Technology Gifts stories - Page 171
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.
Shots fired: Alexa strikes back in the smart speaker war
Wed, 30th Aug 2017
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smart appliances
Amazon announced an all-new Alexa feature that lets users control music across multiple Amazon Echo devices...
Apple and Accenture partner to create iOS business solutions
Wed, 30th Aug 2017
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smartphones
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partner programmes
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personal computing devices
The new iOS tools and services will take advantage of the latest Apple technologies and tap into Accenture’s digital and analytics capabilities.
Hands-on review: Norton WiFi Privacy
Tue, 29th Aug 2017
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gaming
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vpns
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reviews
Norton WiFi Privacy, more than just a VPN, offers users encryption not just from crooks, but from prying eyes and geoblocks.
Industry collaboration brings down WireX Android botnet
Tue, 29th Aug 2017
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smartphones
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ddos
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akamai
Industry collaboration led to the successful takedown of the WireX botnet just three weeks after it appeared in August.
Apple’s answer to the Echo adapts sound direction with 360-degree sensors
Tue, 29th Aug 2017
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personal computing devices
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apple
Apple’s HomePod sets to revolutionise audio with adaptive 360° sensors and Siri integration for a seamless listening adventure.
Australian mobile phone market exceeding expectations with 18% growth
Mon, 28th Aug 2017
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
Australia’s mobile phone market romped in ahead of expectations in Q2 2017, growing 18.4% thanks to the launch of new Android devices.
Codemasters’ F1 2017 takes pole position
Mon, 28th Aug 2017
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
FutureFive's Darren Price takes Codemasters' F1 2017 out for a spin. Could this be the Formula One game that we have been waiting for?.
Hands-on review: Epson WorkForce DS-780N scanner
Mon, 28th Aug 2017
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Want a fast, compact, high quality desktop document scanner for your business? Epson may have just the thing for you with their Workforce DS-780N.
Mobile malware creation is now as easy as downloading an app
Mon, 28th Aug 2017
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smartphones
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malware
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ransomware
Mobile malware creation is as easy as downloading an app and potential criminals don’t even need to write a single line of code.
Samsung expands voice recognition features of its Family Hub fridge
Mon, 28th Aug 2017
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smart home
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samsung
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smart hub
Samsung to expand voice recognition function of Family Hub refrigerator and introduce Samsung Connect smart home feature at IFA 2017.
Parents, combat cyberbullying with Trend Micro’s Home Network Security
Mon, 28th Aug 2017
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smart home
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trend micro
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cyberbullying
Trend Micro releases new parental control features to protect children from cyberbullies and monitor internet usage.
Adobe XD gets another update packed full of features
Fri, 25th Aug 2017
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smartphones
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martech
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personal computing devices
Adobe XD's latest update elevates UX design, streamlining tools for swift prototyping and effective real-time previews.
Enterprise is set to adopt smart home technologies by 2019
Fri, 25th Aug 2017
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smart home
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ai
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healthtech
Consumer and business spending on virtual personal assistant speakers is forecast to reach $3.52bn by 2021, according to Gartner.
TDR treads middle ground between telco & consumer disputes
Fri, 25th Aug 2017
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smartphones
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telco
The free and independent TDR service is designed to help consumers manage complaints about any service or provider from their telco.
Apple remains the weary king of smartwatches as competitors claw at the throne
Fri, 25th Aug 2017
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wearables
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personal computing devices
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apple
Amidst fierce market rivalry, Apple's smartwatch reigns supreme, facing a tumultuous future as sales forecasts and luxury brands vie for supremacy.
Hands-on review: Trend Micro’s Home Network Security simplifies how we get protected from cyber attacks
Thu, 24th Aug 2017
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malware
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gaming
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firewalls
As IoT devices proliferate, Trend Micro's Home Network Security offers a simple, router-based solution to protect all connected devices from cyber threats.
NZ’s first Tesla Powerwall 2 installed at Queenstown home
Thu, 24th Aug 2017
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smart home
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cartech
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tesla
Queenstown pioneers NZ's green energy shift with the nation's first Tesla Powerwall 2 installation at the Seymour family home.
Samsung reveals the Galaxy Note 8, hopefully this one won't randomly catch fire
Thu, 24th Aug 2017
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smartphones
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samsung
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samsung galaxy
Samsung unveils the Galaxy Note 8, aiming to reassure users with robust safety checks and exciting features after the Note 7 combustion scandal.
You can have a chat with your spa-pool thanks to Adroit, a Kiwi startup
Thu, 24th Aug 2017
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smart home
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technology gifts
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startups
New smart technology by Kiwi company Adroit allows users to control and monitor their spa-pools remotely from anywhere in the world.
Eight things you didn’t know about smartphone market challenger Oppo
Thu, 24th Aug 2017
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smartphones
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oppo
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new zealand launch
Oppo stirs NZ market with savvy tech and Barcelona charm – eye-opening facts about the smartphone titan you've likely overlooked.