Technology Gifts stories - Page 187
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.
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.
Spark is in but Alcatel is out: NZ's top five smartphone vendors reshuffled
Fri, 9th Dec 2016
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smartphones
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vodafone
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samsung
Spark has edged out Alcatel from the top five vendors in the New Zealand smartphone market, according IDC's latest smartphone shipment stats.
Christmas Giveaway Time! Win tickets to Office Christmas Party
Fri, 9th Dec 2016
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reviews
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film review
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3d printing
Get your festive laughs with Office Christmas Party! Win tickets to see a stellar cast's comedic chaos – enter our giveaway now!.
Review: Ubisoft brings us action snow sports with Steep
Fri, 9th Dec 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
It's been years since we have seen a AAA snowboarding action game. Ubisoft now has us covered by releasing the ambitious Steep.
Big boost in sales gives smart home vendors a very Merry Christmas
Fri, 9th Dec 2016
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smart home
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ovum
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technology gifts
In the run-up to Christmas season, several vendors in the smart home market took advantage of Black Friday and Cyber Monday’s shopping frenzy.
Film review: Office Christmas Party
Fri, 9th Dec 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
'Office Christmas Party' mingles chaos with cheer in a bawdy festive blowout that'll likely leave your sides splitting as much as your head the next day.
Consumers 'bored' of smartwatches and fitness trackers
Thu, 8th Dec 2016
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personal computing devices
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wearables
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fitness
Nearly 30% of smartwatches are abandoned because people find them useless or get bored, says Gartner's 2016 Personal Technologies survey.
Sony PS4 console is on top with 50 million unit sales worldwide
Thu, 8th Dec 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ps4
Sony has announced today that over 50 million units of the PS4 console have been sold worldwide since its launch three years ago.
Hands-on review: Fugoo Sport XL portable Bluetooth speaker
Wed, 7th Dec 2016
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Built to be carried along on beach parties, boat outings or whatever you have planned, this speaker has weight to it. But does the sound stack up?.
Review: Dead Rising 4 is a gory but funny experience
Wed, 7th Dec 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
After rotating main characters in previous entries, the first game’s Frank West is back in Dead Rising 4 and he is haunted by zombies again!.
Android ransomware spreads further, with new methods in its toolbox
Tue, 6th Dec 2016
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malware
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ransomware
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smartphones
New Android ransomware tactics emerge, using encrypted payloads and email scams to exploit users, with a new focus on Chinese markets.
Xero and Apple Pay unite for easier payments
Tue, 6th Dec 2016
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smartphones
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fintech
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martech
Xero integrates Apple Pay, speeding up invoice payments for 862k users and enhancing small business cash flows.
Fitbit still on top in wearables market, Apple's 'aging lineup' sees decline
Tue, 6th Dec 2016
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personal computing devices
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wearables
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samsung
Wearables market sees 3.1% growth in Q3, with fitness trackers leading the way, accounting for 85% of the market.
Review: The Last Guardian is a beautiful journey of a boy and his beast
Tue, 6th Dec 2016
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
The Last Guardian was announced back in 2009 and nobody thought it was ever going to be released. It’s here on PS4, but was the long wait worth it?.
New Zealand finally gets Android Pay - but only if you're with BNZ
Mon, 5th Dec 2016
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smartphones
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martech
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commerce systems
Android users can finally rejoice as Android Pay is now officially available in New Zealand - but only to BNZ customers.
Hands-on review: APC Back-UPS ES 700 - a device lifesaver
Mon, 5th Dec 2016
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gaming
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datacentre infrastructure
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reviews
In the modern world where everything is digital, which inevitably means sources of power, the APC ES 700 is truly invaluable.
The latest Phablet from Huawei - Meet Mate 9
Mon, 5th Dec 2016
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smartphones
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huawei
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huawei mate
Like a decent chef’s knife, the Mate 9 is well balanced and sits comfortably in the hand thanks to clever design tweaks.
Crash Bandicoot remaster trilogy trailer and Uncharted spin-off revealed
Sun, 4th Dec 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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sony
The first trailer was released for the Crash Bandicoot remaster trilogy and an Uncharted spin-off has now been revealed.
The Last of Us 2 announced by Naughty Dog at PlayStation Experience 2016
Sun, 4th Dec 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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the last of us
The Last of Us is finally getting a sequel and it will still be developed by Naughty Dog. Our favourite characters will be back.
Coming soon: Office Christmas Party
Fri, 2nd Dec 2016
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reviews
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film review
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technology gifts
'Office Christmas Party' film, brimming with A-listers, hits theatres Dec 8 to add sparkle to your festive work do planning.
Game review: Jack N' Jill 3D - a great little time waster
Fri, 2nd Dec 2016
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gaming
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smartphones
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reviews
This game is a fun little time waster for those moments when you’re looking for something light, but with a little bit of a challenge.