Technology Gifts stories - Page 389
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.
EA approached by buyers
Fri, 17th Aug 2012
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Much-criticised publishing titan EA has reportedly been approached by two apparently eager buyers, according to the New York Post.
Review: Darksiders II
Fri, 17th Aug 2012
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digital entertainment
What Darksiders II offers is a quality action adventure experience and is quite possibly the best game released in 2012 so far.
Trailer: Mists of Pandaria
Fri, 17th Aug 2012
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mists of pandaria
Embark on an epic journey in Mists of Pandaria, unlocking the lost continent's secrets and confronting a long-buried evil.
Android’s answer to banking app
Fri, 17th Aug 2012
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National Bank unveils an Android banking app, bringing anytime, anywhere banking services to Android users, following iPhone app success.
Apple aims to turn TV hobby into reality
Fri, 17th Aug 2012
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Apple is in talks with US cable operators to bring live TV home, still calling it a hobby despite selling 4 million devices in 2012.
Westboro Baptist Church to picket Gaymercon
Thu, 16th Aug 2012
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digital entertainment
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gaymercon
Westboro Baptist Church to picket Gaymercon, a LBGT tech convention in San Francisco. Event receives support and backlash.
Samsung announces NZ tablet release date
Thu, 16th Aug 2012
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apple
Samsung to launch its oversized Galaxy Note in NZ on August 29, offering an improved 10.1-inch display with pricing details forthcoming.
Opinion: Microsoft’s massive gamble
Thu, 16th Aug 2012
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blackberry
The rumour mill is cranking it up a few levels around the imminent release of the Microsoft Surface RT tablet.
Gamescom announces new Sony systems content
Wed, 15th Aug 2012
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digital entertainment
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sony
Sony dazzles at Gamescom with a vast update for systems, including over 100 PS One classics for Vita launching Aug 28.
Apple set for dividend payout
Wed, 15th Aug 2012
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technology gifts
Apple will issue its first quarterly dividend to shareholders in 17 years on Thursday, and begin buying back some of its shares.
New Lego The Lord of the Rings Trailer released
Wed, 15th Aug 2012
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warner bros
Warner Bros. unveils a whimsical Lego The Lord of the Rings trailer, promising a brick-built Middle-Earth adventure across all three films.
Te Papa to showcase the best in gaming this summer
Wed, 15th Aug 2012
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digital entertainment
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te papa museum
Te Papa Museum transforms into a gaming haven this summer with over 120 iconic games, featuring legends from Donkey Kong to Sonic.
Burglar robs Jobs’ family home
Wed, 15th Aug 2012
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apple
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technology gifts
Thief arrested after stealing over US$60,000 in computers and jewellery from the late Apple co-founder’s property.
The top 5 reasons why you should be excited for Guild Wars 2
Tue, 14th Aug 2012
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digital entertainment
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With Guild Wars 2 only a fortnight away, we look at the top 5 reasons why we are counting down the days till launch.
Google to axe 4,000 Motorola jobs
Tue, 14th Aug 2012
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motorola
Google to slash 4,000 jobs at Motorola Mobility in a bid to restore profit, marking its largest job cut ever and sparking concerns for its future.
Tuesday Talk: Man's been to the moon, but never to cyberspace
Tue, 14th Aug 2012
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cybersecurity
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personal computing devices
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apple
From lunar landings to online theft, cybercrime hits harder than all drug trafficking combined, costing the globe $388bn. Time for a digital defence?.
Nvidia’s mobile computing investments pay off
Mon, 13th Aug 2012
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digital entertainment
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nvidia
Nvidia reported revenue of $1.04 billion for the second quarter, crediting investments in mobile and visual computing as key factors in takings.
All Blacks tackle Motorola’s most durable smartphone
Mon, 13th Aug 2012
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World Cup winners test the features of the new Motorola DEFY XT Smartphone in Telecom ‘Living-Proof Challenge’.
World Championship Series of Starcraft II heads Down Under
Fri, 10th Aug 2012
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starcraft
The Starcraft II World Championship Series lands in Oceania, thrilling nerds as Australia and NZ's top players vie for a $15,000 prize.
Android App of the Week – Viber
Fri, 10th Aug 2012
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apple
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viber
The more free NZ to NZ texts we get for our phones, the more stingy we seem to get when it comes to paying for texting and calling overseas.