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Technology Gifts stories - Page 144

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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Australia beats NZ in World of Tanks' 8 tonne tank pulling event
Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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To celebrate the release of World of Tanks 1.0, a special tank pulling event was held in Australia. The Kiwi was not stronger than the Ozzie.
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Apple to acquire digital magazine service
Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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Apple announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire Texture, the digital magazine subscription service by Next Issue Media.
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Hands-on review: Final Fantasy XV Royal Edition packs a lot of extra content
Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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Final Fantasy XV Royal Edition adds loads of new content for players to explore. Is this version of the game worth revisiting FFXV?.
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Hands-on review: Security and elegance meet with Ring
Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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Ring's Spotlight Cam seamlessly blends security with style, featuring HD video, motion-activated lights, and two-way audio, all controllable via mobile.
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Hands-on review: Change is constant - unless you’re the iPhone 8 Plus
Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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After using the iPhone 8 Plus for the last six months, I’ve come to the conclusion that it’s a model for those wanting the safety of the familiar.
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Bayonetta 2 comes to Switch
Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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Nintendo Switch users can now enjoy Bayonetta 2, a former Wii U exclusive, which includes a download code for the original game in boxed copies.
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Finally! Your very own AI chief of security
Fri, 16th Mar 2018
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Every day a piece of science-fiction becomes real. Today, it's a cybersecurity offering that learns how to protect you without straining your CPU.
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How Google secured more than two billion Android devices
Fri, 16th Mar 2018
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Despite all of the breaches across platforms last year Google remains optimistic about their security progress.
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Lara Croft returns later this year in Shadow of the Tomb Raider
Fri, 16th Mar 2018
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The Tomb Raider movie out now is not the only thing Lara Croft fans can get excited about because she will be in Shadow of the Tomb Raider.
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Is there an answer for soaring numbers of cyberbullying cases?
Fri, 16th Mar 2018
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In the wake of the mass digitisation taking homes by storm, cyberbullying and online harassment has accelerated 60 percent with no signs of slowing.
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NZ entrepreneurs launch interactive learning ‘games’ for kids
Thu, 15th Mar 2018
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The Zingoshi Chronicles, a transmedia project created by two New Zealand entrepreneurs comprises books, video games, and eventually a TV series.
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Siri watch out, Google is gunning for your job
Thu, 15th Mar 2018
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In a fresh move against Siri, Google launches its Assistant on iPads, bringing enhanced smart home capabilities to Apple's larger screens.
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NZ strongman Mathew Ragg will be pulling a tank to celebrate the release of World of Tanks 1.0
Wed, 14th Mar 2018
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World of Tanks version 1.0 is due to be released soon and to celebrate the occasion, a special strongman competition is being held over in Australia.
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Fortnite is coming to mobile, as if it wasn’t addictive enough
Wed, 14th Mar 2018
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On phones and tablets, Fortnite is the same 100-player game you know from PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, and Mac.
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The little robot slave that will clean your floor... Maybe
Wed, 14th Mar 2018
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Electrolux PUREi9 robot vacuum, app-controlled for easy home cleaning, blends tech & design. Launching Mar 15.
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Hands-on review: ASUS ROG STRIX XG35V curved gaming monitor
Wed, 14th Mar 2018
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ASUS's ROG STRIX XG35V offers gamers a stunning ultra-wide display with a 100Hz refresh rate and AMD's FreeSync.
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Social enterprise develops game for learning sign language
Wed, 14th Mar 2018
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The game has passed the prototype stage, and SeeCom are currently doing research to produce the full game version.
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Windows Phones officially dead as market share drops by 99.7%
Tue, 13th Mar 2018
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Once dominant, Windows Phones are officially dead as market share plummets by 99.7%. Apple's iOS now leads with 56.2%, followed by Android at 43.8%.
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This camera’s easy installation is revolutionising security
Tue, 13th Mar 2018
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LightCam’s smart bulb design makes security camera installation as simple as screwing in a light bulb, revolutionising home surveillance with minimal hassle.
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Hands-on review: Linksys WRT32X Gaming Router
Mon, 12th Mar 2018
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Linksys' WRT32X Gaming Router boasts superior performance for discerning gamers. FutureFive's Darren Price takes a look.