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Technology Gifts stories - Page 205

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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Sneak peek: Samsung showcases the new Galaxy Note7
Fri, 5th Aug 2016
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smartphones
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
Samsung's new Galaxy Note7 shows that beauty might just be in the eye of the beholder, with retina scanning, a new S-Pen and an HDR-ready screen.
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Calamity Monitoring says disruption key to innovative security
Wed, 3rd Aug 2016
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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smart home
Calamity Monitoring believes that it's on the forefront of new security technologies because of its independence as a security monitoring company.
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Does VR survival simulator The Solus Project deliver?
Tue, 2nd Aug 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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The Solus Project is a first-person survival game with support for HTC’s Vive VR kit. Netguide's Darren Price checks it out.
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Start experimenting with Google's new science app
Tue, 2nd Aug 2016
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smartphones
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google
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science journal
Making & Science is a new initiative created by Google that’s aimed to inspire prospective scientists and future creators.
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Hands-on review: Crucial MX300 750GB Limited Edition SSD
Tue, 2nd Aug 2016
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Crucial’s new MX300 750GB solid state drive finally gives hardcore PC users the fast hard drive space they’ve been asking for.
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League of Legends competition heading to the Grand Final
Mon, 1st Aug 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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league of legends
The League of Legends Oceanic Pro League (OPL) is nearly coming to and end with the Grand Final taking place in Australia later this month.
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Xbox One August update is now available and adds new features
Mon, 1st Aug 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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microsoft
Xbox One's August upgrade goes live, introducing background music and a slick new games interface, though Cortana's debut is UK and US only.
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BlackBerry offers secure apps via Microsoft's Azure Cloud
Mon, 1st Aug 2016
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smartphones
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public cloud
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microsoft
BlackBerry's Good Dynamics Secure Mobility Platform can now be installed through Microsoft Azure to mobilise business apps.
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Samsung remains on top in worldwide smartphone volumes
Mon, 1st Aug 2016
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
Samsung holds its lead in global smartphone sales, with strong performances from Galaxy S7 models driving growth amid market shifts.
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Google Play's about to share its family with yours
Fri, 29th Jul 2016
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smartphones
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apps
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google
Google Play is amping up its efforts to help users share their purchases with friends and/or family, with the introduction of Family Library.
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Apple celebrates its 1 billionth iPhone sale
Fri, 29th Jul 2016
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
Apple celebrates selling one billion iPhones worldwide, but sales drop as rumors circulate about iPhone 7 release.
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Yakuza 0 launching in NZ January 2017
Fri, 29th Jul 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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sega
Dive into crime-riddled '80s Japan as Yakuza 0 hits NZ PS4s on 24th Jan, bringing a gritty prequel with cash-fueled underworld antics.
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Review: Tricky Towers on PS4 is really difficult but fun
Thu, 28th Jul 2016
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
There are a lot of Tetris style clones out there, but Tricky Towers is different because it only utilises the same blocks.
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Halo Xbox One S console bundle announced by Microsoft
Wed, 27th Jul 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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microsoft
Microsoft has announced that it is releasing a new Xbox One S console bundle that includes Halo 5 and the Master Chief Collection.
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Marvel: Ultimate Alliance games releasing for PC, PS4 and Xbox One
Wed, 27th Jul 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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activision blizzard
Activision has announced that it will be re-releasing the two Marvel: Ultimate Alliance games as one package for the new consoles and PC.
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Smartphone market enjoys modest Q2 growth, Canalys finds
Wed, 27th Jul 2016
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
Samsung leads with successful VR strategy as global smartphone market posts Q2 uptick, despite Apple's decline.
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Hands-on review: Fuji X-Pro2 - great or one to hate?
Wed, 27th Jul 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
​Fujifilm’s X Pro2 compact mirrorless camera is their new flagship. It joins the X-T1 and X-Pro1. My question is this; how good is it?.
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Apple's earnings fall victim to iPhone sales slump
Wed, 27th Jul 2016
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
Apple releases Q3 results: revenue falls for second straight quarter, along with sales of iPhone. Quarterly profit down 27%.
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Dick Smith creditors vote for liquidation of failed company
Tue, 26th Jul 2016
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personal computing devices
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apple
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synnex
Dick Smith Holdings creditors have voted to place the failed business into liquidation in a last ditch effort to recoup some of their lost money.
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Film review: Star Trek Beyond - a formulaic but fun blockbuster
Mon, 25th Jul 2016
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Star Trek Beyond is one of those films that might not go down in history as the highlight of the franchise, but boy, is it one hell of a ride.