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Technology Gifts stories - Page 57

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: Brother MFC-J4540DW multi-function inkjet printer
Tue, 8th Feb 2022
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digital entertainment
The Brother MFC-J4540DW is a feature-packed printer that excels at office duties and effortlessly prints photos from your phone.
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Three years to afford an iPhone? New global data reveals how long it could take you
Fri, 4th Feb 2022
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smartphones
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data analytics
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martech
The affordability of the latest iPhone model has been put to the test in a new global study, and New Zealanders may have to start saving their pennies.
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Upstream and Socital to trial global retail marketing solution
Fri, 4th Feb 2022
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smartphones
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ecommerce
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digital marketing
Trials will soon be underway for a new mobile retail marketing solution, created as part of a partnership between Upstream and Socital.
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Hands-on review: Corsair H150i Elite LCD all-in-one CPU cooler
Fri, 4th Feb 2022
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Corsair's H150i Elite LCD cooler is the first to support Intel's 12th gen CPUs, offering big cooling power in a hefty package.
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Pinterest widens reach in eCommerce sector with AR implementation
Thu, 3rd Feb 2022
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smartphones
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ecommerce
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ar, vr & metaverse
In a sign of things to come, Pinterest is widening its reach within the eCommerce sector by introducing new tools utilising augmented reality.
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Top 10 semiconductor buyers increased chip spending in 2021
Wed, 2nd Feb 2022
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personal computing devices
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apple
Top 10 OEMs increased chip spending despite the semiconductor shortage and pandemic disruptions, according to Gartner.
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ESET discovers DazzleSpy, a new macOS spying malware
Wed, 2nd Feb 2022
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malware
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cybersecurity
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personal computing devices
New macOS malware has been found, spying on visitors to a Hong Kong radio station news site, according to ESET Research.
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Getac launches new app expanding Android ecosystem
Wed, 2nd Feb 2022
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smartphones
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supply chain & logistics
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personal computing devices
Getac launches OEMConfig app for its new range of rugged tablets, expanding its dedication to the Android system.
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Apple iPhone 14 the most anticipated phone release of 2022
Wed, 2nd Feb 2022
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
Apple's iPhone 14 is the most anticipated phone of 2022, followed by the Samsung Galaxy S22 and the Apple iPhone SE 3, according to new research.
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Tablet and Smartphone sales slump in Q4, but see overall yearly growth
Tue, 1st Feb 2022
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smartphones
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data analytics
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fintech
Tablets and Smartphone sales saw a decline in Q4 of the last financial year, however they also saw an overall yearly increase.
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Bethesda reveals the next chapter in The Elder Scrolls Online
Tue, 1st Feb 2022
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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xbox
The Elder Scrolls Online is taking players to the new region of High Isle, featuring the Legacy of the Bretons, in its latest chapter launching on June 6, 2022.
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Virtual reality game Wanderer puts New Zealand developers on world stage
Mon, 31st Jan 2022
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
The VR adventure game <em>Wanderer</em> puts players on a time-travelling mission to save humanity, released by Auckland studios in partnership with Sony.
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Square Enix launches Oceania Data Centre for Final Fantasy XIV Online
Fri, 28th Jan 2022
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gaming
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
Australian and New Zealand players of the long-running massively multiplayer online game Final Fantasy XIV Online (FFXIV) now have access to a local server.
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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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digital entertainment
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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smartphones
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network infrastructure
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spacetech
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
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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housing
Tether's IoT tech is helping Auckland housing provider CORT deliver healthier homes to its tenants by monitoring building health factors.