Computer & Electronics

Xbox Is Giving Away Branded, Grease-Proof Controllers
September 11, 2018 at 11:06 am

For anyone who's played the popular online video game PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds, otherwise known as PUBG, you're likely familiar with the phrase "Winner Winner Chicken Dinner." The catchy rhyme displays every time you win in the game. Eating an entire chicken dinner while you're playing, though, seems impractical and messy, to say the least. Xbox Australia…

Google Selling USB Key After Significantly Preventing Data Hacks
September 6, 2018 at 2:00 pm

With every new technological development, people find a way to hack or steal information. That could come in the form of identity theft, stealing documents or worse. Google started using a Titan Security Key USB device to try to stop their employees' information from being hacked. And it worked so well that the company started…

Tesla Does It Again: $65 Branded Phone Charger Sells Out
August 31, 2018 at 12:06 pm

Here at Promo Marketing, certain topics seem destined to remain forever on our radar as sources of writing inspiration. Browse our website and you'll see that the business dealings of Elon Musk resonate among us, with the eccentric billionaire again hitting our news cycle. No, not over his most recent controversy (Google it), but over…

The Company Making Smartphone Accessories From Recycled and Plant-Based Materials
August 29, 2018 at 2:35 pm

Eco-friendly options like recyclable straws, canvas tote bags and reusable water bottles have become increasingly popular in the promotional space thanks to society's growing interest in environmental sustainability. At the same time, our dependence on electronics and technology has grown, too, and now those two lines have crossed. Since we're all charging items like smartphones,…

What You Need to Know From the PPAI Technology Summit
August 21, 2018 at 1:26 pm

Last week, I attended the 5th annual PPAI Technology Summit with more than 100 industry colleagues to network and be inspired. The conference is geared toward technology leaders in the industry, but there were many topics covered useful to each of you. Security It's no surprise security was a big topic here, especially with all…

$900 'Resident Evil' Promotional Keyboard Shows Everything Old is New Again
August 13, 2018 at 1:24 pm

When we think of the coolest technology items and gifts in the promotional space, a lot of us would probably think of things on the cutting edge of technology, like Bluetooth speakers, home assistants like Amazon Alexa or high-end headphones. We probably don't think of things like typewriters or turntables for vinyl records. Those are…

European Union Could Force Apple to Adopt USB-C for iPhones
August 8, 2018 at 1:49 pm

We incorrectly guessed a long time ago that Apple would make the jump to USB-C technology for the iPhone. It would make sense, though. It uses it on Macbook products, but its commitment to the proprietary Lightning cable is real, and doesn't seem to be ending any time soon here. That might change in the…

The Air Force Is 3-D Printing Coffee Mug Handles to Save $1,210 Per Mug
July 17, 2018 at 12:21 pm

The U.S. Air Force has started 3-D printing coffee mug handles because otherwise it would cost $1,210 to replace a single one if it breaks. That's not a typo or a misplaced comma. It really costs $1,210 to replace the coffee mugs' handles. Granted, these are not the coffee mugs you're using at home or…

Wearable Tech Has a Future in the Cruise and Travel Categories
July 16, 2018 at 1:47 pm

Wearable technology is becoming more prevalent in much more than just the health and wellness sector. It's being used by entertainment companies and sports teams to create coordinated design elements in stadiums and during concerts. It's being used in apparel to let you know when your Uber driver is coming. It's being used to pay…

BIC Graphic Expert Series - Technology
June 20, 2018 at 8:03 am

This webinar is designed to provide the tools you need to be successful in selling technology while adding value for your customers.