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Technology Gifts stories - Page 421

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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Rumour mill churns around 'Xbox 720'
Thu, 26th Jan 2012
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Graphics chips with six times the current processing power to go into mass production later this year: report.
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News: Apple's quarterly results, Lion Server for home use, Macintosh birthday, and more!
Wed, 25th Jan 2012
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Apple's quarterly earnings call happened yesterday, and the results were pretty amazing (even for a company like Apple).
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App of the Week: Nike + iPod
Wed, 25th Jan 2012
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Discover how the Nike+iPod app blends exercise with your favourite music playlists, enhancing both your workouts and productivity.
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The Puddle puzzle
Wed, 25th Jan 2012
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Konami's latest puzzle game, Puddle, makes a splash on Xbox Live Arcade and PlayStation, turning a prize-winning concept into a gravity-defying adventure.
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90,000 authors download Apple’s publishing tool - Updated
Wed, 25th Jan 2012
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Over 90,000 downloads for Apple's new iBooks Author in just 3 days, sparking debate over its strict publishing terms.
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Apple crushes estimates with iPhone, iPad
Wed, 25th Jan 2012
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Apple's stellar quarter sees iPhone and iPad sales smash forecasts, nearly doubling previous financial year's net income.
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News: gigabit Wi-Fi, iCloud bookmark bugs, Apple's product packaging, and more!
Tue, 24th Jan 2012
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Apple to embrace gigabit Wi-Fi early amid user frustrations with iCloud bookmark bugs and the meticulous craft behind their product packaging.
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Microsoft to discontinue 'Points' purchases?
Tue, 24th Jan 2012
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Microsoft plans to scrap its 'Points' system for purchases, opting for real currency transactions by end of 2022, sources claim.
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Exergames help stave off dementia: study
Tue, 24th Jan 2012
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Working out with Xbox Kinect, Nintendo Wii or PlayStation Move could help protect cognition in older adults, researchers find.
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Hackers jailbreak iPhone 4S, iPad 2 - Updated
Tue, 24th Jan 2012
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A 'dream team' of hackers achieves an untethered jailbreak for iPhone 4S and iPad 2, with the hack downloaded 1M times in 24h.
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One in five US adults owns a tablet: report
Tue, 24th Jan 2012
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Nearly 20% of US adults now own tablet PCs like iPads or Kindle Fires, a sharp rise from 10% last December, hints at festive boom.
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News: Universal Audio Apollo, 349 million microphones, OS X and data on separate drives, and more!
Mon, 23rd Jan 2012
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As we start to see Thunderbolt devices trickle into the market, we start to see impressive Thunderbolt devices enter the market.
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RIM co-CEOs step down
Mon, 23rd Jan 2012
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BlackBerry's chiefs, Lazaridis and Balsillie, step down with former co-COO Thorsten Heins taking the helm, signalling a new chapter for RIM.
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The unlikely winner of CES 2012: Windows Phone
Mon, 23rd Jan 2012
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Against all odds, Windows Phone shines at CES 2012, outpacing rivals with an expansive ecosystem and user-friendly appeal.
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Trailer: Resident Evil 6
Mon, 23rd Jan 2012
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Capcom unveils trailer for Resident Evil 6, promising thrilling action with Chris Redfield and Leon S. Kennedy. Out on November 20. Are you excited?.
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Apple fans get 'Samsunged' in new ad
Mon, 23rd Jan 2012
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Samsung teases Apple fans in new ad, sparking rivalry before the Super Bowl. Could we just got Samsunged become the next catchphrase?.
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News: iBooks Author hands-on, made in China, xScope 3, and more!
Sun, 22nd Jan 2012
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New Apple software, iBooks Author, for creating interactive textbooks faces licensing woes, while insights on why Apple manufactures in China emerge.
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Techie toothbrush gives feedback on your clean
Fri, 20th Jan 2012
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Revolutionise your dental routine with Oral-B's smart toothbrush, offering real-time feedback to improve brushing habits and ensure a stellar clean.
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Trailer: Fallout: New Vegas Ultimate Edition
Fri, 20th Jan 2012
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Bethesda unveils the enticing trailer for Fallout: New Vegas Ultimate Edition, bundling the game with all DLCs and extras.
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Diablo III still a long way off: developer
Fri, 20th Jan 2012
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Diablo III's release lingers in uncertainty, says developer, urging fans for patience as the iconic sequel undergoes extensive fine-tuning.