Technology Gifts stories - Page 187
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: Samsung Galaxy A7 - a sleek midrange smartphone
Tue, 21st Mar 2017
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smartphones
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gaming
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digital signage
Samsung’s latest Galaxy A series might just smooth what has been something of a bumpy path for the global giant. We get hands-on with the A7.
Education, govt and corporate buck downward trend to record increased PC sales
Tue, 21st Mar 2017
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edutech
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personal computing devices
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lenovo
Education, govt and corporate PC shipments have recorded growth in Australia for Q4 and full year 2016, IDC Australia says. So who's winning and why?.
Hands-on review: ASUS ROG Crosshair VI Hero Motherboard
Fri, 17th Mar 2017
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Of course, a great processor cannot make a great system without an impressive motherboard, and this is our main course today.
PS4 exclusive Horizon Zero Dawn sells over 2.6 million copies already
Fri, 17th Mar 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ps4
Sony's Horizon Zero Dawn has sold over 2.6 million copies in just two weeks since its launch, becoming the top-selling new IP for the PS4.
Review: Lego Worlds tries to take on the 'Minecraft' gaming genre
Fri, 17th Mar 2017
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Minecraft popularised the gaming genre that allows you to explore a sandbox world while creating your own things. Lego now wants to tackle this genre.
Apple devices are easier to use than rival devices, says Jamf
Thu, 16th Mar 2017
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
Global survey by Jamf confirms Apple devices surpass rivals in ease-of-use in businesses and schools, bolstering adoption rates.
New smartphone brand launches in NZ, partners with 2degrees
Wed, 15th Mar 2017
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smartphones
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uc
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telco
OPPO launches in New Zealand with range of smartphones, aiming to offer premium quality at an affordable price.
Hands-on review: Omna 180 camera
Wed, 15th Mar 2017
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
D-Link's Omna 180 Cam HD offers smooth video streaming and two-way audio, but falls short in overall performance, leaving some questioning its £300 price tag.
Kiwis love their games: NZ video games industry revenues skyrocketing
Wed, 15th Mar 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
Kiwis boost New Zealand's video games industry with $424m in revenue, outpacing Australia's growth. #GamingIndustry.
Here are the top trends in Android ransomware right now
Tue, 14th Mar 2017
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smartphones
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malware
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ransomware
Android devices are used to store increasing amounts of valuable data, making Android ransomware ever more worthwhile for attackers.
Review: Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Wildlands is a fun open-world shooter
Mon, 13th Mar 2017
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Wildlands changes the shooting formula for the better to offer a fun third-person co-op experience.
Listen up: Android.Lockdroid.E ransomware makes victims speak out loud
Mon, 13th Mar 2017
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smartphones
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malware
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ransomware
Android users are being targeted in a new type of ransomware attack that uses speech recognition as the unlock code method.
Welivesecurity reports new crypto-ransomware hitting macOS
Mon, 13th Mar 2017
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Crypto-ransomware campaign for Mac targets users with fake patcher applications distributed via BitTorrent sites.
IDC NZ: Apple takes top smartphone vendor spot for first time since 2012
Mon, 13th Mar 2017
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
The smartphone market in 2017 looks almost guaranteed to be extremely competitive, with stakes heating up between the three main vendors.
PS4 system update 4.50 is now available to download
Thu, 9th Mar 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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sony
Sony has now released system update 4.50 for the PS4 console. The firmware is now available for you to download and comes with loads of new features.
First gameplay trailer revealed for Middle-Earth: Shadow of War
Thu, 9th Mar 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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middle-earth: shadow of war
Warner Bros. has released the first gameplay trailer for Middle-Earth: Shadow of War. It shows us the gameplay system and a ton of other things.
New Zealand developed game is being nominated for an SXSW Gaming Award
Wed, 8th Mar 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
Sky Noon is a video game developed by New Zealand based Lunar Rooster. Amazingly, the game is deservedly getting some international recognition.
IDCA Hosts Data Center Standards Pre-Launch Preview Summit
Tue, 7th Mar 2017
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
IDCA's Data Center Standards revealed at summit in Maryland, with tech leaders eagerly providing feedback before the launch.
Unit 42 discovers apps compromised by iFrames on Google Play
Tue, 7th Mar 2017
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smartphones
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
A number of apps appearing on Google Play contained IFrames infections that link to malicious domains in their HTML pages. Unit42 gives details.
BlackBerry think tank report delves into Australia's state of security
Tue, 7th Mar 2017
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smartphones
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ddos
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risk & compliance
A new think tank report by BlackBerry says that Australia’s cyber risk is changing all the way down to infrastructure, even to the people behind it.