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Technology Gifts stories - Page 199

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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Free app transforms parent-teacher communication
Mon, 15th Aug 2016
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smartphones
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schools
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parent teacher calendar app
New Zealand schools are using a free app to connect with parents, providing school news, event updates and instant messaging push notifications.
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Oceania League of Legends champions crowned in Australia
Mon, 15th Aug 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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league of legends
The League of Legends tournament is now over for the Oceanic teams. The championships were held during the weekend in Australia.
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Auckland Final Fantasy concert adds a second show due to high demand
Mon, 15th Aug 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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final fantasy
Thanks to great sales of the first show, there will be a second show for the Final Fantasy concert in Auckland later this year.
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Vodafone NZ reveals new smartphone fleet to rival high-end devices
Mon, 15th Aug 2016
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smartphones
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uc
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telco
Today, Vodafone announced new additions to their own smartphone range, built as unique phones from the ground up.
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Think you could cut it as an Olympian? A new app allows you to find out
Fri, 12th Aug 2016
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fitness
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cadence
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technology gifts
Using data from runners’ fitness trackers, Cadence lets runners pit their own performance against those of the best athletes in the world.
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LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens receives 'The Phantom Limb' DLC
Wed, 10th Aug 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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lego star wars: the force awakens
A new DLC pack has been released for LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens. It includes a new mission where C-3P0 gets his red arm.
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BlackBerry launches new services to Android users
Wed, 10th Aug 2016
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smartphones
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blackberry
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technology gifts
BlackBerry revitalises Android with Hub+ suite, enhancing user productivity with acclaimed security and communication tools.
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Hands-on review: Meizu M3 Note - bang for buck value
Tue, 9th Aug 2016
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smartphones
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gaming
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digital signage
Not so long ago budget smartphones translated into dinky specs in Tupperware chassis with lousy battery life and pokey processors. A lot has changed.
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Hands-on review: ACER Aspire S13 - slim, sexy and powerful
Tue, 9th Aug 2016
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
The Aspire S13 is easily one of the most user-friendly devices I’ve trialled, with a powerful processor, the wonderful ergonomics and a sexy feel.
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ESET discovers fake Prisma apps full of trojans
Mon, 8th Aug 2016
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smartphones
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malware
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cybersecurity
ESET researchers reported fake versions of photo transformation app Prisma on Google Play, just ahead of the official app's launch last month.
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Hands-on review: Dell SonicWall Soho
Mon, 8th Aug 2016
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gaming
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network infrastructure
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reviews
Sadly firewall options for small businesses haven't been great. At least until now. Enter the Dell SonicWall Soho range of security appliances.
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Sneak peek: Samsung showcases the new Galaxy Note7
Fri, 5th Aug 2016
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smartphones
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
Samsung's new Galaxy Note7 shows that beauty might just be in the eye of the beholder, with retina scanning, a new S-Pen and an HDR-ready screen.
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Calamity Monitoring says disruption key to innovative security
Wed, 3rd Aug 2016
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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smart home
Calamity Monitoring believes that it's on the forefront of new security technologies because of its independence as a security monitoring company.
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Does VR survival simulator The Solus Project deliver?
Tue, 2nd Aug 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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htc vive
The Solus Project is a first-person survival game with support for HTC’s Vive VR kit. Netguide's Darren Price checks it out.
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Start experimenting with Google's new science app
Tue, 2nd Aug 2016
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smartphones
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google
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science journal
Making & Science is a new initiative created by Google that’s aimed to inspire prospective scientists and future creators.
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Hands-on review: Crucial MX300 750GB Limited Edition SSD
Tue, 2nd Aug 2016
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Crucial’s new MX300 750GB solid state drive finally gives hardcore PC users the fast hard drive space they’ve been asking for.
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League of Legends competition heading to the Grand Final
Mon, 1st Aug 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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league of legends
The League of Legends Oceanic Pro League (OPL) is nearly coming to and end with the Grand Final taking place in Australia later this month.
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Xbox One August update is now available and adds new features
Mon, 1st Aug 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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microsoft
Xbox One's August upgrade goes live, introducing background music and a slick new games interface, though Cortana's debut is UK and US only.
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BlackBerry offers secure apps via Microsoft's Azure Cloud
Mon, 1st Aug 2016
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smartphones
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public cloud
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microsoft
BlackBerry's Good Dynamics Secure Mobility Platform can now be installed through Microsoft Azure to mobilise business apps.
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Samsung remains on top in worldwide smartphone volumes
Mon, 1st Aug 2016
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
Samsung holds its lead in global smartphone sales, with strong performances from Galaxy S7 models driving growth amid market shifts.