Technology Gifts stories - Page 143
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.
Several NZ celebrities to play/stream Fortnite with Let's Play Live (LPL)
Thu, 31st May 2018
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gaming
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twitch
Let's Play Live (LPL) is hosting a weekly streaming event that will have many NZ celebrities teaming up to play Fortnite for an evening of fun.
Bethesda announces entirely new game called Fallout 76
Thu, 31st May 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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bethesda
Bethesda just dropped a nuclear bombshell today by announcing a brand new game in the Fallout series simply called Fallout 76.
Watch Xbox's E3 press conference at Australian and NZ cinemas this June
Wed, 30th May 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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microsoft
Microsoft is giving a chance for gamers to watch Xbox's press conference on the big screen this year if you live in Australia and New Zealand.
Gartner - Xiaomi up and Samsung down as smartphone market grows
Wed, 30th May 2018
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personal computing devices
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apple
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samsung
Global smartphone sales return to growth with Xiaomi grabbing up sales to hit over 100% year over year improvement.
Apple warned by ComCom for misleading consumers
Wed, 30th May 2018
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personal computing devices
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apple
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commerce commission
Apple is the latest tech company, after Noel Leeming and Smiths City, to get attention from the ComCom for unfair treatment of consumers.
Ziften & Microsoft: The partnership bringing threat defence to almost every OS
Tue, 29th May 2018
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smartphones
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endpoint protection
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edr
Ziften's partnership with Microsoft is making serious headway into bringing microsoft security technology into the heart of all operating systems.
Low-cost Android devices shipping pre-installed Colisoon adware
Tue, 29th May 2018
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smartphones
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malware
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cybersecurity
Low-cost Android devices from manufacturers such as ZTE and Archos are being pre-installed with adware, researchers at Avast say.
Synergy reports record-breaking Q1 capex spend for big cloud providers
Tue, 29th May 2018
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iaas
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personal computing devices
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microsoft
Hyperscale operators' Q1 capex soared to USD $27 billion, driven by immense outlays from Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Apple, and Facebook, says Synergy Research.
Hands-on Review: D-Link Covr Seamless Wi-Fi System C1203
Mon, 28th May 2018
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
D-Link's Covr Seamless Wi-Fi System C1203 offers comprehensive and reliable coverage throughout your home with easy setup and customisable features via an app.
NZ Govt is boosting support for game development
Mon, 28th May 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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govtech
The NZ Government is bolstering its game development sector, with new research led by NZTech to explore future opportunities and inform policy.
Honeywell’s ‘Mobility Edge’ platform hits the ANZ market
Fri, 25th May 2018
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smartphones
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edge computing
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honeywell
the new offering includes common hardware architecture and a suite of tools designed to support future mobility solutions.
Stability on the horizon for the global PC and tablet market, according to Canalys
Fri, 25th May 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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healthtech
Global PC and tablet market shipments to fall 2.1% this year, but Canalys says the decline is slowing, indicating potential long-term stability.
Hands-on review: Play as androids in Detroit: Become Human
Fri, 25th May 2018
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Detroit: Become Human is an interesting game that looks at a near future where androids are living sentient beings. Does that make them human?.
Wearables market showing no wear as smartwatches drive growth
Thu, 24th May 2018
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wearables
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healthtech
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personal computing devices
Canalys says wearable band shipments grew 35 percent from the year before with a two horse race at the front & fierce competition behind.
Big 5 fuel ‘staggering’ growth of capex in hyperscale data centres
Wed, 23rd May 2018
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hyperscale
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dc
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iaas
Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Apple, and Facebook continue to balloon in the hyperscale data centre market with spending reaching an all-time high.
Hands-on review: Nanoleaf Light Panels and Nanoleaf Rhythm
Wed, 23rd May 2018
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gaming
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reviews
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smart home
Nanoleaf’s Light Panels and Rhythm accessory offer a stunning, customisable lighting experience that's sensitive to sound, perfect for setting the mood.
VR Junkies is a new place in Auckland allowing Kiwis to try out virtual reality games
Wed, 23rd May 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
Virtual reality headsets are kind of expensive to own at home, but thankfully you can give the tech a try by visiting a new place called 'VR Junkies'.
Hands-on review: HP AMP 120, print, talk and play
Wed, 23rd May 2018
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
HP's AMP 120 printer combines printing, Bluetooth speaker, and phone charging into one compact device, proving itself versatile for home offices.
Hands-on review part two: The pros and cons of owning a Tesla Model S
Tue, 22nd May 2018
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gaming
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reviews
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cartech
In this part of the review, I will go over some more of the internal features and UI as well as the pros and cons of owning a Tesla.
Macs under attack – what you can do to secure your device
Tue, 22nd May 2018
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endpoint protection
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edr
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personal computing devices
Macs are no longer immune to malware; Bitdefender's new antivirus offers robust protection against a range of threats, ensuring your device and data stay safe.