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Technology Gifts stories - Page 418

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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First look at Nokia’s Lumia 800
Thu, 16th Feb 2012
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Nokia's Lumia 800 unveiled in NZ, aiming to rival Android and iOS with Windows Phone. A bright future after Nokia ditched Symbian for Microsoft.
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Naive PM's dodgy cost-saving app
Thu, 16th Feb 2012
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PM John Key's plan to use tech for cost-cutting in gov services faces skepticism over its short-term benefits and potential pitfalls.
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A new era for Norton
Thu, 16th Feb 2012
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Symantec revolutionises digital security with Norton One and Norton 360 Everywhere, bringing cloud-based simplicity to consumers.
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Start-up Sessions: PaperKite
Thu, 16th Feb 2012
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Head of successful app building company says small business success is about knowing your limitations and learning to let go.
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News: 1080p iTunes content, AAPL reaches $500, obsolete Macs, and more!
Wed, 15th Feb 2012
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There are those who are saying that the iPad 3, with its much higher resolution display, could pave the way for higher-quality iTunes content.
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What's the greatest video game ending?
Wed, 15th Feb 2012
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Call of Duty: Black Ops leads with the greatest game ending, says Guinness World Records 2012 Gamer’s Edition, sparking debate among fans.
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Tim Cook talks cash, China, and iCloud
Wed, 15th Feb 2012
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At the Goldman Sachs conference, Tim Cook addresses Apple's US$100 billion cash, labour issues in Asia, and the growth of iCloud users.
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Bioware names local Star Wars: TOR launch date
Wed, 15th Feb 2012
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Bioware has announced a local launch for Star Wars: TOR on March 1, with servers for NZ, Australia, HK, and Singapore.
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Mobile ads have 'enormous potential'
Wed, 15th Feb 2012
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A PwC report for IABNZ reveals New Zealand's mobile ad spend at NZD $632,092 in 2011, 0.18% of total online ad spend, with massive growth potential.
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News: Mac App Store sandboxing scrutiny, stop Zenbook production, bootable Lion, and more!
Tue, 14th Feb 2012
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The Mac App Store has come under scrutiny once again, this time for the upcoming sandboxing requirement policy.
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App of the Week: Photosynth
Tue, 14th Feb 2012
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Defying whimsy, Photosynth redefines panoramic photography for the skill-challenged, emerging as our App of the Week.
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Ongoing concern over Steam breach
Tue, 14th Feb 2012
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Valve's Steam still reeling from November hack, with fears of compromised user data exceeding initial estimates, reveals Gabe Newell.
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Diablo III Collector's Edition treats
Tue, 14th Feb 2012
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At last, Diablo III emerges from development limbo, bringing a Collector's Edition loaded with treats for loyal Blizzard fans.
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News publishers not matching ads to readers
Tue, 14th Feb 2012
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In-house ads are taking up the majority of space on mainstream news sites, as publishers struggle to convince advertisers to make the leap from print.
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Who’s using MySpace?
Tue, 14th Feb 2012
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Myspace, once a faded tech legend, teases a revival with over 1M new users for its music platform, turning heads in its Spotify-esque comeback.
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Mac or Windows - why choose?
Tue, 14th Feb 2012
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Switching between Mac and Windows made easy with Parallels Desktop, letting users enjoy the best of both worlds without rebooting.
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News: MacBook Air with Windows 7, VLC 2.0 for mac, Steve Jobs wins posthumous Grammy, and more!
Mon, 13th Feb 2012
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Innovations and tributes abound as MacBook Air runs Windows 7, VLC hits 2.0, and Steve Jobs posthumously bags a Grammy.
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News: white MacBook discontinued, porting OS X to ARM, every Apple design ever, and more!
Sun, 12th Feb 2012
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Apple has now completely discontinued the white MacBook, after ceasing sales of the white MacBook to consumer customers back in July last year.
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New small business printers from Epson
Sun, 12th Feb 2012
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New range of printers from Epson seems to be focused on small businesses. Plus it includes support for Apple iOS devices.
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Gotham City Impostors out today
Fri, 10th Feb 2012
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Warner Brothers Interactive releases Gotham City Impostors, a chaotic FPS featuring a clash of Batman and Joker-inspired characters.