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The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) is the preeminent trade association promoting growth in the $172 billion U.S. consumer electronics industry, and has over 2,000 companies as members. The electronics holiday wish list this year seems to be almost exclusively focused on mobile systems and gadgets, with only t... |
21 November 2009
03:37 GMT |
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Mariah Carey is currently in London, staying at the posh Dorchester Hotel and preparing for an upcoming event, the turning on of the Christmas lights at the Westfield Shopping Centre. Since she promised fans attending it that it would be one of the most impressive, fancy and beautiful events of the sort they ever saw... |
19 November 2009
02:50 GMT |
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A survey conducted by the Entertainment Software Association is showing that 42% of American adults are interested in giving or in receiving a videogame or more as presents for Christmas, which is good news for an industry that has seen sales fall this year over the same period in 2008 and hope that the shopping spre... |
18 November 2009
13:11 GMT |
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It’s mid-November, but stores have already hung up the Christmas lights and a variety of special offers have been made available for eager-beaver shoppers. Nevertheless, chances of anyone actually starting the Christmas preparations this month are slim to none, which is why countless websites have started poppi... |
12 November 2009
14:21 GMT |
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The holiday season is about to officially begin and, with it, our constant worrying about gaining weight, since now, more than ever, temptation will lurk around every corner we can possibly think of. With this in mind, Shape magazine approached a few nutritionists and health specialists for a few basic tips to avoid ... |
11 November 2009
16:41 GMT |
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Today, Tuesday, November 10, 2009 is officially the day when most British women start their “Christmas diets,” a new survey conducted by British Lion Eggs informs, as cited by the Telegraph. The aim of said diet change is to help women get in proper shape for the Christmas office party, as well as for the... |
10 November 2009
14:31 GMT |
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The holiday season is creeping about and it's almost at our door. Most people face the yearly enigma of what gift to buy for whom, but gamers, at least amongst themselves, don't really have that problem. Nothing brings more joy to the mouse or controller jokey like a nicely wrapped new game, so they're... |
15 October 2009
05:54 GMT |
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It’s not uncommon for artists to release Christmas albums, especially if the sound they usually approach on their other materials is close enough to this one. Mariah Carey, for one, has given the world the now-famous “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” as her “lambs” must know. For her la... |
6 October 2009
12:49 GMT |
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The Xbox 360 is a console that has been experiencing some very strong momentum in terms of sales and popularity, especially after Microsoft decided to cut the price of the versions currently available for the console and include it in quite a lot of bundles with eagerly anticipated games before the holiday season. Th... |
14 January 2009
03:30 GMT |
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The data coming from the NPD Group is looked at by analysts and videogame journalists in order to see how consoles and videogames perform. Even if the data only tracks North America, the fact that this is the biggest market in the world means that trends are likely to be replicated all over the world. And for Decembe... |
13 January 2009
17:31 GMT |
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There's a pretty tough console war going on out there, with the top three producers, Nintendo, Microsoft, and Sony, fighting for every customer. But it seems that, slowly but surely, the winners are starting to reveal themselves, according to the recent sales charts and studies made by industry analysts. Micros... |
6 January 2009
02:37 GMT |
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The holiday season is back again and everybody is out shopping for new Christmas decorations to get the house ready for the visit of the old jolly Santa. Apart from decorating their homes and making the best Christmas tree, some people are also beginning to be preoccupied with how their Mac is looking. As we all kn... |
28 December 2008
12:01 GMT |
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If you're planning to go shopping for Christmas wrapping paper this year, enjoy it, because it may be the last year when festive wrapping paper is actually made from, well, paper. Next year, you could witness the introduction of a new kind of decorative paper, made up of turkey feathers. It would appear that Bri... |
24 December 2008
05:01 GMT |
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Christmas is now on our doorstep and it's time we sit back and enjoy the Christmas carols and the decorations as the holiday spirit fills and warms our hearts. Once ''the season to be jolly'' arrives, besides decking the halls, as the beautiful carol goes, we should do something to light up n... |
24 December 2008
03:51 GMT |
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Being jolly over the winter holidays is desired, but doctors say that we should play the moderation card in terms of our expectations for Christmas to avoid crashing. In other words, recent warnings issued by several groups say that we should not set too high expectations for this holiday season to avoid heartbreak, ... |
23 December 2008
17:51 GMT |
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Sources are reporting that Apple has announced late hours for its retail stores during the Christmas holiday season for those who can't make up their minds on the gifts just yet. A MacDailyNews piece says that “The company's retail stores are staying open late to accommodate last-minute shoppers.&rdqu... |
23 December 2008
05:13 GMT |
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Around this time of the year, women’s (but not only) biggest problem is how to keep the weight off, while also being able to indulge at least in some of the holiday treats that seem to literally jump their way everywhere they go. While some choose not to touch absolutely anything holiday-specific, meaning starv... |
