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Technology Gifts stories - Page 141

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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Kiwi gamer snaps up top spot in FIFA eSports World Cup final
Mon, 25th Jun 2018
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Harry Blackmore, an Arts and Commerce student at the University of Auckland, entered a competition alongside more than 20 million gamers.
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Hands-on review: Microsoft Surface Book 2
Mon, 25th Jun 2018
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Microsoft's Surface Book 2 offers stellar performance for design pros with its powerful specs, detachable screen, and Surface Dial and Pen.
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Chinese EV maker uses BlackBerry tech to create safer vehicles
Mon, 25th Jun 2018
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Vehicles will be able to make sure critical systems are isolated and are able to run safely, even if there are problems with non-critical systems.
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World of Warships will now be shooting onto the PS4 and Xbox One very soon
Thu, 21st Jun 2018
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For several years now, the free to play video game World of Tanks had been a PC exclusive but now the game is heading onto console platforms.
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Medical-Grade tech brings opportunity in wearables market
Thu, 21st Jun 2018
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smartphones
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wearables
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healthtech
There is significant opportunity for growth in clinically validated, yet user-friendly wearables to aid individuals manage such ailments.
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Hands-on review: Star Wars Jedi Challenges
Wed, 20th Jun 2018
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Overall I had a blast with this game, and so far this is the closest you’ll ever come to being a Jedi in real life.
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IDC - Smartwatches to take the lead as Wearables market grows
Tue, 19th Jun 2018
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wearables
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personal computing devices
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The worldwide wearables market is forecast to ship 124.9 million units by the end of 2018, up 8.2% from the prior year.
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Gamers: Don't open that loot box, or you may become a gambler
Tue, 19th Jun 2018
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massey university
Could randomised loot boxes in your favourite video games be giving you a similar hit to the psychological effects of gambling?.
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Hands-on review: NETGEAR ReadyNAS 424 NAS Drive
Tue, 19th Jun 2018
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gaming
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NETGEAR's ReadyNAS 424 delivers an outstanding balance of ease-of-use and performance, perfect for small businesses needing up to 40 employees.
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Hands-on review: A side-by-side look at Dell's Latitude 3390 and 3590
Tue, 19th Jun 2018
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Make sure you have your checklist of requirements with you because Dell seems to have covered all the bases with their range.
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Hands-on review: Epson Workforce ET-16500
Sun, 17th Jun 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
The Workforce ET-16500 A3 multifunction printer adds Epson’s EcoTank cartridge-free printing as an option for the small business/home office.
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Gamers get to go back to Jurassic World
Sun, 17th Jun 2018
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Jurassic World Evolution is a movie tie-in theme park management game from the same developer as the wonderful Planet Coaster, but is it any good?.
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Apple reportedly taking steps to crack down on iPhone unlockers
Fri, 15th Jun 2018
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data privacy
Apple tightens security, altering iPhone settings to thwart unauthorised unlockers and limit data access, sidelining devices like the US$30,000 GrayKey.
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iPhone X most popular smartphone in Q1 2018 - IHS Markit
Thu, 14th Jun 2018
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smartphones
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
Apple and Samsung dominate the top 10 most shipped smartphones, leaving no room for any of the growing Chinese vendors.
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E3 2018: Here are the highlights from Nintendo's conference
Wed, 13th Jun 2018
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Nintendo held another Nintendo Direct this early morning in NZ time and a host of exciting things were announced.
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VXL Software partners with Sony Mobile on unified endpoint management software
Wed, 13th Jun 2018
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Fusion UEM enables IT departments to easily provision devices, add or update applications, and manage access to corporate content.
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E3 2018: Sony's press conference highlights include The Last of Us Part II and more
Tue, 12th Jun 2018
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Sony revealed a pretty unique press conference this year at E3 2018 by showcasing many of its epic PS4 exclusives coming out soon.
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E3 2018: A recap of what Ubisoft showed at its press conference this year
Tue, 12th Jun 2018
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Ubisoft showed a ton of new trailers at E3 2018, although two particular franchises are still sadly missing in action .
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E3 2018: Bethesda's press conference gave us Fallout 76 release date, Elder Scrolls 6 and more
Mon, 11th Jun 2018
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Bethesda presented its biggest E3 press conference to date as the publisher announced a lot of big blockbuster new games.
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E3 2018: Recap of the Xbox press conference includes Halo Infinite, Gears 5 and more
Mon, 11th Jun 2018
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Microsoft at E3 2018 announced all of the new games coming to Xbox One and Windows 10 and there are tons of exciting reveals.