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Technology Gifts stories - Page 241

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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Internet Service Providers early winners in IoT gateway
Mon, 10th Aug 2015
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smart home
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analyst report
With the surge in smart home adoption, internet service providers are poised to dominate the rapidly expanding Internet of Things Home Gateway market.
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Zebra Technologies and Mainfreight team up to aid ANZ businesses
Fri, 7th Aug 2015
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smartphones
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martech
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commerce systems
Mainfreight, the global logistics provider, has partnered with Zebra Technologies to help ANZ companies embrace mobile working.
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WhatsApp for iOS updated
Thu, 6th Aug 2015
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smartphones
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uc
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personal computing devices
WhatsApp's new iOS update boosts user controls with unread markers, chat customisation, video backup, and more.
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Film review: Fantastic Four
Thu, 6th Aug 2015
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reviews
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digital entertainment
The latest attempt to bring Marvel's Fantastic Four to life falls short of expectations, with a boring storyline and lackluster action. Rating: 2.5/5.
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Kiwi student investigates: Can an app help you quit smoking?
Wed, 5th Aug 2015
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smartphones
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apps
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university of waikato
University of Waikato student Satvir Singh wants to find out how effective smartphone apps are when it comes to giving up smoking.
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Hands-on review: QNAP TurboNAS TS-251
Wed, 5th Aug 2015
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storage
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gaming
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reviews
The QNAP TS-251 offers a reliable and easy-to-use higher-end system with a range of apps to suit all your home networking and file storage needs.
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Gamescom 2015 reveals many blockbuster games for Xbox One next year
Wed, 5th Aug 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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microsoft
2016 is looking like a very stacked year as Microsoft announced at Gamescom earlier today a ton of new things.
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Microsoft gains tablet market share following Windows 10 launch
Wed, 5th Aug 2015
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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microsoft
Following the Windows 10 release, Microsoft's tablet market share soars to 9%, as Windows tablet shipments almost double.
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In depth view: Corsair Gaming Strafe Cherry MX RED
Wed, 5th Aug 2015
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corsair
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strafe
Corsair's Strafe Cherry MX RED reinvents typing, marrying gamer tech with everyday usability for an unexpected keyboard triumph.
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Tech gadgets and travelling - we break it down
Wed, 5th Aug 2015
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reviews
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personal computing devices
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apple
From versatile smartphones to sleek e-readers, discover how the right tech can enhance your travel without the luggage fees.
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6th Gen iPod touch: First impressions
Tue, 4th Aug 2015
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smartphones
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reviews
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personal computing devices
There have since been numerous iPod revisions. Now Apple has launched their latest refresh. Here are my first impressions.
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Rare Replay is a golden gem of retro classics
Tue, 4th Aug 2015
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Forget all of the remasters that have come out recently. The best re-release of old games are all in Rare Replay.
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Xero updates its Android app
Tue, 4th Aug 2015
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smartphones
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fintech
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financial systems
Xero has revamped its Xero Touch app for Android, embracing Google's material design standards to enhance user experience and support small businesses.
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Hand-on review: Microsoft Lumia 435
Tue, 4th Aug 2015
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smartphones
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gaming
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reviews
With the Lumia 435, Microsoft are taking on the low powered entry level Android smartphones, does it fare well?.
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Closer look at the Microsoft Lumia 640
Mon, 3rd Aug 2015
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smartphones
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reviews
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microsoft
Microsoft have made it easy to transition to the Lumia 640 from an Android or an iPhone, allowing you to use your iCloud or Google account.
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Samsung Galaxy Gear VR - first impressions
Mon, 3rd Aug 2015
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reviews
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ar, vr & metaverse
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samsung
Samsung's Galaxy Gear VR blends cutting-edge tech with immersive fun, despite some pixilation. Our first look dives into the highs and lows.
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N++ is an addictive PS4 game
Mon, 3rd Aug 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
N++ may have one of the oddest names in PS4 history, but that doesn't stop it from being one of the most addictive games out there.
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New Zealand International Film Festival review - Turbo Kid
Mon, 3rd Aug 2015
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Turbo Kid pulls influence from proponents of trashy violence and synth soundtracks into a fun, gore-soaked throwback.
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End of an era? NZ paging network to be shut off
Fri, 31st Jul 2015
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smartphones
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uc
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software development
As New Zealand embraces digital evolution, Spark plans to switch off its legacy paging network by March 2017, marking an end to an era.
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Belkin’s WeMo products hit Bunnings hardware
Fri, 31st Jul 2015
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smart home
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belkin
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home automation
Belkin's WeMo home automation products will now be sold through more than 160 Bunnings hardware stores nationally.