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Technology Gifts stories - Page 403

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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BlackBerry delivers 'wake up' manifesto
Tue, 8th May 2012
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Campaign that began with Apple store protest stunt culminates in online statement touting BlackBerry for business.
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News: plain-text passwords and FileVault, MobileMe and iCloud storage, MobileMe websites, and more!
Mon, 7th May 2012
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A flaw has been revealed in Apple's FileVault technology that stores the user's password in clear text, after an Apple developer enabled a debug mode.
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Apple stakes claim for iphone5.com domain
Mon, 7th May 2012
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smartphones
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martech
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software development
Complaint with World Intellectual Property Organisation probably doesn't indicate what the next iPhone will be called... or does it?.
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Trailer: Elder Scrolls Online teaser
Mon, 7th May 2012
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In typical fashion, Bethesda are keeping their cards close to their chest with their MMO based on the huge Elder Scrolls franchise.
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News: tangible file transfer concept, Mastered for iTunes in-depth, iTunes double-billing, and more!
Sun, 6th May 2012
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
The Verge shows us a concept video by designer Ishac Bertran for tangible file transfers between a Mac and an iPhone.
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6 characters we'd like to see in PlayStation All-Stars
Fri, 4th May 2012
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
You've got all the characters from history of PlayStation at your disposal - who do you want to see fight to the death?.
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Mac protection
Fri, 4th May 2012
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personal computing devices
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apple
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symantec
SMBs using Macs must enhance their cyber-security as Apple devices increasingly targetted by malware, like the Flashback virus.
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Elder Scrolls to go online next year
Fri, 4th May 2012
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digital entertainment
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bethesda
Bethesda reveals Elder Scrolls MMO set 1000 years before Skyrim; features vast world, PvP, and three alliances. Release set for next year.
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Samsung intro's voice, face recognition in Galaxy S III - Updated
Fri, 4th May 2012
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smartphones
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digital signage
Samsung unveils Galaxy S III in London, introducing voice and eye recognition to rival Apple's Siri and illuminate screens with a glance.
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News: Liquidmetal products, HP regains PC crown, Forstall sells stock, and more!
Thu, 3rd May 2012
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apple
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HP dethrones Apple for PC crown, while Liquidmetal tech deemed not ready for the MacBook Pro. In other news, Forstall cashes out on Apple shares.
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Black to the future in Black Ops 2
Thu, 3rd May 2012
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gaming
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 propels players to 2025 in an anticipated futuristic sequel, featuring war-torn Los Angeles and, yes, zombies.
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News: OWC dual hard drive kit, update to Mountain Lion, beyond .zip, and more!
Wed, 2nd May 2012
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personal computing devices
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apple
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OWC releases a new dual hard drive kit for the 2011 Mac Mini, Apple updates Mountain Lion Developer Preview 3, and Mac Bartender app enters beta stage.
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Game review: Kinect Rush: A Disney Pixar Adventure
Wed, 2nd May 2012
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Kinect Rush: A Disney Pixar Adventure enchants but doesn't innovate, offering families fun, albeit familiar, motion-sensing gaming.
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App of the Week: Pocket
Wed, 2nd May 2012
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apps
Discover Pocket, the app revolutionising how you save content for later, on both iOS and Android. It's time to streamline your digital browsing.
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Who’s behind the Apple ‘wake up’ campaign? - Updated
Wed, 2nd May 2012
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personal computing devices
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apple
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samsung
A faux flashmob outside a Sydney Apple store sparks speculation over who is behind it. Samsung denies involvement. Research In Motion takes credit.
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Who are your PlayStation All Stars?
Wed, 2nd May 2012
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gaming
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digital entertainment
PlayStation All-Stars: Battle Royale confirmed, featuring iconic Sony characters in epic battles. Who's your dream fighter lineup?.
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News: Oracle releases Java, Apple's iBook Author, Sophos on the Mac, and more!
Tue, 1st May 2012
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apple
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Oracle to maintain Java for OS X, aiming to dodge security lapses like the Flashback trojan, as Apple ups app security with Gatekeeper.
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Review: Motorola Atrix 2
Tue, 1st May 2012
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smartphones
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gaming
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reviews
It’s always fun to play with a new gadget – especially when you don’t know much about it and don’t know what to expect.
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Review: WD MyBook Live Home Network Drive
Tue, 1st May 2012
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
The WD MyBook Live lets you store 120 Videos, 250,000 songs (as if anyone actually has that many!) or 200,000 photos. Pretty amazing.
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Review: Kobo Ereader
Tue, 1st May 2012
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
In our Kobo eReader review, it lags in sexiness and speed but offers a clear, sunlight-friendly display and ease of use for book lovers.