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Technology Gifts stories - Page 257

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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30 days of Fitbit- the ultimate review
Mon, 2nd Feb 2015
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In a candid 30-day Fitbit trial, our journo discovers a newfound zest for health, clocking steps over shortcuts.
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Microsoft releases Outlook app for iOS and Android
Mon, 2nd Feb 2015
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Microsoft brings Outlook to iOS devices and preview of Android, while Office is now available for free on Android tablets.
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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt developer interview
Sun, 1st Feb 2015
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PlayOn speaks to CD Projekt RED about the attention to detail in creating the open-world of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.
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An in-depth Look at the New iPhone 6
Fri, 30th Jan 2015
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Apple's new iPhone 6 range hits the market: sleeker, faster and already adored worldwide. Let's delve into the hype and user reactions.
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Alone in the Dark gets illuminated for the weekend
Fri, 30th Jan 2015
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Pre-ordering fans gain beta access to Atari's Alone in the Dark: Illumination, unveiling the horrors of Lorwich this weekend.
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Hands-on review: Navman Mivue Drive LM – A Black Box for the Car?
Fri, 30th Jan 2015
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Mivue Drive is likely to appeal to insurers. It is a drive recorder that could in theory help to determine who is at in fault road accidents.
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Xbox New Zealand announces weekend fun for Kiwis
Fri, 30th Jan 2015
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Xbox New Zealand launches Weekend Fun for Kiwi gamers, offering free gifts for playing designated games each weekend until 19 April 2015.
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Hands-on review: LG G Watch R
Thu, 29th Jan 2015
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Critics labelled LG’s first Android Wear smart-watch as being too generic. That’s all changed this time round.
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Spotify is now coming on PlayStation devices
Thu, 29th Jan 2015
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Spotify debuts on PlayStation this autumn, bringing the world's top music streaming service to PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, and Xperia devices.
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February Xbox Games with Gold announced
Thu, 29th Jan 2015
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Xbox Live Gold members gear up for February's free game bounty, including #IDARB, Brothers: Two Sons, and Sniper Elite V2!.
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Facebook smashes revenue expectations once again
Thu, 29th Jan 2015
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Facebook's revenue soars to £3.85bn, defying forecasts with mobile ads fuelling a triumphant 7th quarterly win.
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Livescribe Smartpen aids students with notetaking
Thu, 29th Jan 2015
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The Livescribe Smartpen, priced at NZD $219.95, helps students, including those with dyslexia, by recording written or spoken notes for later review.
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Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare Havoc DLC available for Xbox
Wed, 28th Jan 2015
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Activision is proud to announce that the Havoc DLC is now available for Xbox platform owners of Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare.
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Apple’s record breaking profits fuelled by iPhone, Mac and App Store sales
Wed, 28th Jan 2015
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Apple has announced its first quarter financial results, reporting it’s highest-ever revenue and earnings with a 48% increase in EPS (earnings per share).
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Was Facebook hacked last night?
Wed, 28th Jan 2015
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digital entertainment
Facebook and Instagram went down for an hour, sending hipsters, humble braggers and creeps into a panic. #socialmediameltdown2015.
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Mobile gaming increasing thanks to tablet market
Wed, 28th Jan 2015
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Britons' mobile gaming soars as tablets reign, with average daily play doubling in two years, The NPD Group report finds.
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MediaWorks to produce Prime News as part of new SKY and Prime partnership
Tue, 27th Jan 2015
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SKY TV partners with MediaWorks to produce Prime News - First at 5.30, drawing on over 200 staff members nationwide and foreign correspondents.
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Android App Review: Forest Live Wallpaper
Tue, 27th Jan 2015
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Escape digital chaos with Forest Live Wallpaper, the idle serene app turning phones into tranquil, leafy retreats.
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Kiwi baby boomers feeling patronised by tech companies
Tue, 27th Jan 2015
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Nearly half of New Zealanders aged 50+ feel patronised by tech firms, reveals an AVH Technologies study, highlighting generational tech gaps.
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Apple about ready to push Samsung off the smartphone leaders board
Tue, 27th Jan 2015
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Strong sales of Apple’s latest round of smartphones are pushing Samsung Electronics as the world’s top seller of smartphones.