Technology Gifts stories - Page 126
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.
Wearable device market one to... watch
Mon, 3rd Dec 2018
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personal computing devices
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wearables
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apple
Gartner says shipments of wearables will reach 225 million in 2019, with spending hitting US$42b, with smartwatches still taking the lion’s share.
Fallout 76 goes online
Mon, 3rd Dec 2018
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Bethesda's Fallout 76 is a multiplayer online game set in a post-apocalyptic world, but lacks the immersive storytelling of its predecessors.
Review: The Sonos Beam - more than a soundbar
Fri, 30th Nov 2018
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gaming
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reviews
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smart home
Sonos’ is one of the serious contenders in the smart speaker market. Is the Beam soundbar worth taking seriously? I think it actually might be.
Hands-on review: The Alcatel 1X
Thu, 29th Nov 2018
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gaming
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smartphones
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reviews
The Alcatel 1X offers a budget-friendly alternative for those wanting basic smartphone functionality without breaking the bank, but performance lags.
HID Global brings high authentication to mobile
Thu, 29th Nov 2018
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endpoint protection
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smartphones
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edr
The company’s new offering brings the security of physical authentication to Android and iOS with near-field communication technology.
Hands-on review: The Google Chromecast
Wed, 28th Nov 2018
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Google's Chromecast, packaged in eco-friendly cardboard, turns old TVs into smart ones for under USD $70, offering a Google-centric media experience.
Giveaway: Win the Huawei Mate 20 (just in time for summer!)
Tue, 27th Nov 2018
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smartphones
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huawei mate
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huawei
Win a Huawei Mate 20 worth NZD $1200 in our summer giveaway! Sign up at FutureFive and comment on our Facebook post to enter. Competition closed.
Hands-on review: Tile Mate and Tile Pro Bluetooth trackers
Tue, 27th Nov 2018
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Bluetooth trackers Tile Mate and Tile Pro help you locate your keys and phone effortlessly, offering robust performance and great value for money.
Hands-on review: The Nokia 7.1 smartphone
Mon, 26th Nov 2018
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gaming
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smartphones
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reviews
The Nokia 7.1 is Nokia’s new mid-range smartphone offering, meant to offer amazing specs at an affordable price.
Hands-on review: Razer Infrit Streaming Headset
Mon, 26th Nov 2018
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Razer's Infrit Streaming Headset is a lightweight, discreet option designed for maximum performance without face obstructions, perfect for streamers.
Hands-on review: Play as Agent 47 in Hitman 2
Fri, 23rd Nov 2018
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
My introduction to Hitman 2 was a positive one because the first stage in this new game is set in the Hawke’s Bay.
Hands-on review: Dyson Pure Cool Purifying Fan
Fri, 23rd Nov 2018
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reviews
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gaming
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digital entertainment
The Dyson Pure Cool Purifying Fan clears the air and brings relief from allergies with efficient HEPA filters and smart mobile app controls. Here's our review.
Hyperscalers hurling colossal capital at data centres
Thu, 22nd Nov 2018
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hyperscale
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dc
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iaas
The old proverb ‘you have to spend money to make money’ could never be truer than in the hyperscale data centre industry.
The Dunedin gaming firm helping a US animal rescue centre
Thu, 22nd Nov 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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animal welfare
Runaway Play is rallying behind animal welfare and helping out a US no-kill animal rescue and adoption centre.
The Just Cause 4 mayhem is nearly upon us
Thu, 22nd Nov 2018
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
I was only a few minutes into my preview session with Just Cause 4 when I realised that I was in for some trouble.
Valve stops Steam Link hardware sales; promotes Android app instead
Wed, 21st Nov 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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steam
Valve announced that its supply of Steam Link hardware has sold out – and by the looks of it, it won’t be making any more.
The Secrets of Dr. Wu expands Jurassic World Evolution
Wed, 21st Nov 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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jurassic world evolution
Players are in control of two hidden research facilities on Isla Muerta and Isla Tacaño where Dr. Henry Wu is developing a new generation of hybrid dinosaurs.
Hands-on review: Spyro Reignited Trilogy brings back the PSOne icon
Wed, 21st Nov 2018
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Spyro Reignited Trilogy is a great remake that features new school graphics with old fashioned style of gameplay.
NZ-grown fitness app draws on augmented reality
Tue, 20th Nov 2018
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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ar, vr & metaverse
Fitness junkie Amy Lee Summers has launched an AR fitness app, Amy Lee Fit, which features fitness plans, recipes and more.
BlackBerry buys out cybersecurity AI firm Cylance
Tue, 20th Nov 2018
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smartphones
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ai security
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ai
BlackBerry is acquiring cybersecurity firm Cylance for $1.4bn in cash, allowing the latter to operate as an independent business unit.