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Technology Gifts stories - Page 490

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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Profile - iTradeNZ and what it can do for you
Sat, 6th Nov 2010
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Never miss a TradeMe deal again with iTradeNZ, the new app letting users bid, buy, and browse on the go. Shopping revolutionised!.
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Renaissance closes MagnumMac online
Fri, 5th Nov 2010
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Renaissance bids farewell to MagnumMac online, rebranding it as YooBee in a major overhaul aimed at streamlining services and offerings.
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Skype 5.0 launches for Mac
Fri, 5th Nov 2010
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Skype 5.0 debuts for Mac with a sleek redesign, integrated Mac address book, and group video calling for an improved user experience.
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CEOs should seize iPad opportunities
Fri, 5th Nov 2010
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Business leaders should be speaking with their CIOs as the iPad ecosystem could disrupt existing business models, says Gartner.
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Telecom revenue down
Fri, 5th Nov 2010
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Telecom's quarterly revenue falls 2.9% amid regulatory costs and competition despite satisfactory operational performance, says CEO Paul Reynolds.
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Cyber attack cripples Burma's web
Fri, 5th Nov 2010
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Slow connections and sporadic outages have plagued Burma's internet service ahead of a major election at the weekend.
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New Dead Space 2 trailer
Thu, 4th Nov 2010
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EA drops chilling 'Ring around the Rosey' trailer for Dead Space 2, teasing 2011's potential scariest game. Out Jan 28 on PS3, Xbox 360, and PC.
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Vodafone resolves email problem
Thu, 4th Nov 2010
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Vodafone swiftly addresses email service outage, ensuring no lasting impact on customers, apologises for inconvenience caused.
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Facebook mobile app gets major update
Thu, 4th Nov 2010
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Facebook updates Android and iPhone apps to enhance mobile experience, including Places, Groups, and nearby deals.
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New PS3 movie streaming service goes live
Thu, 4th Nov 2010
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Sony New Zealand has launched its MUBI film streaming service - with Facebook integration - for PlayStation 3.
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Symantec enhances partner programme
Thu, 4th Nov 2010
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Symantec revamps its partner program, introducing specialisations and rewards for expertise in solution areas, aiming to boost partner value and profitability.
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Google pays out over Buzz lawsuit
Thu, 4th Nov 2010
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Google settles a $8.5 million class-action lawsuit over privacy breaches with its Buzz social network, affecting 31 million Gmail users.
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Wii sells 2M in Australia, 105K in NZ
Wed, 3rd Nov 2010
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Sales figures in Australia cement its position as the fastest-selling console in that country, but how do the NZ figures compare?.
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Sidhe's Blood Drive won't see local release
Wed, 3rd Nov 2010
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Blood Drive by Sidhe, will miss local shelves, thwarted by the Australian classification process, with no distribution in NZ either.
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Sophos gives away Mac anti-virus
Wed, 3rd Nov 2010
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Sophos has launched a free, no-registration, no-expiry anti-virus product for Mac users, aiming to heighten security awareness without any hidden costs.
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EA cancels NBA Elite 11
Wed, 3rd Nov 2010
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EA's NBA Elite 11 scrapped as the gaming giant faces a $134M loss, shifting the reboot's development in a major strategy overhaul.
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Gran Turismo 5 goes gold
Wed, 3rd Nov 2010
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Could it be? According to Polyphony Digital boss Kazunori Yamauchi, the game discs are being pressed right now.
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Vodafone announces ‘Blacklist’ service
Tue, 2nd Nov 2010
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Vodafone tackles text bullying with a 'Blacklist' service, letting users block unwanted texts for free from November 8.
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New Zealand poor at mobile security
Tue, 2nd Nov 2010
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Nearly 60% of Kiwis risk cybercrime by not securing mobiles with passwords, putting personal and work data at risk, reveals Unisys.
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Andriod & Goliath
Mon, 1st Nov 2010
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For the vast majority of us living in New Zealand, when anyone mentions ‘smartphone’ or similar, it’s hard not to slobber ‘iPhone’ like a Pavlov dog...