Technology Gifts stories - Page 430
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.
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.
Amazon to challenge Siri
Thu, 10th Nov 2011
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apple
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amazon
Amazon makes a stealthy move, buying voice tech start-up Yap, potentially setting the stage to challenge Apple's Siri.
Adobe to lay off 750 staff - Updated
Thu, 10th Nov 2011
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smartphones
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martech
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adobe
Adobe announces 750 job cuts in a £71 million restructuring, shifting focus to digital media and marketing amid falling shares.
Voting via iPad
Thu, 10th Nov 2011
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personal computing devices
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apple
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ipad
Oregon trials iPad voting to boost accessibility, aiming at larger future elections. This move could revolutionise casting ballots in the US.
New handheld attracts muted interest
Wed, 9th Nov 2011
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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sony
Sony's PlayStation Vita garners tepid interest ahead of its Feb 23 launch, with a market seemingly shifting away from portable gaming devices.
Record sales predicted for CoD: MW3
Tue, 8th Nov 2011
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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activision blizzard
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 hits the shelves, forecasting to shatter industry records with unprecedented pre-sales, outdoing Black Ops' $650m debut.
Skyrim DLC to offer quality over quantity
Tue, 8th Nov 2011
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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bethesda
Bethesda Game Studios’ Todd Howard has told Wired that any DLC releases will be bigger and more substantial than the quick cash cows offered by some studios.
Telecom prices iPhone 4S
Tue, 8th Nov 2011
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smartphones
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uc
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personal computing devices
Telecom reveals iPhone 4S deals: Free with $120/month contract. Sale starts Friday at select NZ locations, challenging Vodafone's upcoming offer.
Motorola wins Apple injunction
Tue, 8th Nov 2011
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
Motorola's patent claim sees German court bar certain Apple devices, facing fines up to 250,000 euro. Google's acquisition not affected.
Is Apple bringing Siri to older iPhones?
Tue, 8th Nov 2011
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
With the new iPhone 4S landing here on Friday, one rumour suggests its flagship app may receive a more general release.
BRAINBITER released!
Mon, 7th Nov 2011
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
TRellerby is a New Zealand Developer who has released one game to the appstore with positive reviews and is currently working on there second game.
DLC review: Batman: Arkham City – Nightwing
Mon, 7th Nov 2011
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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reviews
Batman: Arkham City's Nightwing DLC pack adds the dynamic Dick Grayson to challenge maps, enriching gameplay with acrobatic combat.
Fast, Fresh & Tasty (delicious dinner recipes using NZ products and what's in season right now)
Mon, 7th Nov 2011
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
Revolutionise dinner with 'Fast Fresh and Tasty' app, featuring 100+ NZ seasonal recipes and a genius shopping list feature. Essential for foodies!.
The death of story mode
Fri, 4th Nov 2011
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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call of duty
Video game developers pump millions of dollars into developing engrossing single-player campaigns, but statistics show they might be wasting their time.
iPhone 4S NZ date announced - Updated
Fri, 4th Nov 2011
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
Kiwi iPhone enthusiasts gear up as the iPhone 4S hits NZ stores on Nov 11, with pre-orders from Nov 4. Prices start at $1049 for the 16GB model.
The Kinect effect
Fri, 4th Nov 2011
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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healthtech
From living room dances to medical marvels, the Kinect transcends gaming, sparking innovation in fields from healthcare to mining.
10 trends for 2011
Fri, 4th Nov 2011
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saas
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virtualisation
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hybrid cloud
Quest Software predicts SaaS growth, challenges to VMware's market dominance, and increased monitoring of social networking in 2012.
Game review: Crimson Alliance
Fri, 4th Nov 2011
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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xbox live
Crimson Alliance dazzles Xbox Live with a modern take on classic hack and slash fantasy, offering vibrant co-op action and embracing freemium allure.
Google pulls iOS Gmail app
Thu, 3rd Nov 2011
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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ios
Google hastily retracts its newly launched iOS Gmail app hours after release, citing a significant bug impairing notifications and user experience.
Sony patents biometric controllers
Thu, 3rd Nov 2011
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gaming
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biometrics
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digital entertainment
Sony patents reveal future controllers may measure biometric data, potentially changing gameplay based on players' physical responses.
Steve Jobs book into top 20 for 2011
Thu, 3rd Nov 2011
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personal computing devices
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apple
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technology gifts
In just a week, Walter Isaacson's biography of Steve Jobs leaps into the US top 20 bestsellers of 2011, selling 379,000 copies.