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Technology Gifts stories - Page 529

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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Next iPhone could include multitasking
Sat, 13th Mar 2010
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Rumours suggest the next iPhone might finally offer multitasking, letting users run several apps simultaneously, a long-awaited feature.
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90,000 iPads ordered in first six hours
Sat, 13th Mar 2010
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With iPad pre-orders opening today in the US, one analyst claims the that more than 90,000 iPads have been ordered in the first six hours of availability.
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Even more Mass Effect 2 DLC announced
Fri, 12th Mar 2010
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Mass Effect 2's universe expands with paid DLC, Kasumi’s Stolen Memory, introducing a new squadmate, weapon, and mission from April 6th.
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Free Battlefield: Bad Company 2 DLC hits March 31st
Fri, 12th Mar 2010
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EA announces free DLC for Battlefield: Bad Company 2, with two new multiplayer modes to be released on the same day as Modern Warfare 2's first map pack.
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iPad turns heads of some e-reader owners
Thu, 11th Mar 2010
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More than a quarter of current e-reader owners wish they'd waited for the iPad, according to a new consumer survey.
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OnLive US launch date, subs rate announced
Thu, 11th Mar 2010
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OnLive to transform PC and Mac gaming in US come June 17, offering high-end gaming without hardware upgrades at $14.95/month.
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LogMeIn releases new pro version for Mac
Wed, 10th Mar 2010
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LogMeIn's newest version for Mac allows users to access their Macs on-the-go with an Internet connection or an iPhone.
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New MW2 maps to hit XBL March 30th
Wed, 10th Mar 2010
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Infinity Ward hints at first map pack for Modern Warfare 2, set to arrive on Xbox Live on March 30th. #Mapathy.
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Harmonix announces Rock Band 3
Wed, 10th Mar 2010
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Harmonix and MTV announce development of Rock Band 3, promising to revolutionize the music genre once again. Distribution by EA.
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FileMaker 11 released
Wed, 10th Mar 2010
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Packing a variety of new features and a focus on easier database creation and ways to increase productivity, FileMaker 11 is now available.
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Portal 2 coming to Mac
Mon, 8th Mar 2010
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Valve announces sequel to hit game Portal, exciting gamers worldwide, with the added bonus of releasing on Mac.
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iPad to hit US stores April 3rd
Sun, 7th Mar 2010
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Confirming an official release date, Apple has announced that the iPad will hit US shelves on April 3rd, with pre-orders starting next week.
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Apple to host videos in the cloud
Fri, 5th Mar 2010
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Apple is reportedly planning to move iTunes video libraries into the cloud, following talks with content providers.
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iPad could suffer stock shortages
Fri, 5th Mar 2010
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Despite rumours of shortages, Apple's iPad set to hit US shelves on March 26th, with Foxconn ensuring up to 700,000 units for launch.
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PlayStation smartphone in 2010?
Fri, 5th Mar 2010
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The Wall Street Journal reports that Sony will release a PlayStation smartphone sometime this year in collaboration with Sony Ericsson.
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[UPDATE] Ubisoft's DRM already cracked
Thu, 4th Mar 2010
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Ubisoft's new DRM for PC games cracked days after Silent Hunter 5 release, sparking a piracy spree despite company denial.
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iBooks coming to NZ soon?
Thu, 4th Mar 2010
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iBooks may soon hit New Zealand as Apple hints at global expansion with a new job posting, signaling earlier availability than anticipated.
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[UPDATE] Red Dead Redemption delayed
Thu, 4th Mar 2010
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Red Dead Redemption, the highly anticipated open-world Western action game, has been delayed and will now release in mid-May.
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Activision unveils Blur MP beta trailer
Thu, 4th Mar 2010
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Activision teases an adrenaline-packed multiplayer beta for Blur, kicking off March 8 on Xbox 360, merging real-world racing with arcade battles.
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Sony acquires LittleBigPlanet developer
Thu, 4th Mar 2010
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Sony Computer Entertainment (SCE) acquires Media Molecule, the developer of LittleBigPlanet, to become part of SCE Worldwide Studios.