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Technology Gifts stories - Page 298

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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Jury orders Samsung to pay Apple US$120m
Mon, 5th May 2014
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Samsung to pay Apple £87m in patent row, a sum viewed as minor after a costly 3-year legal battle, despite Apple's claims of idea theft.
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Review: Intel NUC
Fri, 2nd May 2014
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Intel NUC aims to redefine computing standards, offering versatility and a modular format to cater to desktop, presentation, and media needs.
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Review: The Parrot Zikmu Solo
Fri, 2nd May 2014
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Parrot Zikmu Solo review: A stylish speaker with quality sound, but its 30-pin connector and design quirks limit appeal.
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Microsoft issues Internet Explorer vulnerability guidance
Fri, 2nd May 2014
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Microsoft issues guidance for Internet Explorer vulnerability that allows hackers to gain access to users' computers.
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HTC One now available on the Telecom Mobile Network
Fri, 2nd May 2014
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The HTC One (M8) is now available at Telecom Mobile Network for NZD $1,099, both in-stores and online, promising groundbreaking features and design.
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Android App Review: Phyzicle Sandbox
Thu, 1st May 2014
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Dive into Phyzicle Sandbox, an imaginative playground where physics meets creativity. Ideal for kids and adults alike, it's pure fun.
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PlayStation 4 patch 1.7 causes mayhem
Thu, 1st May 2014
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PS4's major 1.7 update unleashes chaos, with flickering screens and fans scrambling for fixes. New features dazzle but bugs frustrate many.
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Apple moves hint at imminent mobile payment deployment
Thu, 1st May 2014
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Apple hints at entering mobile payments, interviewing execs and securing patents, with Tim Cook showing keen interest in the space.
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Daylight: next-gen survival-horror?
Thu, 1st May 2014
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Game Console's Darren Price takes a look at Daylight, the procedurally-generated survival-horror game for PC and PlayStation 4.
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Murdered: Soul Suspect PS4 hands-on
Thu, 1st May 2014
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Play detective from beyond the grave in 'Murdered: Soul Suspect' on PS4, a gripping dive into Salem's dark side as a ghostly sleuth.
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Woz warns entrepreneurs to make their move
Wed, 30th Apr 2014
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Apple co-founder, Steve Wozniak, and Talent International call for more support for Asia Pacific's tech entrepreneurs & professionals.
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Apple updates MacBook Air...
Wed, 30th Apr 2014
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Apple updates MacBook Air with faster processors and reduced prices, now starting at NZD $1,249. Enhanced battery life and free Apple apps included.
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Melbourne game developers relocate to Wellington
Tue, 29th Apr 2014
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Melbourne game devs embark on a fresh start in Wellington, drawn by the vibrant gaming community and supportive high-tech environment.
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Key launches mental health e-therapy for young Kiwis
Tue, 29th Apr 2014
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Prime Minister John Key has launched SPARX, an online game-style tool to help young people develop skills to deal with feeling down, depressed or stressed.
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Microsoft rushes to fix major Internet Explorer security flaw
Tue, 29th Apr 2014
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Microsoft warns of Internet Explorer vulnerability allowing hackers to gain access to users' computers #cybersecurity.
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Windows XP users exposed as Internet Explorer comes under attack
Tue, 29th Apr 2014
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Windows XP left vulnerable as Internet Explorer faces attacks, with no patch in sight, leaving users to seek alternative browsers.
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Samsung set to release upmarket Galaxy S5…
Mon, 28th Apr 2014
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Samsung is allegedly preparing to launch an upmarket Galaxy S5 device, going by the name of the Galaxy S5 Prime.
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Remaking the mobile market...
Mon, 28th Apr 2014
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Microsoft is hoping its recent acquisition of Nokia will help it gain a larger share of the smartphone market.
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'Now, we're one Microsoft'
Mon, 28th Apr 2014
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Microsoft's acquisition of Nokia's Devices and Services business has been completed, confirmed executive VP Stephen Elop.
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Apple offers free iPhone 5 on/off button fix
Mon, 28th Apr 2014
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Apple launches a free fix for certain iPhone 5 models with faulty on/off buttons, affecting units made up until March 2013.