Technology Gifts stories - Page 64
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.
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.
App of the Week: a bit of fun
Wed, 27th Jun 2012
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From flicking paper in offices to calculating life stats, explore the quirky apps turning dull moments into fun!.
What UFB means for gamers: Match made in Heaven
Wed, 20th Jun 2012
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digital entertainment
UFB's arrival spells a gaming revolution, promising smoother gameplay and enhanced performance, changing the face of gaming in New Zealand.
UFB rollout – The process
Wed, 20th Jun 2012
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uc
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digital entertainment
New Zealand's UFB rollout simplifies connectivity, promising vast improvements for homes, schools, and businesses, boosting the national economy.
News: inside the Retina display, Apple and Liquidmetal, Thunderbolt Ethernet adaptor, and more!
Tue, 19th Jun 2012
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technology gifts
iFixit uncovers the engineering prowess behind Apple's Retina display, revealing a marvel marred only by repair challenges.
Mass Effect 3 fans denied vengeance
Thu, 14th Jun 2012
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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mass effect
UK watchdog rules publishers didn't breach advertising standards in claim that players' decisions would shape game's ending.
Cheaters won't prosper in Max Payne 3
Wed, 13th Jun 2012
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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rockstar
Rockstar introduces a 'Cheater's Pool' in Max Payne 3, quarantining rather than banning cheaters, in a lenient take on online fairness.
Game review: Diablo III
Mon, 28th May 2012
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diablo
Diablo III shatters sales records, offering a seamless blend of multiplayer and single-player action, despite facing launch night woes.
Hacking claims dog Diablo III
Fri, 25th May 2012
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digital entertainment
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blizzard
Blizzard assures users the only breaches it has seen have come from password theft - but a lot of people aren't convinced.
News: Mountain Lion automatic downloads, the state of IPv6 in OS X, and more!
Mon, 21st May 2012
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nzmac
Apple's Mountain Lion to introduce automatic downloads across devices, beefs up IPv6 support, and commits to 100% renewable energy for data centres.
Servers stretched in latest Guild Wars 2 beta
Mon, 30th Apr 2012
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gaming
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datacentre infrastructure
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digital entertainment
Guild Wars 2 beta packed as 'hundreds of thousands' test the servers, sparking positive buzz. The game's unique questing and no fees impress.
Flashback infections not declining: discoverers
Mon, 23rd Apr 2012
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smartphones
Russian firm disputes claims of declining Mac Flashback infections, citing numbers still at 650,000 despite security efforts.
News: updated iMacs in June, no updates for Mac Pro users, iCloud overhead, and more!
Tue, 10th Apr 2012
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Rumours are saying that updated iMacs with Ivy Bridge processors are set to launch in June, according to suppliers.
Girls Around Me app 'like looking in the window': developer
Mon, 2nd Apr 2012
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Girls Around Me app withdrawn from iTunes, spotlighting hazards of weak Facebook privacy, following a Cult Of Mac exposé.
Game review: FIFA Street
Wed, 28th Mar 2012
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FIFA Street captures the essence of small-scale soccer, but lacks responsiveness and style compared to the main franchise.
News: the new Apple TV, iTunes 1080p content, 15-inch MacBook Air, and more!
Thu, 15th Mar 2012
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technology gifts
Apple ups the game with 1080p Apple TV, while rumours swirl around a 15-inch MacBook Air launch, potentially ending the MacBook Pro era.
News: Mac Pro update, Hazel 3, Windows 8 in a virtual machine, and more!
Mon, 5th Mar 2012
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Apple gears up for a Mac Pro update with Intel's new chips, while Hazel 3's launch and Windows 8's virtual test drive stir excitement.
Review: Norton Internet Security 2012
Thu, 1st Mar 2012
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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reviews
Internet security is a bit like insurance – it seems expensive at the time, but when you get a computer-ravaging virus, you're glad you invested.
Star Wars: The Old Republic
Thu, 1st Mar 2012
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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pc hardware
In 2003, veteran RPG studio Bioware took a massive gamble with a twist on one of the most iconic Sci-Fi IP's in existence – Star Wars.
News: Mountain Lion changes, second data center, Mastered for iTunes, and more!
Thu, 23rd Feb 2012
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technology gifts
Apple rolls out OS X Mountain Lion with iOS features, plans new Oregon data center alongside Facebook, introduces 'Mastered for iTunes', and more.
UFC Undisputed 3 hits the shelves
Fri, 17th Feb 2012
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gaming
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data analytics
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martech
UFC Undisputed 3, featuring 150+ fighters and the PRIDE debut, delivers brutal MMA action as it launches today, thrilling critics and fans.