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Technology Gifts stories - Page 160

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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Craft your castle in mind-blowing mixed reality
Mon, 27th Nov 2017
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Minecraft's latest update integrates Windows Mixed Reality, allowing players to craft, explore, and survive in an immersive 3D world with minimal setup.
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Everything you need in your mancave
Mon, 27th Nov 2017
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
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panasonic
Transform your mancave or Lady Lair into the ultimate retreat with Panasonic's premium range. From top-tier TVs to innovative fridges, your oasis awaits.
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Could OLED really be the future of television?
Mon, 27th Nov 2017
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
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panasonic
Next-gen OLED technology combined with cutting-edge image processing create the most impressive picture quality on a TV yet...
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Exclusive interview: The key to a musk free mancave
Mon, 27th Nov 2017
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smart home
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smart appliances
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technology gifts
I recently had to opportunity to talk to Paul Dawson about Dyson’s air purifier and what benefits it brings to our health...
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Amazon prime and AMC studios announce exclusive streaming deal
Mon, 27th Nov 2017
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amazon
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technology gifts
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the walking dead
The first new AMC show coming to Amazon Prime Video worldwide in 2018 will be the anthology series The Terror...
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The horror continues in The Evil Within 2
Mon, 27th Nov 2017
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
The Evil Within 2 refines its horror, enticing fans of both Resident Evil and the original with enhanced, accessible play.
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Dicker Data bolsters PC portfolio with Venom Computers
Fri, 24th Nov 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
Dicker Data will be distributing Venom’s main product line, the Venom Blackbook Zero as well as their regular Blackbook line.
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Sony’s 3D Creator brings 3D scanning to the masses
Fri, 24th Nov 2017
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smartphones
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3d printing
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sony xperia
Sony Mobile has launched its 3D Creator software, enabling users use their phones to easily capture faces and objects in 3D.
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Mighty Ape is hosting its own fighting game tournament in Auckland
Fri, 24th Nov 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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tekken
If you are good at fighting games such as Tekken 7 and Street Fighter V, you may want to enter a new tournament being hosted by Mighty Ape.
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Digging the red planet with JCB Pioneer Mars
Thu, 23rd Nov 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
British machinery giant JCB leaps into the gaming world with JCB Pioneer Mars, blending Mars survival with construction simulation.
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Hands-on review: Anki Overdrive
Thu, 23rd Nov 2017
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gaming
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robots
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reviews
Anki Overdrive brings nostalgic thrills with its responsive cars, magnetic tracks, and an app-enhanced experience, but its price tag may deter some buyers.
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Gran Turismo Sport will soon get a new single player mode called GT League
Thu, 23rd Nov 2017
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gaming
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sony
GT Sport was criticised at launch thanks to the game lacking a proper single player campaign. Well now a GT League mode is being added.
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Hands-on review: Disneyland Adventures is not the happiest place on Earth
Wed, 22nd Nov 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Disneyland is often referred to as the 'Happiest Place On Earth'. Sadly, you'll be doing a lot of frowning if you choose to play Disneyland Adventures.
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Hands-on review: D-Link’s DIR-882 EXO AC2600 MU-MIMO Wi-Fi Router
Wed, 22nd Nov 2017
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gaming
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uc
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reviews
As home networks are put under pressure from multiple wi-fi connected devices D-Link’s DIR-882 EXO AC2600 MU-MIMO Wi-Fi Router makes sure everyone in.
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Two million ANZ consumers now have access to future of payment
Wed, 22nd Nov 2017
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smartphones
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martech
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commerce systems
Two million ANZ cardholders can now make secure, in-store mobile payments using Android Pay and eftpos, following a collaboration with Google, ANZ, and Cuscal.
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Hands-on review: HP Envy Photo 7120
Tue, 21st Nov 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
The HP Envy Photo 7120 is a wi-fi enabled, compact, multifunction printer. It’s aimed mainly at the home user for printing photos and the odd document.
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Apple retakes the lead in the smart watch race
Mon, 20th Nov 2017
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smartphones
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wearables
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personal computing devices
Apple reclaims the top spot in the wearable band market with 3.9 million shipments in Q3 2017, fuelled by strong demand for the Apple Watch Series 3.
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An official GT Sport Championship is revving up for NZ gamers
Fri, 17th Nov 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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sony
It's not often big gaming tournaments are open to NZ gamers, but a new one has been announced. If you want to take part, you need GT Sport.
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Mobile security starts with a powerful AI-based scanning engine
Fri, 17th Nov 2017
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smartphones
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wireless networks
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ai
This principal analyst from Camden Associates says the secret sauce to securing mobile users is AI-based zero packet inspection.
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IoT, AI and mobile gaming in the spotlight at startup festival
Thu, 16th Nov 2017
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gaming
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uc
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martech
Over the next three days, more than 300 startups will congregate in Taiwan’s capital for three days full of innovation, networking, and fun.