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Technology Gifts stories - Page 269

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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2degrees founder’s rumblings over ComCom mobile market monitoring
Mon, 20th Oct 2014
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2degrees founder comes out swinging, saying the Commerce Commission is asleep at the wheel and has produced faulty information.
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Weta Workshop and Magic Leap changing the face of virtual reality
Fri, 17th Oct 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
Magic Leap, the US start-up company in the field of virtual reality, are on the cusp of releasing Cinematic Reality.
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Over half a million Kiwi Vodafone customers with 4G smartphones
Fri, 17th Oct 2014
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Over 500,000 Vodafone NZ customers now enjoy 4G, as the tech becomes the primary choice 18 months after its NZ debut.
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Internet Addiction Disorder: 'The wave is coming'
Fri, 17th Oct 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Andy Leach says he has seen first hand how internet addiction can essentially turn people into drug addicts, consumed by getting their next fix.
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Let people know you're safe with Facebook's Safety Check
Fri, 17th Oct 2014
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dr
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apple
Facebook unveils Safety Check, a life-saving feature for users to report their safety during disasters, reassuring friends and family.
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Nexus 6: more Android, more screen, more everything
Fri, 17th Oct 2014
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smartphones
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motorola
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Motorola unveils Nexus 6 with Android 5.0, a mighty 6-inch display, and rapid charging, setting a new benchmark for smartphones.
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Review: Yealink SIP-T48G IP phone
Fri, 17th Oct 2014
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gaming
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Yealink's SIP-T48G IP phone impresses with its intuitive 7” touchscreen and support for six VoIP accounts, making it a top choice for managers.
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New Sony Xperia Z3 phones operator-exclusive to Spark
Fri, 17th Oct 2014
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smartphones
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gaming
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Spark's exclusive Sony Xperia Z3 range, boasting robust features and PS4 Remote Play, launches with enticing giveaways for early buyers.
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iMac with Retina 5K display highest resolution ever
Fri, 17th Oct 2014
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
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personal computing devices
The new iMac by Apple has been released, and the Retina 5K display features 14.7 million pixels, which is the world’s highest resolution display.
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Unlock your iPad mini with the touch of a finger
Fri, 17th Oct 2014
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wireless networks
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personal computing devices
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apple
Apple unveils iPad mini 3 with TouchID, allowing users to unlock devices with a fingerprint, and announces seamless integration across Apple products.
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Apple offers Yosemite as free upgrade
Fri, 17th Oct 2014
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wireless networks
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personal computing devices
Apple unveils Yosemite as a free upgrade, revolutionising Mac with a fresh design and seamless iOS device integration.
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New iPad Air 2: The thinnest tablet in the world
Fri, 17th Oct 2014
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personal computing devices
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apple
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Apple unveils the iPad Air 2, the world's thinnest tablet, featuring enhanced Retina display and powerful new A8X chip, starting at $749.
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New Mac Mini released with new technology and low price
Fri, 17th Oct 2014
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personal computing devices
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apple
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technology gifts
Apple launches upgraded Mac mini with cutting-edge tech and a lower price starting at NZ$749, making it an enticing option for both new and current Mac users.
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More Kiwis banking on their smartphone
Thu, 16th Oct 2014
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apps
Kiwis increasingly swap internet banking for smartphone apps, with ASB Mobile transactions soaring as NZ embraces mobile finance solutions.
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Tablet sales set to slow significantly
Thu, 16th Oct 2014
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smartphones
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apple
Tablet sales have been on the up and up but are forecast to slow, says Gartner, the technology research and advisory company.
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Apple to offer egg freezing for female employees
Thu, 16th Oct 2014
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personal computing devices
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apple
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facebook
With giants like Apple and Facebook offering the service, could egg freezing become a standard extra for female employees in the tech sector?.
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Ubisoft announces huge Assassins Creed Unity Xbox One bundles
Thu, 16th Oct 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ubisoft
Ubisoft has announced two huge Xbox One bundles that will celebrate the release of Assassin's Creed Unity coming out next month.
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Destiny achieves many milestones in one month
Thu, 16th Oct 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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destiny
It has been over a month now since Bungie's huge game Destiny has come out. Since that time, it has already achieved a lot of big milestones.
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Will new Samsung products boost declining profits?
Thu, 16th Oct 2014
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smartphones
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
Samsung sells more smartphones than any other company, but profits have dropped significantly in recent years.
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New Kiwi app to protect all the bunnies
Wed, 15th Oct 2014
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apps
The app will display a list of cosmetics, personal care, and household products available in New Zealand, that are not tested on animals.