Technology Gifts stories - Page 114
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.
Vocus slams ComCom mobile review as “disgraceful”
Mon, 20th May 2019
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smartphones
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telco
Vocus criticises Commerce Commission for considering mobile market healthy and claims NZ MVNOs aren't working.
Hands-on PSVR preview: Blood & Truth
Mon, 20th May 2019
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
PlayStation VR fans who picked up a copy of VR Worlds with their headset will have had a taster of SIE London Studio’s Blood & Truth.
Google puts Huawei on the Android naughty list
Mon, 20th May 2019
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smartphones
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huawei
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google
Google has apparently suspended Huawei’s licence to use the full Android platform, according to media reports.
Govt & Canterbury Uni pour $7m into gaming research
Fri, 17th May 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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gamification
The University of Canterbury and the New Zealand government are injecting USD $7.7 million into gaming research, aiming to revolutionise immersive applications.
New educational game to boost construction skills shortage
Thu, 16th May 2019
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gaming
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edutech
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digital entertainment
The game has been designed to give future business people and construction workers a taste of what it’s like to build their own company.
Samsung first TV manufacturer to integrate Apple TV app
Wed, 15th May 2019
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
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apple tv
It wouldn’t be unrealistic to think they only talk via lawyers regarding smartphone patent breaches, but Samsung has now made a big announcement.
Hands-on review: Flex your IRONCLAW with this Corsair gaming mouse
Wed, 15th May 2019
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
If you suffer from sweaty palms during those intense gaming moments, the textured grip means you won’t be fumbling to move the mouse.
Lenovo unveils ‘world’s first foldable PC’
Tue, 14th May 2019
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smartphones
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
We’ve seen the foldable phones and the somewhat mixed reactions to them, but now Lenovo has thrown its hand in the ring with a PC.
Hands-on review: Visme transforms you into a graphical presentation guru
Mon, 13th May 2019
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gaming
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martech
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reviews
Versatile design tool Visme wins praise with templates, webcasts, and a user-friendly experience for creators.
EV campervans to hit NZ roads in July
Mon, 13th May 2019
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smart home
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cartech
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evs
Jucy Rentals is set to launch fully electric campervans in New Zealand this July, offering tourists an eco-friendly travel option with 200km range per charge.
Samsung left Bixby & SmartThings code wide open to the public
Fri, 10th May 2019
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smart home
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software development
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security week
Samsung's security oversight left Bixby and SmartThings code, along with key credentials, publicly accessible on GitLab, exposing 135 projects.
Consumer spending on tech to reach US$1.32 trillion this year
Fri, 10th May 2019
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robots
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drones
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smartphones
If you ever thought the tech industry for consumers was beginning to wane, the International Data Corporation has some stats for you.
Nova Energy & Plume launch family-friendly WiFi controls
Fri, 10th May 2019
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uc
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smart home
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wireless networks
Nova Energy and Plume have launched new family-friendly WiFi controls in New Zealand, offering reliable internet, guest access, and robust parental controls.
Toyota & Panasonic to create 'connected towns' in Japan
Fri, 10th May 2019
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robots
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smart cities
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smart home
Toyota and Panasonic plan to revolutionise daily life in Japan by creating 'smart towns' where homes, transport, and services are interconnected.
Hands-on review: The Corsair K70 RGB Mk.2 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard
Thu, 9th May 2019
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
The Corsair K70 RGB Mk.2 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard delivers top-notch engineering, comfort, and style, ideal for serious gamers and avid typists alike.
Hands-on review: The beauty of Adobe Premiere Rush
Thu, 9th May 2019
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gaming
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martech
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reviews
A good photographer will tell you that you need to follow the four main principles; lighting, lighting, lighting and lighting.
Quick facts about Google Assistant & Nest Hub Max
Thu, 9th May 2019
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smart home
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google assistant
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google
Google I/O reveals exciting updates for Google Nest Hub Max and Google Assistant, enhancing home automation and user personalisation.
BeyondTrust updates remote access solution
Thu, 9th May 2019
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public cloud
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hyperscale
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pam
BeyondTrust launches Privileged Remote Access 19.1, introducing features to integrate third-party solutions, simplify workflows and bolster security.
Forgotten your phone? Nearly half of Kiwis would feel ‘naked’
Wed, 8th May 2019
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smartphones
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mobile data
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skinny mobile
A majority of Kiwis are finding mobile phones increasingly indispensable to everyday life, a new survey finds with some very interesting results.
Paranoid Android? Examining three key trends in Android malware
Wed, 8th May 2019
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smartphones
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ddos
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wireless networks
It definitely doesn’t mean you are paranoid if you’re worried about Android security: the threat landscape is growing in every dimension.