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Technology Gifts stories - Page 293

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.
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Too attached? How important is your smartphone?
Wed, 4th Jun 2014
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No matter how long we have phones or tablets, there are always new articles around the web about how much time we are spending on them.
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Was Apple's iPhone 6 no show expected?
Wed, 4th Jun 2014
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As the dust settles on Apple’s World Wide Developers Conference keynote speech, the world has been left somewhat flummoxed.
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iOS 8: 'Biggest release since App Store launch'
Wed, 4th Jun 2014
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Apple has released its iOS 8 SDK, offering developers more than 4,000 new APIs and features for creating apps.
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The old-school shooter returns... Wolfenstein: The New Order
Wed, 4th Jun 2014
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Wolfenstein: The New Order revives the classic shooter with a gripping tale and brutal action, asking profound questions while obliterating Nazis.
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Android App Review: Cammy
Tue, 3rd Jun 2014
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Cammy is an app that can turn an IP camera into a security system that records movement and lets you access the videos from your phone.
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Android App Review: Reading Log
Tue, 3rd Jun 2014
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Perhaps there’s some irony writing about it as an app reviewer, but encouraging children to read books can be a difficult process.
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Android App Review: Radio New Zealand
Tue, 3rd Jun 2014
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Radio New Zealand's app offers live and recorded content with room to grow beyond its basic features, proving to be a mixed bag for users.
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Android App Review: Villains RPG
Tue, 3rd Jun 2014
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Villains RPG misses the mark, offering more admin than adventure in its lacklustre portrayal of villainy, despite a promising premise.
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Android App Review: Writer
Tue, 3rd Jun 2014
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Writer is a quick and clean word processing app. It has limited features, but what it does it does reasonably well.
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Samsung tests the water with first Tizen smartphone
Tue, 3rd Jun 2014
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apple
Samsung has unveiled the Samsung Z, the first commercially available smartphone powered by the Tizen platform.
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Games with Gold in June comes with five games
Tue, 3rd Jun 2014
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This June, Xbox LIVE Gold members enjoy a gaming bonanza with five free games, including Dark Souls and Halo: Spartan Assault.
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Apple unveils iOS 8...
Tue, 3rd Jun 2014
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Apple unveils iOS 8, dubbed the biggest App Store update, with new health, messaging, and iCloud Photo Library features.
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Apple unveils 'future of OS X'
Tue, 3rd Jun 2014
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personal computing devices
Apple's new OS X Yosemite offers a fresh design and new features, making working across Mac and iOS devices easier than ever.
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Watch Dogs is a hacking good time
Tue, 3rd Jun 2014
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Watch Dogs is finally out after getting a huge reveal two years at E3 2012. Does the full game actually deliver?.
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Questions remain as Apple’s ANZ users come under attack
Sat, 31st May 2014
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cybersecurity
Apple's ANZ users face mysterious attacks; experts suggest 2-factor authentication amid unclear hacking origins.
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Review: Actiontec ScreenBeam Pro Wireless Display Receiver
Fri, 30th May 2014
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digital entertainment
Actiontec's ScreenBeam Pro revolutionizes enterprise presentations, offering a simple, wireless solution for seamless screen sharing.
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Tablet projections lowered as phablet shipments impact market
Fri, 30th May 2014
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Tablet sales projections cut as phablet demand impacts the market, with a shift towards larger screens anticipated to revive growth.
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Renaissance likely to miss $1 million earn-out from Yoobee School of Design sale
Fri, 30th May 2014
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Renaissance says it's unlikely to get a $1 million earn-out from the Yoobee School of Design because earnings are tracking below target.
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Smartphone momentum still strong as market growth continues
Thu, 29th May 2014
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Global smartphone shipments are set to rise by 23.1% this year, hitting 1.2 billion, according to analysts IDC.
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Apple closes in on Beats acquisition...
Thu, 29th May 2014
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Apple set to acquire Beats Music and Electronics for $3bn, bringing founders Iovine and Dr. Dre on board in a music industry shake-up.