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Technology Gifts stories - Page 244

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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Fitbit leads wearable bands, Apple Watch to make impact
Mon, 25th May 2015
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Fitbit tops the sales figures, but research firm Canalys forecasts 20 million Apple Watches will be shipped in 2015.
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Hands-on review: Sony Smart Watch 3
Mon, 25th May 2015
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Sony's Smart Watch 3 entices with built-in GPS and a sporty look, catering to the active and stylish with its versatile design.
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Are smartphones making students dumber?
Thu, 21st May 2015
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New research suggests students who don’t have access to smartphones have better test scores than those who do.
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The case for Apple in the classroom
Thu, 21st May 2015
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Apple believes technology can transform classrooms, offering solutions like iPad and Mac to engage students. #EdTech #ClassroomTransformation.
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Hands-on review: Asus ZenWatch
Wed, 20th May 2015
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digital signage
The first crop of Android wear smartwatches were somewhat underwhelming. Since then all things design-wise with Android wear seems to have improved...
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Destiny's new expansion pack is now available
Wed, 20th May 2015
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Actvision and Bungie have announced today that Destiny Expansion II: House of Wolves is now available to download.
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Escape from Castle Wolfenstein with The Old Blood
Wed, 20th May 2015
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B.J. Blazkowicz battles Nazis and mutants in Wolfenstein: The Old Blood, a prequel to last year's hit shooter.
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Hands-on review: Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter
Tue, 19th May 2015
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The Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter is a useful gadget that wirelessly beams content to your telly from a Windows phone or Surface Pro.
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Did Samsung rip off the iPhone? Yup.
Tue, 19th May 2015
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US court upholds finding of Samsung's infringement on Apple's patents, but reduces damages in long-running lawsuit.
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Apple's smart home devices, coming next month
Mon, 18th May 2015
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Apple has revealed HomeKit devices will begin to launch as early as May or June of this year, nearly a year after revealing the project.
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Trailer for new Steve Jobs film finally here
Mon, 18th May 2015
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The curtain rises on the enigmatic life of Steve Jobs in the new biopic's electrifying trailer, starring Michael Fassbender.
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Pitch Perfect 2: worse than boiled vegetables
Mon, 18th May 2015
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Pitch Perfect 2 strikes a sour note, leaving even its most optimistic critics bereft of humour with a 1/5 rating.
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Hands-on review: Strike Alpha Phone Cradle Kit
Fri, 15th May 2015
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Strike Alpha's phone cradle kit promises safer driving with features like a built-in antenna, voltage spike protection, and easy installation for GBP £165.
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LEGO Jurassic World chomping to stores this June
Fri, 15th May 2015
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LEGO Jurassic World lands on June 17th, featuring over 20 playable dinosaurs from T-Rex to Velociraptor, spanning all four Jurassic films.
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Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege now has an official release date
Fri, 15th May 2015
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Lock and load for strategy: Rainbow Six Siege hits PCs and consoles October 13, promising a tactically rich rescue experience.
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WhatsApp: Not so free after all?
Fri, 15th May 2015
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WhatsApp is quick to say its calling feature is free, even between countries, but only when a user has an unlimited Wi-Fi hotspot...
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Jabra takes Skype for Business to new levels
Fri, 15th May 2015
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Jabra has released the latest upgrade to its product series, Jabra Evolve, providing employees new ways to use Skype for Business.
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Kiwi nutrition app comes to Android
Thu, 14th May 2015
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New Zealand's Foodeye app, a nutrition navigator, now on Android to help users make informed food choices at supermarkets.
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Hands-on review: HP Spectre x360
Thu, 14th May 2015
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The in-demand Spectre has hit Kiwi shores, and we’re here to give you the inside track on what could be Hewlett-Packard’s return to the top.
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New sales director for D-Link as it focuses on retail growth
Thu, 14th May 2015
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D-Link Australia appoints Matt Farmer as new national sales director, with focus on connectivity solutions for the smart home.