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Technology Gifts stories - Page 61

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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Microsoft advert mocks rival fanboys

Thu, 2nd May 2013
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Microsoft takes a swipe at Apple and Samsung fans in new ad, featuring a wedding brawl over whose device is better.
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Batman voice Kevin Conroy ditched by Origins

Mon, 29th Apr 2013
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The return to Arkham City is going to be a little different for fans of the Batman Arkham video games as Origins is bringing some changes to the formula.
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Sony hacker finally sentenced

Fri, 19th Apr 2013
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The gaming community has a pretty short memory, but one of the hackers involved in the onslaught of attacks against Sony has finally been sentenced.
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Now playing: Twitter #music

Fri, 19th Apr 2013
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Twitter launches #music, a new service using tweet trends to find your next favourite track, transforming how we discover music online.
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Malware in game hacks might deliver Pyrrhic victories

Fri, 19th Apr 2013
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90% of game hacks infected with malware, putting gamers, especially young ones, at risk of cyber threats, unveils AVG study.
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No antivirus risks 25% of PCs

Thu, 18th Apr 2013
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In either an act of increased scaremongering, or genuine concern, Microsoft says a quarter of computers are at risk for not using up-to-date antivirus software.
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Do aggressive advertisers pose a greater privacy risk?

Fri, 5th Apr 2013
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Study reveals aggressive advertising apps pose a significant privacy threat, breaching user data and blurring lines with malware.
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Yahoo inspires confidence through teenage millionaire

Tue, 26th Mar 2013
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At just 17, Nick D'Aloisio sells his news app to Yahoo for £24m, sparking hope for young entrepreneurs worldwide.
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UPDATED: Rule Britannia - BB10 is not safe to cross the waves

Thu, 21st Mar 2013
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Has BlackBerry's new operating system launch has been hit with a hammer blow? Has the British government's security agency questioned it's security levels?.
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Have EA and Maxis lied over SimCity servers?

Mon, 18th Mar 2013
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SimCity servers not necessary, claim sources. AI also lacking, as Sim's show no consistency. Serious annoyance voiced on EA forums.
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Unpopular torrent app linked to Xbox 720

Mon, 18th Mar 2013
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Microsoft acquires Pando for $11m, hinting at a new file-sharing feature for the upcoming Xbox 720. Critics worry about bandwidth.
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Ovum: Good luck finding those Galaxy S4 features

Fri, 15th Mar 2013
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Ovum suggests Samsung's Galaxy S4 might pack more features than users can handle, questioning the tech giant's future innovation path.
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SimCity sees light at the end of the tunnel

Tue, 12th Mar 2013
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EA's rocky SimCity saga nears an end as Maxis GM reports a dramatic drop in game crashes, drawing mixed reactions from fans.
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Sim City struggles with server problems

Fri, 8th Mar 2013
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Many gamers have been looking forward to Sim City for months, a sequel to a game that for many is iconic an nostalgic.
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Hold the phone, Microsoft's Surface RT is New Zealand bound

Fri, 1st Mar 2013
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Microsoft's Surface RT lands in New Zealand on March 15, exclusively at JB Hi-Fi and Harvey Norman, priced from NZD $739.
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Hacked off Microsoft breached, but who's next?

Mon, 25th Feb 2013
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Malware attack which plagued Apple and Facebook now targets Microsoft, infecting a small number of its computers.
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Google begins search for retail stores

Mon, 18th Feb 2013
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Reliable source claims search engine is in the early stages of building stand-alone retail stores across the U.S.
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iAm Phillip Lupke - Apple's new best friend

Thu, 7th Feb 2013
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Phillip Lupke becomes Apple's latest icon by downloading iTunes' 25 billionth song, earning a €10,000 gift card in a historic moment.
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BB10: Re-designed Re-engineered and Re-invented

Thu, 31st Jan 2013
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BlackBerry unveils its transformative BB10 and new LTE smartphones in New York, promising a cutting-edge mobile computing experience.
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Kiwi firm behind Anne Frank Diary iPad App

Fri, 25th Jan 2013
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New Zealand firm breaks new ground with the global launch of The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank as an interactive iPad app.