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Technology Gifts stories - Page 354

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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Sony hacking suspect destroys evidence
Thu, 16th May 2013
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Suspect in Sony hack dodges jail by destroying evidence, sentenced to house arrest in a hacking case that could've led to 20 years in prison.
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CIOs struggling to deliver the mobile goods
Thu, 16th May 2013
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smartphones
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devops
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CIOs cannot keep up with device vendors releasing new versions of mobile applications for existing mobile device updates every couple of months.
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Snakk Media expands with NZ office opening
Thu, 16th May 2013
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smartphones
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snakk media
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stock exchange
Smartphone and tablet advertising specialist expands NZ presence with new Auckland office and executive appointment.
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Google's free storage triples to 15GB
Wed, 15th May 2013
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storage
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personal computing devices
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microsoft
Google has announced it will triple its free storage to 15GB, combining the capacity across Google+, Drive, and Gmail, ahead of its I/O conference.
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Is Samsung's 5G as fast as it claims?
Wed, 15th May 2013
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wireless networks
Electronics giant says it has successfully tested 5G technology, but can users really download movies in one second?.
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Tim Cook auction hits $605k…with two days to go
Tue, 14th May 2013
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personal computing devices
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apple
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technology gifts
Bids to have coffee with the Apple CEO at the company's headquarters top US$600,000 as the auction draws to a close.
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Power to Android as Apple's sales slow
Tue, 14th May 2013
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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google
Google's Android operating system dominates smart mobile shipping market with 59% share, as Apple's iPhone struggles.
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Review - Castle Raid
Mon, 13th May 2013
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smartphones
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gaming
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reviews
Castle Raid review: A simplistic battle mechanic fails to keep interest afloat amid a saturated tower defence market for iOS. 1/5.
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Steve McLean leaves YooBee’s top job
Mon, 13th May 2013
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personal computing devices
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apple
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yoobee
It’s understood that the general manager of YooBee, one of New Zealand’s largest Apple retailers, has left his post.
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Far Cry 3 creator gets 'cocky' over game
Fri, 10th May 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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Dean Evans, Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon's creator, turned heads in a Reddit AMA with bold nostalgia, time-travel claims, and cheeky comments.
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Consoles continue to face industry uncertainty
Fri, 10th May 2013
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Activision president Bobby Kotick has voiced some very sobering thoughts about the uncertainty of console gaming’s future at an investors’ press conference.
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Review: Star Trek XBox 360
Fri, 10th May 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Star Trek Xbox 360 game review: A journey into the beloved universe that promises much but delivers an experience that never truly warps to its potential.
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Kiwi software no longer patentable
Fri, 10th May 2013
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personal computing devices
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apple
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government
NZ's new bill ends software patents, sparking debate. A landmark move by the government splits opinions across the tech industry.
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Wii U? Not for us
Thu, 9th May 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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nintendo
Avalanche Studios, creators of Just Cause, shun the Wii U amid concerns over its small fan-base and lack of third-party games.
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Can IT investment double corporate competitiveness?
Thu, 9th May 2013
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personal computing devices
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apple
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Research reveals how mobile computing, cloud services and online collaboration tools are improving productivity, but not for everyone.
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Can Apple's budget iPhone steal Samsung's market share?
Thu, 9th May 2013
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
The long-awaited, long-talked about budget iPhone is apparently set to launch, in a bid to knock Samsung off the top of the smartphone ladder.
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Review - Beastie Bay
Wed, 8th May 2013
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smartphones
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gaming
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reviews
Beastie Bay review: A 'poor man's Pokémon' that surprisingly manages to outlast its Kiarosoft game cousins with engaging play.
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Infamous Second Son PS4 details released...
Wed, 8th May 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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sony
Exciting new details for Infamous Second Son revealed, setting Seattle as the battleground for the PS4 title's conduit 'threat'.
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Review: Soul Sacrifice
Wed, 8th May 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Soul Sacrifice dazzles as a standout action RPG on PS Vita, offering deep customisation and a compelling story, despite its flaws.
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Microsoft’s Windows 8 gamble backfires
Wed, 8th May 2013
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personal computing devices
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microsoft
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windows
Software giant set for biggest product overhaul since 'new Coke' 30 years ago, as Steve Ballmer's 'bet-the-company' gamble looks lost.