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Technology Gifts stories - Page 282

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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Is The Last of Us Remastered worth visiting again on PS4?
Thu, 31st Jul 2014
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The Last of Us Remastered is out on PS4, but is it really worth playing again if you already own the PS3 version?.
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#iwantaGS5... Who wants to buy Dan Carter's old phone?
Wed, 30th Jul 2014
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Dan Carter's phone auction trends as he raises funds for charity, going head-to-head with comedian Ben Boyce. #iwantaGS5 hits nearly 100,000 views.
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NZ prices come down as Apple updates MacBook Pro
Wed, 30th Jul 2014
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Apple has updated its MacBook Pro with Retina display, adding faster processors and double the memory, and lowering the price for the 15-inch model.
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Flaming hot iPhone 6 to “set the world on fire”
Wed, 30th Jul 2014
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Analyst Gartner predicts Apple’s iPhone 6 will “set the world on fire” and dominate the market, with demand for a larger screen also driving sales.
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Sony releases PS4 patch for Blu-ray 3D movies...
Wed, 30th Jul 2014
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With the new patch 1.75 installed Sony's PlayStation 4 finally becomes a fully-fledged Blu-ray player capable of playing Blu-ray 3D movies.
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New Apple acquisition… All’s Swell that ends Swell?
Tue, 29th Jul 2014
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Apple is set to acquire Swell for £22m, aiming to enhance its Podcasts app with Swell's tailored talk radio tech.
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Apple / IBM deal doesn’t scare Dell, or BlackBerry…
Tue, 29th Jul 2014
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Apple and IBM's recent partnership to load iPhones and iPads with corporate applications is being shrugged off by Dell and BlackBerry.
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Nadella unifies Windows as Microsoft becomes One…
Tue, 29th Jul 2014
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Satya Nadella’s plans to unite Microsoft edged a step closer this week, with the new CEO sanctioning the amalgamation of all major versions of Windows.
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For their eyes only... Facebook Mentions
Mon, 28th Jul 2014
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Facebook unveils 'Mentions', an exclusive app for celebrities to connect with fans, stirring up social media's VIP scene.
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Enemy Front takes us back to WWII...
Mon, 28th Jul 2014
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Enemy Front's WWII setting on Xbox 360 flounders with unpolished visuals and controls but still delivers a solid wartime shooter.
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New tablet phase ahead as vendors claw back Apple / Samsung dominance
Fri, 25th Jul 2014
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Tablet market grows 11% in Q2 2014, but faces challenges as new players challenge Apple and Samsung's dominance.
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Get ready to hustle with Pure Pool...
Fri, 25th Jul 2014
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VooFoo Studios sets to elevate the pool game genre with 'Pure Pool', promising hyper-realistic gameplay on PS4 and steam.
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Can IBM deal help Apple fight off Microsoft's enterprise threat?
Thu, 24th Jul 2014
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Apple partners with IBM to bolster its enterprise mobility strategy in Asia, countering Microsoft's rising influence in the region.
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The Witcher 3: exclusive developer interview
Thu, 24th Jul 2014
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Game Console’s Darren Price puts some questions to The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt's senior art producer, Michał Krzemiński.
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Drip drop... Renaissance prepares to shut up shop...
Wed, 23rd Jul 2014
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Struggling Renaissance has finally called a liquidator meeting, requesting shareholders vote on the future of the embattled company.
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Satya Nadella... Cloud and Proud?
Wed, 23rd Jul 2014
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Microsoft's cloud growth boosts earnings under CEO Nadella, with revenue of $23.38bn for quarter ending June 30.
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Destiny Beta is back up as Xbox gamers now join
Wed, 23rd Jul 2014
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The Destiny beta is back up after briefly going down for maintenance. The beta also comes one day earlier for Xbox gamers.
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Apple allure continues as iPhone outperforms iPad...
Wed, 23rd Jul 2014
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Apple's strong iPhone sales drove Q3 results with quarterly revenue of $37.4 billion, up from $35.3 billion last year.
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Apple, IBM and the Enterprisation of Consumer Technology...
Wed, 23rd Jul 2014
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The deal is about presenting Apple as a serious enterprise partner; as the company openly admits that it is a consumer-first company.
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Forza Horizon 2 races in the first car list for you to view
Wed, 23rd Jul 2014
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Rev your engines! Forza Horizon 2 unveils its first roster of 100 cars, highlighting the Lamborghini Huracán among diverse classics.