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Technology Gifts stories - Page 252

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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Motorcycle game Ride suffers slight release date delay
Tue, 17th Mar 2015
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Kiwi bikers must wait as the Ride game's NZ launch shifts to April 7th, promising over 100 bikes and diverse tracks for fervent fans.
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Social media really can get you fired
Mon, 16th Mar 2015
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gaming
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social media
New Zealand X Factor judges Natalia Kills and Willy Moon were sacked after social media backlash over their harsh comments towards a contestant.
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Android App Review: Nail Doctor - Kids Games
Mon, 16th Mar 2015
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smartphones
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reviews
Nail Doctor is everything I hate about cheaply-made, cynical revenue-grabbing apps, combined with everything I hate about foot hygiene.
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Apple Sales NZ increases annual profit by 44%
Mon, 16th Mar 2015
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personal computing devices
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technology gifts
Apple Sales New Zealand, the local unit of the iPad and iPod maker, increased annual profit by 44 percent, on largely unchanged sales, as it benefited.
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Old-school Xbox One platforming with Ori and the Blind Forest
Sun, 15th Mar 2015
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Ori and the Blind Forest dazzles with Ghibli-esque charm, reviving classic platforming on Xbox One in a stunning indie creation.
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Durex's big announcement is a big turn off
Fri, 13th Mar 2015
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smartphones
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technology gifts
Durex's tech breakthrough for better sex? It's just the off button on your phone—a cheeky marketing ruse that's gone viral.
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Who is really going to by the Apple Watch anyway?
Fri, 13th Mar 2015
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wearables
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Apple's smartwatch, set for release in April, has received mixed reviews from faculty members at IMD Business School.
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Hands-on review: Sony Xperia E4
Fri, 13th Mar 2015
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smartphones
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gaming
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reviews
Amidst all the hype surrounding Samsung Galaxy S6 and HTC’s One M9 launch, some may have missed that Sony launched the Xperia E4, its latest mid-range.
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Spark to offer new Sony Xperia E4 exclusively
Thu, 12th Mar 2015
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smartphones
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telco
Sony Mobile Communications has today announced the arrival of the Xperia E4. Available today, with operator exclusivity through Spark.
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Uncharted 4 release date will now be in 2016
Thu, 12th Mar 2015
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Naughty Dog has now confirmed that Uncharted 4 will not be released in 2015. The game has been delayed until 2016.
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Apple gains dominance in healthcare sector
Wed, 11th Mar 2015
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Apple is gaining traction in the health and medical research space with ResearchKit, the open source software framework.
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Office 2016 for Mac measures up to Windows equivalent
Tue, 10th Mar 2015
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personal computing devices
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Office 2016 for Mac levels up, promising seamless cross-platform functionality and a refreshed, Mac-centric design.
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GSMA predicts one billion new mobile subscribers by 2020
Tue, 10th Mar 2015
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smartphones
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By 2020 an additional one billion people will become mobile subscribers, according to a new GSMA report published at the 2015 Mobile World Congress.
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Samsung targets under 25s with Galaxy A5 and A3
Tue, 10th Mar 2015
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smartphones
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
Samsung Electronics has unveiled the Galaxy A5 and Galaxy A3, saying the new phones are ultra slim and geared toward younger consumers.
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Synnex unveils its Apple plans
Tue, 10th Mar 2015
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personal computing devices
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apple
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synnex
Synnex believes the new deal to distribute the entire Apple computing range will be ‘incremental business’ for the distributor.
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Air New Zealand to launch Apple Watch app
Tue, 10th Mar 2015
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wearables
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personal computing devices
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apps
Air New Zealand will soon become one of the first New Zealand companies to launch an app for the highly anticipated Apple Watch.
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5 reasons NOT to buy an Apple Watch!
Tue, 10th Mar 2015
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Concerned about buying an Apple Watch? Here are five reasons why you might NOT want to buy one. #AppleWatch #technology.
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Can the Apple Watch help you sell?
Tue, 10th Mar 2015
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wearables
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personal computing devices
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Apple Watch lacks compelling use cases for salespeople, says Gartner analyst, who questions why salespeople would choose it over their iPhones.
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Microsoft reveals new Halo Xbox One bundle
Tue, 10th Mar 2015
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digital entertainment
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Microsoft unveils a Halo-filled Xbox One bundle, featuring The Master Chief Collection with over 100 multiplayer maps, hitting NZ shelves at $599.
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It's here! Apple Watch launch date finally revealed
Tue, 10th Mar 2015
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gaming
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wearables
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digital entertainment
Apple has lifted the veil on the Apple Watch, revealing its special features and announcing it will officially be available April 24.