Technology Gifts stories - Page 261
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.
Sony releases 'affordable' Xperia E4, says battery lasts two days
Thu, 12th Feb 2015
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Sony Mobile has released the Xperia E4 smartphone, saying two stand-out features are the price and battery performance.
Kiwi consumers urged to stay vigilant amid online threats
Thu, 12th Feb 2015
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gaming
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cybersecurity
Despite decreases of online threats, New Zealanders are being urged to take a vigilant approach to cybersecurity this year.
While you were sleeping: Greek talks continue
Thu, 12th Feb 2015
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apple
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solar power
Equities moved lower as investors remained focused on an outcome of Greek efforts to renegotiate the deals of its bailout which puts the euro at ri.
Star Wars Rebels coming to Minecraft
Wed, 11th Feb 2015
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minecraft
Minecraft and Star Wars Rebels unite! Players can now join the force for £3.10, with 23 new character skins available on Xbox.
Would you like a sex toy with that?
Wed, 11th Feb 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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film
With the release of Fifty Shades of Grey in New Zealand this week, sex toy retailers and DIY stores are bracing for a surge in demand ahead of Valentine’s Day.
Get techie this Valentine’s Day
Wed, 11th Feb 2015
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gaming
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drones
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digital entertainment
It's not all about flowers and choccies. Tech gifts are far more exciting to give your loved one (or yourself, from your cat).
Win a double pass to Chappie!
Wed, 11th Feb 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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sony
From the directors of District 9 comes Chappie; set in the near future, crime is patrolled by an oppressive mechanised police force.
Samsung hits back, kind of, against big brother claims
Tue, 10th Feb 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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data privacy
Voice data is ‘only given to a third party voice-to-text conversion provider during a requested voice command search'.
PS4 online multiplayer free for everyone this weekend
Tue, 10th Feb 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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sony computer entertainment
Sony gifts PS4 gamers a free multiplayer weekend with bonus Share Play access and PlayStation Plus titles like Injustice.
Creepy big brother Samsung listening to your every word
Tue, 10th Feb 2015
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gaming
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biometrics
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digital entertainment
Creepy big brother strikes again with Samsung’s new Smart TV privacy policy, allowing the company to listen in on everything you say.
Apple iOS 8.3 beta features CarPlay, emoji and verification updates
Tue, 10th Feb 2015
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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ios
Apple's iOS 8.3 beta unveils CarPlay tech, revamped emoji selector, and improved security with Google two-step verification.
Hands-on review: Viewsonic PLED-W800 Portable Projector
Tue, 10th Feb 2015
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
ViewSonic's PLED-W800 projector shines in daylight and dazzles on the move with superior connectivity and quality.
Will Netflix bring the end of illegal downloads?
Mon, 9th Feb 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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lightbox
Netflix set to challenge Kiwi piracy with its March debut, but will its arrival truly curb New Zealand's rampant illegal downloads?.
Screen overload: screen time affecting kids' health
Mon, 9th Feb 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Experts urge action as screen time surges, impacting children's health and development in NZ, with calls for formal education guidelines.
Apple says out with iPhoto, in with Photos app
Mon, 9th Feb 2015
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personal computing devices
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ios
Apple has released its preview of Photos, the new image and video application which will replace iPhoto, for Mac developers.
Android App Review: Birds of New Zealand
Mon, 9th Feb 2015
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smartphones
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gaming
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reviews
Living in New Zealand we’re blessed with many things. Not our internet speed or standard of reality television, but birds? We’ve done pretty well with birds.
iOS app review: Superhero Workout (Six to Start)
Mon, 9th Feb 2015
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smartphones
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gaming
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reviews
Superhero Workout app aims to make exercising fun by using gamification and a seven-minute routine, but does it work?.
Transpower releases Kiwi app to deal with uncertainties
Mon, 9th Feb 2015
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healthtech
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personal computing devices
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apps
Transpower has launched a new app to help increase make the demand response programme more accessible and productive.
Speculation mounts as Samsung Galaxy S6 launch date announced
Thu, 5th Feb 2015
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smartphones
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gaming
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digital signage
With Samsung announcing the Unpacked launch date will be March 1, speculation is growing like topsy around the next Galaxy S6.
The world loses its mind over Netflix outage
Wed, 4th Feb 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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lightbox
Netflix's global outage sparked widespread panic among users as the streaming giant scrambled to restore service within an hour.