Technology Gifts stories - Page 169
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.
Kiwi media design project, Girls in Games, celebrates its 5th birthday
Tue, 15th Aug 2017
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gaming
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martech
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digital entertainment
Girls in Games, NZ's acclaimed STEM initiative, marks its 5th year inspiring young women to explore game development.
All Samsung phones will now have fingerprint scanners, yes, even the low-range ones
Tue, 15th Aug 2017
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smartphones
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biometrics
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ai
Enhanced by latest AI technology, BioSign 2.0 supports small fingerprint sensors and offers a robust authentication experience...
Samsung opts with Suprema BioSign solution for its latest smartphones
Mon, 14th Aug 2017
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smartphones
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biometrics
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samsung
Suprema's BioSign mobile fingerprint authentication algorithm has been picked up by Samsung for its Galaxy J5 2017 and Galaxy A7 smartphones.
Fun for all ages: New study says yep, videogames are good for all Kiwis
Mon, 14th Aug 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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igea
A new report has dealt a blow to those in the anti-videogame club, showing that video and computer games have positive effects on the way Kiwis learn.
Hands-on review: The 3SIXT action-camera is giving GoPro a run for its money
Sat, 12th Aug 2017
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
The 3SIXT camera: a credible contender, challenging GoPro with its full HD, 360-degree prowess and a budget-friendly price tag.
Return to the wasteland with your very own pip-boy: Fallout 4 game of the year edition is here
Fri, 11th Aug 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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bethesda
Embark on the ultimate Fallout 4 journey with the Game of the Year edition; survival mode, HD graphics, and all DLC included.
Vendors moving up and down the ranks in mixed bag wearable band market
Fri, 11th Aug 2017
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wearables
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personal computing devices
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apple
Apple has fallen to third place in the market, overtaken by both Xiaomi and Fitbit - despite the latter experiencing a 34% year-on-year decline.
Paragon Software previews 16th version of Hard Disk Manager
Thu, 10th Aug 2017
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gaming
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dr
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reviews
Create Backup Job Wizard has several built-in automatic backup strategies to choose from, or users can create their own.
Smartphone and OS market – good for some, not so good for others
Thu, 10th Aug 2017
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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ios
The data revealed Apple and Samsung continue to spearhead smartphone sales, each holding five models on the top 10 best-selling list.
Game to your favourite tunes: The Spotify app has finally arrived on Xbox One
Wed, 9th Aug 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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spotify
Spotify has been available on PS4 for several months, but now the music streaming service is available now on Xbox One.
Horizon Zero Dawn: The Frozen Lands DLC to be released this November
Tue, 8th Aug 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ps4
Guerrilla Games and Sony have announced the release date for The Frozen Lands DLC that is coming out for Horizon Zero Dawn.
Hyperkin gaming hardware hits NZ in Play Distribution deal
Tue, 8th Aug 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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jb hi-fi
Play Distribution new Hyperkin deal will see offerings including retro-style controllers and attachments to enable Game Boy games on Android, hit NZ.
Square Enix reveals 10-minutes of Life is Strange: Before the Storm
Mon, 7th Aug 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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square enix
Returning to a familiar setting, this brand new gameplay footage shows a 16-year-old Chloe Price who is still struggling the death of her father...
Unsuspecting Kiwis aid thieves: The dangers of buying ‘discount’ phones from Facebook groups
Mon, 7th Aug 2017
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smartphones
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facebook
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tcf
New Zealand consumers buying second-hand mobile devices on Facebook risk purchasing fraudulently obtained phones, warns the TCF.
Project CARS 2: exclusive preview
Sun, 6th Aug 2017
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
FutureFive’s Darren Price has spent the last week burning rubber with PC preview build of the upcoming Project CARS 2 racing sim.
Tablet market continues downward spiral in second quarter of 2017
Sat, 5th Aug 2017
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personal computing devices
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lenovo
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apple
Despite the turmoil within the market, 3 of the top 5 vendors actually managed to increase their shares of the market and grow on an annual basis.
First Apple, now Huawei - China's Guizhou gets a new data center
Fri, 4th Aug 2017
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personal computing devices
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apple
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huawei
Huawei launches data centre in Guizhou, China, following Apple, as part of a major tech expansion in the region.
The holographic phone is real! Red reveals its elusive modular smartphone
Fri, 4th Aug 2017
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smartphones
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ar, vr & metaverse
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youtube
Red's long-awaited holographic smartphone is unveiled, sporting VR/AR tech and a hefty size to match its ambitious technology.
Mario plus Rabbids Kingdom Battle: The X-com/Mario crossover no-one expected is here
Fri, 4th Aug 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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nintendo
Mario unites with Rabbids in an unexpected tactical adventure for Switch, promising a fresh spin on the Mushroom Kingdom.
Slight decline in smartphone market for Q2 2017 to be short-lived
Fri, 4th Aug 2017
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
New research from IDC has revealed the smartphone market declined slightly in the second quarter of 2017 – but this is expected to soon change.