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Technology Gifts stories - Page 390

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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Apple prepares historical product launch
Fri, 10th Aug 2012
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Fresh from record-breaking monthly sales in July, Apple prepares for its ‘biggest’ second-half product launch in history.
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Reality check for game addicts
Fri, 10th Aug 2012
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An American teen hospitalised after a four-day gaming marathon has been diagnosed with a serious case of Modern Warfare 3 addiction.
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Android dominates smartphone market
Thu, 9th Aug 2012
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Android has continued its dominance in the smartphone market, outselling Apple's iPhone by four to one in new figures released today.
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Uncharted 3 releases updates
Wed, 8th Aug 2012
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The latest patch for Uncharted 3 is available now, and will up the number of trophies in the game to more than 100 – the most this generation.
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Battlefield 3: Armored Kill screenshots
Wed, 8th Aug 2012
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Branded as ‘Better Engine, Unrivaled Destruction, Bigger Battles, True Teamplay, Drive Vehicles, Most Awards’ – check out the screen shots below.
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Hideo Kojima releases Metal Gear Solid 4 trophy patch
Tue, 7th Aug 2012
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metal gear solid
Hideo Kojima has proved he truly is the master of stealth combat today, releasing the Metal Gear Solid 4 trophy patch without so much as a whisper.
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2Degrees reaches one million customers
Tue, 7th Aug 2012
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2Degrees has reached one million customers after three years in the market, increasing their rivalry with Telecom and Vodafone.
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Tuesday Talk: Mayer’s brilliance lies in the basic
Tue, 7th Aug 2012
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Three weeks, two executive resignations and a pregnancy later and new Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer is still at the helm...
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Apple avoids YouTube app
Tue, 7th Aug 2012
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Apple escalates Google rivalry by dropping pre-packaged YouTube app from iOS devices, leaving users to download it from the app store.
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Dishonored reveals all-star cast
Mon, 6th Aug 2012
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Steam-punk action game Dishonored is looking better all the time, with a new announcement revealing one of the most reputable casts in gaming history.
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Are Kiwis heading for a cashless society?
Fri, 3rd Aug 2012
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New Zealand is on track to becoming a cashless society after MasterCard revealed a strong willingness amongst Kiwis to adopt mobile payment methods.
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Apple seeks quick judgement in Samsung trial
Fri, 3rd Aug 2012
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As Samsung continues to question the fairness of the trial, Apple requests a quick ruling in an attempt for victory.
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Results.com hits Apple App Store
Fri, 3rd Aug 2012
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Results.com app launch revolutionises strategy execution for executives on the go, now available on the Apple App Store.
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Microsoft revamps Hotmail service
Thu, 2nd Aug 2012
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Microsoft has announced changes to its free online email service to try and claw back ground on Google’s Gmail alternative.
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Video games to aid patient recovery
Thu, 2nd Aug 2012
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auckland university
New technology from the University of Auckland will allow recovering stroke patients to regain muscle strength while playing video games.
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App of the week: My Fitness Pal
Thu, 2nd Aug 2012
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apps
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apple
My Fitness Pal revolutionises health tracking, blending calorie counting with exercise logs to guide both weight loss and gain efforts.
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Star Wars: The Old Republic goes Free to Play!
Thu, 2nd Aug 2012
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In a move that has been rumoured for a while, it has finally been confirmed that Star Wars: The Old Republic will be going free to play this spring.
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Cheap home calling rates for smartphone users with Woosh
Wed, 1st Aug 2012
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Woosh launches Unzipped plans with cheap calling rates for NZ smartphone users, signalling the end of traditional landlines.
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Review: Rapoo E6300 BT Keyboard for iPad
Wed, 1st Aug 2012
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digital entertainment
Rapoo's E6300 BT Keyboard for iPad dazzles with its ultra-slim design and month-long battery life, but cramped keys may frustrate.
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Review: Rapoo 6080 Bluetooth Optical Mouse
Wed, 1st Aug 2012
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digital entertainment
Rapoo's 6080 Bluetooth Optical Mouse revolutionises wireless connectivity, offering a robust, no-receiver-needed experience and impressive battery life.