Technology Gifts stories - Page 130
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: Kano Computer Kit
Fri, 1st Feb 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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open source
Kano’s Computer Kit Complete gives you everything you need to build a functioning Raspberry Pi-based laptop computer.
Can Nike change sport with smart, self-lacing shoes?
Fri, 1st Feb 2019
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iot
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smart home
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nike
The shoe is connected to a smartphone app which will store preferences for how the footwear fits, loosening for time out and tightening in-game.
Samsung cracks 1TB embedded smartphone storage
Thu, 31st Jan 2019
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storage
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smartphones
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supply chain
The new Universal Flash Storage offers the most internal memory yet and 10x the speed of a typical microSD card for data-intensive applications.
IDC: Worst smartphone sales year ever
Thu, 31st Jan 2019
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
Smartphone shipments decline 4.9% in Q4 2018, marking the fifth consecutive quarter of decline, according to data from IDC.
Game review: Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown
Wed, 30th Jan 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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flight simulator
FutureFive’s Darren Price takes the highway to the danger zone with the latest entry in Bandai Namco’s air combat simcade franchise.
Safeguarding the home network in the age of connectivity
Mon, 28th Jan 2019
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firewalls
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ddos
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network infrastructure
The rapid rise of connected devices has made home networks more vulnerable to attacks. Ensuring robust router security is key in safeguarding modern homes.
DLC review: Marvel’s Spider-Man ‘Silver Lining’
Mon, 28th Jan 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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game review
Not only is the main story fun to play through, but Spider-Man also ties up loose ends with the side missions too.
ASB rolls out Apple Pay for secure contactless payments
Wed, 23rd Jan 2019
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smartphones
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martech
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commerce systems
ASB Bank introduces Apple Pay, allowing over 500,000 customers to make secure, convenient contactless payments via compatible Apple devices.
Logitech wins awards for the art of good design
Wed, 23rd Jan 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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logitech
Logitech triumphs at the 2018 GOOD DESIGN Awards, claiming 10 accolades for innovations across multiple brands, underscoring its dedication to superior design.
New acquisition makes Kiwis’ path into esports easier than ever
Wed, 23rd Jan 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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esports
LPL has taken over CyberGamer and says this will open up the gateway for Kiwi gamers to compete on a global stage.
Digital payments taking over Oz - threat or opportunity?
Tue, 22nd Jan 2019
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smartphones
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fintech
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martech
A report by Roy Morgan shows that over 70% of Australians are using at least one digital payment a year, with Gen X and Millennials leading the charge.
The message behind the Apple/Samsung iTunes partnership
Tue, 22nd Jan 2019
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
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apple
Futuresource has released its perspective on what Samsung Smart TV’s new iTunes Movies and TV Show app means for Apple as a company.
New Bosch tech can turn your home into a touchscreen
Tue, 22nd Jan 2019
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iot
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smart home
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smart building
This incredible projector the size of a credit card can beam interactive virtual touchscreens onto any surface in your home to make them 'smart'.
Game review: Tales of Vesperia Definitive Edition
Mon, 21st Jan 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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game review
Tales of Vesperia is a game that came out back in 2008, although not many people had the chance to play it initially.
Hands-on review: Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 Ti FE
Mon, 21st Jan 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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nvidia
FutureFive's Darren Price dives into Nvidia's GeForce RTX 2080 Ti FE, noting its high cost, modest real-world performance boost, and immense future potential.
Oppo unveils world-first 10x lossless zoom phone camera
Fri, 18th Jan 2019
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smartphones
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biometrics
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fingerprint scanners
At a conference Oppo has revealed its revolutionary phone camera in addition to new fingerprint unlocking tech.
Can it be trusted? Huawei’s founder speaks out
Thu, 17th Jan 2019
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uc
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
Ren Zhengfei spoke candidly in a recent media roundtable about security, 5G, his daughter’s detainment, the USA, and the West’s perception of Huawei.
49 inches: Samsung's latest gaming monitor steps up to Dual QHD
Thu, 17th Jan 2019
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gaming
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digital signage
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digital entertainment
Samsung unveils its 49-inch CRG9 gaming monitor featuring Dual QHD, 32:9 aspect ratio, 120Hz refresh rate, and AMD Radeon FreeSync 2 HDR technology.
iPhone XS Max costs average Kiwi 11.6 work days – world comparison
Thu, 17th Jan 2019
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
A new study has compared how long it will take the average worker in 42 countries to purchase Apple's newest iPhone - NZ doesn't do too bad.
Chorus reckons Kiwis have an insatiable appetite for data
Wed, 16th Jan 2019
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gaming
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uc
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digital entertainment
New Zealanders' thirst for data hit new highs in 2018, with Fortnite releases driving record peaks on Chorus' network, reaching up to 1.775Tbps.