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Technology Gifts stories - Page 318

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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Sophos: Shadier cyber crime forces dramatic industry change
Fri, 13th Dec 2013
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Sophos reveals cyber criminals professionalised in 2013, offering easy-to-use services and amplifying cyber crime levels to unprecedented heights.
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iPhone 5s becomes the world's bestselling smartphone
Fri, 13th Dec 2013
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
Newly released data suggests Apple’s iPhone 5s is the world’s bestselling phone, beating arch rival Samsung's Galaxy S4 two months in a row.
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Skylanders arrives on nextgen consoles...
Fri, 13th Dec 2013
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gaming
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xbox
Don't worry if you have a horde of screaming kids this summer time as Skylanders SWAP Force has arrived on next-gen consoles to placate the kids.
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Grab yourself a Christmas surprise
Fri, 13th Dec 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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square enix
Square Enix's exclusive Christmas surprise box offers a treasure trove of games worth over $75 for just $8.99, from 12th-20th Dec.
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Rayman makes the leap onto nextgen
Thu, 12th Dec 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ubisoft
Ubisoft has announced that Rayman Legends will enter the next generation of gaming on PlayStation4 and Xbox One on 27 February 2014.
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Free ARMA III reinforcements pack for gamers
Thu, 12th Dec 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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steam
Bohemia Interactive has delivered an early Christmas present to ARMA 3 players by releasing the free AAF Reinforcements Pack.
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iPhone 5C - For the colourful Kiwis this Xmas…
Thu, 12th Dec 2013
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
Colour is more than just a hue. It expresses a feeling. Makes a statement. Declares an allegiance. Colour reveals your personality.
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Birds of New Zealand flies on to the iPhone
Thu, 12th Dec 2013
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apps
Auckland University Press has just released its first app, based on the popular photographic guide Birds of New Zealand by Paul Scofield and Brent Stephenson.
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IDC: Kiwi PC market beats expectations as Oz falters
Thu, 12th Dec 2013
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network infrastructure
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personal computing devices
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apple
The New Zealand PC market outperformed expectations in Q3 2013. The same, however, could not be said for Australia...
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Xbox One smashes 2 million consoles mark
Thu, 12th Dec 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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microsoft
Xbox One sales soar past 2 million worldwide, setting a pace of 111,111 units per day since its launch, making it a top Christmas gift.
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Killzone: Shadow Fall Looks Great But Only Plays OK
Wed, 11th Dec 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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sony computer entertainment
Killzone: Shadow Fall dazzles on PS4 with stunning visuals but delivers inconsistent gameplay, marred by uninspired level design.
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Knack On PS4 Is A Missed Opportunity
Wed, 11th Dec 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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sony computer entertainment
Knack on PS4 shines with stunning graphics but falls flat with its monotonous gameplay, underwhelming its potential.
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Find the Windows Phone that fits you…
Wed, 11th Dec 2013
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smartphones
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microsoft
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nokia
With so much to choose from, Microsoft New Zealand unveils the full array of Windows Phone - all available to Kiwis this Christmas.
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Lara Croft is heading for next gen consoles
Wed, 11th Dec 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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square enix
Square Enix studio today announced TOMB RAIDER: DEFINITIVE EDITION is coming to Xbox One and PlayStation 4  on 30<sup>th</sup> January 2014 across New Zealand.
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Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag, DLC, Blackbeard's Wrath
Wed, 11th Dec 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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xbox
Unleash the pirate within! Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag DLC, Blackbeard's Wrath, is now available, bringing feared legends to the multiplayer arena.
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Review: Gran Turismo 6
Tue, 10th Dec 2013
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Gran Turismo 6 revs up on PS3, offering vast improvements over GT5 with more races and a simplified progression system.
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Kiwis prefer brick and mortar shops this xmas
Tue, 10th Dec 2013
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain & logistics
The bulk of Kiwis (79 per cent) are still looking to shop at local brick and mortar retailers this Christmas season, as opposed to online.
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Kiwi firm launches onto the world stage with United Nations App
Tue, 10th Dec 2013
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smartphones
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apps
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paperkite
Kiwi mobile solutions company PaperKite has stamped its mark on the smartphones and tablets of world leaders, after launching its UN Handbook App in New York.
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Black2 – the first dual drive is released
Tue, 10th Dec 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
Western Digital has released a new storage solution, the Black2 Dual Drive, combining a 120GB SSD and 1TB HDD.
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Catch the Beats this Christmas...
Tue, 10th Dec 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
Unwrap the future of sound this Christmas with the latest Beats Studio headphones - boasting top-tier sound quality and innovation.