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Technology Gifts stories - Page 71

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: EPOS Expand 80 Bluetooth speakerphone
Wed, 10th Feb 2021
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EPOS Expand 80: The premium conference USB/Bluetooth speakerphone that delivers crisp audio for remote meetings.
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A look at the Poly Sync 20 vs the Jabra Speak 510
Tue, 9th Feb 2021
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smart home
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digital entertainment
What separates Poly Sync 20 from the rest? For starters, the Poly Sync 20 wins on battery life by up to five hours and has more microphones.
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Smartphone sales to reach 1.5 billion this year — Gartner
Fri, 5th Feb 2021
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The rebound reflects the consequences faced by the industry in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, a year in which smartphone sales declined by 10.5%.
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Hands-on review: Acer Predator Helios 300 gaming laptop
Thu, 4th Feb 2021
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digital entertainment
This machine is definitely worth a look if you’re in the market for a gaming machine with midrange components but top-range performance.
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Hands-on review: D-Link AC1200 4G/LTE Cat 6 Wi-Fi Hotspot
Thu, 4th Feb 2021
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gaming
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digital entertainment
D-Link's DWR-933 AC1200 4G/LTE Cat 6 Wi-Fi Hotspot provides high-speed Internet for up to 32 devices on the go.
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Hard lessons learned: Why some struggled and some succeeded in the move to mass WFH
Tue, 2nd Feb 2021
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smart home
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hybrid & remote work
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85% of IT leaders felt prepared for remote work, but 93% had to delay security priorities. 98% faced security challenges. Some are still struggling.
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Poly ANZ explains how to master the art of working from home
Tue, 2nd Feb 2021
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hybrid & remote work
Poly explores the art of working from home in its latest series, featuring tips from entrepreneur Andrew Maciver. #workingfromhome #productivity.
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Apple NZ posts modest profit of $23m
Tue, 2nd Feb 2021
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Apple NZ reports healthy revenue and modest profit in 2020, with revenue reaching $965.5m and a profit of $23.3m.
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Hands-on review: Aspera R9
Mon, 1st Feb 2021
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gaming
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smartphones
The Aspera R9 is a rugged, waterproof, shockproof phone that is perfect for working outdoors or in hazardous environments.
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Worldwide smartphone market grew 4.3% in Q4 2020, improving over Q3 decline
Fri, 29th Jan 2021
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personal computing devices
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smartphones
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samsung
Global smartphone market grows 4.3% in Q4 2020, buoyed by recovery and strong demand, with Apple reclaiming top vendor spot.
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HMD Global launches Nokia 5.4 in Australia
Fri, 29th Jan 2021
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smartphones
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The Nokia 5.4 is a smartphone engineered for photography, with a 48MP quad camera, an AI-powered night mode, a wide lens, a depth sensor, and a macro lens.
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Motorola Solutions launches new smart radio for enterprise environments
Thu, 28th Jan 2021
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smartphones
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Motorola Solutions launches Mototrbo Ion smart radio with voice, data, and multimedia capabilities to aid businesses.
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Apple reclaims spot as world’s most valuable brand
Wed, 27th Jan 2021
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personal computing devices
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amazon
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apple
Apple has been named the world's most valuable brand by the Brand Finance Global 500 2021, with a brand value of $263.4 billion.
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LASER delves deeper into consumer smart home products
Mon, 25th Jan 2021
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smart home
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surveillance
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cleantech
Australia's LASER is releasing its second generation of smart home products, including security cameras and smart doorbells.
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Hands-on review: Swann Enforcer Security System
Mon, 25th Jan 2021
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surveillance
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gaming
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Swann's Enforcer Security System offers wired home security with police-style flashing lights and full HD resolution. It works with Google Assistant and Alexa.
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Game review: Hitman 3 (PC)
Fri, 22nd Jan 2021
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gaming
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digital entertainment
IO Interactive’s seminal assassination game completes its rebooted World of Assassination trilogy with Hitman 3.
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Hands-on review: MacBook Air with M1 chip (how did we ever live without it?)
Fri, 22nd Jan 2021
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gaming
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digital entertainment
I expected the M1-powered MacBook Air to be better than the Intel one, but I did not expect to notice it this much.
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Top 25 global tech companies hit $11.1 trillion in market cap in Q3 2020
Thu, 21st Jan 2021
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wireless networks
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personal computing devices
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cisco
$1.3 trillion was added to the top 25 global technology companies’ cumulative market capitalisation in Q3 2020 alone.
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Arlo's latest Ultra security cameras now available in NZ
Thu, 21st Jan 2021
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smart home
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photography
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home security
The Ultra 2 Wire-Free Spotlight Camera System is equipped with 4K video and HDR image recording, auto-zoom and tracking, and much more.
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Nokia 3.4 drops in NZ with AI-triple camera, bigger screen, two-day battery life
Wed, 20th Jan 2021
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smartphones
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hmd global
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nokia
The Nokia 3.4 is now available in New Zealand, offering users an AI-triple camera, a bigger screen, fast performance and future-proof security.