Technology Gifts stories - Page 248
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.
Microsoft takes on the iPad with the cheaper Surface 3
Wed, 1st Apr 2015
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microsoft
Microsoft has announced the Surface 3, the latest in the Surface family, will be available in New Zealand in early May for a starting price of $799.
New Zealand's first mobile wallet is officially here
Tue, 31st Mar 2015
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
From today, close to 1million smartphone users around the country will be able to download Semble to make secure payments using only their smartphone.
Applications continue to dominate the enterprise space
Tue, 31st Mar 2015
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uc
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devops
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apm
Enterprise apps surge as key business drivers, with focus on user experience and heavy reliance on mobile technologies for growth.
Mapillary maps out NZ plans – look out Google Maps
Tue, 31st Mar 2015
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personal computing devices
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google
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apple
Kiwis are being asked to get their smartphones and cameras out and join an ambitious project to crowd map the world.
Final Fantasy Type-0 HD is a proper remaster
Tue, 31st Mar 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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square enix
Even though lots of people bought Final Fantasy Type-0 HD for the Final Fantasy XV demo. the game itself is fun in its own right.
Halo 5: Guardians launches in October
Tue, 31st Mar 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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microsoft
Halo 5: Guardians sets for epic Oct 27 release, exclusively on Xbox One, teasing an intense showdown between Master Chief and Spartan Locke.
Spotify now available on PS3 and PS4
Tue, 31st Mar 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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spotify
Spotify launches on PS3 and PS4, offering over 30 million songs and 1.5 billion playlists. Gamers can now customise their soundtrack while playing.
Apple Watch to propel growth in wearables market, says IDC
Tue, 31st Mar 2015
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wearables
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personal computing devices
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apple
The wearables market continues to grow at a rapid rate in 2015, driven by new vendors, end-user awareness and new devices such as the Apple Watch.
Apple snubs NBC for upcoming TV streaming service
Mon, 30th Mar 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
In the past few weeks, rumours have been floating around that an Apple-branded streaming television service would launch this year, with 25 channels.
Freeview shakes it up with FreeviewPlus
Mon, 30th Mar 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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mediaworks
FreeviewPlus will marry broadcast television with on-demand content allowing viewers to watch catch-up and premiere shows on their TV.
Australia’s smartwatch market to exceed $400M by 2018
Mon, 30th Mar 2015
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wearables
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personal computing devices
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apple
Australia’s smartwatch market to exceed $400M by 2018 as wearable computing takes hold alongside nearly 17M smartphones.
Android App Review: Little Alchemy
Mon, 30th Mar 2015
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smartphones
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gaming
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reviews
For such a simple premise Little Alchemy is a delightful, absorbing game, and one that I would happily recommend for kids or adults.
Startup teaches children strategies for resisting ads and in-app purchases
Mon, 30th Mar 2015
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personal computing devices
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apps
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apple
In 2009, almost half of the top selling apps targeted young children, and 80% of top-selling educational apps in the iTunes store target children.
iOS app review: Papers, please
Fri, 27th Mar 2015
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smartphones
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gaming
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reviews
It’s a game. It’s just not like any game I’ve ever played before. For a start, it’s kind of depressing. Claustrophobic. Unsettling.
PS4 update 2.50 brings loads of new features
Fri, 27th Mar 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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sony computer entertainment
PS4's 2.50 update revolutionises play with new Suspend/Resume, enhanced social tools, and accessibility features.
Xbox One games dropping in price in NZ
Fri, 27th Mar 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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xbox
Kiwi gamers rejoice as Xbox One titles like Halo and Forza Horizon 2 see price cuts ahead of Easter break – bag a bargain from April 1st!.
Durex releases app to help people turn their phones off
Thu, 26th Mar 2015
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personal computing devices
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apps
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apple
The Durex Connect app masks users' home screens, effectively putting the handsets to sleep and removing all distractions.
Samsung ups its TV-streaming game with new deals
Thu, 26th Mar 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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samsung
Samsung Smart TVs in NZ enhance streaming with exclusive Netflix and PGA Tour apps, offering unrivalled on-demand content.
Bloodborne is very hard, yet really rewarding
Thu, 26th Mar 2015
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Brutally challenging yet deeply gratifying, Bloodborne conquers PS4 as both a daunting test and a sterling exclusive.
Spark gets its hands on the new Samsung smartphones
Thu, 26th Mar 2015
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smartphones
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gaming
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uc
Samsung Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge will launch in New Zealand on April 11, and Spark is officially offering customers an exclusive preview.