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Technology Gifts stories - Page 344

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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PS4 pre-sales almost sold out...
Wed, 17th Jul 2013
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sony
NZ's Mighty Ape nearly sells out PS4 pre-sales, mirroring global retailer struggle to meet demand as Sony's console outpaces Xbox One.
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Apple makes Logical music move
Wed, 17th Jul 2013
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personal computing devices
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apple
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logic pro x
Apple has released Logic Pro X, the most advanced version of Logic Pro yet, with new features and tools for musicians.
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What does it take to self-publish on the PS4?
Wed, 17th Jul 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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microsoft
Sony simplifies PS4 self-publishing: No hurdles, just games, ensuring developers control the process. Will this affect your console choice?.
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Sex vs. Smartphones... The battle for bedroom supremacy
Wed, 17th Jul 2013
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
From the shower to the sack try full blown texting while having sex as 10% of us remain unwilling to part with our smartphone, even in the bedroom.
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Sony pays $250k hacking fine
Tue, 16th Jul 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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sony
Sony settles for £250k over 2011 PlayStation Network hack, affecting 77m users. Critics say the firm's late response and security flaws to blame.
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iPhone 5 kills Chinese bride-to-be
Tue, 16th Jul 2013
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
Apple launches urgent investigation after a 23-year-old woman died after allegedly being electrocuted while answering her charging iPhone 5.
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PC gamers celebrate mega Steam sale
Tue, 16th Jul 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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steam
PC gamers around the world are celebrating the Steam sale, with the digital game seller offering deals on hundreds of games until July 22.
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State of Decay heads to NZ
Tue, 16th Jul 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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microsoft
Open world game finally sees the light of day in New Zealand stores, as Microsoft makes it available via the Xbox Live marketplace.
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Is Xbox One petition working?
Tue, 16th Jul 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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microsoft
Family Sharing could be making its way back into the Xbox One landscape after chief product officer claims it is not off the cards.
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Under the Surface… Watch Microsoft go
Tue, 16th Jul 2013
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wearables
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personal computing devices
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microsoft
Rumours are rife that Microsoft is testing a 'translucent aluminum' Smart Watch, moving the prototype to the Surface division of the company.
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Native or hybrid apps? The new choice for NZ CIOs
Tue, 16th Jul 2013
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hybrid & remote work
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personal computing devices
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apps
Trying to decide if your app should be iOS or Android compatible? Forget it; you should be deciding if your enterprise mobile app will be native or hybrid...
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Struggling Renaissance suffers again
Mon, 15th Jul 2013
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personal computing devices
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apple
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Renaissance, the New Zealand company behind Yoobee retail stores, is forecasting another disappointing financial year after closing four stores.
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40% of Yoobee stores closed yesterday
Mon, 15th Jul 2013
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personal computing devices
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Apple retailer is closing four stores across New Zealand, with around 15 staff set to be made redundant as a result.
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'Aggressive' Apple recruits iWatch talent
Mon, 15th Jul 2013
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personal computing devices
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apple
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iwatch
Apple launches an aggressive recruitment for iWatch, hinting at challenges and innovation in its first product release post-Steve Jobs.
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iBlame Apple for porn addiction
Mon, 15th Jul 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
Apple is being sued by a lawyer/model for failing to protect him from the perils of porn. The lawsuit claims the subsequent images “poisoned his life.”.
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Why the future of PC gaming is bright...
Fri, 12th Jul 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
As next-gen consoles emerge, PC gaming's future shines brighter, promising equal ground and the end of dodgy ports.
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What is the future of Modern Warfare?
Fri, 12th Jul 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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kinect
It is looking as if DICE and Battlefield 4 are to be the first to take advantage of the Xbox One’s updated Kinect capabilities.
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Xbox One to double GPU speed to match PS4
Fri, 12th Jul 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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microsoft
Rumours emanating from the US suggest that Microsoft will double the speed of the Xbox One’s GPU in order to take on Sony’s PS4.
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Samsung beats Apple in 'Internet War'
Fri, 12th Jul 2013
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
Samsung claims the global internet usage crown, overtaking Apple for the first time, reveals StatCounter report.
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BlackBerry smartphone takes aim at gamers
Fri, 12th Jul 2013
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smartphones
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gaming
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digital signage
BlackBerry targets gamers with its new A10 flagship smartphone, boasting a 5 Super AMOLED display and powerful specs aimed to rival top devices.