Technology Gifts stories - Page 382
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.
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.
Microsoft's new tablet yet to Surface in NZ
Fri, 19th Oct 2012
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personal computing devices
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.
Google issues Android event invites
Fri, 19th Oct 2012
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personal computing devices
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google
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apple
Google invites press to Android event in NY, sparking speculation over LG Nexus 4. Will it be game-based launch?.
Google's Q3 earnings leaked early
Fri, 19th Oct 2012
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smartphones
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google
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motorola
Google's shares plummet as Q3 results, revealing lower-than-expected earnings and a $527m loss from Motorola, were mistakenly published early.
18 years of games lost after PS3 crash
Thu, 18th Oct 2012
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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nintendo
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.
Tablets closing the gap on laptop market
Thu, 18th Oct 2012
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personal computing devices
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apple
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amazon
Tablets surge as they chase down laptops in sales, with forecasts predicting a nearly fourfold rise by 2016, GBI Research reports.
LinkedIn revamps profile designs
Thu, 18th Oct 2012
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smartphones
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linkedin
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fonts
LinkedIn reveals its biggest profile redesign yet, enhancing photo displays, fonts, and contact visibility, to boost interactivity among its 175 million users.
Whitehouse candidates debate Apple issues
Thu, 18th Oct 2012
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personal computing devices
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apple
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foxconn
Obama and Romney clash on how to revive US manufacturing, focusing on Apple's China jobs, in a charged presidential debate.
Xbox Music milestone for Microsoft
Thu, 18th Oct 2012
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
Microsoft has launched Xbox Music, a new music service which offers a 30 million song catalog and aims to simplify digital music.
EA in court over customer row
Wed, 17th Oct 2012
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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madden nfl
The least popular game developer online will be heading to court in the near future to answer charges of unfair labour practices.
Foxconn factory hired underage workers
Wed, 17th Oct 2012
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personal computing devices
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apple
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foxconn
Apple manufacturer admits hiring teenagers as young as 14 to work in Chinese factory, raising fresh questions over labour rights.
Review: Resident Evil 6
Wed, 17th Oct 2012
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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resident evil
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.
Microsoft warning for Halo 4 downloaders
Wed, 17th Oct 2012
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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microsoft
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.
iPad Mini to launch November 2nd?
Wed, 17th Oct 2012
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personal computing devices
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apple
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ipad
Apple sends out invites for October 23rd event, hinting at iPad Mini launch potentially hitting shelves by November 2nd. Surface Tablet pricing leaks.
Apple invites spark iPad Mini mania
Wed, 17th Oct 2012
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personal computing devices
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apple
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amazon
Apple set to reveal iPad Mini at California event next week, with 16 versions rumoured. Invites sent to media.
Cloud connection for new NAS drive from D-Link
Wed, 17th Oct 2012
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storage
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personal computing devices
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apple
D-Link launches innovative NAS drive in NZ with seamless cloud integration via 'mydlink', making file access easy from anywhere.
Alcatel alerts industry to India layoffs
Mon, 15th Oct 2012
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smartphones
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connector systems
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nokia
French telecom equipment maker will reduce it's Indian workforce by 1,000 people as the global economy takes its toll.
Apple to offer 16 iPad Mini versions?
Mon, 15th Oct 2012
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personal computing devices
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apple
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amazon
Media reports suggest tech giant will release four product versions including memory, colour and network options.
Microsoft to launch Office for iOS and Android?
Mon, 15th Oct 2012
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personal computing devices
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microsoft
Microsoft set to introduce Office apps for iOS and Android in March 2013, amid mixed messages and confusion over official announcements.
Are handheld games consoles on borrowed time?
Fri, 12th Oct 2012
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
Console developers have been given some food for thought today as new research shows mobile gaming is becoming a real force in the industry.
Looking back at the EB Expo 2012
Fri, 12th Oct 2012
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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logitech
For three days last week, Sydney’s Olympic Showground played host to Australasias biggest gaming event ever, the EB Expo 2012.