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Technology Gifts stories - Page 380

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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Review: Naughty Bear: Panic in Paradise
Tue, 23rd Oct 2012
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Naughty Bear was the cute little kid’s game released in 2010, featuring many teddy bears in the forest living in harmony.
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Review: Dishonored
Tue, 23rd Oct 2012
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It is a brave thing to offer a new IP in the season of big franchises, Dishonored is a unique beast and a wonderful big melting pot of ideas.
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IT spending to hit 3.7 trillion by 2013
Tue, 23rd Oct 2012
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Worldwide spending on big-data and cloud technology the reason behind increased spending within the industry says Gartner symposium.
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Apple approaching iPad Mini release
Tue, 23rd Oct 2012
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Media expectations for the smaller-sized tablet reaching fever pitch on the eve of the Apple's product launch.
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Tech advancements causing excessive E-waste
Fri, 19th Oct 2012
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As tech advances, e-waste skyrockets with outdated gadgets piling up. Experts warn of fast-growing waste from incessant device upgrades.
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ANZ gets first access to new PS Store
Fri, 19th Oct 2012
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After a stuttering start the new-look PS Store is now up and running in most territories, and there’s some good news – it’s fast as anything.
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Apple v Microsoft: Battle of the tablets
Fri, 19th Oct 2012
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With the iPad Mini and Surface products due for release, Australia's industry experts assess which company will come out on top.
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Free FileMaker seminar comes to Wellington - 1st Nov
Fri, 19th Oct 2012
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Join FileMaker's free seminars in Wellington on Nov 1 for a chance to enhance your database skills with expert training. No prior experience needed.
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Microsoft's new tablet yet to Surface in NZ
Fri, 19th Oct 2012
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Microsoft New Zealand is unsure when Kiwis can buy its new Surface tablet, despite pre-orders starting elsewhere and a global launch on October 26.
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Google issues Android event invites
Fri, 19th Oct 2012
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Google invites press to Android event in NY, sparking speculation over LG Nexus 4. Will it be game-based launch?.
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Google's Q3 earnings leaked early
Fri, 19th Oct 2012
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Google's shares plummet as Q3 results, revealing lower-than-expected earnings and a $527m loss from Motorola, were mistakenly published early.
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18 years of games lost after PS3 crash
Thu, 18th Oct 2012
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One of the pioneers of the gaming industry has lost thousands of hours of play time after the accumulated save files of 18 years were all deleted.
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Tablets closing the gap on laptop market
Thu, 18th Oct 2012
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Tablets surge as they chase down laptops in sales, with forecasts predicting a nearly fourfold rise by 2016, GBI Research reports.
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LinkedIn revamps profile designs
Thu, 18th Oct 2012
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LinkedIn reveals its biggest profile redesign yet, enhancing photo displays, fonts, and contact visibility, to boost interactivity among its 175 million users.
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Whitehouse candidates debate Apple issues
Thu, 18th Oct 2012
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Obama and Romney clash on how to revive US manufacturing, focusing on Apple's China jobs, in a charged presidential debate.
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Xbox Music milestone for Microsoft
Thu, 18th Oct 2012
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Microsoft has launched Xbox Music, a new music service which offers a 30 million song catalog and aims to simplify digital music.
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EA in court over customer row
Wed, 17th Oct 2012
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The least popular game developer online will be heading to court in the near future to answer charges of unfair labour practices.
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Foxconn factory hired underage workers
Wed, 17th Oct 2012
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Apple manufacturer admits hiring teenagers as young as 14 to work in Chinese factory, raising fresh questions over labour rights.
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Review: Resident Evil 6
Wed, 17th Oct 2012
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Resident Evil debuted back on the PS One console in 1996 and it pretty much introduced the survival horror genre into the world of gaming.
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Microsoft warning for Halo 4 downloaders
Wed, 17th Oct 2012
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A pre-release version of Halo 4 has floated to the surface, but those who dare to download it risk incurring the wrath of Microsoft.