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Technology Gifts stories - Page 435

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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Yoobee to host social gaming social
Fri, 14th Oct 2011
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Yoobee to host gaming social at Britomart, featuring SmallWorlds' co-founder among speakers. Event on Oct 18, £10 online.
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Latest Android OS to launch in Hong Kong
Fri, 14th Oct 2011
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Google's latest Android OS, Ice Cream Sandwich, will debut on October 19 in Hong Kong, aiming to dodge the media frenzy following Steve Jobs' death.
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Game review: F1 2011
Fri, 14th Oct 2011
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F1 2011 revs up with new circuits, DRS and KERS, promising a richer racing experience despite slight graphical downgrades on PS3.
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Apple granted Samsung injunction
Thu, 13th Oct 2011
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Apple wins injunction in Aussie court, blocking Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 sales over iPad similarities, amidst heated patent disputes.
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PlayStation network attacked again
Thu, 13th Oct 2011
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Sony suspends 93,000 PlayStation Network accounts after a new hacking spree, learning from past breaches with swift user notification.
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Apple releases iOS 5, OS X Lion with iCloud - Updated
Thu, 13th Oct 2011
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Apple rolls out iOS 5 and OS X Lion, introducing iCloud for seamless updates and backups, ahead of the iPhone 4S launch. Users face initial upgrade hitches.
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Spyro & co brought to life
Thu, 13th Oct 2011
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Activision's new Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure blends real-world toys with gaming, bringing Spyro and friends to life. Starter packs out now.
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Bring Your Own.... phone?
Wed, 12th Oct 2011
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BYOD trend rises as employees prefer personal tech at work, impacting recruitment and job satisfaction, says Frog Recruitment.
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The smartphone threat
Wed, 12th Oct 2011
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As Android's popularity soars, AVG and Symantec warn against rising smartphone cyber threats, highlighting scams like 'Premium SMS'.
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RIM struggling to rectify Blackberry disruptions
Wed, 12th Oct 2011
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RIM scrambles to fix global Blackberry outages affecting millions, with Europe to South America hit by disruptions due to a failed switch.
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Nintendo turns Wii blue for London Olympics
Tue, 11th Oct 2011
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Nintendo to launch limited edition blue Wii in Olympic bundle, minus GameCube support, ahead of London 2012 games.
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Sony Pictures bids for rights to Steve Jobs bio
Tue, 11th Oct 2011
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Rumours swirl as Sony Pictures, known for The Social Network, eyes rights for a Steve Jobs biopic, sparking debate on who'll play the tech icon.
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Facebook for iPad released
Tue, 11th Oct 2011
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The long-awaited Facebook iPad app has finally been released, after long delays and rumours of internal disagreements.
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Steve Jobs' death certificate released
Tue, 11th Oct 2011
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Steve Jobs' cause of death revealed: respiratory arrest and a pancreatic tumour, confirms his death certificate.
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Pre-orders exhaust iPhone 4S supplies - Updated
Tue, 11th Oct 2011
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If international demand for the iPhone 4S will dictate when we see the device in New Zealand, kiwi Apple fans may have a long wait.
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Jelly Rescue Challenge
Mon, 10th Oct 2011
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Daring gamers embark on a thrilling Jelly Rescue Challenge, bouncing their way through 50 levels to save baby Jellies from pesky foes.
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Statistics NZ adds tablets, ebooks to CPI
Mon, 10th Oct 2011
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Stats NZ updates CPI basket, adding tablets and ebooks, signifying a shift in consumer electronics as household essentials.
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Renaissance relocating Yoobee in Wellington
Mon, 10th Oct 2011
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Renaissance to unveil a new Yoobee showroom in Wellington's Kent Terrace, inspired by Auckland's, as Vivian Street location closes.
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Jobs’ death delays new Android phone
Mon, 10th Oct 2011
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Google and Samsung halt Nexus Prime launch out of respect for Apple's Steve Jobs, leaving the tech world awaiting new release dates.
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Football Manager 2012 demo available now
Fri, 7th Oct 2011
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Get a sneak peek of Football Manager 2012 with a new demo on Steam, allowing a half-season trial and saved progress for the full game out Oct 21.