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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.
Gaming
Video: the sounds of Batman: Arkham City
Fri, 25th May 2012
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See how Mark Hamill creates the voice for The Joker as Warner Bros goes behind the scenes in anticipation of special ‘Game of the Year’ edition.
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Hacking claims dog Diablo III
Fri, 25th May 2012
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Blizzard assures users the only breaches it has seen have come from password theft - but a lot of people aren't convinced.
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Knighthood for Apple design chief Jony Ive
Fri, 25th May 2012
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45-year-old Brit responsible for iMac, MacBook Air, iPod, iPhone and iPad becomes Sir Jonathan Ive for services to design and enterprise.
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US game studio lays off 400 employees
Fri, 25th May 2012
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38 Studios, publishers of Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning, are in big trouble - leaving their new MMO, code-named Copernicus, most likely dead in the water.
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News:Tim Cook's Apple, Coda 2 from Panic, creating whole-disk images, and more!
Thu, 24th May 2012
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Tim Cook's transformative impact on Apple shines as Panic unveils Coda 2, and users push for Mac Pro updates. Plus, Carbon Copy Cloner for easy drive imaging.
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Game review: Datura
Thu, 24th May 2012
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Datura, an unusual offering by Sony's Santa Monica Studio, promises an enigmatic exploration but frustrates with unresponsive gameplay.
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Critics impressed by Yahoo's 'Axis' search engine
Thu, 24th May 2012
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Axis works with Chrome, Firefox, Safari and Internet Explorer, and versions for Android and Windows Phone are on the way.
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Ugly details behind Activision/Infinity Ward spat
Thu, 24th May 2012
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Unsealed emails expose the escalating feud between Activision and Infinity Ward, highlighting a bitter 2009 E3 demo dispute.
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Game review: Minecraft on Xbox 360
Thu, 24th May 2012
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Minecraft's enthralling blocky universe arrives on Xbox 360, offering a tailored, yet immersive experience for console gamers.
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Ubisoft to release From Dust in Chrome - Updated
Thu, 24th May 2012
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Ubisoft unveils From Dust for Chrome at $9.95. The immersive 'God' game makes its browser debut, extending its reach beyond consoles and PC.
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News: Sir Jony Ive, Apple and the e-book conspiracy, hidden iTunes preferences, and more!
Wed, 23rd May 2012
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Sir Jony Ive knighted in London, hints at Apple's groundbreaking future project amid ebook price-fixing allegations and hidden iTunes features unveiled.
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TSB brings mobile banking app to PC
Wed, 23rd May 2012
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TSB's innovative [my]bank app, previously mobile-only, now extends to PC, offering a tailored banking experience with user customisation.
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China approves ‘Googlerola’ deal – Updated
Wed, 23rd May 2012
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China greenlights Google's $12.5 billion buyout of Motorola, with conditions to keep Android free for five years.
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News: Coda 2 announced, Tim Cook highest paid US CEO, Mission Control mysteries, and more!
Tue, 22nd May 2012
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It's been a few years since the original release of Coda by Panic, and when it first came out in 2007, it changed how a lot of web developers worked on the web.
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Is it time for Gaming-as-a-Service?
Tue, 22nd May 2012
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Nvidia's GeForce GRID pioneers the shift to Gaming-as-a-Service, promising gaming without borders across all devices. Will it redefine our play?.
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Budget 2012: there's an app for that
Tue, 22nd May 2012
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NZ Treasury launches a free app for budget access on iOS and Android, showcasing government's push for innovative digital public services.
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Apple, Samsung sit-down underway
Tue, 22nd May 2012
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Apple, Samsung CEOs enter mediation in California to resolve patent dispute spanning 20 cases worldwide, despite low expectations.
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Spotify music service now available in NZ
Tue, 22nd May 2012
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Spotify launches in NZ, challenging Rdio with free access to over 16M tracks and unique 'Kia Ora New Zealand' playlist.
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News: Mountain Lion automatic downloads, the state of IPv6 in OS X, and more!
Mon, 21st May 2012
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Apple's Mountain Lion to introduce automatic downloads across devices, beefs up IPv6 support, and commits to 100% renewable energy for data centres.
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Telecom announces Galaxy S III pricing
Mon, 21st May 2012
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Telecom unveils Galaxy S III starting at $1049 or free on a £120/mo plan, introducing advanced voice and face recognition to rival iPhone.