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Technology Gifts stories - Page 337

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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Samsung leads the pack as smartphone sales keep rising
Mon, 19th Aug 2013
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Samsung stretches its lead in the global smartphone market, where sales surged by 46.5%, hitting 225 million units in Q2 2013.
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Microsoft: The limits of Google’s openness
Fri, 16th Aug 2013
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Microsoft takes aim at long-time rival Google, questioning the company's decision to once again block the YouTube app for Windows Phone.
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Outlook doesn't look good as Kiwis STILL struggle
Fri, 16th Aug 2013
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Microsoft admits Outlook.com outage is taking longer to fix than expected, as heaps of New Zealanders are still left to suffer.
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Warning RT18 - COD: Ghost trailer reveals two new editions
Fri, 16th Aug 2013
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Activision unveils Prestige and Hardened editions for COD: Ghosts, available in limited supply. Pre-orders advised to secure copy.
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Are you a savvy shopper online?
Thu, 15th Aug 2013
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Avoid online shopping woes with expert tips on securing deals and dodging scams. Ensure your size 12 isn't for a 6 yr old!.
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Battlefield 4 to help with transition to next-gen
Thu, 15th Aug 2013
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DICE and EA ensure Battlefield 4 fans' progress won't reset with next-gen upgrade, promising stats and Premium memberships will transfer.
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Mark your calendars… Windows 8.1 begins in NZ
Thu, 15th Aug 2013
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Kiwis will be first in line when Microsoft begins rolling out Windows 8.1 worldwide, as a free update for consumers on Windows 8 through the Windows Store.
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Little Big Planet “exciting news” turns out to be a competition
Wed, 14th Aug 2013
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Fans deflated as Little Big Planet's exciting news turns out to be just a competition, not the hoped-for LBP3 game announcement.
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Is GTA 5 coming to PC?
Wed, 14th Aug 2013
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Nvidia hints GTA 5's PC arrival amidst a gaming market boom, with excitement building for major titles and PC gaming revenue soaring.
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Twitter under fire over 'let's burn gays' hashtag
Wed, 14th Aug 2013
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Social media giant removes hashtag after French Gay rights group launches lawsuit against the website for inciting homophobic hatred.
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Kiwi tech firms unite in global security push
Wed, 14th Aug 2013
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High-growth technology companies form the Security Technology Alliance, designed to create a new high-growth and high-value industry category for the country.
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Vodafone changes ad, Telecom drops court case
Tue, 13th Aug 2013
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Telecom drops high court case against rival telco following a number of changes to Vodafone's ‘SuperNet’ advertising campaign.
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No console nations set for free FIFA spin-off
Tue, 13th Aug 2013
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EA SPORTS FIFA World, a free-to-play football game for PC, is launching in Brazil and Russia, offering FIFA HD gameplay and Ultimate Team mode.
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COD: Black Ops 2 culminates with Apocalypse
Tue, 13th Aug 2013
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Apocalypse, the final COD: Black Ops 2 DLC, brings epic closure with new maps and the ultimate Zombies experience, first on Xbox Live Aug 27.
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Why Microsoft's numbers don't speak for themselves...
Tue, 13th Aug 2013
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Over 554,000 pizza slices are consumed each year by Microsoft staff on campus, yet no mention of slow Surface sales...
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Review: Leap Motion Controller
Mon, 12th Aug 2013
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Leap Motion is the company behind the technology which provides control of your computer using movement of your hands.
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Android App Review: Stick Fighter
Mon, 12th Aug 2013
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I’d love to make cartoons but I’m lazy. So if there was an app that let me make basic animations on my phone, that’d be great. Right?.
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Naked sex chats help blackmail Kiwis out of $4.4m
Mon, 12th Aug 2013
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Horny New Zealanders taking part in naked online video chat sessions are being blackmailed, with Kiwis losing $4.4m last year due to internet scams.
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NZ Technology Park set for Auckland build
Mon, 12th Aug 2013
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A purpose-built facility for technology companies and research organisations set for construction in Auckland suburb Penrose.
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Will inferior graphics matter for Xbox One?
Mon, 12th Aug 2013
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The Xbox One does not have the graphical might of the PlayStation 4 according to all reports. No one is denying it – not even Microsoft.