Technology Gifts stories - Page 229
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.
iPhone sales surge past 13 million in first weekend
Tue, 29th Sep 2015
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Sales of Apple’s new iPhone models are breaking records according to Apple, which says it sold 13 million new iPhones in the three days after launch.
First tranche of federal government hardware suppliers named
Tue, 29th Sep 2015
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personal computing devices
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apple
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australian government
New whole-of-government hardware panel includes Mac1, OPC IT and Samsung in first tranche of preferred tenderers, more to follow.
Hands-on review: Asus UX305
Tue, 29th Sep 2015
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gaming
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I was pleasantly surprised by Asus’s latest mid-range offering, the Zenbook UX305, which offers a surprisingly solid build and bang per buck value.
Kiwi iPhone demand running high as 6s, 6s Plus break records
Tue, 29th Sep 2015
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apple
Apple says its new iPhone models are smashing global records - and they're in hot demand in New Zealand too, with demand outstripping supply.
Vocus-M2 merger last of the big telco consolidations?
Tue, 29th Sep 2015
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personal computing devices
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apple
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apple m2 chip
Ovum has dubbed the proposed merger of Vocus and M2 as ‘a welcome addition of scale for both companies’, noting we are now in 'consolidation endgame'.
Developer Interview: Kevin Franklin – Multiplayer Design Director on Halo 5: Guardians
Tue, 29th Sep 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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halo
Kevin Franklin sat down with Netguide recently to tell us all of the new multiplayer changes that have been made in Hao 5: Guardians and more.
Film review: The Martian
Mon, 28th Sep 2015
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Feel like a trip to Mars but can’t afford the rocket ship? Do the next best thing and buy a movie ticket to The Martian instead.
Vocus and M2 to merge as $3b ANZ telco giant
Mon, 28th Sep 2015
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apple
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apple m2 chip
Vocus and M2 plan to merge creating a $3 billion telco with capabilities ‘relevant to every individual, corporate and government entity' in ANZ.
Hands-on review: Dell Venue 8 7000 Series
Mon, 28th Sep 2015
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gaming
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network infrastructure
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digital signage
Dell's Venue 8 7000 emerges as a premium Android contender, offering a solid build and dazzling OLED display to rival iPad's finesse.
Developer Interview: Mike Brinker Lead Designer for Rise of the Tomb Raider
Mon, 28th Sep 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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xbox
Mike Brinker reveals how 'Rise of the Tomb Raider' enriches gameplay with intricate RPG systems, clever crafting, and of course, tombs galore.
Does The Taken King fulfil its Destiny?
Sun, 27th Sep 2015
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destiny
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technology gifts
Destiny: The Taken King continues the Destiny saga into its second year. Is it time to return to Destiny with The Taken King?.
Back on the ice with NHL 16!
Sat, 26th Sep 2015
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nhl
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technology gifts
EA Sports redeems NHL series with power play of game modes in NHL 16, a thrilling comeback after last year's letdown.
Gartner: Indecision dragging device shipments down
Fri, 25th Sep 2015
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smartphones
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analyst report
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technology gifts
Hesitant consumers are prompting a 1% drop in global device shipments, with only mobile phones bucking the trend, Gartner reports.
AOC celebrates The Martian with two new gaming monitors
Fri, 25th Sep 2015
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gaming
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digital signage
AOC, a dominant force in the display technology space, has partnered with a powerhouse in the global entertainment industry - Twentieth Century Fox.
Xbox NZ allows us to play Halo 5, Rise of the Tomb Raider and more
Fri, 25th Sep 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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halo
Xbox NZ hosted a special event in Auckland this week that allowed us to get our hands of the likes of Halo 5, Rise of the Tomb Raider and more.
Google to launch two new Nexus devices from LG and Huawei
Fri, 25th Sep 2015
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nexus
It looks like Google's Nexus smartphone/tablet lineup, which usually feature their latest version of Android is about to get two new additions.
Hands-on review: ASUS STRIX Radeon R9 390X 8GB
Fri, 25th Sep 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
This is truly a gamers graphics card, and one built with the future in mind. It’s certainly made me think again about my choice of GPU.
Special Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 PS4 bundle announced
Wed, 23rd Sep 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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call of duty
Sony unveils coveted Black Ops 3 themed PS4 bundle, complete with 1TB drive and NUK3TOWN map, launching November 6.
Hands-on review: Android Wear 5.1.1 update finally arrives
Wed, 23rd Sep 2015
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smartphones
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gaming
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wearables
Perhaps the most hyped aspect of the update and the latest crop of Android Wear gear is that Wear devices can now use Wi-Fi networks.
Hands-on review: Belkin Home Automation Kit
Wed, 23rd Sep 2015
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
The Belkin range of WeMo products can transform your rooms into a smart and secure home or workplace, either in-home or remotely.