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Technology Gifts stories - Page 391

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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Burglar robs Jobs’ family home
Wed, 15th Aug 2012
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Thief arrested after stealing over US$60,000 in computers and jewellery from the late Apple co-founder’s property.
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The top 5 reasons why you should be excited for Guild Wars 2
Tue, 14th Aug 2012
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With Guild Wars 2 only a fortnight away, we look at the top 5 reasons why we are counting down the days till launch.
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Google to axe 4,000 Motorola jobs
Tue, 14th Aug 2012
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Google to slash 4,000 jobs at Motorola Mobility in a bid to restore profit, marking its largest job cut ever and sparking concerns for its future.
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Tuesday Talk: Man's been to the moon, but never to cyberspace
Tue, 14th Aug 2012
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From lunar landings to online theft, cybercrime hits harder than all drug trafficking combined, costing the globe $388bn. Time for a digital defence?.
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Nvidia’s mobile computing investments pay off
Mon, 13th Aug 2012
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Nvidia reported revenue of $1.04 billion for the second quarter, crediting investments in mobile and visual computing as key factors in takings.
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All Blacks tackle Motorola’s most durable smartphone
Mon, 13th Aug 2012
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World Cup winners test the features of the new Motorola DEFY XT Smartphone in Telecom ‘Living-Proof Challenge’.
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World Championship Series of Starcraft II heads Down Under
Fri, 10th Aug 2012
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The Starcraft II World Championship Series lands in Oceania, thrilling nerds as Australia and NZ's top players vie for a $15,000 prize.
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Android App of the Week – Viber
Fri, 10th Aug 2012
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The more free NZ to NZ texts we get for our phones, the more stingy we seem to get when it comes to paying for texting and calling overseas.
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Apple prepares historical product launch
Fri, 10th Aug 2012
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Fresh from record-breaking monthly sales in July, Apple prepares for its ‘biggest’ second-half product launch in history.
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Reality check for game addicts
Fri, 10th Aug 2012
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An American teen hospitalised after a four-day gaming marathon has been diagnosed with a serious case of Modern Warfare 3 addiction.
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Android dominates smartphone market
Thu, 9th Aug 2012
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Android has continued its dominance in the smartphone market, outselling Apple's iPhone by four to one in new figures released today.
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Uncharted 3 releases updates
Wed, 8th Aug 2012
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The latest patch for Uncharted 3 is available now, and will up the number of trophies in the game to more than 100 – the most this generation.
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Battlefield 3: Armored Kill screenshots
Wed, 8th Aug 2012
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Branded as ‘Better Engine, Unrivaled Destruction, Bigger Battles, True Teamplay, Drive Vehicles, Most Awards’ – check out the screen shots below.
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Hideo Kojima releases Metal Gear Solid 4 trophy patch
Tue, 7th Aug 2012
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Hideo Kojima has proved he truly is the master of stealth combat today, releasing the Metal Gear Solid 4 trophy patch without so much as a whisper.
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2Degrees reaches one million customers
Tue, 7th Aug 2012
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2Degrees has reached one million customers after three years in the market, increasing their rivalry with Telecom and Vodafone.
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Tuesday Talk: Mayer’s brilliance lies in the basic
Tue, 7th Aug 2012
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Three weeks, two executive resignations and a pregnancy later and new Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer is still at the helm...
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Apple avoids YouTube app
Tue, 7th Aug 2012
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Apple escalates Google rivalry by dropping pre-packaged YouTube app from iOS devices, leaving users to download it from the app store.
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Dishonored reveals all-star cast
Mon, 6th Aug 2012
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Steam-punk action game Dishonored is looking better all the time, with a new announcement revealing one of the most reputable casts in gaming history.
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Are Kiwis heading for a cashless society?
Fri, 3rd Aug 2012
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New Zealand is on track to becoming a cashless society after MasterCard revealed a strong willingness amongst Kiwis to adopt mobile payment methods.
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Apple seeks quick judgement in Samsung trial
Fri, 3rd Aug 2012
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As Samsung continues to question the fairness of the trial, Apple requests a quick ruling in an attempt for victory.