Technology Gifts stories - Page 457
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.
Meet the telecom tablet
Sun, 1st May 2011
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byod
Telecom quietly releases new Android tablet aimed at gamers and budget-conscious buyers. Full review coming soon.
2. Indispensible Apps
Sun, 1st May 2011
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Discover essential apps like Pixelate to visualise wall colours (iPhone, USD $2.59) or Subway’s loyalty manager (iOS, Android, Windows; Free).
Android app points the finger at file-sharers
Sun, 1st May 2011
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smartphones
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apps
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symantec
Android.Walkinwat is the first mobile phone threat that slaps the wrists of users who illegally download files from unauthorised sites.
Subway goes mobile
Sun, 1st May 2011
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apps
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food
SUBWAY elevates fast food convenience in New Zealand with a versatile mobile app, offering loyalty rewards and wallet-free payments.
Embrace mobile devices - securely!
Sun, 1st May 2011
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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blackberry
Firms urged to bolster security as mobile devices in workplaces soar. IDC predicts a 60% sales jump, raising enterprise vulnerability.
Sony attempts to reassure PSN customers
Fri, 29th Apr 2011
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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sony computer entertainment
The latest update from Sony advises that your PSN settings will not be affected by the intrusion and hints at the compensation that might be offered.
EA announces Need for Speed: The Run
Fri, 29th Apr 2011
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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need for speed
EA unveils Need for Speed: The Run, a high-octane race from San Francisco to New York with no rules, set for a speculative Nov 15 release.
Fruit Ninja headed to Kinect?
Fri, 29th Apr 2011
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Rumours swirl as Fruit Ninja, the famed mobile game, may be slicing its way onto Kinect, hints a Korean classification board.
Bethesda releases Brink dedicated-servers FAQ
Fri, 29th Apr 2011
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gaming
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datacentre infrastructure
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digital entertainment
The upcoming shooter from Bethesda will allow PC gamers to set up their own dedicated servers for online play without even requiring a full version of the game.
New Call of Duty: Black Ops - Escalation trailer drops
Fri, 29th Apr 2011
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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xbox
Activision and Treyarch unveil teaser for Call of Duty: Black Ops' Escalation DLC, launching first on Xbox 360 on May 3.
Xbox 360 division sales grow by 60%
Fri, 29th Apr 2011
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gaming
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microsoft
Microsoft's Xbox 360 sales soar by 60%, driven by Kinect's success, pushing lifetime sales to 52.7m units amid robust division growth.
Nintendo disappointed by 3DS sales figures
Thu, 28th Apr 2011
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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nintendo
Falling short of its sales goal by some 400,000 units, Nintendo intends to ramp up its marketing efforts in a bid to get the newly released console up to speed.
Sony outlines plans to restore and secure PSN
Thu, 28th Apr 2011
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
Sony outlines plans to bolster PSN security post-breach, moving data centres and collaborating with the FBI to trace those responsible.
Apple issues 'Location Data' FAQ
Thu, 28th Apr 2011
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wireless networks
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personal computing devices
Apple addresses public uproar over iPhone location data concerns with an FAQ, emphasising privacy and security commitments.
Sony sued over PSN breach
Thu, 28th Apr 2011
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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breach prevention
Sony faces lawsuit over PSN breach, failing to protect users' data, Rothken Law Firm claims. Fans furious over delayed breach notification.
Motorola Defy out now - exclusive to Telecom
Wed, 27th Apr 2011
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storage
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smartphones
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motorola
Telecom and Motorola unveil the robust Motorola Defy, a device boasting exceptional web browsing and designed for NZ's XT network.
Sony clarifies late notification of PSN intrusion
Wed, 27th Apr 2011
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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anonymous
Sony breaks silence on delayed PSN hack alert, cites forensic delay in understanding the data breach's full impact on users.
Gatling Gears priced and dated
Wed, 27th Apr 2011
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ea
EA announces Gatling Gears, a high-octane twin-stick shooter, coming to Xbox LIVE on May 12 and PSN on May 19 for 1200 MS Points/NZ$29.95.
Sony releases security breach FAQ
Wed, 27th Apr 2011
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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breach prevention
There's a very real possibility that every PlayStation Network and Qriocity user has had their personal details compromised, says Sony.
RockMelt launches iPhone app
Wed, 27th Apr 2011
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
RockMelt's new iPhone app bridges social browsing between PCs, Macs, and mobile, offering a seamless experience across devices.