Technology Gifts stories - Page 335
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.
Will you own a smart watch by 2018?
Thu, 29th Aug 2013
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wearables
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personal computing devices
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apple
Smart watch shipments are expected to hit 36 million annually by 2018, with Apple and Samsung poised to trigger a market boom, Juniper Research reveals.
Nintendo reveals Wii U price drop
Thu, 29th Aug 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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nintendo
Nintendo slashes Wii U Deluxe price to $299.99 from Sep 20, launches Zelda bundle with exclusive features and game download.
Are Kiwis paying too much for computers and software?
Thu, 29th Aug 2013
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personal computing devices
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apple
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Green Party calls for a Commerce Committee inquiry into the over pricing of computer software and hardware in New Zealand compared to other countries.
Xbox One will not launch on November 8
Thu, 29th Aug 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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microsoft
Microsoft rubbishes rumours that the Xbox One will be released on November 8, despite strong internet speculation to the contrary.
Apple Watch out… Samsung's Galaxy Gear is here
Thu, 29th Aug 2013
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
South Korean company will launch its smart watch as early as next week, beating Apple's iWatch to market in the process.
It pays to know who your Facebook Friends are...
Wed, 28th Aug 2013
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cybersecurity
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personal computing devices
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apple
A journalist's close call with a cunning Facebook phishing scam highlights the perils of unfamiliar friend requests and the need for vigilance.
Xbox One processor power gated down to 2.5%
Wed, 28th Aug 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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microsoft
Company has been recently talking up the insides of the Xbox One at the Hot Chips conference at Stamford University.
Game gives schools opportunity to predict the future
Wed, 28th Aug 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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schools
Teachers and students have the opportunity to forecast the future tomorrow in an online game run by the MacDiarmid Institute and StratEDGY.
Kiwi blog leaks iOS7 release date…
Tue, 27th Aug 2013
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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ios
A Kiwi blog hints at iOS7's release date to coincide with new iPhones on Sept 10, following a leaked developer email.
Can new Facebook app stop young suicides?
Tue, 27th Aug 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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apps
R U OK? app aims to help more young people reflect on the difference that conversations can make to friends who might be struggling.
Microsoft's dreaming of a white Xbox One...
Tue, 27th Aug 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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microsoft
Microsoft is developing a white variant of its next-gen offering but it will not be available to the public...
Without a doubt, Steve Ballmer is the worst CEO today
Tue, 27th Aug 2013
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personal computing devices
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microsoft
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apple
That's the damning view of one industry expert, who believes the Microsoft chief executive should have gone long ago….
Xbox One and PS4 are not “PC’s in a box”
Mon, 26th Aug 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
Comparisons between Xbox One and PlayStation 4's to PCs are “patently untrue”, says AMD's PR Lead for Gaming and Enthusiast Graphics.
Android App Review: Infinite Design
Mon, 26th Aug 2013
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smartphones
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gaming
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reviews
Infinite Design app review: A promising but unreliable vector drawing tool, offering a neat experience on tablets, marred by lag and crashes.
8-year-old boy kills Gran after playing GTA
Mon, 26th Aug 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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grand theft auto
In a chilling incident, an 8-year-old in Louisiana shot his grandmother dead after playing GTA, sparking debates on gaming and child access to guns.
JOBS: On Location...
Mon, 26th Aug 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
JOBS producer Mark Hulme insisted that the film’s early scenes be shot in the actual location in which they occurred—the garage of Jobs’ adoptive parents.
JOBS: Playing the Part...
Fri, 23rd Aug 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
Indeed, it’s hard to imagine a world without the conveniences made possible by Apple products and the copycat devices they have inspired.
Fancy Call of Duty: Ghosts for US$10?
Fri, 23rd Aug 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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call of duty
Upgrade Call of Duty: Ghosts to PS4 for just $10, says Activision CEO. Offer valid for limited time for PS3 to PS4 upgrades.
Zuckerberg issues five billion friend requests
Fri, 23rd Aug 2013
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smartphones
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samsung
In an audacious effort to unite the world online, Facebook founder launches internet.org, designed to expand global internet access.
Schumacher becomes driving force behind F1 2013
Fri, 23rd Aug 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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codemasters
Codemasters has revealed the full list of classic content set to feature in F1 2013 and the premium limited edition, F1 2013: CLASSIC EDITION.