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Technology Gifts stories - Page 503

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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Latest Halo: Reach live-action trailer released
Wed, 25th Aug 2010
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Microsoft releases a poignant live-action trailer for Halo: Reach, highlighting the human aspect of the Covenant invasion.
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Vanquish pre-order trailer unveiled
Wed, 25th Aug 2010
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SEGA doesn't just tell you what you get when you pre-order Vanquish; the publisher SHOWS you in this pre-order trailer for the upcoming sci-fi shooter.
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Connector commits to South Island growth
Wed, 25th Aug 2010
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Connector boosts its South Island presence by appointing Andrew Hood as its second Business Development Manager to enhance regional growth.
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iTunes U cracks 300 million downloads
Wed, 25th Aug 2010
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iTunes U surpasses 300 million downloads, cementing its status as a leading online educational hub, with content from top global universities.
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Sony to take cues from EA's Online Pass?
Wed, 25th Aug 2010
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Evidence mounts that Sony is looking to monetise second-hand game sales by implementing a paid online access model similar to EA's Online Pass.
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Vector and Orcon provide 1Gbit/s connection for gaming LAN
Wed, 25th Aug 2010
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Up to 500 gamers at this weekend's Auckmageddon gaming LAN will experience breakneck speeds courtesy of Orcon and Vector's ultra-fast fibre network partnership.
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EA: Medal of Honor will not be censored
Wed, 25th Aug 2010
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Electronic Arts remains firm in response to calls to ban its upcoming first-person shooter set in modern-day Afghanistan.
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Google Mobile gets pushy on iPhone
Wed, 25th Aug 2010
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google
Google's latest update for iPhone users brings push notifications for Gmail and Calendar, ensuring you never miss what matters.
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DeathSpank sequel announced
Tue, 24th Aug 2010
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Electronic Arts has announced DeathSpank: Thongs of Virtue, the follow-up to the last month's downloadable action RPG DeathSpank.
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Vanquish demo inbound
Tue, 24th Aug 2010
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SEGA announces Vanquish demo, launching Sept 2 on Xbox LIVE and PlayStation Network, featuring futuristic battle suits and intense action.
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BlackBerry App World update hits NZ
Tue, 24th Aug 2010
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RIM's BlackBerry App World update launches in NZ with new payment options, improved app discovery, and BlackBerry ID for secure transfers.
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Crackdown 2 to get Toy Box DLC
Tue, 24th Aug 2010
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microsoft
Crackdown 2's Toy Box DLC brings new vehicles, modes, and avatar awards, offering a mix of free and premium content to enhance gameplay.
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APAC smartphone market to skyrocket
Tue, 24th Aug 2010
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Asia-Pacific's smartphone market set to surge, with sales projected to hit 477 million units by 2015, up from 5% in 2009.
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Halo: Reach leaks online
Mon, 23rd Aug 2010
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microsoft
Halo: Reach suffers early leak as hackers circumvent Xbox Live security, with gameplay videos and spoilers surfacing online ahead of Sept 14 release.
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Ubisoft announces Fighters Uncaged
Fri, 20th Aug 2010
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microsoft
The inevitable fighting title for Microsoft's motion-sensing peripheral has been officially announced! Read on for the first details and the trailer.
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Blizzard announces StarCraft II invitational tournament
Fri, 20th Aug 2010
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Sixteen of the best from Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand will duke it out for top honours in the region's first StarCraft II online tournament.
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People’s Choice NetGuide Web Awards winners revealed!
Fri, 20th Aug 2010
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Following last night's award ceremony in Auckland, we can now reveal to you all the big winners of the 2010 People's Choice NetGuide Web Awards!.
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Clickfree launches “simple” backup solutions
Fri, 20th Aug 2010
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apple
Clickfree's new backup solutions can backup multiple computers, networks, and mobile storage devices including iPods and iPhones.
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Next Gears 2 XP Event won't be capped
Thu, 19th Aug 2010
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Epic Games sparks frenzy with uncapped XP event for Gears of War 2, rewarding players based on Facebook fan count.
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World of Warcraft: Cataclysm Collector's Edition announced
Wed, 18th Aug 2010
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Blizzard unveils World of Warcraft: Cataclysm Collector's Edition with exclusive content, art book, and in-game pet, enriching the gaming saga.