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Technology Gifts stories - Page 218

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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Terrorists, tears, and the bravest air hostess you ever did see: Neerja film review
Mon, 21st Mar 2016
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Neerja is a punchy and thrilling tale based on a true story of terrorism, capturing the strength of its protagonist. 3.9/5.
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Telltale gives Minecraft it’s Story Mode
Sun, 20th Mar 2016
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Open-world block-building game Minecraft gets the campaign mode you didn’t know you needed in Telltale’s Minecraft Story Mode.
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Michael Kors enters the world of wearables with new smartwatch
Fri, 18th Mar 2016
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Michael Kors announces new Android Wear smartwatch at Baselworld 2016 with social connectivity and a glamorous design.
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Wearable devices to surpass 200 million
Fri, 18th Mar 2016
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Driven by a growing vendor line-up and consumer awareness, IDC forecasts global shipments of wearable devices to hit 237.1 million by 2020.
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Hands-on review: Trend Micro Maximum Security 10
Fri, 18th Mar 2016
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I remain impressed with Trend’s easy to follow interface, and for me it remains a solid choice for protection from all the nasties out there.
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Chorus pushing away business with security review
Fri, 18th Mar 2016
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I had heard some rumblings about Chorus reviewing its financial security arrangements, asking for double the usual amount - today they did just that.
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New iPad app for 'struggling readers' launched
Thu, 17th Mar 2016
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The app has been designed to deliver an individualised reading coaching to beginning readers, struggling readers, and English language learners.
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Developer interview: Brian Hayes Creative Director for UFC 2
Wed, 16th Mar 2016
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Netguide’s Darren Price caught up with EA Sports’ Creative Director Brian Hayes to talk about the new modes and other improvements in UFC 2.
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Personal health will look completely different by 2020
Wed, 16th Mar 2016
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Health monitoring devices are set to triple by 2020, with over 70 million worldwide, according to a study by Juniper Research.
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PlayStation VR New Zealand price announced
Wed, 16th Mar 2016
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Sony's PlayStation VR to hit New Zealand at NZ$629.95, undercutting major rivals, with a Star Wars Battlefront experience in tow.
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Kiwis love their iPhones, according to ConsumerNZ awards
Wed, 16th Mar 2016
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Kiwis show iPhone adoration, as Apple nabs ConsumerNZ's mobile top brand accolade with soaring satisfaction scores.
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All Blacks Rugby Challenge 3 tackling to stores this April
Wed, 16th Mar 2016
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Rugby fans will be excited to know that the official release date for All Black Rugby Challenge 3 has now been revealed.
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Review: Tom Clancy’s The Division takes online shooters to another level
Tue, 15th Mar 2016
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Tom Clancy's The Division is one of the more unique MMO video games out there as it's a shooter instead of a fantasy-based RPG.
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App review: Hands on with iOS Hedgehogers
Mon, 14th Mar 2016
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Hedgehogers may not look like anything special, but it has still got plenty of character. The mechanics make it genuinely addicting.
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EA Sports UFC 2 gets us back in the octagon
Fri, 11th Mar 2016
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EA Sports’ newcomer of a franchise kicks off this year’s barrage of sports sims with its second outing, UFC 2.
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There's a secret Emoji keyboard hidden in your iPhone
Fri, 11th Mar 2016
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iPhone users can unlock a hidden treasure trove of over 100 new emoticons by enabling the Japanese Kana keyboard. Here’s how to access them.
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Passwords are so last year. Today, it’s all about the doodles
Fri, 11th Mar 2016
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In the future, free-form gestures, such as a doodle or signature, may be used in place of passwords to keep mobile devices secure.
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Hands-on review: Corsair H5 SF Low-Profile Liquid CPU Cooler
Fri, 11th Mar 2016
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​The H5 SF serves a very specific purpose: superior cooling for small form factor cases running Mini ITX boards.
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Preview: Hands-on with Ratchet and Clank PS4
Fri, 11th Mar 2016
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Netguide had a chance to play Ratchet and Clank on PS4 recently and it is shaping up to be one of the prettiest looking games on the whole console.
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It's here: Samsung Galaxy S7, S7 edge hit the shelves
Fri, 11th Mar 2016
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Samsung's much anticipated Galaxy S7 and S7 edge hit the shelves at Kiwi retailers today, with high demand expected.