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Technology Gifts stories - Page 509

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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New Mac Pro performs 50% better
Tue, 27th Jul 2010
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Apple's revamped Mac Pro, launching in August, promises a stunning 50% performance boost, featuring up to 12 cores and a myriad of configurations.
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Magic Trackpad now available
Tue, 27th Jul 2010
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Apple launches new Magic Trackpad, the first Multi-Touch trackpad for Mac desktops, available for $119 inc GST.
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iPhone 4 RRP - $1099
Tue, 27th Jul 2010
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Apple to unveil iPhone 4 at NZD$1099 and a new 3GS 8GB model at NZD$899 in New Zealand this Friday, with more details pending.
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Assassin's Creed Brotherhood multiplayer trailer
Tue, 27th Jul 2010
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Ubisoft has released a new trailer for the upcoming Assassin's Creed adventure that will constitute the franchise's first foray into the multiplayer arena.
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US govt legalises iPhone 'jailbreaking'
Tue, 27th Jul 2010
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The Library of Congress has given users the green light to crack Apple's iPhone and in theory any other smartphone.
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Game review: Chopper 2
Tue, 27th Jul 2010
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Chopper 2 takes off with a 40% sale, offering 36 missions and a revamped 3D engine. Now with HD on iPad and iPhone, incl. a remote play feature.
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Nielsen: 109,000 NZers own multiple consoles
Mon, 26th Jul 2010
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The latest Nielsen stats highlight that a significant proportion of New Zealand households own more than one of the current crop of gaming consoles.
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August Game Console out now!
Mon, 26th Jul 2010
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Mafia II stars on the August Game Console cover, promising a worthy follow-up to the 2K hit. Plus, tips to master Guitar Hero 5 and the latest gear reviews.
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Update: Telecom Micro-SIM released today
Mon, 26th Jul 2010
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Telecom XT launches Micro-SIM, enhancing iPad connectivity with special data plans. Available across NZ, offering seamless 3G service.
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Paul Muckleston new MD for Microsoft
Sat, 24th Jul 2010
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Paul Muckleston announced as Microsoft's new MD, set to drive NZ's next growth phase from Aug 2, succeeding Kevin Ackhurst.
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Skype for iPhone gains multitasking support
Fri, 23rd Jul 2010
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Check your emails or browse the Web while simultaneously chatting to your friends thanks to the latest Skype update for iPhone.
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iPad vigil restarts
Thu, 22nd Jul 2010
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Marty Hehewerth endures days outside Newmarket's MagnumMac for NZ's first iPad, braving elements and sleepless nights for tech glory. #iPadVigil.
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NZ Kinect RRP announced
Thu, 22nd Jul 2010
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UPDATED: The New Zealand RRP for Kinect has now been set, and it's not as close to the recently revealed Australian price as you may have thought...
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Australian Kinect RRP announced
Thu, 22nd Jul 2010
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The final Australian RRP for Microsoft's motion-sensing peripheral for Xbox 360 has just been announced, and apparently ours is just around the corner...
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Kiwis go unplugged
Thu, 22nd Jul 2010
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Statistics New Zealand reveals mobile access is playing an increasingly important role in New Zealanders' lives.
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Thor: The Video Game announced
Thu, 22nd Jul 2010
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A rather vague press release from SEGA has just landed announcing that a game dedicated to Marvel Comics' take on the god of thunder is arriving next year.
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StarCraft II launch trailer unlocked
Thu, 22nd Jul 2010
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The eagerly awaited StarCraft II launch trailer goes live, unlocked by fans on the Join the Dominion site. Premiere set for July 26th.
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PC game digital downloads making strides
Thu, 22nd Jul 2010
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Those who thought that the digital distribution of video games would never take off might like to reconsider after viewing telling stats from the NPD Group.
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Xbox 360 Medal of Honor beta is now live
Wed, 21st Jul 2010
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The painstaking wait endured by Xbox 360 owners as their PlayStation 3 and PC counterparts enjoyed the Medal of Honor beta is now over!.
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UPDATE: TV3 plagiarises US-based PS3 commercial?
Wed, 21st Jul 2010
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New Zealand gaming site ButtonMasher may have unearthed an attempt by local broadcaster TV3 to copy an advertising campaign most Kiwis won't have seen.