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Technology Gifts stories - Page 310

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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Kiwi consumers warned about Flappy Bird clones...
Tue, 11th Feb 2014
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Kiwi consumers on alert as 'Flappy Bird' clones, like 'Flappy Bee,' use stolen assets from NZ game 'Bee Leader', misleading fans.
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Microsoft beats Google by adding Bitcoin conversion first
Tue, 11th Feb 2014
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Microsoft has added Bitcoin conversion to its Bing currency conversion tool, which now supports over 50 currencies.
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Cisco predicts quadruple Kiwi mobile data traffic growth by 2018
Tue, 11th Feb 2014
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Cisco forecasts a fourfold surge in New Zealand's mobile data traffic by 2018, driven by smart devices and video content, hitting 17.0 Petabytes monthly.
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Google exits the smartphone race
Tue, 11th Feb 2014
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Google sells its smartphone division to Lenovo at a significant loss, exiting the race less than three years after buying Motorola.
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Say hello to 4D sound with the F.R.E.Q. 4D headset
Tue, 11th Feb 2014
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Mad Catz Interactive has announced that the F.R.E.Q. 4D Gaming Headset for Windows PC and Smart Devices will be available from 14 March.
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Is Samsung demanding an Apple-free Olympics?
Mon, 10th Feb 2014
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Samsung's alleged ban on Apple products at the Olympics stirs controversy, despite denials from both the tech giant and the IOC.
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Steve Wozniak: Apple should make an android phone
Fri, 7th Feb 2014
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Apple co-founder Wozniak stirs the tech scene by suggesting Apple should explore releasing an Android smartphone.
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World of Tanks blasts its way onto Xbox 360
Fri, 7th Feb 2014
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Wargaming has today announced that World of Tanks: Xbox 360 Edition will release globally on 12 February , 2014.
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Fight the holiday bulge with Xbox One Fitness
Fri, 7th Feb 2014
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With Summer drawing to a close it’s time to start burning off all those unwanted calories you gained from eating and drinking over the holiday season.
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Professor Layton vs Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney on Nintendo 3DS
Fri, 7th Feb 2014
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Two iconic titans of puzzle and courtroom drama unite on 29th March in a unique crossover for Nintendo 3DS fans.
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Murdered: Soul Suspect Announced For Xbox One and PS4
Wed, 5th Feb 2014
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Square Enix today announced supernatural detective thriller <strong>Murdered: Soul Suspect</strong> will be released on Xbox One and PlayStaion 4.
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Apple NZ almost doubles profit... pays $3.9m tax
Wed, 5th Feb 2014
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Apple NZ's profits soar to $10.5m amid steady sales, despite paying just $3.9m in tax, amidst global scrutiny over tax practices.
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Dustforce sweeps its way onto consoles
Wed, 5th Feb 2014
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Dustforce leaps onto PS3 and PS Vita, with Xbox 360 to follow, as the critically-acclaimed janitorial platformer expands its cleaning crusade.
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Census data shows telcos losing out to data users
Wed, 5th Feb 2014
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NZ's shift from landlines to mobiles rattles telcos, as census reveals deep cuts into traditional revenue streams.
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Review: iUSBportCAMERA
Tue, 4th Feb 2014
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The iUSBportCAMERA redefines DSLR operation with wireless control and live preview on smart devices, spurring creativity in photography.
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Android App Review: Truck Simulator 3D
Tue, 4th Feb 2014
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Just when you think app games can’t get any sillier, I find this: Truck Simulator 3D, which is exactly as bizarre and unnecessary as it sounds.
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Review: tinké
Tue, 4th Feb 2014
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The tinké by Zensorium is a device that has gained a lot of attention lately (although it was at CES in 2012!).
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Android App Review: Noise Meter
Tue, 4th Feb 2014
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There are lots of decibel meters available on the app store, and judging from their reviews some of them are a bit crummy.
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Why Google sold Motorola Mobility to Lenovo...
Tue, 4th Feb 2014
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Google has sold Motorola Mobility to Lenovo for $2.91bn, aiming to bolster Android and focus on innovation in the ecosystem.
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Introducing Paper – Stories from Facebook
Tue, 4th Feb 2014
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Facebook marks its decade with Paper, a sleek app blending storytelling and social media, redefining how we share and explore tales globally.