22 December 2008
16:21 GMT |
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Coming to contradict the misconception that people struggling with their weight can hardly wait for the holiday season to indulge in all their culinary whims, experts say that this period of the year is actually more telling on their psyche than with the rest of us. Psychiatrists reveal that not only do overweight an... |
22 December 2008
09:51 GMT |
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Gone are the times when Christmas was all about green and red. These days, not only do we get to see more seldom these two specific colors in holiday decorations, but more “unusual” shades are considerably gaining ground. This way, if in the past years, we had, alternatively, blue and white Christmas, int... |
20 December 2008
17:41 GMT |
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The time of the holidays is also a time when parents fear that too much sugar ingested by their children, usually in the form of chocolate, candy and other sweets, can harm them and make them hyperactive. Some also believe that festive meals, served late at night, can cause them to gain weight, even if they eat respo... |
19 December 2008
08:27 GMT |
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LittleBigPlanet is certainly one of the most innovative titles that have appeared this year. It won over the hearts and minds of quite a lot of people when it was first introduced by Sony, and, although it didn’t have a good start, it still hasn't lost the confidence of the Japanese company, which expects ... |
17 December 2008
09:01 GMT |
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A Peter Serafinowicz Show Christmas Special is featuring a short clip dedicated to a new, fictional Apple product – the Mactini. The clip is a parody of Apple's guided tour of the MacBook Air, emphasizing the company's habit of reducing the number of controls (buttons) on its products. The Peter Seraf... |
17 December 2008
04:14 GMT |
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Mythic Entertainment, the developer of Warhammer Online, announces that they plan to introduce a unique holiday event for their MMO, in response to the fact that their biggest rival, World of Warcraft from Blizzard, has been holding something akin to Christmas festivities under the name of Feast of Winter’s Vei... |
16 December 2008
12:21 GMT |
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With Christmas approaching, Apple has added a new look to its website. Featuring animated versions of our beloved Mac and PC characters from Apple's Get a Mac campaign, the company no longer presses the audience to consider buying a Mac, this time around. Instead, the Mac maker just wishes everyone Happy Holiday... |
16 December 2008
05:40 GMT |
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Every year the Vatican receives a Christmas tree from some corner of the world, as part of its tradition, and this year the Holy See got a 33-meter high, 120-year old tree from the Southern forest of Austria, which will decorate the state's square until Christmas passes. Officials have announced that the wood th... |
15 December 2008
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The holiday season means quite a lot of things for the big companies in the gaming industry. Besides the big sales and large profits, generated by people who want to give away games or consoles to their loved ones, a major emphasis is laid on the online services provided by the companies. People will be staying in th... |
12 December 2008
13:01 GMT |
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The imminence of Christmas turns scientists, as always, towards the more mystique side of the research fields. Although not the first one to do this, a study by David Reneke, news editor of Australia's Sky and Space Magazine, focused on the biblical myth of the Christmas star, the one that the three wise men pro... |
12 December 2008
11:32 GMT |
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Well-established analyst Shaw Wu with the Kaufman Bros. sees a “fairly healthy” demand for the iPhone in the U.S., Europe, and most of Asia Pacific. He forecasts some 6 million sold units for the December quarter (Apple’s fiscal 2009 Q1). Wu insists on pointing out that these figures significantly u... |
11 December 2008
11:04 GMT |
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As Christmas approaches, many of us will have more time to play games. Yes, Christmas is all about going back home and hanging out with family and old friends, enjoying good meals and nice drinks. But between the meals and the presents and the, hopefully, snow, there’s certainly a bit of room that can be dedica... |
9 December 2008
20:21 GMT |
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If you do not like the idea of having a tree dying in your home during the holidays, you should know that using artificial fir trees is not among the brightest ideas. Regular decorations or Christmas lights bought from store are not very good, either. Also, if you're into bestowing some of the spirit of Christma... |
9 December 2008
09:21 GMT |
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Christmas is, perhaps, the holiday dearest to the majority of people. Almost everybody likes snow, fir trees, presents and to believe in Santa Claus. Although they know it's not real, parents tend to perpetuate the myth of the red-suited jolly old man that brings presents for everyone during Christmas Eve. They ... |
9 December 2008
05:21 GMT |
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Shopping during the Christmas season can be a very difficult and even deadly task, so before you set out make sure that you are armed with a few basic tips on how to minimize the time you spend in the store, or standing in line. The first time-saving thing you can do is to go out and buy the gifts you want as soon a... |
6 December 2008
04:15 GMT |
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For true fashionistas worldwide, ChristmasWorld presented, early this year, the best options to be considered when preparing to decorate for Christmas. Gunnar Frank, international designer and genuine guru in terms of winter glamour, introduced us to what's hot for the 2008-2009 season. He came with four major t... |
2 December 2008
06:19 GMT |
