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Technology Gifts stories - Page 400

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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Great news for iOS cheapskates!
Mon, 28th May 2012
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Apple's App Store launches a thrifty thrill with a 'free app of the week' promotion, starting with 'Cut the Rope: Experiments'.
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Game review: Diablo III
Mon, 28th May 2012
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Diablo III shatters sales records, offering a seamless blend of multiplayer and single-player action, despite facing launch night woes.
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Grocery shopping? There’s an app for that - Updated
Mon, 28th May 2012
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Countdown's revamped app transforms grocery shopping, making lost lists and aisle confusion history. Now available for iPhone, Android soon.
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Facebook to launch browser, smartphone: rumour
Mon, 28th May 2012
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Two separate reports have emerged over the weekend hinting at possible post-IPO projects for Facebook’s bosses.
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News: Safari in 3D, intelligent address book, Mac OS X processes, and more!
Sun, 27th May 2012
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Explore the future with a 3D Safari browser, revolutionise your Mac's address book, and decode mysterious processes—all in a day's tech advancements.
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Video: the sounds of Batman: Arkham City
Fri, 25th May 2012
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See how Mark Hamill creates the voice for The Joker as Warner Bros goes behind the scenes in anticipation of special ‘Game of the Year’ edition.
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Hacking claims dog Diablo III
Fri, 25th May 2012
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Blizzard assures users the only breaches it has seen have come from password theft - but a lot of people aren't convinced.
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Knighthood for Apple design chief Jony Ive
Fri, 25th May 2012
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45-year-old Brit responsible for iMac, MacBook Air, iPod, iPhone and iPad becomes Sir Jonathan Ive for services to design and enterprise.
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US game studio lays off 400 employees
Fri, 25th May 2012
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38 Studios, publishers of Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning, are in big trouble - leaving their new MMO, code-named Copernicus, most likely dead in the water.
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News:Tim Cook's Apple, Coda 2 from Panic, creating whole-disk images, and more!
Thu, 24th May 2012
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Tim Cook's transformative impact on Apple shines as Panic unveils Coda 2, and users push for Mac Pro updates. Plus, Carbon Copy Cloner for easy drive imaging.
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Game review: Datura
Thu, 24th May 2012
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Datura, an unusual offering by Sony's Santa Monica Studio, promises an enigmatic exploration but frustrates with unresponsive gameplay.
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Critics impressed by Yahoo's 'Axis' search engine
Thu, 24th May 2012
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Axis works with Chrome, Firefox, Safari and Internet Explorer, and versions for Android and Windows Phone are on the way.
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Ugly details behind Activision/Infinity Ward spat
Thu, 24th May 2012
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Unsealed emails expose the escalating feud between Activision and Infinity Ward, highlighting a bitter 2009 E3 demo dispute.
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Game review: Minecraft on Xbox 360
Thu, 24th May 2012
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Minecraft's enthralling blocky universe arrives on Xbox 360, offering a tailored, yet immersive experience for console gamers.
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Ubisoft to release From Dust in Chrome - Updated
Thu, 24th May 2012
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Ubisoft unveils From Dust for Chrome at $9.95. The immersive 'God' game makes its browser debut, extending its reach beyond consoles and PC.
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News: Sir Jony Ive, Apple and the e-book conspiracy, hidden iTunes preferences, and more!
Wed, 23rd May 2012
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Sir Jony Ive knighted in London, hints at Apple's groundbreaking future project amid ebook price-fixing allegations and hidden iTunes features unveiled.
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TSB brings mobile banking app to PC
Wed, 23rd May 2012
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TSB's innovative [my]bank app, previously mobile-only, now extends to PC, offering a tailored banking experience with user customisation.
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China approves ‘Googlerola’ deal – Updated
Wed, 23rd May 2012
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China greenlights Google's $12.5 billion buyout of Motorola, with conditions to keep Android free for five years.
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News: Coda 2 announced, Tim Cook highest paid US CEO, Mission Control mysteries, and more!
Tue, 22nd May 2012
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It's been a few years since the original release of Coda by Panic, and when it first came out in 2007, it changed how a lot of web developers worked on the web.
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Is it time for Gaming-as-a-Service?
Tue, 22nd May 2012
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Nvidia's GeForce GRID pioneers the shift to Gaming-as-a-Service, promising gaming without borders across all devices. Will it redefine our play?.