Technology Gifts stories - Page 147
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.
Apple wrests control of record-breaking wearables market
Fri, 2nd Mar 2018
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personal computing devices
The worldwide wearables market continued its upward trajectory in the final quarter of 2017 with full year shipment volumes reaching new records.
Microsoft announces Xbox One S 'Sea of Thieves' bundle is sailing to New Zealand
Thu, 1st Mar 2018
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Microsoft has announced that a new Xbox One S bundle is releasing in New Zealand that will contain a free digital copy of Rare's 'Sea of Thieves'.
Free PlayStation Plus games will no longer add PS3 and PS Vita titles in 2019
Thu, 1st Mar 2018
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digital entertainment
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PlayStation Plus owners will no longer receive PS3 and PS Vita games as part of their monthly free lineup starting March 2019.
NZ consumers spend $500 million on video games
Thu, 1st Mar 2018
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digital entertainment
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igea
New Zealanders spent NZD $452.3 million on video games and hardware in 2017, as consumer spending heads towards half a billion dollars, reports IGEA.
Hands on impressions with Full Ace Tennis Simulator on Steam
Wed, 28th Feb 2018
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personal computing devices
2018 we already saw the release of AO Tennis for PS4 and Xbox One and now the PC is getting a new tennis game called Full Ace Tennis Simulator.
BlackBerry & Melanoma Institute Australia conduct trial to secure medical research
Wed, 28th Feb 2018
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smartphones
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data protection
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healthtech
The trial will introduce BlackBerry Workspaces as a secure file storage and collaboration platform for Melanoma Institute Australia.
New range of affordable Alcatel smartphones available soon
Wed, 28th Feb 2018
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smartphones
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tcl communication
TCL Communication introduced its new, price-sensitive smartphone portfolio with the Alcatel 5, 3 and 1 Series at Mobile World Congress 2018.
2017 sees smartphone shipments decline for the first time ever
Wed, 28th Feb 2018
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personal computing devices
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apple
Smartphone shipments fell in 2017 for the first time since their inception with some regions worse than others, but IDC remains optimistic.
Western Digital announces new SSDs for edge and mobile computing
Tue, 27th Feb 2018
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storage
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smart cities
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edge computing
The new NVMe SSD firmware and controller architecture is built to maximise the performance and scalability of Western Digital 3D NAND.
Huawei uses AI-powered smartphone to autonomously drive a car
Tue, 27th Feb 2018
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smartphones
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cartech
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ai
Huawei pushes the limits of AI with its Mate 10 Pro, transforming a Porsche Panamera into a driverless car that not only sees but understands its surroundings.
Hands-on review: Is Secret of Mana a good remake of the SNES classic?
Tue, 27th Feb 2018
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digital entertainment
Secret of Mana came out in the early '90s on the Super Nintendo (SNES) and was one of the best beloved RPGs of all time. Now the game has been remade.
Land Rover’s latest and greatest… phone?
Tue, 27th Feb 2018
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smartphones
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land rover
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technology gifts
The new Land Rover Explore mobile phone is supposedly tough and capable, like the Discovery SUV that inspired it.
The Pac is back!
Mon, 26th Feb 2018
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gaming
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network infrastructure
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reviews
Pac-Man Championship Edition 2 Plus launches on Nintendo Switch, featuring dazzling visuals and fast-paced gameplay, making it the best portable Pac-Man ever.
Samsung’s 'star' lands as the S9 and S9+ arrive in NZ
Mon, 26th Feb 2018
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smartphones
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
Samsung unveils the Galaxy S9 and S9+ in New Zealand, promising a revolution in smartphone photography with its advanced camera technology and AR Emoji.
Game review: Samsara is a puzzle lover’s dream game
Mon, 26th Feb 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Samsara, a captivating 2D indie puzzle game from New Zealand, combines intricate block mechanics and an immersive story, perfect for puzzle enthusiasts.
Sony’s Xperia 3D Creator app brings 3D scans of your food (or anything else) to Facebook
Sun, 25th Feb 2018
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smartphones
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facebook
Sony's innovative 3D Creator app now lets Xperia users share 3D scans of their food and more directly on Facebook, revolutionising food photography.
Gartner: Global smartphone sales record first ever decline
Fri, 23rd Feb 2018
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smartphones
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sales
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market research
Global smartphone sales dropped by 5.6% in Q4 2017, marking the first yearly decline since 2004, as per Gartner. Samsung stayed on top despite this shift.
Apple products for PoS available through Sektor AU in industry first
Fri, 23rd Feb 2018
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personal computing devices
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apple
Sektor to distribute Apple products in Australia, adding iPad range, iMacs, MacBooks and Apple TV to portfolio.
Broly and Bardock teaser trailers fly out for Dragon Ball FighterZ
Thu, 22nd Feb 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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bandai namco
The very popular characters of Broly and Bardock will soon be made available as Dragon Ball FighterZ DLC in the near future.
Microsoft reveals free Xbox 360/Xbox One 'Games with Gold' lineup for March 2018
Wed, 21st Feb 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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microsoft
As always, Microsoft will be releasing free games for Xbox Live Gold members to play for the month of March 2018.