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Technology Gifts stories - Page 140

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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Hands-on review: Apple iPad 9.7”, part two
Tue, 8th May 2018
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digital entertainment
The Apple iPad 9.7” shines with its new A10 Fusion chip and augmented reality capabilities, transforming education with iWork tools and innovative apps.
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Marvel villain Thanos is invading Fortnite for a limited time
Tue, 8th May 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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marvel
If you have watched Avengers: Infinity War, you may have seen how evil Thanos can really be. Well now the evil Marvel bad guy is invading Fortnite.
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Spark introduces Kiwis to Android One
Tue, 8th May 2018
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smartphones
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nokia
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spark
Spark becomes the first to bring Google's Android One to New Zealand through Nokia's new smartphones, launching with the Nokia 6.1 and Nokia 7 plus.
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Hands-on review: Apple iPad 9.7”, part one
Mon, 7th May 2018
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
New iPad impresses with swift setup, crystal-clear display, and enhanced Apple Pencil, promising a high-tech leap.
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IDC: A new market being born from struggling tablet trade
Fri, 4th May 2018
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personal computing devices
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samsung
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apple
While the market for slate tablets continues to struggle, the detachables market is starting to flourish - something the top vendors are exploiting.
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Samsung announces 2018 TV and home entertainment lineup
Fri, 4th May 2018
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gaming
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digital signage
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digital entertainment
Samsung's 2018 home entertainment lineup redefines TVs with stunning QLED design, picture quality, smart features, and innovative sound technologies.
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Global smartphone market declines, but there are some bright spots
Fri, 4th May 2018
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personal computing devices
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smartphones
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samsung
During Q1 2018 we got a new leader on top of smartphone shipments, one vendor experiencing triple digit growth, and a huge decline in China.
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Brand new Red Dead Redemption 2 trailer comes out of the wild
Thu, 3rd May 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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xbox one
Rockstar has now released a third trailer for the highly Red Dead Redemption 2 video game that is coming out later this year on PS4 and Xbox One.
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You’re invited : Be in to win a Microsoft Surface keyboard at Ingram Micro Showcase
Thu, 3rd May 2018
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smart home
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distributors
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ingram micro
Make sure you catch the demos for the products that can expand your addressable market and bring added value to your existing clients.
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Kiwi game nominated in 2018 Google Play Awards
Wed, 2nd May 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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google
A Kiwi-developed game, Audio Game Hub, has been nominated for Best Accessibility Experience at the 2018 Google Play Awards, highlighting its inclusive design.
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Hands on with Frostpunk - the last city on earth
Wed, 2nd May 2018
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Survive in a frosty wasteland with Frostpunk, a challenging city builder where heating, resource management, and tough political decisions are vital.
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The top five best Xbox One exclusives released so far
Tue, 1st May 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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gears of war
Last week we took a lot at some of the best PS4 exclusives that you can buy right now. Today, we do the same thing but for all of you Xbox One owners.
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Hands-on review: Roar like a Yeti with this amazing ‘amateur’ microphone
Mon, 30th Apr 2018
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Recently I had the opportunity to try out Blue’s Yeti Blackout microphone, and for the most part, I was really excited.
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How today’s gaming community differs from stereotypes
Mon, 30th Apr 2018
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gaming
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network infrastructure
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digital entertainment
Survey results confirm that today’s gamer is not the stereotypical teen loner playing in his parents’ basement.
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Smart city grant helps local projects get off the ground
Mon, 30th Apr 2018
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smart cities
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smart home
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the smart cities council
The Smart Cities Council will award benefits to communities in Australia and New Zealand looking to accelerate their smart city initiatives.
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NZ’s West Coast could become a major tech hub
Mon, 30th Apr 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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nz
Technology is supposedly available and embraced in the region and the low cost of living reduces the risk for start-up companies.
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Nokia pledges investment into edge data centre tech
Sat, 28th Apr 2018
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smartphones
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hyperscale
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edge computing
Nokia and Intel are placing their bets on the 5G revolution and its effect on the edge cloud industry with their latest piece of data centre hardware.
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The differences and similarities between Fortnite Battle Royale and PUBG
Fri, 27th Apr 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
The Battle Royale genre started heating up last year thanks to the release of PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG). After that, Fortnite came out...
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Vodafone and ESL announce international esports partnership
Fri, 27th Apr 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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vodafone
Vodafone New Zealand announced that globally they have become a Premium Partner of ESL, the world’s largest esports company.
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AMD desktop processors supposedly deliver best-in-class compute performance
Thu, 26th Apr 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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amd
AMD unveils its 2nd Generation Ryzen desktop processors, touting up to 15% higher gaming performance and advanced features for gamers and creators.