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Technology Gifts stories - Page 278

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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App of the week - Hyperlapse
Wed, 3rd Sep 2014
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Instagram's Hyperlapse app transforms shaky videos into cinematic time lapses easily, no fancy gear needed, available for free.
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Prepare to fulfill your Destiny…
Wed, 3rd Sep 2014
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Destiny set to revolutionise gaming in NZ with its midnight launch on 9 Sep, merging MMO elements with FPS in an epic space saga.
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Android App Review: New Zealand Topo Maps
Tue, 2nd Sep 2014
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Experience the wilds of New Zealand in your palm with Topo Maps app, transforming bulky paper maps into convenient digital guides.
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Android App Review: St John NZ
Tue, 2nd Sep 2014
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Apparently more than nine people go into cardiac arrest every day in New Zealand, and their chances of survival are not high.
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Just days to go until more choice in .nz domain names
Tue, 2nd Sep 2014
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Starting September 30, New Zealand's .nz domain name structure offers more choice, allowing shorter, simpler URLs for an effective online presence.
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Counter Spy is a different kind of stealth game
Tue, 2nd Sep 2014
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counter spy
Counter Spy revitalises stealth gaming with a 2D side-scroller set in the Cold War era, echoing the charm of classic James Bond films.
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The apps I can't live without...
Tue, 2nd Sep 2014
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Discover the essential apps one journalist simply can't live without, from Facebook to Spotify, proving indispensable for daily life.
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NZ Comic Con invading Wellington in July 2015
Mon, 1st Sep 2014
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Wellington is set to host a city wide pulp culture weekend next July with its very own version of Comic Con. This is the first of its kind to hit New Zealand.
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Pay it isn’t so… Apple inks iPhone 6 credit cards deal
Mon, 1st Sep 2014
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Apple is joining forces with American Express, Visa and MasterCard to offer a new smartphone payments system for the soon to be released iPhone 6.
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Tablet appetite remains despite market slowdown...
Mon, 1st Sep 2014
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Despite a market slowdown, IDC reveals a global hunger for tablets with a projected 6.5% growth, driven by strong demand in emerging markets.
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Veteran fighting series returns to PC: Ultra Street Fighter IV...
Mon, 1st Sep 2014
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Ultra Street Fighter IV punches its way onto PC, bringing retro charm with a modern twist for both veterans and newcomers.
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Smartphone outlook remains strong as Apple prepares to enter the market...
Sat, 30th Aug 2014
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More than 1.25 billion smartphones will be shipped worldwide in 2014, representing a 23.8% increase from the 1.01 billion units shipped in 2013.
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Games with Gold Xbox titles revealed for September
Fri, 29th Aug 2014
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Xbox Live Gold subscribers can download Xbox 360 and Xbox One games for free in September, including a game from Bungie.
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inFamous First Light is a bright spark for DLC
Fri, 29th Aug 2014
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inFamous First Light is a standalone DLC offering lots of content at an affordable price, perfect for fans of the series.
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Ears on… with the beating heart of music headphones
Fri, 29th Aug 2014
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Beats Solo2 headphones redesigned & reimagined, offering improved sound & comfort; available in 6 colours for NZ$349.00.
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On the ninth day of September Apple sent to me... a brand new iPhone 6
Fri, 29th Aug 2014
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Apple confirms iPhone 6 launch on September 9, expected to be the biggest launch in Apple's history. #iPhone6 #AppleEvent.
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Xbox One standalone Kinect gazing to stores in October
Thu, 28th Aug 2014
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Microsoft has now announced that you can purchase a standalone Xbox One Kinect sensor starting from this October.
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Orcon unlocks the internet with launch of Global Mode
Thu, 28th Aug 2014
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Orcon allows customers to access blocked international sites with Global Mode, as streaming survey results show shift from broadcast TV.
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Light up, Light up, because now you have a choice...
Thu, 28th Aug 2014
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NZ's newest online TV service, Lightbox, goes live with exclusive shows, promising freedom and entertainment for all broadband users.
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The Evil Within drafts Hollywood talent...
Thu, 28th Aug 2014
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The Evil Within ups the horror game ante with Oscar nominee Jackie Earle Haley and stars Jennifer Carpenter and Anson Mount joining the cast.