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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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Activision set to spend half a billion dollars on Destiny

Wed, 7th May 2014
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Activision plans to spend $500m on developing and promoting Destiny, making it the most expensive video game ever made.
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DVD review: Gravity

Wed, 7th May 2014
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Gravity dazzles in a way few films can, with Bullock's stellar performance ensuring you're glued to the screen. A must-watch, 4.5/5.
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Samsung leads smartphone sales but is Lenovo / Motorola the winning team?

Wed, 7th May 2014
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Juniper Research estimates that the combined Motorola-Lenovo smartphone shipments for Q1 2013 exceeded 20 million, putting the joint entity into a third place.
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Film review: Divergent

Wed, 7th May 2014
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The thing I don’t understand about these dystopian stories are why the leaders of the new societies are always these crazed luncatics.
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iOS review: Match Dots

Tue, 6th May 2014
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Match Dots iOS game enchants with bright visuals and strategic play, making dot-matching unexpectedly addictive despite an easy start.
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Film review: Bad Neighbours

Tue, 6th May 2014
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Bad Neighbours: A raucous blend of chaos, starring Rogen and Efron, perfect for fans of low-brow humour. A 4/5 comedic riot not to miss!.
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Facebook NZ issues top privacy tips for Kiwis

Tue, 6th May 2014
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Social media users in New Zealand are being urged to manage their privacy settings and be mindful of who sees their posts, in light of Privacy Awareness Week.
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Ballmer: Microsoft and Apple are “two trick ponies”

Tue, 6th May 2014
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Former Microsoft CEO, Steve Ballmer, shares his thoughts on the future of Microsoft at the Oxford Union. #Microsoft #CEO #technology.
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Yoobee ups ante in ‘one stop shop’ plan

Mon, 5th May 2014
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Yoobee is offering 2degrees voice and data plans instore, with customers able to use rebates on hardware beyond handsets.
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Taking a look at doomed app downloads...

Mon, 5th May 2014
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Exploring doomed apps: From Instapaper's forgotten reads to seldom-used weather forecasts, a dive into apps that promise much but deliver little.
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Global high-tech pioneers choose Wellington (again)...

Mon, 5th May 2014
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Wellington secures its spot as the go-to for high-tech pioneers, with film startup 8i choosing it for their HQ.
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Industry feels the heat as tablet market misses a beat

Mon, 5th May 2014
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Tablet market stagnates with shipments dipping to 50.4m in Q1 2014, hinting at a tough year ahead for the tech industry.
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Jury orders Samsung to pay Apple US$120m

Mon, 5th May 2014
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Samsung to pay Apple £87m in patent row, a sum viewed as minor after a costly 3-year legal battle, despite Apple's claims of idea theft.
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Review: Intel NUC

Fri, 2nd May 2014
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Intel NUC aims to redefine computing standards, offering versatility and a modular format to cater to desktop, presentation, and media needs.
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Review: The Parrot Zikmu Solo

Fri, 2nd May 2014
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Parrot Zikmu Solo review: A stylish speaker with quality sound, but its 30-pin connector and design quirks limit appeal.
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Microsoft issues Internet Explorer vulnerability guidance

Fri, 2nd May 2014
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Microsoft issues guidance for Internet Explorer vulnerability that allows hackers to gain access to users' computers.
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HTC One now available on the Telecom Mobile Network

Fri, 2nd May 2014
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The HTC One (M8) is now available at Telecom Mobile Network for NZD $1,099, both in-stores and online, promising groundbreaking features and design.
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Android App Review: Phyzicle Sandbox

Thu, 1st May 2014
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Dive into Phyzicle Sandbox, an imaginative playground where physics meets creativity. Ideal for kids and adults alike, it's pure fun.
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PlayStation 4 patch 1.7 causes mayhem

Thu, 1st May 2014
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PS4's major 1.7 update unleashes chaos, with flickering screens and fans scrambling for fixes. New features dazzle but bugs frustrate many.
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Apple moves hint at imminent mobile payment deployment

Thu, 1st May 2014
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Apple hints at entering mobile payments, interviewing execs and securing patents, with Tim Cook showing keen interest in the space.