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Technology Gifts stories - Page 322

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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Does anybody know the sales figures for the Samsung Galaxy… oh dear
Thu, 21st Nov 2013
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smartphones
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wearables
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personal computing devices
Samsung's newly released smart watch struggles to capture the consumer's imagination, according to damning sales reports from South Korea.
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Review: Tearaway PS Vita
Thu, 21st Nov 2013
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Media Molecule's Tearaway on PS Vita charms with its unique paper-made world and innovative controls, though it may lack the challenge of its predecessors.
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Why Xbox One soccer fans need to own FIFA 14
Wed, 20th Nov 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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xbox
Xbox One's FIFA 14 offers a transformative experience with enhanced graphics and smarter gameplay, enticing 360 gamers to switch.
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RIG Headset released by Plantronics
Wed, 20th Nov 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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mobile gaming
Plantronics unveils its RIG headsets in NZ, aiming to revolutionize gaming with seamless audio and life integration.
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Apple set to stop iPhone 5C production
Wed, 20th Nov 2013
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
Apple manufacturer Foxconn is believed to be stopping production of the iPhone 5C smartphone, instead focusing on the universally popular iPhone 5S model.
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Ratchet and Clank: Nexus
Wed, 20th Nov 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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sony computer entertainment
Ratchet & Clank: Nexus is the latest installment to the popular franchise that started back in 2002. Is this newest entry worth the time to play?.
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WWE 2K14 Review: A Champion Or Jabroni?
Tue, 19th Nov 2013
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
WWE 2K14 is the newest iteration from the long-running wrestling series. It is the first game under the 2K Games banner after THQ's demise.
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Android App Review: Trend Micro Mobile Security
Tue, 19th Nov 2013
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smartphones
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gaming
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reviews
Trend Micro have been in the online security / anti-virus business for a while, and now that business has extended to mobile devices.
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Dead Rising 3 - hands on
Tue, 19th Nov 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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dead rising
With some of the embargo’s lifted on upcoming Xbox One titles, techday grabbed the nearest blunt object and jumped into Dead Rising 3.
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Sony sells one million PS4s in 24 hours…
Mon, 18th Nov 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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sony
Sony has sold over one million PlayStation 4 consoles, just 24 hours after the eagerly-anticipated product hit the shelves across the US and Canada.
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'Shocked' Apple claims Samsung 'copied the iPhone'
Mon, 18th Nov 2013
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
Apple marketing chief, Phil Schiller, accused Samsung of copying the iPhone during the patent retrial in a US court.
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Fighter Within – Inside the Game
Mon, 18th Nov 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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microsoft
Unleash your inner warrior with Kinect's 'Fighter Within' on Xbox One launch day – no controller needed for combat!.
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Apple acquires original Microsoft Kinect co-creators
Mon, 18th Nov 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
Apple has acquired PrimeSense, the original creators of Microsoft’s Kinect, for USD $345m to enhance its Apple TV product range.
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Need for Speed Rivals- Lead Designer Interview
Sat, 16th Nov 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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need for speed
EA's James Mouat reveals how Need for Speed Rivals builds on past successes and incorporates unique features to stand out in the racing genre.
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Microsoft unveils new high-tech cybercrime HQ
Sat, 16th Nov 2013
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malware
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Microsoft launches a cutting-edge Cybercrime Center to spearhead the global battle against escalating cyber threats, aiding law enforcement and partners.
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Apple-related phishing sites hit ANZ hard
Fri, 15th Nov 2013
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
ANZ rated the third highest region for hosting Apple targeted phishing sites, accounting for 10.7% of the phishing sites blocked globally in Q3 2013.
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Batman: Arkham Collection Edition release date revealed...
Fri, 15th Nov 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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xbox
Warner Bros unites the Batman: Arkham franchise in a new Collection Edition, launching Dec 5 on PS3, Xbox 360 and PC.
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Facebook sends $3 billion offer, but Snapchat rejects
Fri, 15th Nov 2013
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personal computing devices
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apps
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apple
Snapchat snubs Facebook's £2.4 billion offer, as CEO Evan Spiegel opts for independence, eyeing a higher valuation amid investor interest.
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AVG AntiVirus surpasses 100m Android downloads
Thu, 14th Nov 2013
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smartphones
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malware
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cybersecurity
AVG AntiVirus hits over 100m downloads on Android, becoming a top security app amidst rising mobile malware threats.
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Review: Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy Gear
Thu, 14th Nov 2013
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smartphones
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gaming
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reviews
A sceptical iOS user tries the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy Gear, finding unexpected merits but room for improvement.