the release date for the Continuum DLC coming to Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare later this month on PS4.
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Don’t pay for what is for free: Malicious Adobe Flash Player app found on Google Play
Wed, 5th Apr 2017
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F11 did not contain any harmful code. Instead, it relied purely on social engineering, tricking users into paying €18 ($19) for Adobe Flash Player.
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Sneak peek at the new Xbox Scorpio specs
Wed, 5th Apr 2017
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Microsoft will reveal the system specifications of the Xbox Scorpio on Thursday, ahead of their E3 presentation.
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The Agents of Mayhem is a new game from the Saint's Row makers
Tue, 4th Apr 2017
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deep silver
Volition unveils 'The Agents of Mayhem' WHERE id = a hilarious new game with 12 unique agents, set in futuristic Seoul.
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'Smart' vibrator allows strangers to watch
Tue, 4th Apr 2017
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Apparently the Svakom Siime Eye, an internet-connected sex toy with a built in camera, is laughably easy to hack.
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EA Games’ sci-fi epic continues with Mass Effect: Andromeda
Tue, 4th Apr 2017
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Bioware launches us into the stars anew with Mass Effect: Andromeda, heralding a galaxy of fresh tales and faces.
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High school eSports teams to clash live for the first time
Mon, 3rd Apr 2017
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league of legends
The first high school eSports league in New Zealand kicks off tonight, with teams competing in League of Legends. Let the games begin!.
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Destiny 2 coming out this September for PC, PS4 and Xbox One
Fri, 31st Mar 2017
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The recent leaks turned out to be true as Destiny 2 will indeed be out later this year for the PS4, Xbox One and even the PC.
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Film review - Smurfs: The Lost Village
Fri, 31st Mar 2017
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There are otherworldly creatures, the fight between good & evil, the bond of friendship and finding out true identities - all make for a great story.
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Getting hands on at the Samsung S8/S8+ launch event
Fri, 31st Mar 2017
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Samsung wows with new Galaxy S8 and S8+ at Auckland launch, showcasing water resistance and innovative new gadgets.
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Hands-on review: Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Carbon
Fri, 31st Mar 2017
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Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Carbon: This featherlight Ultrabook blends portability with robust performance, ideal for on-the-go professionals.
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Windows rolls out new update - good news for creatives and gamers
Fri, 31st Mar 2017
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Microsoft recently announced the next major update to Windows 10, known as the ‘Creators Update’, in an attempt to usurp Apple in creative circles.
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Film review: Ghost in the Shell - a cyberpunk look into AI and mind hacking
Thu, 30th Mar 2017
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When you go messing around with advanced technology, what happens if your mind gets hacked? What if that hacker is a wanted cyberterrorist?.
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Xiaomi to create 20,000 jobs in India over next three years
Thu, 30th Mar 2017
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Xiaomi pledges 20,000 new Indian jobs, expanding its foothold in a key market amid impressive online sales success.
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Samsung turn smartphones into desktops with new 'DeX'
Thu, 30th Mar 2017
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Samsung revolutionizes desktop computing with Samsung DeX, a device that turns the Galaxy S8 into a desktop computer.
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Leaping Tiger is streaming games for charity this Sunday
Wed, 29th Mar 2017
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Wellington based gamers Leaping Tiger is hosting a special stream this Sunday on Twitch to raise money for Starship Hospital.
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Blancco's new Beijing office to support China's growing need for data erasure software
Wed, 29th Mar 2017
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Blancco CEO Pat Clawson says Chinese companies are detecting more and more security incidents - an increase of 900% since 2014.