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Technology Gifts stories - Page 247

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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Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference locked in
Mon, 20th Apr 2015
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Apple will hold its 26th annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) this year from June 8-12 at San Francisco’s Moscone West.
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Hands-on review: The new MacBook
Mon, 20th Apr 2015
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gaming
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Apple’s new 12” MacBook stuns with its ultra-slim design, pin-sharp Retina screen, and innovative Force Touch trackpad, setting a new benchmark.
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On the Case: Book Book for the iPhone 6+
Mon, 20th Apr 2015
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Religion aside, I quickly became attached to the BookBook. Where protective cases are a necessary evil, the BookBook ticks all the right boxes.
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Star Wars Battlefront trailer looks amazing
Sat, 18th Apr 2015
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EA unveils a stunning new Star Wars Battlefront trailer at the LA Star Wars Celebration, showcasing iconic characters and vehicles.
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Mortal Kombat X is gory but fun
Sat, 18th Apr 2015
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Mortal Kombat X may lack some features but adds plenty, boasting fluid gameplay, stunning graphics, and thrilling new modes, making it a gory yet fun must-play.
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Technology downs retailer Camera & Camera
Thu, 16th Apr 2015
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smartphones
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camera & camera
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photography
The ubiquitous nature of smartphones has taken a toll on camera retailer Camera & Camera, which has been placed into liquidation.
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Activision announces all-new Guitar Hero game
Wed, 15th Apr 2015
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Activision set to reboot the iconic Guitar Hero series with Guitar Hero Live, offering a more immersive rockstar experience later this year.
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Bloodborne has now sold over 1 million copies
Wed, 15th Apr 2015
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Spine-chilling PS4 hit Bloodborne surpasses 1 million sales within mere weeks of its release, heralding potential for a sequel.
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Opinion: M2 buys CallPlus – smart move
Tue, 14th Apr 2015
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With the benefit of hindsight, I can see that M2 management had no issue linking their services inextricably to CallPlus because they intended to.
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Microsoft Lumia 640 and 435, coming to NZ soon
Tue, 14th Apr 2015
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Microsoft to launch Lumia 640 and 435 in NZ, packing Office 365 and 4G, at wallet-friendly prices starting April.
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Apple attempts to lock down Taylor Swift for music app
Tue, 14th Apr 2015
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Apple is reportedly in talks with music artists in order to gain exclusive content for its upcoming music service, Beats Music.
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Apple revamps Music; streaming service on its way?
Tue, 14th Apr 2015
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Apple's new beta for iOS 8.4 includes an early preview of a revamped Music app, prompting increased speculation of a streaming service in the offing.
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Apple turns to the creatives, updates Final Cut Pro
Tue, 14th Apr 2015
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Apple enhances Final Cut Pro X for filmmakers with 3D titles, advanced colour grading, and wider camera support.
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GST goes mobile – and crowdsourced
Tue, 14th Apr 2015
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personal computing devices
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apps
Inland Revenue has taken GST returns mobile with the launch of myIRmobile app - the result of a crowdsourcing competition.
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While you were sleeping: Wall Street erases earlier gains
Tue, 14th Apr 2015
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wearables
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digital entertainment
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power / energy
Wall Street fell, giving up earlier gains, as investors positioned themselves for the US corporate earnings season.
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Only one month to go until The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Mon, 13th Apr 2015
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It’s only a month to go until the release of possibly the most ambitious action-RPG ever made, The Witcher 3: Wild hunt. To wet our appetites develope.
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Android App Review: Napp
Mon, 13th Apr 2015
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Simplify your siesta with 'Napp', the app designed to perfection for hassle-free napping - just set and snooze!.
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Apple Watch sells out in record time
Mon, 13th Apr 2015
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wearables
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On April 10 pre-orders for the Apple Watch began for the first wave of countries. Within six hours, models available for delivery April 24 sold out.
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Microsoft's latest venture: Smart cooking?
Mon, 13th Apr 2015
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Microsoft and Miele have teamed up to create smarter home appliances for consumers, with new technology that capitalises on the Internet of Things.
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Life on the Edge: Hands-on review with Samsung’s Galaxy Edge
Mon, 13th Apr 2015
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Samsung generate truckloads of hype when launching new Galaxy devices, but I'd wager that even they weren’t prepared for sheer amount of hype...