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Technology Gifts stories - Page 500

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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Batman: The Brave and the Bold launch trailer released
Fri, 3rd Sep 2010
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Warner Bros. Interactive drops thrilling launch trailer for Batman: The Brave and the Bold game, coming to Wii and DS on 8 Sept.
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US military stores to ban Medal of Honor
Fri, 3rd Sep 2010
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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censorship
GameStop stores on US military bases globally to ban Medal of Honor game for letting players be Taliban, citing respect for troops.
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New Zealand-specific PlayStation news ahoy!
Thu, 2nd Sep 2010
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kiwibank
Sony NZ gears up for Christmas with PS releases, including Gran Turismo 5, new streaming service MUBI, and extra storage PS3 models.
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See Metallica in Sydney with Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock
Thu, 2nd Sep 2010
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kiwibank
Kiwis, pre-order Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock for a chance to win a trip to Sydney and rock out at a Metallica concert!.
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Call of Duty: Black Ops multiplayer component detailed
Thu, 2nd Sep 2010
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Call of Duty: Black Ops amps up its multiplayer with bots, wager matches, and more, catering both to seasoned gamers and those avoiding online toxicity.
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Mortal Kombat 'Shadows' trailer released
Thu, 2nd Sep 2010
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kiwibank
A gory new trailer drops for the upcoming Mortal Kombat reboot. Viewer discretion: features music by Disturbed.
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Motorola training event rolls into town - Updated
Thu, 2nd Sep 2010
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cloud services
Motorola's training event on RF and WLAN in Australia and NZ offers deep dives into wireless tech for the education sector.
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Microsoft redesigns the d-pad (again)
Thu, 2nd Sep 2010
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gaming
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microsoft
Microsoft unveils a revamped Xbox 360 controller with a twistable d-pad, catering to football and fighting game fans.
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New Apple TV 80% smaller
Thu, 2nd Sep 2010
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personal computing devices
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apple
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technology gifts
Apple unveils a sleek, 80% smaller Apple TV, promising easy streaming of HD content from YouTube to your TV, all for just NZD$169.
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iTunes 10 launches 'with Ping'
Thu, 2nd Sep 2010
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personal computing devices
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apple
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technology gifts
Apple unveils iTunes 10 with Ping, a social network to explore music, connecting over 160 million users worldwide.
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StarCraft II sells over 3M in first month
Thu, 2nd Sep 2010
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
We already knew this long-awaited PC real-time strategy was selling like hotcakes, but now we have the official first-month sales data!.
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Apple redesigns iPod nano and shuffle
Thu, 2nd Sep 2010
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personal computing devices
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technology gifts
Apple revamps iPod nano with Multi-Touch and introduces enhanced shuffle, claiming the biggest nano reinvention since 2005.
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Apple to ship new iPod touch next week
Thu, 2nd Sep 2010
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personal computing devices
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Apple unveils the cutting-edge iPod touch featuring a Retina display, A4 chip, and 3-axis gyro, set to ship next week starting at $379.
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Tablet computing: a new frontier of fragmentation
Wed, 1st Sep 2010
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technology gifts
Tablet wars heat up as fragmentation challenges app developers, with iPad and Android leading the race in a burgeoning market.
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Beyond the Barcode
Wed, 1st Sep 2010
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smartphones
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productivity
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identity cards
As mobile data subscribers soar towards 2.8 billion by 2013, businesses are tapping into mobile tagging to boost productivity and streamline operations.
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Assassin's Creed Brotherhood MultiPlayer Beta on PS3 only
Wed, 1st Sep 2010
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The first Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood multiplayer trailer defused many fears of a tacked-on multiplayer component.
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Call of Duty: BLACK OPS - The first Multiplayer details
Wed, 1st Sep 2010
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Call of Duty: Black Ops teases explosive first multiplayer details, featuring radio-controlled cars and an explosive crossbow.
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Top fighting franchises set to show down
Wed, 1st Sep 2010
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digital entertainment
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In a historic clash, Capcom's Street Fighter battles Namco Bandai's TEKKEN in two epic crossover titles, igniting a fiery competition.
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Intel confirms Infineon deal
Wed, 1st Sep 2010
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smartphones
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wireless networks
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personal computing devices
Intel confirms a USD $1.4 billion deal to acquire Infineon's Wireless Solutions Business, aiming to boost its mobile and embedded product offerings.
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More phone buyers choose Android
Wed, 1st Sep 2010
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smartphones
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blackberry
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aastra
Google’s Android is gobbling up BlackBerry’s share of the smartphone market, according to a new report from the Nielsen Company.