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Technology Gifts stories - Page 177

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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Tesla opens pre-order for home solar tiles for most countries
Thu, 11th May 2017
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solar power
In a blog post, Tesla announced the pre-order availability and provided with a calculator tool to help consumers figure out the cost.
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Hands-on Review: Lenovo ThinkCentre M910q Tiny
Thu, 11th May 2017
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Lenovo M910q Tiny's size belies its power; a compact solution ideal for both office tasks and personal use, without breaking the bank.
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Hands-on review: Lenovo MiiX 720 Tablet
Thu, 11th May 2017
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I’m still amazed at how much power the modern tablet packs into a small package, and the Miix720 manages to add a stylish appearance.
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Nec Corporation: Trial reviews feasibility of KDDI's integrated platform
Wed, 10th May 2017
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gaming
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digital signage
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reviews
NEC Corporation has successfully trial-tested KDDI's innovative platform, signalling a robust future for telecoms infrastructure.
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Aussies take to IoT@home with market set to near $5b by 2021
Tue, 9th May 2017
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smart home
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telsyte
Australian’s are embracing IoT at home with a vengeance, with the market expected to hit $4.7 billion by 2021 – up from $377 million in 2016.
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Google committed to keeping ransomware away from Android
Tue, 9th May 2017
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smartphones
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malware
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ransomware
Google says that since 2015, fewer than 0.00001% of apps on the Google Play store and less than .01% of apps elsewhere were ransomware.
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Huawei topples OPPO to become #1 smartphone vendor in China
Tue, 9th May 2017
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smartphones
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oppo
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huawei
Huawei leaps ahead in China's smartphone race, dethroning OPPO with its popular P10 series and Honor brand, as market competitors vie for domination.
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Exclusive look at smart home security with Ring
Tue, 9th May 2017
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surveillance
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smart home
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home security
The Ring Video Doorbell aims to reduce crime in NZ - here's what managing director of Ring ANZ Mark Fletcher has to say on the topic.
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Hands-on review: Samsung Galaxy S8
Tue, 9th May 2017
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gaming
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smartphones
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Samsung Galaxy S8 dazzles with top-tier display and design, but biometric quirks and Bixby disappoint. A stylish yet pricey choice at 7.9/10.
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Hands-on review: PRTG Network Monitor
Tue, 9th May 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
PRTG Network Monitor monitors your network in a way that is infinitely customisable and allows you to obtain data on a wide range of issues.
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Film review - Alien: Covenant & how Ridley Scott is still worth his weight in gold
Mon, 8th May 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Ridley Scott has not let us down. He and writers John Logan and Dante Harper have gracefully provided the missing pieces of the puzzle.
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Review: Nioh 'Dragon of the North' DLC offers players more hard levels
Mon, 8th May 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Nioh is still the hardest game to be released in 2017, and players are now able to get more action with the 'Dragon of the North' DLC.
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Apple takes wearable tech crown from Fitbit
Mon, 8th May 2017
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personal computing devices
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wearables
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cloud services
Apple has been crowned the leading wearable technology company, despite CEO Tim Cook’s stubborn refusal to release Apple Watch numbers.
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Huawei launches stylish and feature-packed mid-range phone in NZ
Sat, 6th May 2017
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smartphones
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huawei
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technology gifts
The Nova Lite is the latest mid-range smartphone from Huawei to hit our shores, with many features rivalling those of the top-end smartphones.
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Acer's new Predator gaming laptop looks FIERCE
Fri, 5th May 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
Acer's Predator 21 X, with a trailblazing curved screen, wows gamers at its Australian premiere during IEM eSports event.
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Hands-on review: Parallels Toolbox for Mac
Fri, 5th May 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Parallels Toolbox for Mac simplifies daily tasks by consolidating essential utilities into a single menu bar app, priced at USD $9.99.
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New coding kit for kids set to be a game changer
Fri, 5th May 2017
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gaming
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edutech
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digital entertainment
Founder and CEO of littleBits, Ayah Bdeir says the combination of games with a tactile experience makes for an incredible learning tool.
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Hands-on review: Mota JetJat Nano-C Camera Drone
Thu, 4th May 2017
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gaming
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drones
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reviews
The world's smallest camera drone provided a quick burst of fun, a large dose of frustration, and an overall average experience as far as drones go.
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Kickstarter project seeks to promote mental health through gaming heroes
Thu, 4th May 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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health education
A dedicated team is looking to create a breakthrough webseries that uses the power of video games to help those with mental illnesses.
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Review: Dragon Quest Heroes II reinvents the Dynasty Warriors style of gameplay
Thu, 4th May 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Dragon Quest Heroes II is a spin-off game to the main Dragon Quest RPG series. This new game brings in elements from various gaming genres.