Technology Gifts stories - Page 170
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.
Wearables market in state of flux – Ovum details what the future holds
Thu, 3rd Aug 2017
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biometrics
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personal computing devices
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apple
For many vendors in the wearables industry, layoffs and senior management departures have been a common theme of late - but there are opportunities.
Sluggish Chinese smartphone market to get boost from new launches
Thu, 3rd Aug 2017
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smartphones
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analyst report
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technology gifts
Huawei is continuing to hold top spot in China's smartphone market, closely followed by Oppo and Vivo. But what lies ahead for the market?.
Games from down under: Nvidia consolidates its support for ANZ gaming industry
Thu, 3rd Aug 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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igea
IGEA has expanded its membership, welcoming independent game developer Wicked Witch and technology company Nvidia as members...
Turn up the heat: This gaming mouse promises to give you the ultimate edge
Thu, 3rd Aug 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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rog
ROG ups the ante with their latest gaming mice, engineered for peak performance and comfort, giving gamers the ultimate competitive edge.
Motorola signs $7M deal with WA Dept of Fire & Emergency Services
Wed, 2nd Aug 2017
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smartphones
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motorola
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motorola solutions
Motorola Solutions signs AUD$7m deal with Western Australia's Department of Fire - Emergency Services for new computer aided dispatch system.
It’s-a me, Mario! The SNES Classic brings back your favourite old-school games
Wed, 2nd Aug 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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nintendo
Nintendo's SNES Classic is making a comeback, packed with 21 retro favourites for vintage gaming aficionados in September.
DDoS attacks on gaming providers are causing mayhem for players everywhere
Wed, 2nd Aug 2017
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gaming
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ddos
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digital entertainment
The gaming industry is feeling the pressure of DDoS attacks, and none more so than over the last several weeks.
Rats, robots and gloomy skies: Travel back to London 1892 for an epic virtual reality adventure
Tue, 1st Aug 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
SteamHammerVR, a game set in Victorian London, was developed by a global team and will be available for VR devices later in the year.
Amazon launches new service in Singapore to transform retail
Tue, 1st Aug 2017
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smartphones
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smart cities
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amazon
Amazon's first retail service in Singapore is set to transform the retail industry with products ordered from phones and delivered within two hours.
Peter Jackson teams up with Apple to create augmented reality experiences
Mon, 31st Jul 2017
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personal computing devices
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ar, vr & metaverse
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apple
Jackson’s Wellington company, WingNut Film Productions revealed the first taste of what they have been working on...
Review: Nioh's Defiant Honor expansion will keep challenging players
Mon, 31st Jul 2017
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
It goes without saying that Nioh is one of the hardest games you will ever play. Well the new Defiant Honor DLC will give you an even bigger challenge.
4.5G might become irrelevant faster than you think: Apple granted license to test 5G networks
Mon, 31st Jul 2017
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uc
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
Apple accelerates into the 5G future with a licence to test cutting-edge networks, potentially leaving 4.5G in the dust.
Focus young Padawan: Dr. Kawashima’s Brain Training is back
Mon, 31st Jul 2017
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gaming
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it training
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digital entertainment
Dr. Kawashima's Brain Training returns on Nintendo 3DS, offering new brain workouts designed to sharpen focus and memory amid overwhelming daily information.
Turn your finger into a smartphone: The world’s first voice operated smart-ring
Fri, 28th Jul 2017
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smartphones
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google
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siri
Hong Kong startup Origami Labs unveils ORII, the world’s first voice-operated smart-ring using bone conduction, turning your finger into a smartphone.
Halo's Master Chief and Cortana voice actors are coming to Auckland Armageddon Expo
Fri, 28th Jul 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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halo
The voices behind the Halo franchise's Master Chief and Cortana are coming to the Auckland Armageddon Expo later this year.
Malware found prowling within every app of alternative Android store
Thu, 27th Jul 2017
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smartphones
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malware
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cybersecurity
Malware researcher at ESET, Lukáš Štefanko says this is the first time he has ever seen an entire Android market infected like that.
Kiwi developers promise the next big AR game, will it steal the crown from Pokemon Go?
Thu, 27th Jul 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
Ambidexter's UnderVerse AR RPG debuts in NZ and Australia, challenging Pokemon Go with a revolutionary meld of AR and traditional RPG play.
iOS gets another round of critical security updates to block major security holes
Thu, 27th Jul 2017
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smartphones
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cybersecurity
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personal computing devices
Apple’s iOS 10.3.3 has undergone an urgent update after massive security holes were discovered in many of the system’s functions.
Hands-on impressions from the Destiny 2 open beta for consoles
Mon, 24th Jul 2017
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
An open beta for Destiny 2 happened on both PS4 and Xbox One and it gave us a preview on both the single player campaign and the multiplayer modes.
Gaming Gramps: Elders across ANZ take up controllers to help ward off dementia
Mon, 24th Jul 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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igea
Aussie elders join the gaming revolution, picking up controllers to boost brain health and keep dementia at bay.