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Technology Gifts stories - Page 527

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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Vancouver 2010
Thu, 1st Apr 2010
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Vancouver 2010 falls short of reviving the Winter Olympics' video game legacy, with standout graphics but lacking depth in gameplay.
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MAG (Massive Action Game )
Thu, 1st Apr 2010
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MAG's bold promise of 256-player battles in a future PMC war zone is marred by lag and unclear gameplay, despite its ambitious scope.
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white knight chronicles
Thu, 1st Apr 2010
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Although the colour palettes used are bright and vibrant, it’s the detail and overall realism of the graphics that seem to be lacking.
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Mass Effect 2
Thu, 1st Apr 2010
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The hotly anticipated sequel to BioWare's 2007 space opera epic is here, and for the most part it has been well worth the wait.
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family game show
Thu, 1st Apr 2010
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If there’s one console that’s particularly suited to gameshow titles, it’s the Wii. It’s a social console after all.
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New iTunes released in time for iPad
Thu, 1st Apr 2010
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iTunes version 9.1 is now available, with expanded Genius features and a new section for books, which will integrate with the iPad.
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SOCOM: Fireteam Bravo 3
Thu, 1st Apr 2010
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SOCOM: Fireteam Bravo 3 takes PSP action to new heights, blending intense gameplay with deep weapon customisation for an unmatched experience.
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dante's inferno
Thu, 1st Apr 2010
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The game is graphically sharp, the environment is imaginatively realised and there is plenty of variety to soak up on the journey.
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God of War III
Thu, 1st Apr 2010
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God of War III dazzles with epic scale and classic myth, offering a jaw-dropping PS3 experience despite familiar gameplay.
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final fantasy XIII
Thu, 1st Apr 2010
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Final Fantasy XIII dazzles with unmatched visuals and a gripping narrative, setting a new standard for the RPG genre.
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Making micro maxi
Thu, 1st Apr 2010
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Resellers need to grab the opportunities available in selling printing to the small business, micro business and home office market.
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Eraserhead
Thu, 1st Apr 2010
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Diving into Eraserhead's labyrinth will leave you questioning if cinema has ever been as eerily bizarre. A Lynch classic that defies norms.
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Study links games to violence
Thu, 1st Apr 2010
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A new study suggests that playing violent video games increases violent thinking, attitudes and behaviours among players.
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Rugby 2012 game in development
Wed, 31st Mar 2010
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HB Studios teams with The Rugby Forum for Rugby 2012, aiming for a summer 2011 launch on current-gen consoles. Details to follow.
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iPad pre-order demand exceeds supply
Wed, 31st Mar 2010
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Pre-orders have swamped Apple and forced it to push back its shipping date for some customers, leading analysts to expect high iPad sales throughout the year.
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Splinter Cell: Conviction launch trailer
Wed, 31st Mar 2010
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Ubisoft releases final trailer for highly anticipated game Splinter Cell: Conviction, set for launch in April.
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SEGA announces Conduit 2
Wed, 31st Mar 2010
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SEGA will release Conduit 2 for the Nintendo Wii; a sequel to last year's sci-fi first-person shooter The Conduit.
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Local host search function coming to MW2
Tue, 30th Mar 2010
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Modern Warfare 2 players rejoice as title update brings local-host-search functionality ahead of Stimulus Package release on Xbox Live.
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Nintendo DSi XL price point announced
Tue, 30th Mar 2010
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Nintendo has announced that its upcoming DSi XL handheld console, due to hit shelves from April 15th, will retail for AU$299.
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New Battlefield: Bad Company 2 VIP Map Pack trailer
Tue, 30th Mar 2010
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EA releases trailer for upcoming free VIP Map Pack 2 for Battlefield: Bad Company 2, in contrast to Modern Warfare 2's paid maps.