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Technology Gifts stories - Page 439

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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Govt gives $1.8m to Auckland game developer
Fri, 16th Sep 2011
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Auckland's Outsmart lands $1.8m govt boost, aiming to expand its gaming platform and double its workforce, powering through the global gaming industry.
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Assassin's Creed: Revelations multiplayer beta impressions
Fri, 16th Sep 2011
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digital entertainment
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assassin's creed
PlayStation players delve into Assassin's Creed: Revelations beta, teasing epic multiplayer action amidst historic Constantinople.
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Busy week for PikPok
Fri, 16th Sep 2011
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Wellington's PikPok launches three new smartphone games this week: Flick Kick Rugby Kickoff, Monsters Ate My Condo, and Adidas's Own The Game.
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3.5 trillion text messages to be sent across APAC in 2011
Fri, 16th Sep 2011
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smartphones
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blackberry
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APAC's mobile users to send 3.5 trillion texts in 2011, up 14% from 2010, driving $39 billion in revenue amidst a shift towards online messaging.
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Game review: Rugby World Cup 2011
Thu, 15th Sep 2011
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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reviews
Rugby World Cup 2011 review: Lacks depth with no career or player creation modes, offering a hollow experience for its steep price.
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Background revealed for Google-rola deal
Thu, 15th Sep 2011
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smartphones
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google
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motorola
Motorola Mobility's CEO's deft negotiation with Google revealed, securing a stellar $12.5bn deal for its takeover.
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Renaissance confirms possible subsidiary sale
Wed, 14th Sep 2011
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personal computing devices
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apple
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renaissance
Renaissance Corporation in talks to sell its distribution arm, Renaissance Limited, to an interested buyer if the price meets expectations.
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Lady Gaga creates mobile pic printer with Polaroid
Wed, 14th Sep 2011
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smartphones
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printing
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photo sharing
Lady Gaga teams up with Polaroid to revolutionize printing, unveiling a portable device for instant photo prints from phones.
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Book review: Learn Marketing with Social Media in 7 Days
Wed, 14th Sep 2011
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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twitter
Navigate the social media jungle with 'Learn Marketing with Social Media in 7 Days'—a must-have guide for SMBs stepping into the digital age.
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Rockstar to revive Max Payne on mobile devices
Tue, 13th Sep 2011
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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rockstar
Rockstar Games announces a high-definition revival of the original Max Payne for mobile, set to bring the action classic to devices this fall.
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Samsung extends dispute with Apple in Europe
Tue, 13th Sep 2011
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personal computing devices
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apple
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samsung
Samsung reignites its legal feud with Apple in France over mobile tech patents, following a recent loss in Germany.
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Mac sales soaring
Tue, 13th Sep 2011
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personal computing devices
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apple
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technology gifts
Apple set to hit record Mac sales, driven by OS X Lion and updates to MacBook Air and Mac Mini, outshining fading iPod figures, says analyst.
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iOS 5 'Golden Master' out soon
Tue, 13th Sep 2011
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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ios
Apple's iOS 5 'Golden Master' set for release to assemblers, fuelling speculation of a new iPhone launch in early October.
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Architecture critic slams Apple campus
Tue, 13th Sep 2011
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cleantech
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personal computing devices
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apple
US critic blasts Apple's 'spaceship' campus design, labelling it contradictory and environmentally questionable.
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First big change from new Apple CEO
Mon, 12th Sep 2011
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personal computing devices
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apple
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technology gifts
Tim Cook ushers in a new era at Apple with a charitable matching program, notably diverging from Steve Jobs' legacy.
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Game review: Resistance 3 (single-player)
Mon, 12th Sep 2011
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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reviews
Resistance 3 evolves beyond its slow start into an engaging shooter brimming with inventive weaponry and a surprising narrative depth.
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Resistance 3 ‘survivor’ videos
Fri, 9th Sep 2011
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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sony
The trailers feature people from a variety of countries. Keep an eye out for our Resistance 3 review, coming soon.
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Game Review: Ico/Shadow of the Colossus collection
Fri, 9th Sep 2011
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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reviews
The Ico/Shadow of the Colossus collection dazzles anew, offering PS2 classics to both nostalgic fans and newcomers alike.
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Welcome to the SupaKiwi world
Thu, 8th Sep 2011
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smartphones
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Dive into the SupaKiwi world, a uniquely Kiwi-made game that's taking mobile gaming by storm with its vibrant, challenging adventures.
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Are you app-savvy?
Thu, 8th Sep 2011
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apps
In a bid to meet growing user discernment, lacklustre apps fall short as consumers demand more, says Ovum report.