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Technology Gifts stories - Page 151

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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Samsung announces 2018 home entertainment lineup
Thu, 8th Mar 2018
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Samsung highlighted details about its flagship QLED TV models and its expanded lineup of UHD, premium UHD and ultra-large screen TVs.
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Samsung reveals their latest consumer AI projects
Wed, 7th Mar 2018
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Samsung's C-Lab to reveal AI-led Toonsquare, Aurora, and GADGET, innovating cartoons, assistants, and gaming ads.
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Haier is launching a new smart home integrated robot
Wed, 7th Mar 2018
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Haier discussed its smart home-service robot strategy and officially announced its entrance into the service robot field.
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Hands-on review: Have fun with the new party game called 'Frantics'
Wed, 7th Mar 2018
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Sony has now released its own version of Mario Party in the form of the new PS4 PlayLink title called 'Frantics'.
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Hands-on review: Is this the best Fitbit yet?
Wed, 7th Mar 2018
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The Fitbit Ionic integrates seamless fitness tracking, GPS, and stylish comfort, making it a compelling choice for fitness enthusiasts this year.
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Global Switch awarded certification for Amsterdam data centre
Tue, 6th Mar 2018
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​Global Switch has announced that its Amsterdam data centre has achieved ISO 50001:2011 certification for its energy management system.
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New document reveals Apple uses Google's public cloud for iCloud
Tue, 6th Mar 2018
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Rumours that Apple stores its iCloud data on Google’s public cloud have been around for a while but with never any confirmation from Apple.
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Panasonic’s home security system aims to automate safety
Tue, 6th Mar 2018
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Panasonic's new Home Monitoring and Control Kit offers an extensive, automated approach to home security, but is its GBP £300 price tag justified?.
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Monster Hunter: World roars its way to become the best selling Capcom game of all time
Tue, 6th Mar 2018
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Capcom already has the best selling game of 2018 as Monster Hunter: World has been eating all of its competition.
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Three sizzling Apple music playlists for Kiwis to enjoy
Tue, 6th Mar 2018
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Tired of the same old tunes? Check out these three Apple Music playlists, including one curated by the All Blacks.
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Four must-try music apps for Apple devices
Mon, 5th Mar 2018
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Discover four indispensable music apps for Apple devices—from Shazam's instant song ID to Sing! by Smule's global karaoke stage.
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Hands-on review: Norton WiFi Privacy, is it worth the price?
Mon, 5th Mar 2018
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Security threats are a major concern, and these threats are only becoming more prominent as we connect more devices to the internet.
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How your smart home gadgets are putting you at risk – and what you can do about it
Mon, 5th Mar 2018
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You wouldn’t openly leave your front door and your wallet open for burglars, so why would you leave your entire home unsecured from cyber threats?.
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Apple wrests control of record-breaking wearables market
Fri, 2nd Mar 2018
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The worldwide wearables market continued its upward trajectory in the final quarter of 2017 with full year shipment volumes reaching new records.
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Microsoft announces Xbox One S 'Sea of Thieves' bundle is sailing to New Zealand
Thu, 1st Mar 2018
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Microsoft has announced that a new Xbox One S bundle is releasing in New Zealand that will contain a free digital copy of Rare's 'Sea of Thieves'.
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Free PlayStation Plus games will no longer add PS3 and PS Vita titles in 2019
Thu, 1st Mar 2018
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PlayStation Plus owners will no longer receive PS3 and PS Vita games as part of their monthly free lineup starting March 2019.
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NZ consumers spend $500 million on video games
Thu, 1st Mar 2018
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New Zealanders spent NZD $452.3 million on video games and hardware in 2017, as consumer spending heads towards half a billion dollars, reports IGEA.
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Hands on impressions with Full Ace Tennis Simulator on Steam
Wed, 28th Feb 2018
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2018 we already saw the release of AO Tennis for PS4 and Xbox One and now the PC is getting a new tennis game called Full Ace Tennis Simulator.
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BlackBerry & Melanoma Institute Australia conduct trial to secure medical research
Wed, 28th Feb 2018
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The trial will introduce BlackBerry Workspaces as a secure file storage and collaboration platform for Melanoma Institute Australia.
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New range of affordable Alcatel smartphones available soon
Wed, 28th Feb 2018
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TCL Communication introduced its new, price-sensitive smartphone portfolio with the Alcatel 5, 3 and 1 Series at Mobile World Congress 2018.