Technology Gifts stories - Page 223
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.
Eyes-on review: The Boy and the Beast
Tue, 9th Feb 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
The Boy and the Beast is a coming-of-age Japanese animation film that is proving popular world-wide after a July 2015 release in Japan.
Hands-on review: APC Back-UPS 950/1400
Tue, 9th Feb 2016
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gaming
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datacentre infrastructure
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reviews
A few years ago, I lost the best VCR I'd ever owned. The APC Back-UPS would have saved my beloved VCR and any other device attached to it.
PC gamers strike back with XCOM 2
Mon, 8th Feb 2016
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
XCOM 2 ignites epic resistance in a high-stakes guerrilla war against alien oppressors, testing gamers' strategic mettle to its limits.
Facebook turns 12: Bigger, better and more secure
Fri, 5th Feb 2016
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smartphones
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facebook
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social media
Hard to believe it but Facebook has only just turned 12, meaning it is still young enough to have not been around at the turn of the millennium.
Limited Edition Uncharted 4: A Thief's End PS4 bundle revealed
Fri, 5th Feb 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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naughty dog
Sony has announced that it will be releasing a Limited Edition PS4 bundle based on the upcoming Uncharted 4: A Thief's End video game.
Hands-on review: ASUS RT-AC5300 Wireless Tri-Band Gigabit Router
Thu, 4th Feb 2016
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
This router looks like the belly of a spider that can conjure up a portal to another world. And that's not far from the truth.
Are smartphones distracting our students?
Thu, 4th Feb 2016
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smartphones
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edutech
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personal computing devices
Personal devices are being banned in classrooms due to teacher’s fears they are distracting, although many recognise they will be central to learning.
Toshiba expands SMB offerings with new laptops
Thu, 4th Feb 2016
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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smb
Toshiba bolsters its SMB tech with a new range of versatile laptops, promising to enhance productivity at competitive costs.
Smartwatches, fitness devices, HDMs: What's in store for the wearables market?
Thu, 4th Feb 2016
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gaming
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wearables
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digital entertainment
The wearables market is booming, with Gartner projecting sales of 274.6 million devices in 2016, including USD $11.5 billion in smartwatch revenue alone.
Slowing smartphone market affecting all players
Thu, 4th Feb 2016
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
Global smartphone market slowdown affects Apple, with slowest Q4 market growth since 2008, according to Juniper Research.
Apple’s iPhone growth peaks, Samsung surges ahead
Thu, 4th Feb 2016
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
Samsung maintains lead in global smartphone market, followed by Apple and Huawei, according to Strategy Analytics.
Exclusive: IDC NZ tells of new opportunities for Kiwi channel
Thu, 4th Feb 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
There's a new market opening up for Kiwi resellers offering plenty of revenue potential - and a hidden gem waiting to be mined.
Hands-on review: HP Color Laser-Jet Pro MFP M477fdw
Wed, 3rd Feb 2016
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
This article is hard to write. Once it’s submitted, I’ll have no reason not to return this printer back to the NetGuide offices.
Will your trusted digital device become your biggest enemy?
Wed, 3rd Feb 2016
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smartphones
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uc
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wireless networks
As digital devices become a staple of people’s every day lives, personal and private information is increasingly at risk.
LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens officially announced
Wed, 3rd Feb 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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lego star wars: the force awakens
Star Wars: The Force Awakens wowed audiences the world over recently, and now fans can relive the movie again by playing the LEGO tie-in video game.
Rise of the Tomb Raider comes to PC
Wed, 3rd Feb 2016
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
PC owners finally get to play what can only be described as the definitive version of Lara Croft’s latest adventure, Rise of the Tomb Raider.
Apple winning the detachable race
Tue, 2nd Feb 2016
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personal computing devices
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microsoft
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apple
The transition towards detachable tablets is in full swing, with Apple coming out on top as the clear winner above Microsoft and other PC vendors.
Android phone dying fast? Facebook might be the culprit
Tue, 2nd Feb 2016
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smartphones
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power / energy
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facebook
Facebook’s Android app chews through smartphone battery life at a rapid rate and significantly reduces performance, according to recent reports.
Could activity trackers help with heart problems?
Tue, 2nd Feb 2016
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uc
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healthtech
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fitness
Overall, a significant amount (74%) of people using an activity tracker say the device is helping them cope with their condition.
Apple ups education focus with latest acquisition
Tue, 2nd Feb 2016
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smartphones
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edutech
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personal computing devices
Hot on the tail of releasing a slew of new education features with iOS 9.3, Apple has acquired LearnSprout, an education technology start-up.