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Technology Gifts stories - Page 397

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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News: inside the Retina display, Apple and Liquidmetal, Thunderbolt Ethernet adaptor, and more!
Tue, 19th Jun 2012
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iFixit uncovers the engineering prowess behind Apple's Retina display, revealing a marvel marred only by repair challenges.
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World of Tanks donates US$20k to RSA
Tue, 19th Jun 2012
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World of Tanks donates £15k to RSA, echoing the unity between gaming and real-world military support, following an ANZAC Day fundraiser.
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Original actors sign on for new Transformers game
Tue, 19th Jun 2012
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'80s Transformers voice legends Cullen and Berger join new game, aiming to spark nostalgia among 20-30s. A tale of Cybertron's saga awaits.
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Microsoft arrives in tablet market with ‘Surface’
Tue, 19th Jun 2012
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Just over two years after Apple created the tablet market with the first iPad, Microsoft has announced its competing product, dubbed the Microsoft Surface.
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Mozilla’s bid to make the best iPad browser
Tue, 19th Jun 2012
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Mozilla unveils 'Junior', an iPad browser aiming to outshine Safari with full-screen browsing and thumb-friendly navigation.
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News: Apple and domain names, improved iWork file sharing, repairability of Mac laptops, and more!
Mon, 18th Jun 2012
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Ever since ICANN introduced the expansion of the domain name system adding new suffixes, we've seen quite a few companies apply for custom domain name suffixes.
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Working Apple 1 motherboard sells for US$375k
Mon, 18th Jun 2012
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A rare Apple 1 motherboard, one of only six still functioning, fetches nearly double its estimate at US$375k at auction.
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Microsoft's Xbox 720 leak
Mon, 18th Jun 2012
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Leaked Xbox 720 details reveal a powerhouse console with Blu-ray, HD Kinect, and cloud gaming, aiming for a $299 launch price.
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News: 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro rumours, getting ready for Mountain Lion, Chrome updates, and more!
Sun, 17th Jun 2012
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Rumours swirl about a 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro, set for an October unveil, amid Chrome's update for retina displays and a historic Apple I sale.
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How to get yourself a free trial of Quickflix
Fri, 15th Jun 2012
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With hundreds of movies on offer, you'd be crazy not to sign up and try out the service for a week at no charge.
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Hefty price tags in Diablo III auction house
Fri, 15th Jun 2012
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Diablo III's auction house shocker: gear costing up to $3150 leaves gamers reeling over Blizzard's real-money trading system.
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Android to lose ground in tablets: IDC
Fri, 15th Jun 2012
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Apple dominance expected to increase on market appeal of third-gen iPad; what could Microsoft bring to the table?.
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What’s Microsoft got planned for Monday?
Fri, 15th Jun 2012
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Microsoft teases a 'major announcement' for LA event on Monday, sparking speculation on focus on Windows RT and ARM devices.
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Toshiba excited about jumbo tablet - Updated
Fri, 15th Jun 2012
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Toshiba unveils jumbo 13.3-inch tablet in its new Excite range, offering a larger choice for users seeking more screen real estate.
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News: new Mac benchmarks, Growl and Notification Center, 17-inch MacBook Pro discontinued, and more!
Thu, 14th Jun 2012
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A series of benchmarks has surfaced which appear to include a previously unseen iMac model, according to MacRumors.
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Mass Effect 3 fans denied vengeance
Thu, 14th Jun 2012
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UK watchdog rules publishers didn't breach advertising standards in claim that players' decisions would shape game's ending.
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News: new MacBook Pro analysis, iFixit tears down the new MacBooks, new AirPort Express, and more!
Wed, 13th Jun 2012
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The MacBook Pro with Retina display has been given to the masses, and that means that analysts like Anand from Anandtech can now get to work.
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Apple to ditch Ping
Wed, 13th Jun 2012
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Apple's social network, Ping, is set to be axed in the next update of iTunes as it has failed to resonate with consumers.
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Cheaters won’t prosper in Max Payne 3
Wed, 13th Jun 2012
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Rockstar introduces a 'Cheater's Pool' in Max Payne 3, quarantining rather than banning cheaters, in a lenient take on online fairness.
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Trailer: Duels of the Planeswalkers 2013
Wed, 13th Jun 2012
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Hasbro and Wizards of the Coast have released a new trailer for the Magic: The Gathering: Duels of the Planeswalkers 2013.