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Technology Gifts stories - Page 242

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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Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain PS4 console heading to NZ
Wed, 10th Jun 2015
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Sony has just revealed the special Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain PS4 console will be released in New Zealand.
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Phablets lead the charge as Aussie mobile phone sales climb
Wed, 10th Jun 2015
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smartphones
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technology gifts
Australia clocked up stellar mobile phone sales in the first quarter of 2015, with phablets and entry-level phones leading the charge.
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New 1TB Xbox console announced by Microsoft
Wed, 10th Jun 2015
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Microsoft ups the game with a 1TB Xbox One bundle, inclusive of Halo and a fresh controller design, hitting NZ shelves on June 24th.
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From Yosemite to El Capitan, Apple scales new peaks
Tue, 9th Jun 2015
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Apple says its next major release of OS X – dubbed El Capitan – focuses on speeding up performance and offering a richer user experience.
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Apple Watch gets its first update...
Tue, 9th Jun 2015
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wearables
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personal computing devices
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The first major software update for the Apple Watch, watchOS 2, will be available this September and includes new watch faces, apps, and capabilities.
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Samsung Galaxy J7 leaked by online retailer
Tue, 9th Jun 2015
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smartphones
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technology gifts
Ahead of any formal announcements, an online retailer based in Kazakhstan has leaked details about the Samsung Galaxy J7.
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It’s official: Apple Music is happening
Tue, 9th Jun 2015
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
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Apple unveils Apple Music, its own streaming service, set to rival Spotify and Pandora with a cutting-edge platform for music lovers.
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iOS 9: coming to an Apple device near you
Tue, 9th Jun 2015
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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Apple has previewed iOS 9, the latest software for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch devices, which will be available in September.
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LEGO unleashes its Minecraft beater
Mon, 8th Jun 2015
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LEGO, TT Games and Warner Bros. Games have released their answer to Minecraft, LEGO Worlds, as part of Steam’s Early Access programme.
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Apple's new streaming service - the Spotify killer?
Mon, 8th Jun 2015
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personal computing devices
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Apple is set to unveil its eagerly anticipated streaming service, Apple Music, potentially disrupting the market dominated by Spotify.
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Can Apple help revive the recording industry?
Mon, 8th Jun 2015
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
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Apple joins the streaming foray, aiming to revitalise the struggling music industry with star-studded radio shows and a free trial strategy.
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Come 2020, 70% of people will be using smartphones
Fri, 5th Jun 2015
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personal computing devices
​By 2020, smartphone subscriptions will be more than double, reaching 6.1 billion, and 70% of the world’s population will be using smartphones.
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Sony unveils Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection for 2015
Fri, 5th Jun 2015
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Sony has just announced it will be releasing Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection due out for later this year.
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Vend's retail software now optimised for iOS and iPad
Fri, 5th Jun 2015
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain & logistics
New Zealand-based Vend has optimised its cloud-based retail software for iOS and iPad, to expand its reach to more retailers worldwide.
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Hands-on review: ASUS DSL-AC68U Modem Router
Fri, 5th Jun 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
ASUS has made a name for itself in the router business, being an ex-owner (till it was hit in a lightning strike), it ranks highly for me.
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DiRT Rally now available for early access
Fri, 5th Jun 2015
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gaming
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technology gifts
Codemasters have taken their rally franchise, DiRT, back to its roots with DiRT Rally, now available on PC as part of the Steam Early Access programme.
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Apple recalls Beats Pill XL over potential fire risk
Thu, 4th Jun 2015
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personal computing devices
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beats
Apple is recalling Beats Pill XL speakers after discovering that in some cases the battery in the speakers may overhead and pose a fire safety risk.
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Film review: Tomorrowland
Wed, 3rd Jun 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Tomorrowland is a Hollywood original with parallel universes, kids flying jet packs, and Hugh Laurie on an island. Sounds great right? Wrong.
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What is Ultra Street Fighter 4 like on PS4?
Wed, 3rd Jun 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Ultra Street Fighter 4 debuts on PS4 – a polished nostalgia trip with 44 characters, but brings déjà vu for veterans.
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Hands-on review: Plantronics Savi Wireless Headset for business
Wed, 3rd Jun 2015
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gaming
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uc
Plantronics Savi Headset emerges as a multi-tasking marvel for modern businesses, meshing phone, mobile and PC connectivity.