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Technology Gifts stories - Page 455

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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Facebook fad claims first victim
Tue, 17th May 2011
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Planking - the most popular 'sport' you've probably never heard of - has gained notoriety after an attempted planking ended in death.
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Morgan thinks big for SmallWorlds
Mon, 16th May 2011
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Sam Morgan leads a £2M investment in NZ's SmallWorlds, eyeing rapid global expansion in the booming social gaming market.
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Outsource everyday errands via iPhone
Mon, 16th May 2011
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AirRun app transforms your iPhone into a virtual assistant, allowing you to outsource errands to locals keen to earn. Say goodbye to undone tasks!.
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Pocket Butterflies
Mon, 16th May 2011
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Get hooked on the addictive butterfly breeding game with over 12,000 species to choose from and unique features to gift and visit friends' habitats.
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Nokia switches billing for Ovi
Fri, 13th May 2011
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Nokia shifts to SIM-based billing for Ovi Store, allowing purchases to be charged to phone bills or pre-paid accounts.
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Mortal Kombat Arcade Kollection headed to PSN, XBLA
Fri, 13th May 2011
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Rediscover the original and much-revered games of the Mortal Kombat phenomenon in an upcoming bundle from Warner Bros.
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Twitter for Mac's first major update
Fri, 13th May 2011
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Twitter for Mac revamps with its first major update, introducing multitasking with multiple timelines, enhanced DMs, and more user-friendly features.
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Angry Birds targets Chrome
Thu, 12th May 2011
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Angry Birds launches on Chrome with exclusive levels, hitting over 50,000 users. It's free, unlike the iPhone version, causing a frenzy.
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The stars of Black Ops' 'Call of the Dead'
Thu, 12th May 2011
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Activision posts interviews with the Hollywood stars that feature in the recently released zombie map pack for Call of Duty: Black Ops.
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L.A. Noire launch trailer drops
Thu, 12th May 2011
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Mere days from release, Rockstar unveils the official, action-packed trailer for its latest effort, L.A. Noire.
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New Mass Effect 3 details emerge
Thu, 12th May 2011
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A recently published magazine feature reveals a raft of previously unknown details about the finale in BioWare's epic sci-fi trilogy.
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Soulcalibur V coming in 2012
Thu, 12th May 2011
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Namco Bandai heralds the return of legendary battles with Soulcalibur V for PS3 and Xbox 360 in 2012, introducing Patroklos, Sophitia's son.
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Portal 2 Authoring Tools beta goes live
Wed, 11th May 2011
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Valve unleashes Portal 2 Authoring Tools beta, enabling fans to craft custom game content, signalling a new era of player creativity.
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Review: Carnival Games (Kinect)
Wed, 11th May 2011
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Carnival Games, a fest of fun but falls short in depth, offering a mixed bag of mini-games with an urgent need for a Kinect killer app. Rating: 6.0.
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Rumour: Next Xbox 360 dashboard update to add PayPal support
Wed, 11th May 2011
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In the wake of the PlayStation Network debacle, a rumoured Xbox 360 dashboard update could see Microsoft offer Xbox LIVE users another payment method.
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More Alan Wake confirmed
Wed, 11th May 2011
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Remedy confirms that more Alan Wake is indeed in the pipeline, but it's not Alan Wake 2, nor is it more DLC for the original.
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Rumour: 'Modern Warfare 3' features large, destructible environments
Wed, 11th May 2011
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Modern Warfare 3 to revolutionise gameplay with vast, fully destructible stages, Kotaku reveals. Infinity Ward leads, with Sledgehammer's support.
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Rugby Challenge platforms, announcers confirmed
Wed, 11th May 2011
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HES confirms Rugby Challenge to launch on PS3, Xbox 360, PC with commentary by Grant Nisbett and Justin Marshall, set for a Q3 release.
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Now Accept Payments From Your Smartphone With the Pay Anywhere App
Tue, 10th May 2011
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Pay Anywhere is a free app and free credit card reader that transforms your Apple device into a mobile credit card terminal.
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Microsoft rumoured to be close to Skype deal - Updated
Tue, 10th May 2011
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Rumours have been swirling around potential acquisitions and/or deals with Skype - now Microsoft may have swooped in with a lot of cash.