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Technology Gifts stories - Page 231

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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Special Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 PS4 bundle announced
Wed, 23rd Sep 2015
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call of duty
Sony unveils coveted Black Ops 3 themed PS4 bundle, complete with 1TB drive and NUK3TOWN map, launching November 6.
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Hands-on review: Android Wear 5.1.1 update finally arrives
Wed, 23rd Sep 2015
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smartphones
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gaming
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wearables
Perhaps the most hyped aspect of the update and the latest crop of Android Wear gear is that Wear devices can now use Wi-Fi networks.
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Hands-on review: Belkin Home Automation Kit
Wed, 23rd Sep 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
The Belkin range of WeMo products can transform your rooms into a smart and secure home or workplace, either in-home or remotely.
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Facebook to share more of your internet habits with advertisers
Mon, 21st Sep 2015
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smartphones
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facebook
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advertising
Facebook says it will now begin including information from pages that use Facebook’s Like button and similar social features for better targeted ads.
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Hands-on review: QNAP TS-453mini
Mon, 21st Sep 2015
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storage
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gaming
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reviews
Packed with features and designed to be as unobtrusive as possible, the TS-453mini is an excellent choice for small business, families or households.
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Hands-on review: Paessler PRTG Network Monitoring Tool
Mon, 21st Sep 2015
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gaming
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uc
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reviews
The solution seems ideally sized for the New Zealand market, with support for small organisations and scalability right up into enterprise.
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The evolution of the digital classroom: From OHPs to Smart's Kapp IQ
Mon, 21st Sep 2015
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
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personal computing devices
As schools are redeveloped, new schools built and new teachers trained, the buzz is around student-led learning.
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Hands-on review: Kaiser Baas Alpha Drone
Mon, 21st Sep 2015
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gaming
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drones
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reviews
I really enjoyed the Alpha Drone, it’s definitely not a toy and is really bringing serious drones into a mainstream price point.
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Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain- game of the year?
Mon, 21st Sep 2015
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reviews
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metal gear solid
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technology gifts
Fans have been salivating over what could be the last Metal Gear Solid game for years now. But has it been worth the wait?.
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Streaming movies made easy - get your free subscription now
Fri, 18th Sep 2015
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gaming
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uc
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digital entertainment
Discover unlimited streaming with Quickflix's one-month free trial, plus a bonus £10 credit for premium content – sign up now!.
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Hands-on review: Moto G (2015 edition)
Fri, 18th Sep 2015
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smartphones
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gaming
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reviews
Motorola could score themselves a huge competitive advantage in the NZ market by offering access to Moto Maker to Kiwis.
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The handy new feature in iOS 9 you may not be aware of
Fri, 18th Sep 2015
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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ios
Discover iOS 9's Wi-Fi Assist—a clever tool that ensures a stable internet connection by auto-switching to cellular data amidst weak Wi-Fi.
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Spark confirms new iPhone plans
Fri, 18th Sep 2015
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smartphones
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uc
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personal computing devices
Spark has confirmed when consumers will be able to purchase the recently announced iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus.
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There’s a new player in the enterprise tablet space
Fri, 18th Sep 2015
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smartphones
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martech
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commerce systems
Zebra Tech unveils new, customisable enterprise tablets for businesses looking to update their mobility strategy.
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Hands-on review: Rapoo V20 RGB Optical Gaming Mouse
Fri, 18th Sep 2015
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
With seven programmable buttons and super comfortable rubberized grip, the mouse could be used for many hours of awesome gaming.
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Hands-on review: Rapoo V100 RGB Gaming Keyboard & Mouse combo
Thu, 17th Sep 2015
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
I truly love this set; great design, comfortable, back lighting is wicked. I can’t think of anything else I want in my gaming keyboard and mouse set.
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Hands-on review: Linksys Access Point 1750 Pro
Thu, 17th Sep 2015
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Overall a great product which I could see being very successful in Australian and New Zealand small and medium businesses.
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Sony announces several new products at TGS 2015
Thu, 17th Sep 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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sony computer entertainment
Sony rebranded Project Morpheus to PlayStation VR and revealed new PS4 titles at TGS 2015, including a Bloodborne expansion.
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D-Link's new IP surveillance cameras hit the market
Wed, 16th Sep 2015
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smartphones
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surveillance
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d-link
D-Link has released a line of surveillance cameras optimised for businesses while still being simple to use and affordable.
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The Rugby World Cup 2015 video game is a stinker
Wed, 16th Sep 2015
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Rugby World Cup 2015 video game is a colossal disappointment, marred by poor graphics, uninspired gameplay, and a lack of teams. Wait for Rugby Challenge 3.