Technology Gifts stories - Page 448
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.
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.
Call of Duty Elite beta launches
Fri, 15th Jul 2011
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Call of Duty Elite beta rolls out, starting tests on its free online services ahead of Modern Warfare 3 launch. Fans buzz over subscription fears.
Time to roll another fat one in L.A. Noire
Thu, 14th Jul 2011
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L.A. Noire's final DLC, Reefer Madness, offers a cheeky nod to 1930s anti-drug films, plunging players into a marijuana ring bust.
Huawei lays down gauntlet
Wed, 13th Jul 2011
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Huawei aims to dominate the New Zealand market, showcasing cutting-edge Android devices and planning to be a top five global handset vendor by 2013.
Motorola Xoom launched in NZ
Wed, 13th Jul 2011
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Telecom NZ introduces Motorola Xoom, a robust rival to iPad, showcasing the XT network's capabilities with a launch price of $1,149.
Xbox 360 games on your PC?
Wed, 13th Jul 2011
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xbox
The internet is abuzz with a rumour that seems too good to be true and yet is so bizarre it may actually come to pass.
Game review: Transformers 3 - Dark of the Moon
Wed, 13th Jul 2011
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game review
Game shares blockbuster film's clumsy flaws. The worst part of the game, however, is that it is entirely pointless.
Competition: Magic: The Gathering giveaway
Wed, 13th Jul 2011
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technology gifts
Win 1 of 30 Magic: The Gathering - Duels of the Planeswalkers 2012 intro packs with TechDay, each worth $24.95! Sign up to enter. NZ only.
Macs and PCs working together
Tue, 12th Jul 2011
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apple
Parallels Desktop 6 for Mac makes Macs and PCs collaborators, with over 50% of Fortune Global 200 firms adopting it for seamless workflow.
Game review: Super Street Fighter IV: Arcade Edition
Tue, 12th Jul 2011
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The Arcade Edition adds four new characters to the mix. This makes the roster count to an impressive 39 fighters.
Nortel patent purchase approved
Tue, 12th Jul 2011
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microsoft
A consortium of tech giants, including Apple and Microsoft, wins Nortel patents for $4.5 billion, outbidding Google in a key patent war victory.
An App a day keeps the doctor away
Tue, 12th Jul 2011
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apple
Apple celebrates hitting 15 billion App Store downloads, a milestone achieved in just six months, underscoring the platform's unprecedented success.
Calling all Formula One fans
Tue, 12th Jul 2011
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formula one
Codemasters have just released the first gameplay trailer for this year’s entry in the glamorous racing franchise, F1 2011.
Game review: Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception (Multiplayer Beta)
Tue, 12th Jul 2011
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uncharted
Seeing the success of the campaign in Uncharted 2, Naughty Dog has tried to include more ‘cinematic set pieces’ inside the multiplayer.
Competition: inFamous 2 giveaway
Mon, 11th Jul 2011
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giveaway
Win a chance to save humanity with a free copy of inFamous 2, courtesy of Playstation and Game Console. Sign up and enter now - NZ residents only.
Signs point to Lion release this Thursday
Mon, 11th Jul 2011
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lion
Apple fans gear up as the release of OS X Lion, along with upgraded MacBook Airs, is strongly tipped for this Thursday.
Smartphones hitch final ride into space
Mon, 11th Jul 2011
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personal computing devices
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apple
Smartphones head to space aboard Atlantis for scientific experiments, marking a cosmic leap in tech's universal journey.
Galaxy S II sales reach 3 million
Mon, 11th Jul 2011
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samsung galaxy
Samsung's Galaxy S II hits 3 million global sales, setting it on the path to becoming the company's top-selling smartphone amid rival delays.
Game Review: F.E.A.R. 3
Mon, 11th Jul 2011
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xbox 360
Theme parks tend to feature a number of rides that, save for a few different props, are essentially the same ride.
Bungie waves goodbye to Halo
Mon, 11th Jul 2011
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halo
Bungie formally bids farewell to the Halo series on Bungie Day, passing the torch to 343 Industries as they embark on multiplatform development.
Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Q&A revealed
Thu, 7th Jul 2011
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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xbox
Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim set to be 2011's largest game-world, bringing epic fantasy adventure on PC, Xbox 360, and PS3 this November.