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Technology Gifts stories - Page 228

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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TVNZ OnDemand coming to the PS3 and PS4
Thu, 22nd Oct 2015
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The TVNZ OnDemand app will be launching to the PS3 and PS4 consoles. Kiwi TV fans will be able to catch up on their favourite shows.
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The PS4 receives an official price cut in New Zealand
Wed, 21st Oct 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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sony
Sony has announced today a price cut for the PS4 that will include a reduction in price for New Zealand as well.
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Xbox New Zealand announces Armageddon lineup
Wed, 21st Oct 2015
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Xbox New Zealand has announced all of the playable games that you can play this weekend at the Armageddon expo.
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Smart home services to hit US$100 billion by 2020
Wed, 21st Oct 2015
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smart home
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technology gifts
Smart home offerings offer potential for retailers, with Juniper Research predicting consumer spend on smart home services will hit US$100b by 2020.
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Sony Xperia Z5 released in NZ through Spark
Tue, 20th Oct 2015
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smartphones
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The flagship device is an operator exclusive for Spark and also comes with access to exclusive ‘Made for Bond’ themes and content.
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Hands-on review: ASUS MAXIMUS VIII HERO
Tue, 20th Oct 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
For Gamers and Overclockers, it’s not about the pretty lights, it’s all about the ability to scale and produce outstanding performance on demand.
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Film review: Bridge of Spies
Tue, 20th Oct 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Spielberg and Hanks reunite in 'Bridge of Spies', a masterful Cold War tale of espionage and moral grit, leaving audiences spellbound.
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Hands-on review: HP Officejet Pro X576dw
Tue, 20th Oct 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
At $1,149 RRP this is a damn good printer that will do everything a SME could want, and a bit more on top of this.
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NBA 2K16 is the definitive basketball game
Tue, 20th Oct 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
2K Sports has been riding high recently and NBA 2K16 is proof that this is indeed the best basketball video game series of all time.
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Hands-on review: Asustor AS6204T NAS Drive
Mon, 19th Oct 2015
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storage
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gaming
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reviews
NAS Drives can be an invaluable central storage device and there's almost nothing the Asustor AS6204T NAS Drive can't do thanks to the available apps.
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The verdict on Disney Infinity 3.0’s Rise Against The Empire play set
Mon, 19th Oct 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
A new play set has arrived for Disney Infinity 3.0 called Rise Against The Empire. It adds the original Star Wars trilogy as a new campaign.
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PlayStation VR headset coming to Armageddon Expo 2015
Fri, 16th Oct 2015
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New Zealanders are in for a treat because the PlayStation VR headset will be attending the Armageddon Expo next weekend.
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Hands-on review: Linksys Max-Stream AC2600 MU-MIMO Gigabit Wi-Fi Router
Fri, 16th Oct 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
The EA8500 is a router designed for today’s crowded skies, delivering top notch performance especially across the 5GHz band.
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Sony Xperia Z5 series comes to NZ
Fri, 16th Oct 2015
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smartphones
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sony xperia
Sony's cutting-edge Xperia Z5 hits NZ shelves next week, offering a top-tier camera and two-day battery life, says Sony Mobile's Featherstone.
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Second digital revolution to bring $4.8 trillion spend
Thu, 15th Oct 2015
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data analytics
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ai
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personal computing devices
A second digital revolution will bring $4.8 trillion in spend by 2025, but which tech providers will become digital enablers and reap the benefits?.
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Business laptop to tablet migrations spurring tablet growth
Wed, 14th Oct 2015
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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telsyte
Laptop to tablet migrations in businesses sparked an increase in tablet sales in Q2, with the enterprise tablet roll out expected to continue.
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Apple cuts the cord with new wireless accessories
Wed, 14th Oct 2015
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cleantech
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personal computing devices
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Apple goes wireless, reinventing the iMac with Magic accessories and stunning Retina displays for a sleeker, more powerful desktop experience.
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Hands-on review: HP OfficeJet 8620 Printer
Tue, 13th Oct 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
The HP 8620 is a reasonably standard modern-day printer. It uses standard ink tanks/cartridges and has a touchscreen and power button.
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Star Wars Battlefront Beta Impressions
Mon, 12th Oct 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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beta
EA and DICE held a public beta for the highly anticipated Star Wars Battlefront where players got a small taste of the game.
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Hands-on review: Toshiba Portege Z20T-B
Fri, 9th Oct 2015
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Toshiba’s Portege Z20t-B is a hybrid tablet laptop with optional 4G LTE, a great option for those who need a decent amount of power on the go.