Technology Gifts stories - Page 339
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.
Air New Zealand launches mobile booking service
Wed, 7th Aug 2013
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Customers can now book domestic tickets on the fly, straight from their smartphone’s web browser or via the airline’s mobile travel app - mPass.
Producer boasts of COD graphic quality
Wed, 7th Aug 2013
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infinity ward
Infinity Ward's Executive Producer Mark Rubin boasts about cinematic quality graphics in Call of Duty: Ghosts.
Review: Nuance Dragon NaturallySpeaking 12 Premium
Wed, 7th Aug 2013
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digital entertainment
Dragon NaturallySpeaking 12 wows with 99% accuracy and seamless Windows integration, making it a top pick for voice recognition software.
GTA5 NYC ad forgets Xbox 360 version
Wed, 7th Aug 2013
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rockstar
Rockstar's NYC ad for GTA5 highlights PS3 but omits Xbox 360 version, sparking curiosity over a potential Sony publicity deal.
iPhone death forces Apple charger re-think
Wed, 7th Aug 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Apple introduces USB Power Adapter Takeback Program after Chinese bride-to-be dies from electric shock using charging iPhone. Adapters priced at USD $10.
PriceMe Launches iPhone App V2 in time for Xmas Shopping
Wed, 7th Aug 2013
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apple
PriceMe's revamped iPhone app arrives just in time for Xmas, offering a sleeker UI and new features to enhance your shopping experience.
Younger NZ mobile users more likely to switch
Tue, 6th Aug 2013
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apple
Almost one in every five 18 to 24 year old Kiwi mobile phone users switched service providers in the past year - a rate 50% above the New Zealand norm.
Ex-Google exec becomes first Facebook CMO
Tue, 6th Aug 2013
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smartphones
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google
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motorola
Social networking site hires former Motorola Mobility advisor to expand the company brand, becoming the first Chief Marketing Officer at the firm.
Will Sony unveil dual console bundle plans?
Tue, 6th Aug 2013
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sony
Sony hints at groundbreaking dual console bundle linking PS4 and PS Vita, possibly saving gamers cash on next-gen gaming this Christmas.
Sony Australia smacked with $53m tax bill
Tue, 6th Aug 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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sony
Following a year-long investigation by the Australian Taxation Office, CEO and CFO quit the electronics company after verdict.
Kiwi app ‘Get Home Safe’ aims to save lives
Tue, 6th Aug 2013
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personal computing devices
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apps
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apple
NZ's 'Get Home Safe' app, a pioneering tool by Boyd Peacock, offers live safety tracking, aiming to protect individuals during solo activities.
SEGA to acquire Index Holdings?
Tue, 6th Aug 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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sega
Media reports suggest that Sega is interested in Atlus’ parent company Index and has placed a bid for the company among 20 other companies bidding.
Renaissance director Robert Bijl resigns
Tue, 6th Aug 2013
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apple
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renaissance
After less than five months, Renaissance director Robert Bijl, linked to the late Murray Wood, resigns, as announced by the company.
The only Apple service provider you should visit in Auckland
Tue, 6th Aug 2013
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imagetext
For the third year running, IT consultancy and repair company, Imagetext has been appointed as an Apple Authorised Premium Service Provider (PSP).
Android App Review: G Cloud Backup
Mon, 5th Aug 2013
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gaming
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reviews
G Cloud Backup: The app that saves your contacts, messages and more, ready to be reinstalled onto a new phone.
'Oh hell Samsung, shame on you!'
Mon, 5th Aug 2013
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
Replace shamed American cyclist Lance Armstrong with Samsung, swap the banned drug EPO with GPU and bang - we have a controversy...
Reasons why you should buy COD: Ghosts...
Mon, 5th Aug 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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xbox
Mark Rubin teases COD: Ghosts features including dynamic next-gen maps and Squads, promising a revolution in gameplay with varied weather and time.
Is Xbox One back in the race with go-faster stripes?
Mon, 5th Aug 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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microsoft
In a bold move, Microsoft boosts Xbox One's appeal with go-faster stripes, aiming to outpace the PS4 in the gaming console race.
Obama says 'No We Can't' to Apple ban
Mon, 5th Aug 2013
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apple
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samsung
Obama sides with Apple, overturning the ban on iPhone 4 and iPad 2, thwarting Samsung's plans in a major trade decision.
Dick Smith to open 77 stores within 3 years
Fri, 2nd Aug 2013
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
Technology retailer embarks on ambitious plan after completing final business buyout in July, opening stores in both NZ and Australia.