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It's somehow disheartening to notice that winter holidays have turned, over the years, into a big shopping spree against the clock, thus into the cause for a huge amount of stress. There's no need to put aside the joy of such a celebration by having to worry about presents, family lists, acquaintances lists... |
2 December 2008
04:45 GMT |
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Apple has posted a Shipping Info note on its Online Store advising customers to place orders ahead of time, so they get to them, or their loved ones before December 25 / Christmas. The company has also provided a list of all its products in stock with due dates - as in, customers can place their order the latest. App... |
1 December 2008
10:56 GMT |
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One of Apple's latest Pro tips features great tips on how to use the audio chat feature in Leopard's built-in IM client, iChat. In a Pro Tip document under Apple's Mac section of the official website, the company details methods of getting together with up to 9 buddies for an audio chat unmatchable by ... |
1 December 2008
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The guys at Throwboy have designed a set of small pillows that complement the Mac OS X Dock. Pillows are based on application icons such as the Finder, iTunes, iChat, iPhoto, the Dashboard, and more. “We know your computer is more than a tool,” Throwboy says on its website. “It's a constant co... |
28 November 2008
03:36 GMT |
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A teaser on Apple's Online Store indicates that lots of goodies are to be had on Friday. Those considering an iPod or a Mac as a Christmas present for their loved ones are encouraged to check this campaign out. From Apple's Online Store, Lots of gifts. 1 day not to miss. The special one-day Apple shoppin... |
25 November 2008
10:10 GMT |
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Nintendo is the obvious run away winner when it comes to this generation of consoles. Microsoft might be feeling good about the recent increase in sales of the Xbox 360, largely generated by a price cut, and Sony has reasons to also take pride in the sales of the PlayStation 3, but the Nintendo Wii is selling so wel... |
29 October 2008
18:01 GMT |
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The holiday season is one of the most exciting times of the year for electronics manufacturers because people are buying presents for their friends or want to indulge themselves in things they wanted to buy all year long. Such is the case with console and game manufacturers as a lot of people tend to buy consoles or ... |
29 October 2008
04:12 GMT |
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Nintendo is one of the most popular companies out there, having a wide and numerous fan base that will buy anything the Japanese company attaches its name to. Such was the case with their latest gaming device, the Nintendo Wii, which broke all sales records and is the current console leader, leaving Sony with its Pla... |
28 October 2008
10:01 GMT |
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The holiday season is one filled with profit for the big producers of consoles and games. Most of the time, they begin hyping up their releases months before the start of the season. Things like special versions or collector's editions only serve to awaken the buyer’s enthusiasm. Preparing for the massive... |
3 October 2008
03:45 GMT |
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Research firm Weekly Reader Research and retailer Game Crazy have partnered up to survey youngsters on what they want to get as gifts when Christmas rolls around in a few months’ time. The not so surprising answer is that most kids with ages between 8 and 17 want to receive videogames and gaming consoles for th... |
30 September 2008
04:45 GMT |
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Last fall, Facebook was excited with the launch of a new feature which showed friends what the latest online purchases of Facebook subscribers were. Beacon could have been a fun way to share one's preferences, without personally telling everyone in the network about the latest movie he had bought online. But the... |
15 August 2008
11:35 GMT |
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You may have heard about Easter Island and its enigmatic huge stone heads. But there is also a Christmas Island. It belongs to Australia, but because of its remote location of the Australian mainland, many people in the motherland ignore it or simply do not know about its existence. Christmas Island is located in the... |
12 March 2008
10:37 GMT |
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I think Vanessa Hudgens has been feeling a little lonely lately - well, actually so have we, seeing that there have been no more outrageous news or looming scandals tied to little Vanessa's name. So, so sad. No, don't look at me like that - I'm not being mean, you know - just slightly teasing. You know... |
21 February 2008
09:06 GMT |
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Since the Wii's becoming as scarce as a victory of the English national soccer team , we might as well sit back and wait for a second generation of Nintendo's consoles, or keep looking for bargains. 2.500 people did (look for cheap deals) at Christmas time, being "punk'd" by a British company that off... |
10 January 2008
14:06 GMT |
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Christmas was a pretty busy period, with lots of security threats starting with malicious email messages showing Santa's wife doing striptease and ending with infected ecards attempting to deploy Trojan horses and malware on people's computers. But Christmas has passed and attackers were looking for a new r... |
3 January 2008
07:19 GMT |
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No day is complete without news of the Britney trainwreck. And I'm not even joking on that one - or maybe I simply developed some sort of weird addiction to this lunatic who seems to think the world is made up of herself, paparazzi and Starbucks frappuccinos. Or maybe I'm just thinking of the fact that Brit... |
28 December 2007
09:26 GMT |
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I'm truly and honestly very sorry that my first post-Christmas article is about Britney Spears - but hey, no one can deny that Brit Brit was one of the biggest highlights of the year (in the crazy trainwreck department, I mean) and we've all had out moments of "wow, that girl is crazy" or "she definitely ne... |
27 December 2007
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