Technology Gifts stories - Page 249
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.
Hands-on review: Samsung A5
Tue, 7th Apr 2015
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gaming
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digital signage
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reviews
The folks at Samsung knew they needed to lift their game to maintain their position in the market. The first sign of this was the Galaxy Alpha.
Jack's back...Borderlands: The Hansome Collection
Thu, 2nd Apr 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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borderlands
Borderlands: The Hansome Collection further swells the unnervingly large catalogue of last-gen games that had been remastered for the Xbox One and PS4.
Afternoon Procrastination Time: Play Pac-Man in Google Maps
Wed, 1st Apr 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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google
Google has today put smiles on users’ faces once again by enabling classic Atari game and fan favourite Pac-Man on Google Maps.
App developers urged to stay relevant in mature market
Wed, 1st Apr 2015
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apps
Mobile app adoption is maturing, and app providers need to focus on retention strategies to ensure relevance in the marketplace, says Gartner.
Microsoft takes on the iPad with the cheaper Surface 3
Wed, 1st Apr 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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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!.