Technology Gifts stories - Page 421
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.
Mobile data security
Wed, 1st Feb 2012
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smartphones
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wireless networks
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cloud services
IT leaders face tough choices in mobile platform security, balancing ease of use with robust protection in an ever-evolving corporate landscape.
Apple’s new retail boss
Wed, 1st Feb 2012
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
John Browett steps in as Apple’s new retail chief, inheriting the challenge of maintaining success amid fewer stores and an expanding Chinese market.
Review: Philips DS8550/10 iPad/iPhone Docking Speaker
Wed, 1st Feb 2012
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
With the rising popularity of the iPod and iPhone over the last few years, many speaker dock systems have appeared on the market.
Review: Microsoft Touch Mouse
Wed, 1st Feb 2012
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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microsoft
It seems we have an obsession with touch at the moment, with touch sensitive controls spreading from smart phones to tablets to even our computer peripherals.
Does tech retailing have a future?
Wed, 1st Feb 2012
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personal computing devices
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apple
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jb hi-fi
Woolworths is closing 100 Dick Smith stores and selling the rest, raising doubts about the future of brick-and-mortar tech retailing as online sales surge.
News: Airport Utility updated, MacBook Air LandingZone, Bill Gates and Steve Jobs, and more!
Tue, 31st Jan 2012
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personal computing devices
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apps
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apple
Apple has released an updated version of their AirPort Utility for Lion, and now it looks very much like its iOS counterpart.
Fresh perspective in Dead Island DLC
Tue, 31st Jan 2012
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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dlc
Deep Silver announces a thrilling twist for Dead Island with new DLC, allowing players to control Ryder White. Drops 1st February with extra loot.
From forest floor to non-sexy speech - Updated
Tue, 31st Jan 2012
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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microsoft
NZ's TranscribeMe innovates with non-sexy, precise transcription from forest origins to global market shake-up, offering a unique US$1/min service.
Nintendo releases grim earnings forecast
Tue, 31st Jan 2012
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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nintendo
Nintendo faces its first annual loss since 1981 with a forecast down to 65 billion yen, blame falls on weak 3DS sales and strong yen.
'On this, you have my word': Tim Cook
Tue, 31st Jan 2012
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supply chain
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personal computing devices
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apple
Apple pre-empted the report a few weeks ago when it released its Supplier Code of Conduct and 2012 Progress Report.
Apple 'tests' recruits on fake projects
Tue, 31st Jan 2012
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
A new book reveals that Apple assigns fake projects to new recruits to test their loyalty and secrecy before trusting them with real work.
News: Apple patents with magnets, patently false and offensive, Autodesk Inventor Fusion, and more!
Mon, 30th Jan 2012
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supply chain
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personal computing devices
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apple
Apple eyes innovative use of magnets in patents, rebuts patently false NYT supply chain report, and Autodesk brings Fusion to Mac.
News: employee discounts, MyBook Thunderbolt Duo, Cobook, and more!
Sun, 29th Jan 2012
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personal computing devices
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apple
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nzmac
Apple boosts employee perks with new discounts and intriguing tech debuts, including MyBook Thunderbolt Duo and Cobook, at recent Macworld event.
Symantec to users: disable pcAnywhere
Fri, 27th Jan 2012
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personal computing devices
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apple
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symantec
Symantec urges pcAnywhere users to disable the tool amid security risk revelations linked to a 2006 source code breach.
Is Nokia back on track?
Fri, 27th Jan 2012
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smartphones
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nokia
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technology gifts
Did Nokia find its path? Despite a €1.07 billion loss, the Finnish giant sees hope as Lumia sales top 1 million, hinting at comeback dreams.
News: Cook on iCloud, lesser-known facts from Apple's earnings call, Inside Apple, and more!
Thu, 26th Jan 2012
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personal computing devices
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apple
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nzmac
The transcript of Tim Cook on the Apple earnings call has a small section dedicated to iCloud, but his remarks on iCloud are as important as the rest.
Review: Rdio
Thu, 26th Jan 2012
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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itunes
Rdio steps up as a formidable challenger to Apple, offering a fresh spin on music streaming with social discovery and a massive song library.
Exclusive DLC for top-level CoD fans
Thu, 26th Jan 2012
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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activision blizzard
Call of Duty Elite members receive exclusive access to new DLC maps for Modern Warfare 3, featuring combat in NYC and an Italian village.
Rumour mill churns around 'Xbox 720'
Thu, 26th Jan 2012
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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xbox
Graphics chips with six times the current processing power to go into mass production later this year: report.
News: Apple's quarterly results, Lion Server for home use, Macintosh birthday, and more!
Wed, 25th Jan 2012
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datacentre infrastructure
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personal computing devices
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apple
Apple's quarterly earnings call happened yesterday, and the results were pretty amazing (even for a company like Apple).