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Technology Gifts stories - Page 199

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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BlackBerry momentum building in ANZ
Wed, 24th Aug 2016
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BlackBerry is continuing to expand its presence in Australia & NZ, announcing the addition of several enterprise software customers to its portfolio.
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Vocus sees Kiwi revenue soar on back of M2 acquisition
Tue, 23rd Aug 2016
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Vocus has seen Kiwi revenue increase 187% following its merger with M2, which included the CallPlus businesses.
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Microsoft announces it is releasing an 'Xbox Onesie'
Tue, 23rd Aug 2016
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Microsoft is renowned for its line up of technology products, but today it has revealed its new product called the 'Xbox Onesie'.
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Could Edge Computing have solved Pokémon GO’s server issues?
Mon, 22nd Aug 2016
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Edge Computing is gaining popularity as an alternative to conventional approaches where the data centre can be remote and geographically distant.
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Calm before the storm: Australia holds its breath in declining smartphone market
Mon, 22nd Aug 2016
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Australian smartphone market continues to slide, with Q2 shipments dropping to 1.8 million, down 18% YoY, according to IDC.
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Kiwi startup takes out global award; recognised by Steve Wozniak
Mon, 22nd Aug 2016
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personal computing devices
New Zealand's oDocs has been named the global Best Startup, Social Impact in the annual Talent Unleashed Awards for technological entrepreneurship.
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Ubisoft announces the new Bounty Hunter mode in Watch Dogs 2
Fri, 19th Aug 2016
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Ubisoft has revealed an all-new game mode that will be in Watch Dogs 2. It is called the 'Bounty Hunter' mode.
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Ubisoft reveals pre-order bonuses for its extreme sports game called Steep
Fri, 19th Aug 2016
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Ubisoft unveils enticing pre-order goodies for Steep, including the nocturnal Moonlight Pack and a Season Pass in the Gold Edition.
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Hands-on review: Vodafone Smart Ultra 7 - more bling for less cha-ching
Fri, 19th Aug 2016
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Only costing $349, the spec and performance of the Ultra 7 equates to solid bang for buck value, and it doesn’t look or feel like a budget device.
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ESET warns Android users to beware of fake QuadRooter patch apps
Thu, 18th Aug 2016
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smartphones
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malware
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cybersecurity
ESET is warning Android users to watch out for fake patch apps, the first of their kind to take advantage of the QuadRooter vulnerability.
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Hands-on review: Huawei P9 Plus - all the bells and whistles
Thu, 18th Aug 2016
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This is a well-crafted phone that ticks all the boxes a high-end buyer is ever likely to have - including one of the best cameras out there.
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Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare includes 'Zombies in Spaceland' mode
Thu, 18th Aug 2016
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Activision and Infinity Ward have announced a new game mode will appear in Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare called Zombies in Spaceland.
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Destiny- The Collection is releasing this September
Wed, 17th Aug 2016
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Activision and Bungie are releasing Destiny - The Collection this September and this includes all expansions including Rise of Iron.
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Review: Bound on PS4 is a short but emotional experience
Wed, 17th Aug 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Does anybody remember the game Journey? Well Bound on PS4 is similar to it in a lot of ways and it includes a cryptic narrative.
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Low smartphone penetration in APAC represents 'big opportunity' for vendors
Tue, 16th Aug 2016
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smartphones
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apple
Global smartphone shipments are expected to grow this year despite Apple posting its first annual decline. APAC can expect 13% growth.
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Hands-on review: Vodafone Smart Mini 7 - absolutely affordable
Tue, 16th Aug 2016
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smartphones
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In our in-depth review, the Vodafone Smart Mini 7 proves to be the budget-friendly smartphone that doesn't compromise on essentials.
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Greenpeace calls out phone vendors
Tue, 16th Aug 2016
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smartphones
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Nearly half of consumers think mobile phone manufacturers should be responsible for recycling their devices, according to a new survey by Greenpeace East Asia.
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PS4 system update 4.00 info revealed as beta goes live tomorrow
Tue, 16th Aug 2016
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Sony has revealed some of the new features that are to appear on PS4 system update 4.00. The beta will start tomorrow.
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Hands-on review: Dell SonicWall TZ600
Tue, 16th Aug 2016
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gaming
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network infrastructure
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reviews
This security appliance is designed for medium-sized businesses, offering powerful but flexible security that doesn't need a degree in rocket science.
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Review: Is No Man’s Sky a fun or mundane experience?
Tue, 16th Aug 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
No Man’s Sky is a huge game with 18 quintillion planets in total. As big as the game is, does the actual gameplay offer a lot of variety?.