Technology Gifts stories - Page 192
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.
Ubisoft partners with Hudson Mohawke to make Watch Dogs 2 soundtrack
Sat, 29th Oct 2016
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digital entertainment
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ubisoft
Ubisoft has announced that it has partnered with famous producer, Hudson Mohawke, to make the Watch Dogs 2 soundtrack.
Ubisoft announces open beta weekend for snowboard/ski game Steep
Sat, 29th Oct 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ubisoft
Adrenaline junkies will be happy to know that an open beta will be staged for Ubisoft's Steep. This is the new open-world snowboard/skiing game.
Xiaomi and Lenovo climb in India’s smart phone market as local players falter
Fri, 28th Oct 2016
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smartphones
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lenovo
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xiaomi
There is ongoing portfolio consolidation as local players change their product strategies, emphasising 4G-enabled models that are becoming mainstream.
Are Chinese vendors saving the global smartphone market?
Fri, 28th Oct 2016
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personal computing devices
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apple
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samsung
Chinese vendors propel global smartphone market to 6% growth in second straight quarter, countering declines by giants Samsung and Apple, says Canalys.
Apple unveils new MacBook Pros
Fri, 28th Oct 2016
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smartphones
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martech
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commerce systems
Apple launches next-gen MacBook Pros, boasting a customizable Touch Bar, faster graphics, enhanced colour and sound, in a sleeker design from NZ$2499.
Hands-on review: HP OfficeJet Pro 7740 Wide Format All-in-One - Making me fall in love again
Fri, 28th Oct 2016
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
In a very few days I’ve become enamoured of this printer. For a product with a relatively small footprint it sure packs a lot in!.
New IDC stats show Galaxy Note7 debacle hasn't slowed Samsung down
Fri, 28th Oct 2016
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
New statistics from IDC show that despite Samsung's Galaxy Note7 being removed from the market, this has had no effect on global smartphone shipments.
New survey ‘disappointing’ for Fitbit as Kiwis vote on their favourite electronics
Fri, 28th Oct 2016
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wearables
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personal computing devices
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apple
Apple and Samsung remain on top, while LG, Panasonic, Sony and The Warehouse's Veon proving popular with Kiwi consumers.
Hands-on review: Playstation 4 Universal Media Remote
Thu, 27th Oct 2016
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
The remote makes a huge difference to using the PS4 for media playback. Having a PS4 remote (at long last) is definitely a good thing.
Hands-on review: Asus Chromebit CS10 - a portable PC
Thu, 27th Oct 2016
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
This incredible little USB-sized device has been made to turn your monitor into a mini PC and was designed for your cloud applications.
Experiencing virtual reality with PlayStation VR Worlds
Wed, 26th Oct 2016
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Dive into PS4's VR with PlayStation VR Worlds, a compendium designed to flaunt VR's potential through five varied, if fleeting, experiences.
Xiaomi's new Mi Note 2 release will prick Apple's ears
Wed, 26th Oct 2016
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smartphones
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
From a packed Beijing event reminiscent of an Apple release, Xiaomi today released their new phone, and showed off their concept.
Aussie tablet sales bounce back - and there's good PC news for the rest of 2016
Tue, 25th Oct 2016
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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microsoft
Australian tablet sales have seen modest growth for H1 2016 according to Telsyte, which says there's also a PC refresh on its way.
Auckland Armageddon Expo 2016 is arguably the best one ever
Tue, 25th Oct 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
The 2016 Auckland Armageddon Expo didn't disappoint. It featured tons of events and included some big celebrity names and more.
Taking on the mob in Mafia III
Mon, 24th Oct 2016
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Darren Price takes a trip back to 1968 to join Vietnam vet, Lincoln Clay as he clears house in 2K Games' Mafia 3.
The Final Symphony Auckland concert featured great Final Fantasy music
Sun, 23rd Oct 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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final fantasy
The first ever Final Symphony concert was held over the weekend in Auckland. It featured tunes from FF VI, FF VII and FFX.
Hands-on review: CleanMyMac 3 software
Fri, 21st Oct 2016
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
CleanMyMac 3 impresses with a sleek interface, smart cleaning, and hard drive space recovery; a must-have for cluttered Macs.
Red Dead Redemption 2 trailer shoots out to the Wild West
Fri, 21st Oct 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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rockstar
Rockstar has now revealed the first trailer for the highly anticipated Red Dead Redemption 2. The graphics look way better than the first game.
The NX is now known as the Nintendo Switch console
Fri, 21st Oct 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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nintendo
A brand new console has been revealed today in the form of Nintendo Switch. It will be a hybrid device as it's both a home and portable console.
XCOM 2 finally comes to consoles
Fri, 21st Oct 2016
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Alien strategy hit XCOM 2 lands on consoles, tasking players with a dark, guerrilla war for Earth in the acclaimed sequel.