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Technology Gifts stories - Page 115

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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Hands-on review: The 2018 MacBook Air
Mon, 27th May 2019
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2018 MacBook Air revamp - sleeker, USB-C ports, Retina display, and updated keyboard, keeping its iconic status.
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Hands-on review: The illuminating TP-Link Smart Wi-Fi LED Bulbs
Mon, 27th May 2019
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gaming
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reviews
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smart home
ve been feeling somewhat in the dark with developments in the growth of the ‘smart home’, so it was a great opportunity to find out how things work.
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NZ gaming industry hits $5b
Fri, 24th May 2019
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gaming
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digital game sales
New Zealanders are passionate about their games, with new data showing a 21% increase in sales from the previous year.
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Hands-on review: iPhone XS Max is a luxury phone
Fri, 24th May 2019
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smartphones
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gaming
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digital signage
iPhone XS Max review: A bezel-less 6.5-inch giant with stellar performance and battery life, but at a premium.
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Doctor Who fans: This one’s for you
Thu, 23rd May 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
Doctor Who fans can step into a new VR adventure, Doctor Who: The Edge of Time, launching this September with Jodie Whittaker as the Doctor.
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Hands-on review: Is the Apple Watch 4 worth the price?
Thu, 23rd May 2019
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gaming
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wearables
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Apple’s flagship wearable device, the Apple Watch, is generally touted as the gold standard for what wearables should be able to achieve today.
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Game review: Rage 2 (PC)
Thu, 23rd May 2019
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digital entertainment
Bethesda hands over some development of *Rage 2* to Avalanche Studios, delivering a visually stunning and addictive post-apocalyptic shooter.
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Apple brings 8-core processors to MacBook Pro
Thu, 23rd May 2019
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personal computing devices
The addition of 8th- and 9th-generation Intel Core processors will deliver 40% more performance than a 6-core Pro.
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Hands-on review: Playing the long game with the iPhone XR
Tue, 21st May 2019
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iPhone XR review: A triumph of cost-effective quality, boasting stellar performance and impressive durability.
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Hands-on review: MiniTool Power Data Recovery Software
Tue, 21st May 2019
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gaming
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dr
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reviews
MiniTool earns high marks for data recovery, with robust features for Windows users but a steep learning curve.
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Hands-on review: Corsair’s Harpoon: All you could want from a wireless mouse
Tue, 21st May 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
At the highly reasonable retail price of $109, the Harpoon packs a surprisingly powerful punch for its price point.
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D-Link hooks up with Alexa and Assistant with new smart camera
Mon, 20th May 2019
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smart home
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google
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d-link
D-Link launches its new DCS-8600LH outdoor camera with voice control support via Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, enhancing smart home capabilities.
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Vocus slams ComCom mobile review as “disgraceful”
Mon, 20th May 2019
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smartphones
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telco
Vocus criticises Commerce Commission for considering mobile market healthy and claims NZ MVNOs aren't working.
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Hands-on PSVR preview: Blood & Truth
Mon, 20th May 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
PlayStation VR fans who picked up a copy of VR Worlds with their headset will have had a taster of SIE London Studio’s Blood & Truth.
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Google puts Huawei on the Android naughty list
Mon, 20th May 2019
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smartphones
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google
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huawei
Google has apparently suspended Huawei’s licence to use the full Android platform, according to media reports.
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Govt & Canterbury Uni pour $7m into gaming research
Fri, 17th May 2019
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gaming
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university of canterbury
The University of Canterbury and the New Zealand government are injecting USD $7.7 million into gaming research, aiming to revolutionise immersive applications.
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New educational game to boost construction skills shortage
Thu, 16th May 2019
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edutech
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gaming
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digital entertainment
The game has been designed to give future business people and construction workers a taste of what it’s like to build their own company.
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Samsung first TV manufacturer to integrate Apple TV app
Wed, 15th May 2019
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
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apple
It wouldn’t be unrealistic to think they only talk via lawyers regarding smartphone patent breaches, but Samsung has now made a big announcement.
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Hands-on review: Flex your IRONCLAW with this Corsair gaming mouse
Wed, 15th May 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
If you suffer from sweaty palms during those intense gaming moments, the textured grip means you won’t be fumbling to move the mouse.
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Lenovo unveils ‘world’s first foldable PC’
Tue, 14th May 2019
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smartphones
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
We’ve seen the foldable phones and the somewhat mixed reactions to them, but now Lenovo has thrown its hand in the ring with a PC.