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Technology Gifts stories - Page 56

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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Alienware launches new high-spec gaming notebook range
Fri, 28th Jan 2022
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gaming
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digital signage
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digital entertainment
Alienware says the M-series is optimised for power, while the X-series balances mobility and the latest gaming tech.
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Dramatic profit decline for Microsoft New Zealand - annual report
Thu, 27th Jan 2022
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gaming
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martech
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digital entertainment
Microsoft’s New Zealand office has seen a major decrease in annual profit for the year ended June 2021 according to their new financial report.
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Game review: Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection (PS5)
Thu, 27th Jan 2022
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gaming
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PC and PS5 owners can now play Uncharted 4: A Thief's End and Uncharted: The Lost Legacy in the form of Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection.
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Smartphone users in emerging markets to benefit from new HERE and Transsion partnership
Wed, 26th Jan 2022
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network infrastructure
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spacetech
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smartphones
Transsion and HERE partner to improve location accuracy in emerging markets, benefiting businesses and smartphone users.
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Hands-on review: Belkin SOUNDFORM Rise and SOUNDFORM Freedom True Wireless Earbuds
Wed, 26th Jan 2022
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Belkin's SOUNDFORM Rise and SOUNDFORM Freedom True Wireless Earbuds are competitively priced and offer solid performance.
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Apple's NZ sales arm reports $28m profit as revenue climbs
Wed, 26th Jan 2022
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple iphone
Apple’s New Zealand sales arm has reported a $28.8 million profit for the last financial year, up from $23.4 m in 2020.
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IoT technology set to help provide safer community housing
Mon, 24th Jan 2022
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smartphones
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iot
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cost
Tether's IoT tech is helping Auckland housing provider CORT deliver healthier homes to its tenants by monitoring building health factors.
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Hands-on review: Nanoleaf Lines
Fri, 21st Jan 2022
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gaming
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If you have read any of my previous reviews, you would know I am a big fan of Nanoleaf and its products. I have their panels and strips all over my house.
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Hands-on review: Sony WF-C500 earbuds
Fri, 21st Jan 2022
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Sony WF-C500 budget earbuds offer impressive sound quality and premium feel, lacking only in features like ANC and wireless charging.
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Enea identifies trends that will shape the mobile industry in 2022
Fri, 21st Jan 2022
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smartphones
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hyperscale
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cyber attacks
Nation states to increase mobile cyber attacks; new encryption protocols and edge clouds highlighted in report on mobile industry trends for 2022.
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Hands-on review: EPOS H3 Pro Hybrid gaming headset
Fri, 21st Jan 2022
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reviews
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gaming
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EPOS goes from strength to strength, unleashing with its top-of-the-range EPOS H3 Pro Hybrid what could just be the ultimate gaming headset.
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Game review: God of War (PC)
Thu, 20th Jan 2022
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Sony's hit game God of War, set in Norse mythology, has made its way to PC, offering stunning visuals and exhilarating combat. Verdict: 10/10.
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Microsoft to acquire Activision Blizzard in landmark deal
Thu, 20th Jan 2022
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digital entertainment
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gaming
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Microsoft has announced its plans to acquire Activision Blizzard in a $68.7 billion deal, solidifying its position in the gaming industry.
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CrowdStrike expands Zero Trust support to macOS and Linux
Mon, 17th Jan 2022
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malware
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data analytics
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martech
CrowdStrike has expanded its Zero Trust support to macOS and Linux to further help with cross-platform protection and expansion of partnerships.
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Hands-on review: Intel 12th-Gen Core i9-12900K and Core i5-12600K CPU
Mon, 17th Jan 2022
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gaming
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endpoint protection
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reviews
After what seems like only a few short months since the last iteration, Intel has launched the 12th generation of its desktop CPUs.
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Cloudflare Radar releases surprising internet traffic and security statistics in 2021 review
Thu, 13th Jan 2022
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gaming
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smartphones
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reviews
Cybersecurity company Cloudflare Radar releases its 2021 year in review, showing increased internet traffic and cyberattacks in Australia and globally.
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App and mobile usage continues to soar according to new App Annie report
Thu, 13th Jan 2022
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smartphones
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gaming
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data analytics
App and mobile usage has significantly increased around the world, according to the new App Annie State of Mobile 2022 report.
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Smart home market continues to grow, driven by changing tech and demographics
Thu, 13th Jan 2022
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smart home
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
Smart home market projected to reach $117,820m by 2027, driven by factors such as home monitoring systems and increasing disposable income, says report.
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Virtual reality investment explodes in 2021 - report
Thu, 13th Jan 2022
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
Private UK fundraising in the virtual reality sector hit a record high, with over £150m raised this year, a 72% increase from 2020.
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Getac announces new rugged tablets for release in 2022
Wed, 12th Jan 2022
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smartphones
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supply chain systems
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personal computing devices
Getac has expanded its lineup with the announcement of the release of new rugged android tablets suitable for a variety of situations from March 2022.