Technology Gifts stories - Page 472
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.

Noob Saibot confirmed for Mortal Kombat
Wed, 16th Feb 2011
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The latest character confirmed for the rebooted Mortal Kombat is a former hidden character with a mythical origin.

Apple to make MobileMe free?
Tue, 15th Feb 2011
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Apple may make its MobileMe service free, turning it into a cloud storage hub for photos, music, and videos. A year's subscription currently costs USD $99.

RIM unveils new 4G PlayBook tablets
Tue, 15th Feb 2011
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RIM expands its BlackBerry PlayBook line with two new 4G models, enhancing mobile web and enterprise capabilities.

Skype partners with Tomizone
Mon, 14th Feb 2011
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Skype boosts global connectivity, partnering with Tomizone to offer pay-as-you-go Wi-Fi in Australia, NZ, and the South Pacific.

Orcon moves into the South Island
Mon, 14th Feb 2011
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Christchurch and Dunedin now able to sign up for Orcon's telephone and broadband services, Palmerston North and Rotorua next.

Sony Ericsson's Xperia Play officially detailed
Mon, 14th Feb 2011
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The first official details are revealed at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. And there are even a few that we didn't already know! Read on for the goods.

Nokia, MS announce mobile partnership - video
Mon, 14th Feb 2011
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An open letter from Nokia CEO Stephen Elop and Microsoft Steve Ballmer has confirmed a deal to take Apple and Google head on.

PlayStation 3 delivers NZ's 'strongest platform' results in 2010
Fri, 11th Feb 2011
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Despite Xbox's holiday lead, PlayStation 3 named NZ's top platform in 2010, dominating in sales and growth, says Sony.

Smaller, cheaper iPhone in the works?
Fri, 11th Feb 2011
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Apple is preparing a smaller iPhone to combat the growth of Android-based devices according to someone who's seen a prototype.

Mighty Ape staffers get engaged on World of Warcraft
Fri, 11th Feb 2011
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Mighty Ape lovebirds, Scott and Rhia, engaged in World of Warcraft, exchanging vows in Stormwind to the delight of gaming fans.

EA games pre-loaded on BlackBerry PlayBook
Fri, 11th Feb 2011
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EA partners with RIM to preload Need for Speed Undercover and Tetris on the BlackBerry PlayBook, showcasing its 3D gaming capabilities.

Rock Band will continue to rock
Fri, 11th Feb 2011
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Rock Band vows to play on, offering a lifeline to Guitar Hero fans, despite the franchise's end. Harmonix promises the beat marches on with ongoing development.

Twitter takeover talks didn't go anywhere
Fri, 11th Feb 2011
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Google and Facebook's exploratory acquisition talks with Twitter have stalled, with a hefty price tag of $8-10 billion cited.

iPad 3 “surprise” in September?
Thu, 10th Feb 2011
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Apple rumored to be preparing for release of another iPad in September, potentially overlapping with release of iPad 2.

Nokia CEO: Our platform is burning
Thu, 10th Feb 2011
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Nokia CEO declares firm is on a burning platform, eyes Microsoft WP7 deal as lifeline in tech industry's heated battle.

Black Ops First Strike DLC dated for PS3
Thu, 10th Feb 2011
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PlayStation 3 Call of Duty: Black Ops players will soon get their hands on the game's first DLC. Pretty soon, actually!.

Nokia seeks MS partnership to battle Google, Apple
Thu, 10th Feb 2011
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A software deal is said to on the table to bring Microsoft's WP7 mobile operating system to Nokia phones. Can two wrongs make a right?.

VEPA offers a new perspective on data centre networking
Thu, 10th Feb 2011
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VEPA, an innovative solution, is set to revolutionise how data is managed across virtual machines, simplifying networking in server virtualisation.

UPDATE: Activision: No new Blizzard game in 2011
Thu, 10th Feb 2011
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UPDATE: Blizzard clarifies the situation, and it turns out that we just might see Diablo III this year after all.

Xbox NZ posts record year
Thu, 10th Feb 2011
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Xbox NZ celebrates record-breaking year, dominating the 2010 holiday season with a 14% sales surge and a significant rise in LIVE subscribers.