Technology Gifts stories - Page 259
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.
Android App Review: Detective’s Choice Volume 1
Mon, 19th Jan 2015
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Detective's Choice Volume 1 is an interactive, genre-heavy RPG text-based adventure game that takes players back to the 1930's.
Latest Jobs film set to shame Ashton Kutcher's poor effort
Mon, 19th Jan 2015
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personal computing devices
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apple
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sony
Sorkin and Boyle's Steve Jobs biopic, starring Fassbender, begins filming in California, promising to eclipse Kutcher's run.
Men dig hole in wall, steal $300,000 worth of iPhones
Mon, 19th Jan 2015
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
In a daring heist, three men tunneled into a Beijing warehouse, making off with iPhones worth $300,000, now facing arrest, police say.
Halo 5: Guardians multiplayer beta preview
Mon, 19th Jan 2015
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
I’m not a gamer that usually notices the differences on framerates, but I did notice how smooth the gameplay was in Halo 5.
Hands-on review: Beats Pill
Mon, 19th Jan 2015
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Getting outdoor music rigged up as the snarlers sizzled proved to be bit of a mission - at least until I got my hands on the Beats Pill.
Strength in APAC positive signs for PC market
Mon, 19th Jan 2015
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network infrastructure
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personal computing devices
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lenovo
APAC's resilience shines as Lenovo, HP see growth, offering a glimmer of hope amidst global PC market decline, per IDC.
Say goodbye to Google Glass
Fri, 16th Jan 2015
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wearables
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personal computing devices
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google
Google has announced the Google Glass Explorer Program will be closing and the Explorer Edition of Glass will stop being sold after January 19 2015.
Xiaomi topples the iPhone 6 and 6+ with the new Edge Mi Note
Fri, 16th Jan 2015
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
As slick and as technically proficient as these phones are, they will not be the last in a line of iPhone 6-beating phones.
Meru Networks appoints Blue Connections as new ANZ channel partner
Thu, 15th Jan 2015
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smartphones
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wireless networks
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cloud services
Meru Networks partners with Blue Connections to provide intelligent Wi-Fi solutions in New Zealand and Australia.
Schools no help to parents, Microsoft jumps in
Thu, 15th Jan 2015
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smartphones
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edutech
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microsoft
Microsoft says schools provide little guidance on what to buy, with just 13% of parents saying schools specify what device is fitting for the classroom.
Film review: Kingsman: The Secret Service
Thu, 15th Jan 2015
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Kingsman: The Secret Service delivers a cocktail of absurdity and action, with Firth shining as the unlikely but magnetic spy.
This is the year of the digital workplace, says Concur
Wed, 14th Jan 2015
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smartphones
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digital office
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concur
Digital workplace trends such as paperless contracts and receipts, hands-free conference calls, and wallet-free living are on the rise, according to Concur.
Forza Motorsport 6 is Xbox One exclusive with all-new Ford GT
Tue, 13th Jan 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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microsoft
Microsoft and Turn 10 have announced Forza Motorsport 6 which will be released exclusively for the Xbox One console.
Android App Review: Food Planner
Tue, 13th Jan 2015
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smartphones
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gaming
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reviews
Food Planner is an app which acts like a recipe book, meal planner and grocery list combined. It’s a good app, but a terrible one to review when you’re hungry.
Andriod App Review: Amazing Ninja
Tue, 13th Jan 2015
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smartphones
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gaming
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reviews
Amazing Ninja is a basic game in terms of its look and feel, but throws challenges at you quickly enough to keep boredom away.
Hands-on review: Alienware Alpha
Tue, 13th Jan 2015
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
The console does a little bit of everything, although sometimes it fails to deliver and may become more of a hassle than it is truly worth.
Weird and wonderful projects funded by Kickstarter
Tue, 13th Jan 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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crowdfunding
Kickstarter is a global crowdfunding platform based in the United States for a wide variety of projects, from technological marvels to unusual creations.
2015 App Store sales through the roof
Mon, 12th Jan 2015
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smartphones
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gaming
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digital entertainment
In the first week of January Apple customers around the world spend nearly half a billion US dollars on apps and in-app purchases through the App Store.
New tech and ideas flood 2015 CES
Mon, 12th Jan 2015
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iot
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smart home
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healthtech
As CES this year there was a record number of innovative technologies showcased, from personalised health care solutions to connected devices and 3D printers.
2015 Linux Conference kicks off in Auckland
Mon, 12th Jan 2015
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open source
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personal computing devices
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apple
Many open source geeks from across the globe are gathering in Auckland to meet their fellow technologists to share the latest ideas and innovations.