Technology Gifts stories - Page 338
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.
Review: Leap Motion Controller
Mon, 12th Aug 2013
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digital entertainment
Leap Motion is the company behind the technology which provides control of your computer using movement of your hands.
Android App Review: Stick Fighter
Mon, 12th Aug 2013
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I’d love to make cartoons but I’m lazy. So if there was an app that let me make basic animations on my phone, that’d be great. Right?.
Naked sex chats help blackmail Kiwis out of $4.4m
Mon, 12th Aug 2013
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gaming
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uc
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email security
Horny New Zealanders taking part in naked online video chat sessions are being blackmailed, with Kiwis losing $4.4m last year due to internet scams.
NZ Technology Park set for Auckland build
Mon, 12th Aug 2013
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apple
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A purpose-built facility for technology companies and research organisations set for construction in Auckland suburb Penrose.
Will inferior graphics matter for Xbox One?
Mon, 12th Aug 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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microsoft
The Xbox One does not have the graphical might of the PlayStation 4 according to all reports. No one is denying it – not even Microsoft.
Apple to unveil new iPhone next month
Mon, 12th Aug 2013
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
Apple to launch a new iPhone on Sept 10, including a budget model, amid fierce competition and a shifting market.
Android and Windows grow as iOS slows…
Fri, 9th Aug 2013
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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microsoft
Apple's iOS market share dropped in Q2 2013 despite strong shipments, while Android and Windows Phone saw growth. Apple hopes to rebound with new launches.
Jobs movie set for NZ release
Fri, 9th Aug 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
Steve Jobs biopic hits NZ screens on Aug 29, starring Ashton Kutcher. A tale of innovation, expect an epic portrayal and giveaways.
Microsoft's marketing madness with the Xbox One...
Fri, 9th Aug 2013
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gaming
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microsoft
Microsoft's Xbox One, priced at $500, hides key features behind a paywall, leaving fans feeling short-changed in comparison to PS4's offer.
Instagram video? We heard it on the Twitter Vine
Fri, 9th Aug 2013
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personal computing devices
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apple
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facebook
So far winning the social media battle, but not necessarily the war, the prospect of video features in Instagram should come as no surprise.
Expect more Android security issues this year…
Thu, 8th Aug 2013
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smartphones
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malware
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fintech
Trend Micro forecasts a surge in Android security threats, with malicious app numbers set to top 1m this year, outpacing PC malware growth.
Is this Hollywood's version of When Harry met Siri…?
Thu, 8th Aug 2013
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
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personal computing devices
In 'Her', Joaquin Phoenix challenges romance norms by falling for Scarlett Johansson's voice in an AI-driven love story.
SimCity for Mac set for release this month...
Thu, 8th Aug 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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eb games
EA SPORTS confirms that SimCity will be exclusively available as a digital release for Mac at the end of the month.
PS4 can and has to save Vita
Thu, 8th Aug 2013
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gaming
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sony
PS4's upcoming release may be the lifeline the struggling PlayStation Vita needs, with bundle deals and exclusive features touted as game-changers.
Tablet shipments slow as vendors await Apple's iPad show…
Thu, 8th Aug 2013
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smartphones
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microsoft
Global tablet shipments dip 9.7% awaiting Apple's new iPad, yet year-on-year figures surge by 59.6%, says IDC.
AppleCare chat support set for 24/7 launch
Thu, 8th Aug 2013
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personal computing devices
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apple
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applecare
Apple aims to launch 24/7 AppleCare chat support as early as next week, bolstering customer service amidst growing competition from Samsung.
Who's losing all their staff? BlackBerry's CEO is...
Thu, 8th Aug 2013
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smartphones
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blackberry
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technology gifts
Trio of top BlackBerry executives are leaving the company following CEO Thorsten Heins' admission that employee cuts were inevitable.
Air New Zealand launches mobile booking service
Wed, 7th Aug 2013
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personal computing devices
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apps
Customers can now book domestic tickets on the fly, straight from their smartphone’s web browser or via the airline’s mobile travel app - mPass.
Producer boasts of COD graphic quality
Wed, 7th Aug 2013
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digital entertainment
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infinity ward
Infinity Ward's Executive Producer Mark Rubin boasts about cinematic quality graphics in Call of Duty: Ghosts.
Review: Nuance Dragon NaturallySpeaking 12 Premium
Wed, 7th Aug 2013
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Dragon NaturallySpeaking 12 wows with 99% accuracy and seamless Windows integration, making it a top pick for voice recognition software.