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Technology Gifts stories - Page 366

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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Playstation meeting moves to New York
Fri, 15th Feb 2013
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Playstation meeting on Feb 20 could be the time for big PS4 announcement. Analysts and fans are eagerly waiting.
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Mortal Kombat set for Aussie release
Fri, 15th Feb 2013
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mortal kombat
Well, we all missed it but apparently this week pigs have flown, hell has frozen over, and Mortal Kombat is going to be released in Australia. Sorry, what?.
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Smartphone sales grow, everything else, not so
Fri, 15th Feb 2013
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Smartphone sales soar to 207.7 million units in Q4 2012, overshadowing feature phones' sharp decline, predicts Gartner.
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PS3 becomes best-selling Kiwi console
Fri, 15th Feb 2013
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Sony's Playstation 3 topped New Zealand's console market in 2022, dominating with a 47% market share and leading in both hardware and software sales.
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Apple updates MacBook Pro prices
Thu, 14th Feb 2013
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technology gifts
Apple is making the MacBook Pro with Retina display faster and more affordable with updated processors and lower starting prices.
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EA: Money talks
Thu, 14th Feb 2013
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ea
The man with the money at Electronic Arts has revealed a lot in an interesting interview, including some plans for the next console generation.
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No hope for next-gen consoles?
Thu, 14th Feb 2013
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consoles
One Kiwi developer has allegedly posted on an online forum his opinions that the next-generation of consoles is doomed to failure.
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HP dives (back) into tablet fray – with Android
Thu, 14th Feb 2013
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HP eyes a comeback in the tablet market, adopting Android in a bid to stay relevant amid soaring sales and shifting computing preferences.
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You think you cooler than me: Apple or Samsung?
Wed, 13th Feb 2013
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personal computing devices
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apple
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samsung
Now that you have the annoying Mike Posner song in your head, try turning your thoughts to the Samsung versus Apple battle for coolness.
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Celebrity FAIL: Alicia, er, Keys, tweets from her…iPhone
Wed, 13th Feb 2013
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apple
Alicia Keys, BlackBerry's 100% exclusive advocate, caught tweeting from an iPhone, sparking debate on brand loyalty and honesty.
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iDidn't want to sue Samsung
Tue, 12th Feb 2013
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personal computing devices
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apple
Apple's Tim Cook was initially against suing Samsung, despite the companies' billion-dollar legal battles over smartphone tech.
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Time for an Apple iWatch?
Mon, 11th Feb 2013
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personal computing devices
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apple
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iwatch
Rumours swell as Apple reportedly tests an 'iWatch', a wearable device that might revolutionise our digital lives.
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Apple under attack over excess cash
Fri, 8th Feb 2013
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apple
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technology gifts
Apple hits back at $137 billion lawsuit over its massive cash reserves, amidst calls for better shareholder returns.
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Are next-gen console rumours true?
Fri, 8th Feb 2013
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xbox
Rumours are swirling about Microsoft's next-gen console, but can we trust them? And what's the cost of the PS4?.
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Sony smashed by sales slump
Fri, 8th Feb 2013
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Sony’s game sales are way down according to the newly released Q3 financial report, which could spell trouble for the technology giant.
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Nothing new: Video games make you agressive
Fri, 8th Feb 2013
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Ohio State study suggests a link between violent video games and aggression, but the evidence remains as clear as mud, sparking debate anew.
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Apple, Samsung and the great pretenders
Fri, 8th Feb 2013
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apple
Apple and Samsung assert their mobile market dominance in 2012, seizing 103% of profits while rivals falter, according to Canaccord Genuity.
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The Last of Us breaks boundaries
Thu, 7th Feb 2013
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the last of us
With the release of The Last of Us coming ever closer, those who worked on the game are claiming it pushes every boundary the PS3 system has.
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All-Stars fate in the air...
Thu, 7th Feb 2013
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Sony has released the studio behind Playstation All-Stars Battle Royale back into the wild, leaving its fate in jeopardy.
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Android App of the Week - What's the Word?
Thu, 7th Feb 2013
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Looking for a simple, addictive word puzzle game? What's the Word? offers endless puzzles and challenges, perfect for competitive fun with friends.