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Technology Gifts stories - Page 389

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 Galaxy Note 10.1: Don’t be a ponce
Thu, 30th Aug 2012
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In the same way that buying a surfboard won’t make you a surfer, buying a Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 will not make you a creative genius.
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Zendesk launches mobile web support portal
Wed, 29th Aug 2012
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Zendesk launches a new mobile customer portal, enabling more than 20,000 businesses to offer improved self-support anytime.
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Guild Wars 2 hits million users
Wed, 29th Aug 2012
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Not many games can claim to have one million users at launch, but Guild Wars 2 has received this honour although not without incident.
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Samsung fights Apple’s U.S. product ban attempts
Wed, 29th Aug 2012
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As Apple seek to ban eight Samsung smartphones from sale in the U.S., the South Korean company has hit back vowing to fight the restrictions.
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Samsung wins South Korean court battle against Apple
Tue, 28th Aug 2012
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Proving that jurisdiction does matter, South Korea’s Samsung scored a major victory over arch-rival and key customer Apple.
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PES 2013 expands teams
Tue, 28th Aug 2012
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Firmly refusing to take the route of most mainstream sport games, Konami has announced yet more teams to join the ranks at Pro Evolution Soccer 2013.
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Apple shares increase after patent win
Tue, 28th Aug 2012
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World’s most valuable company set to reach all-time company high in trading as the market reacts to its federal court victory over Samsung.
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Samsung ‘very disappointed’ with Apple verdict
Tue, 28th Aug 2012
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After losing its major patent battle, electronics giant memos staff to express disappointment and vows to right the wrongs of the court’s decision.
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Tekken Tag receives T rating
Mon, 27th Aug 2012
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Tekken Tag Tournament 2 secures a 'T' rating, brimming with its signature blend of violence and risqué humour, says the ESRB.
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Apple to release iPad mini?
Mon, 27th Aug 2012
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Apple to unveil a 7-inch iPad mini in October, following the anticipated launch of a new iPhone, marking the firm's entry into the smaller tablet market.
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NZ’s mobile ad spending increases
Mon, 27th Aug 2012
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Kiwi mobile advertising expenditure continues to grow as specialist mobile media companies descend on the New Zealand market.
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Samsung stung with $1bn Apple damages
Mon, 27th Aug 2012
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In a landmark US case, Apple wins $1bn in damages from Samsung for patent infringements, threatening future innovation and consumer choice.
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Facebook forum reveals Assassin's Creed features
Fri, 24th Aug 2012
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A Ubisoft representative has revealed some of the finer details of Assassin’s Creed 3, including gameplay time and potential sequels.
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OSX.crisis has security vendors rubbing hands in glee
Fri, 24th Aug 2012
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The new OSX.Crisis malware marks the end of Mac's security supremacy, targeting multiple platforms, including virtual machines.
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Samsung's new Apple like Australian store?
Fri, 24th Aug 2012
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As a jury deliberates the evidence in California, Samsung faces accusations of 'fast-following' Apple after the opening of their new store in Sydney.
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Grant Theft Auto V release date leaked?
Thu, 23rd Aug 2012
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An online retailer has apparently leaked the release date of Grand Theft Auto V – and if it’s accurate, it’s a whole lot sooner than expected.
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Android App of the Week - WordFeud
Thu, 23rd Aug 2012
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I was gutted when I found out my stupid phone was ‘incompatible’ for the real Scrabble app, settling for the knockoff WordFeud instead.
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Jury deliberates Apple v Samsung evidence
Thu, 23rd Aug 2012
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A Californian jury examines the evidence in the high stakes patent infringement lawsuit, with deliberation expected to last several days.
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NZ tablet use to triple
Thu, 23rd Aug 2012
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Kiwis expected to jump on the tablet band wagon with telecommunications company Ericsson predicting a surge in sales across NZ.
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DayZ rejects free-to-play game
Wed, 22nd Aug 2012
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The creator of critically-acclaimed zombie-survival mod DayZ says the game won’t go free-to-play as it would be bad for the customer.