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Technology Gifts stories - Page 165

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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Return to Karnaca in Dishonored: Death of the Outsider
Fri, 6th Oct 2017
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Karnaca beckons anew in 'Dishonored: Death of the Outsider', as players unravel its macabre mysteries with fresh, stealthy gameplay.
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The IoT could provide unlimited opportunities for Kiwis
Fri, 6th Oct 2017
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smart home
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healthtech
The NZ IoT Alliance suggests this technology could bring up to $2.2 billion to the New Zealand economy over the next 10 years...
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8th gen Intel processors are now a thing, rendering my ‘new’ laptop worthless
Fri, 6th Oct 2017
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gaming
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personal computing devices
The new processor family includes the 8th gen Intel Core i7 processor, which is meant to be the best desktop gaming processor ever...
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Hands-on review: Forza Motorsport 7 zooms out on Xbox One
Fri, 6th Oct 2017
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Forza Motorsport 7 has been released for Windows 10 PC and Xbox One and it's one of the best looking games you will ever play.
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Relive the days of 16-bit gore in Let Them Come
Thu, 5th Oct 2017
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versus evil
Versus Evil and Tuatara Games release Let Them Come, a pixel-style survival shooter for PC and Mac. Watch the trailer now.
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AR is the new black: The Pixel 2 flexes its augmented reality muscles
Thu, 5th Oct 2017
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smartphones
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
Google launches Pixel 2, boasting advanced AR capabilities and a top-tier camera, venturing into a fierce competition with Apple's cutting-edge features.
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Alexa, how much are you worth? $6 billion apparently
Thu, 5th Oct 2017
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smart home
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personal computing devices
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google
Smart home gadget market to hit $6bn, with devices set to triple in value by 2021, in the wake of rising consumer interest.
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FIFA 18 shoots and scores!
Thu, 5th Oct 2017
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FIFA 18 refines digital football with a compelling new story campaign and enhanced gameplay, although repetitive commentary remains a flaw.
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Global IT spend to increase to $3.7 trillion in 2018 - Gartner
Wed, 4th Oct 2017
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dc
Gartner predicts a 4.3% surge in global IT spend, expected to hit $3.7 trillion in a digital transformation wave.
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Space, the final frontier, again: Should you bother watching Star Trek Discovery
Wed, 4th Oct 2017
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netflix
Set roughly a decade before the events of the original Star Trek series, Discovery explores the Federation/Klingon cold war...
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Amazon introduces the new and improved Echo Plus
Wed, 4th Oct 2017
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smart home
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amazon
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alexa
Amazon has announced the next generation of its Echo smart speaker, the all-new Echo and Echo Plus, with improved sound and design.
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Hands-on review: Cuphead is very fun but brutally difficult
Wed, 4th Oct 2017
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Cuphead is easily the hardest game you will ever play in 2017. It's arguably more difficult than both Nioh and Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy.
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Apple's EFI firmware updates leave systems vulnerable
Wed, 4th Oct 2017
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Duo Security's study finds troubling gaps in Apple's EFI firmware updates, leaving many Macs exposed to potential sophisticated cyber threats.
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Far Cry 5 set to have a spectacular soundtrack
Tue, 3rd Oct 2017
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ubisoft
Each of the regions will have specific character-centric music that ties into the motives of the Father and the Heralds...
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Experience Fallout like never before with HTC Vive
Tue, 3rd Oct 2017
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gaming
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ar, vr & metaverse
HTC Vive has announced a new hardware bundle featuring Fallout 4 VR, one of the most anticipated VR titles to date...
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Spark named exclusive carrier of Nokia in New Zealand
Tue, 3rd Oct 2017
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Spark partners with HMD Global to exclusively bring Nokia's Android smartphones to New Zealand, launching Nokia 8, 3, 5, and 6 models.
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Review: EA Sports returns to basketball this year shooting out NBA Live 18
Tue, 3rd Oct 2017
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EA Sports has decided to return to the basketball market by releasing NBA Live 18 this year. Does it manage to usurp the popular NBA 2K franchise?.
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The ol’ brick is back: Nokia releases four new phones
Tue, 3rd Oct 2017
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Nokia's iconic return: A quartet of Android smartphones hits NZ shores, melding classic design with modern tech savvy.
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Surprise! Pokemon GO is alive and well
Mon, 2nd Oct 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
Defying expectations, Pokémon GO thrives with raids, new features, and a loyal fanbase ready for battle, come rain or shine.
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Will the iPhone X's Face ID be hackable? Security expert weighs in
Mon, 2nd Oct 2017
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smartphones
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surveillance
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biometrics
The iPhone X’s facial recognition technologies have been called into question by a security consultant who claims that no tech is ever unbeatable.