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Technology Gifts stories - Page 184

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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Smartphone volumes to rebound from all-time low in 2016
Thu, 2nd Mar 2017
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​2016 was the smartphones market’s lowest year-over-year growth ever, with a measly 2.5 percent, but the future is looking more encouraging.
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Detachables in NZ: Apple narrowly out-ships Microsoft in 2016
Thu, 2nd Mar 2017
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Apple edges past Microsoft in NZ's heated detachable market battle, seizing a narrow 2016 lead with a 32% share.
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Apple NZ sales up but profit plummets 63%
Thu, 2nd Mar 2017
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Apple Sales New Zealand reaped more revenue from the New Zealand market last financial year, but that wasn’t enough to prevent a 63% drop in profit.
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Microsoft announces Xbox Game Pass that allows you to play over 100 games
Wed, 1st Mar 2017
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Microsoft has announced a unique subscription model that allows you to play many Xbox One and Xbox 360 games for a small fee.
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Hands-on review: Fuji X100F camera
Wed, 1st Mar 2017
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With the adage that the best camera is the one you have with you, this is a camera that’s built to be with you on the street!.
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Review: Malicious Fallen is a game full of only boss battles
Wed, 1st Mar 2017
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When you play video games, you normally reach a boss when you clear an entire level first. In Malicious Fallen however, the whole game is boss battles.
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China, India, Malaysia and New Zealand leading the world in smartphone growth
Tue, 28th Feb 2017
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Smartphones are driving the growth of new Internet users worldwide, with China and India leading the way, according to a report by Adobe.
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Middle-earth: Shadow of War release date revealed by Warner Bros.
Tue, 28th Feb 2017
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After a big leak earlier this week, Warner Bros. has officially announced the release date for Middle-earth: Shadow of War.
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Released Android malware source code used to run a banking botnet
Mon, 27th Feb 2017
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The new Android banking malware ESET recently discovered on Google Play was spotted in the wild again, targeting more banks.
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Nokia’s back at it again with the brick phone. And it has snake.
Mon, 27th Feb 2017
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Hold the phone: Nokia has unveiled three new smartphones at MWC, however it's the comeback of the iconic brick 3310 that is making the most noise.
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Film review: Logan
Mon, 27th Feb 2017
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The sound in itself is visceral; this film is well worth seeing on the big screen for the aural experience alone.
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Week in review: The biggest stories that went down this week on NetGuide
Fri, 24th Feb 2017
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It was a busy week for the NetGuide team. We thought we'd make it easy for you and pick out our highlights of the week in the land of consumer tech.
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Sony Mobile unveils the Xperia X Compact, now available in New Zealand
Fri, 24th Feb 2017
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Sony Mobile has revealed the availability and pricing of the Sony Xperia X Compact, the latest smartphone in the Xperia X series.
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The 30 day MacBook Pro challenge: Can a Windows user become a Mac convert?
Fri, 24th Feb 2017
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Can a Windows user be converted into an Apple fan in just thirty days? I play guinea pig and use the MacBook Pro for work - and for play.
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Weta Workshop’s kickstarter goes off with a bang
Thu, 23rd Feb 2017
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Weta Workshop's first ever tabletop game, GKR: Heavy Hitters, reached its funding goal in just over four hours on Kickstarter.
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Is Apple opening the actual best office in the world?
Thu, 23rd Feb 2017
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Apple's new 175-acre campus in the Santa Clara Valley will be ready for employees this April, according to reports.
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Review: Horizon: Zero Dawn could be the best PS4 game ever made
Thu, 23rd Feb 2017
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There are many great PS4 exclusive games out there such as Uncharted 4 and Bloodborne. Horizon: Zero Dawn however blows those two games away.
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Apple Teacher learning programme comes to NZ
Wed, 22nd Feb 2017
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Apple has launched its free Apple Teacher learning programme in New Zealand, offering Kiwi educators resources to optimise teaching with Apple products.
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Dangerous Android Trojan masquerades as Flash Player update
Wed, 22nd Feb 2017
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A new Android Trojan has been lurking under a fake app that tries to mimic a Flash Player update, ESET discovered this week.
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Hands-on review: Essilor Eyezen lenses
Wed, 22nd Feb 2017
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Most of us receive too much blue light before night has fallen. So what to do? Thankfully, Essilor released their Essilor Eyezen lenses.