Technology Gifts stories - Page 256
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.
Hands-on review: Viewsonic PLED-W800 Portable Projector
Tue, 10th Feb 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
ViewSonic's PLED-W800 projector shines in daylight and dazzles on the move with superior connectivity and quality.
Will Netflix bring the end of illegal downloads?
Mon, 9th Feb 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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lightbox
Netflix set to challenge Kiwi piracy with its March debut, but will its arrival truly curb New Zealand's rampant illegal downloads?.
Screen overload: screen time affecting kids' health
Mon, 9th Feb 2015
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edutech
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Experts urge action as screen time surges, impacting children's health and development in NZ, with calls for formal education guidelines.
Apple says out with iPhoto, in with Photos app
Mon, 9th Feb 2015
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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ios
Apple has released its preview of Photos, the new image and video application which will replace iPhoto, for Mac developers.
Android App Review: Birds of New Zealand
Mon, 9th Feb 2015
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smartphones
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gaming
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reviews
Living in New Zealand we’re blessed with many things. Not our internet speed or standard of reality television, but birds? We’ve done pretty well with birds.
iOS app review: Superhero Workout (Six to Start)
Mon, 9th Feb 2015
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smartphones
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gaming
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reviews
Superhero Workout app aims to make exercising fun by using gamification and a seven-minute routine, but does it work?.
Transpower releases Kiwi app to deal with uncertainties
Mon, 9th Feb 2015
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healthtech
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personal computing devices
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apps
Transpower has launched a new app to help increase make the demand response programme more accessible and productive.
Speculation mounts as Samsung Galaxy S6 launch date announced
Thu, 5th Feb 2015
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smartphones
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gaming
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digital signage
With Samsung announcing the Unpacked launch date will be March 1, speculation is growing like topsy around the next Galaxy S6.
The world loses its mind over Netflix outage
Wed, 4th Feb 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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lightbox
Netflix's global outage sparked widespread panic among users as the streaming giant scrambled to restore service within an hour.
Android App Review: Anti-stress Chromotherapy
Wed, 4th Feb 2015
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smartphones
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gaming
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reviews
Anti-stress Chromotherapy is a fancy name for a simple idea, packaging a basic one-action app as a mental health tool.
Lenovo exceeds expectations on the back of acquisitions
Wed, 4th Feb 2015
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smartphones
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lenovo
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motorola
Lenovo soars with solid $253m profit, leveraging acquisitions of Motorola and IBM's server unit to diversify beyond PCs.
Tablet market falls for the first time ever
Wed, 4th Feb 2015
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personal computing devices
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lenovo
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apple
Samsung's struggles continue as low-cost vendors are quickly proving that mid- to high-priced Android tablets simply aren't cut out for today's tablet market.
Yoobee eyes commercial and education markets
Wed, 4th Feb 2015
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personal computing devices
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apple
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yoobee
Apple specialist Yoobee is ramping up its focus on the commercial and education markets, employing both a commercial channel manager and an education manager.
Why Hardline will revive the Battlefield franchise
Tue, 3rd Feb 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
In only a few short hours gamers will get to play the Battlefield Hardline beta for the last time before its release on March 20th.
Blamsung: why it would make sense for Samsung to buy BlackBerry
Tue, 3rd Feb 2015
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smartphones
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Samsung snaring BlackBerry could be a win-win: enriching Samsung's corporate prowess with BlackBerry's secure tech.
App gives Kiwi families direct access to politicians
Tue, 3rd Feb 2015
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personal computing devices
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apps
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google
Family First NZ has launched a phone app known as ‘Have Your Say’ to enable families to speak up about family issues in New Zealand.
Apple releases iOS 8.2 beta 5 to developers
Tue, 3rd Feb 2015
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smartphones
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wearables
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personal computing devices
Apple seeds iOS 8.2 beta 5 to developers, paving way for April's Apple Watch launch with crucial bug fixes and enhancements.
JB Hi-Fi NZ earnings slump, while Australian market lifts
Mon, 2nd Feb 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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jb hi-fi
JB Hi-Fi NZ's earnings dropped to NZD $2.5 million as sales fell 4.3%, while Australian sales rose 1.4% to AUD $1.86 billion despite fierce competition.
Grim Fandango Remastered is a unique experience
Mon, 2nd Feb 2015
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Dive into the undead charm of Grim Fandango Remastered, where the Land of the Dead beckons with its rich narrative and unique gameplay.
Wearables market set to soar, worth billions by 2020.
Mon, 2nd Feb 2015
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gaming
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wearables
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digital entertainment
Tech forecast reveals wearable market to skyrocket to £20bn by 2020, with multipurpose devices leading the charge.