Technology Gifts stories - Page 264
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.
IT spending set to reach the trillions, with devices a big game changer
Wed, 21st Jan 2015
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it spending
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analyst report
Worldwide IT spending on the rise and is set to be $3.8 trillion by 2015, according to Gartner, with the amount spent on devices forecast to be the mo.
Rugby 15 gets tackled to the ground
Tue, 20th Jan 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Rugby 15's attempt at next-gen gaming falls flat, disappointing fans with outdated graphics, poor gameplay, and missing licences.
Say goodbye to flipping burgers, hello to Kiwi career app
Tue, 20th Jan 2015
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edutech
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personal computing devices
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apps
NZ's new career app revolutionises job planning for students, offering insights into 50 careers, future demands, and income levels.
The road to survival for small NZ fibre providers
Tue, 20th Jan 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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chorus
Small NZ fibre firms battle against Chorus' UFB rollout, leaning on community ties and quick service to survive in the evolving market.
Spark customers to get free Lightbox for a year
Tue, 20th Jan 2015
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gaming
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uc
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digital entertainment
Spark currently has more than 600,000 home broadband customers, and each will have access to a free year-long Lightbox subscription.
Riot reveals 'Ocean Week' challenge for local League of Legends players
Mon, 19th Jan 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
Get ready League of Legends players in Australia and New Zealand - Ocean Week is coming! Earn rewards and help choose the ultimate champion.
Kiwi youth indulging in illegal downloads
Mon, 19th Jan 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
Almost half of those surveyed admit to unauthorised streaming of TV programmes and almost a third indulge in unauthorised downloading of movies.
Android App Review: Detective’s Choice Volume 1
Mon, 19th Jan 2015
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smartphones
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gaming
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reviews
Detective's Choice Volume 1 is an interactive, genre-heavy RPG text-based adventure game that takes players back to the 1930's.
Latest Jobs film set to shame Ashton Kutcher's poor effort
Mon, 19th Jan 2015
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personal computing devices
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apple
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sony
Sorkin and Boyle's Steve Jobs biopic, starring Fassbender, begins filming in California, promising to eclipse Kutcher's run.
Men dig hole in wall, steal $300,000 worth of iPhones
Mon, 19th Jan 2015
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
In a daring heist, three men tunneled into a Beijing warehouse, making off with iPhones worth $300,000, now facing arrest, police say.
Halo 5: Guardians multiplayer beta preview
Mon, 19th Jan 2015
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
I’m not a gamer that usually notices the differences on framerates, but I did notice how smooth the gameplay was in Halo 5.
Hands-on review: Beats Pill
Mon, 19th Jan 2015
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Getting outdoor music rigged up as the snarlers sizzled proved to be bit of a mission - at least until I got my hands on the Beats Pill.
Strength in APAC positive signs for PC market
Mon, 19th Jan 2015
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network infrastructure
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personal computing devices
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lenovo
APAC's resilience shines as Lenovo, HP see growth, offering a glimmer of hope amidst global PC market decline, per IDC.
Say goodbye to Google Glass
Fri, 16th Jan 2015
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wearables
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personal computing devices
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google
Google has announced the Google Glass Explorer Program will be closing and the Explorer Edition of Glass will stop being sold after January 19 2015.
Xiaomi topples the iPhone 6 and 6+ with the new Edge Mi Note
Fri, 16th Jan 2015
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
As slick and as technically proficient as these phones are, they will not be the last in a line of iPhone 6-beating phones.
Meru Networks appoints Blue Connections as new ANZ channel partner
Thu, 15th Jan 2015
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smartphones
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wireless networks
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cloud services
Meru Networks partners with Blue Connections to provide intelligent Wi-Fi solutions in New Zealand and Australia.
Schools no help to parents, Microsoft jumps in
Thu, 15th Jan 2015
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smartphones
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edutech
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microsoft
Microsoft says schools provide little guidance on what to buy, with just 13% of parents saying schools specify what device is fitting for the classroom.
Film review: Kingsman: The Secret Service
Thu, 15th Jan 2015
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Kingsman: The Secret Service delivers a cocktail of absurdity and action, with Firth shining as the unlikely but magnetic spy.
This is the year of the digital workplace, says Concur
Wed, 14th Jan 2015
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smartphones
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digital office
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concur
Digital workplace trends such as paperless contracts and receipts, hands-free conference calls, and wallet-free living are on the rise, according to Concur.
Forza Motorsport 6 is Xbox One exclusive with all-new Ford GT
Tue, 13th Jan 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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microsoft
Microsoft and Turn 10 have announced Forza Motorsport 6 which will be released exclusively for the Xbox One console.