Technology Gifts stories - Page 234
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.
Five simple ways to revive drowned gadgets
Fri, 2nd Oct 2015
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smartphones
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power / energy
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batteries
It’s a gadget owners worst nightmare: Having dropped a bundle of cash buying that shiny new gizmo, you’ve dropped it into the bath, sink or, yes, loo.
Burgeoning WiFi calling market driven by iPhone 6
Fri, 2nd Oct 2015
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uc
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wireless networks
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personal computing devices
The native WiFi calling market will grow rapidly in the fourth quarter of 2015 as more mobile operators invest in the service.
Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection is three games in one
Fri, 2nd Oct 2015
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Naughty Dog has remastered three of its best ever games with the Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection. Are they worth playing a second time around?.
Sonos announces new flagship smart speaker and tuning software
Wed, 30th Sep 2015
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smartphones
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digital entertainment
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speakers
Sonos has announced a new flagship smart speaker, the Play:5, and its Trueplay tuning software will be available later this year.
Microsoft releasing huge 1TB Xbox One Holiday bundle
Wed, 30th Sep 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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microsoft
Microsoft has announced today that it is set to release a huge 1TB Xbox One bundle for people to enjoy this Holiday season.
Hands-on review: Garmin VIRB XE
Wed, 30th Sep 2015
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
The action cam genre has sprung up out of nowhere with compact, rugged but high quality video cameras becoming the must-have gadget.
Meet OS X El Capitan: Steering your Mac into smoother waters
Wed, 30th Sep 2015
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personal computing devices
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software updates
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apple
Apple’s next major release of its operating system, dubbed OS X El Capitan, is only a day away and includes a number of new features.
PES 2016 displays the beautiful game
Wed, 30th Sep 2015
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
For the past few years EA Sports’ FIFA series has been superior to Konami’s PES franchise. However, PES 2016 is a sign that Konami is back.
Vocus and M2 win with merger, who loses?
Tue, 29th Sep 2015
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personal computing devices
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apple
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apple m2 chip
What next for Vocus? Is 2degrees of interest? A mobile network would certainly cover off all of the key market segments nicely (albeit only in NZ).
iPhone sales surge past 13 million in first weekend
Tue, 29th Sep 2015
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
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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smartphones
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gaming
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reviews
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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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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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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personal computing devices
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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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reviews
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destiny
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content creation
Destiny: The Taken King continues the Destiny saga into its second year. Is it time to return to Destiny with The Taken King?.