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Technology Gifts stories - Page 510

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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R.U.S.E. free-to-play multiplayer weekend announced
Fri, 16th Jul 2010
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Dive into Ubisoft's R.U.S.E. for a free multiplayer weekend on Steam, featuring detailed RTS combat and cunning deception tactics until July 19th.
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Artists (not mash-ups) announced for DJ Hero 2
Fri, 16th Jul 2010
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DJ Hero 2 is set to elevate the party scene with hits from over 100 iconic artists like Lady Gaga and Metallica, aiming to create the ultimate 2010 bash.
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Tim Schafer: no Brutal Legend sequel
Fri, 16th Jul 2010
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Tim Schafer confirms that Double Fine has four projects in the works, but a Brütal Legend sequel isn't one of them. In fact, it's never going to happen.
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Red Dead Redemption remains top seller
Fri, 16th Jul 2010
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The latest batch of NPD sales data for the US and Canada is in, highlighting Red Dead Redemption's stellar sticking power in its second month at retail.
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Half-Life 2 fan film to premiere at festival
Fri, 16th Jul 2010
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Beyond Black Mesa, a fan-made Half-Life film, set to debut at the Action on Film Festival in Pasadena, revealing a $1200 labour of love.
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Apple holds emergency iPhone 4 press conference
Thu, 15th Jul 2010
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Apple calls an urgent press conference on the iPhone 4's signal woes after criticism intensifies, sparking recall debates.
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RuneScape dev announces new sci-fi MMO
Thu, 15th Jul 2010
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The developer of the popular browser-based MMO RuneScape and scrapped project Mechscape gears up for a new sci-fi offering, Stellar Dawn.
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Microsoft: iPhone 4 is Apple’s Vista
Thu, 15th Jul 2010
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In a bold jab at Apple, Microsoft's COO equates the iPhone 4's woes to their own Vista nightmare as Apple shares tumble.
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Medal of Honor Limited Edition bonuses announced
Thu, 15th Jul 2010
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Electronic Arts reveals pre-order bonuses for the first Medal of Honor game to ditch the World War II setting.
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UPDATE: Dictate the multiplier of the next Gears 2 XP event
Thu, 15th Jul 2010
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Gears of War 2's next XP event multiplier in players' hands as they follow Rod Fergusson on Twitter. Cap set at 20x XP due to overwhelming response.
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BioWare: Mass Effect could enter 'next phase' of Kinect titles
Wed, 14th Jul 2010
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BioWare's Greg Zeschuk is intrigued with the possible integration of motion controls into hardcore games, even the publisher's very own Mass Effect titles.
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UPDATE: StarCraft II NZ midnight launch details surface
Wed, 14th Jul 2010
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The highly anticipated StarCraft sequel, Wings of Liberty, will be launched in New Zealand on July 26th. Exciting events and prizes await fans.
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Molyneux's TED talk reveals Milo and Kate details
Wed, 14th Jul 2010
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Game designer Peter Molyneux reveals new details about his upcoming Kinect-driven game, Milo and Kate, at TEDGlobal 2010 in Oxford, England.
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PlayStation Network Prepaid Cards now available in NZ
Wed, 14th Jul 2010
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Sony brings PSN prepaid cards to NZ, available in $30 and $50 for gaming content. Purchase now at major retailers.
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Don’t buy iPhone 4 says watchdog
Wed, 14th Jul 2010
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US watchdog warns against iPhone 4 purchase over signal woes, suggesting the 3G S as a reliable alternative. Apple's stocks drop 4%.
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ESRB ironically releases privacy advocates' email addresses
Wed, 14th Jul 2010
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In a stunning display of irony, an ERSB employee has accidentally released the email addresses of complainants in a botched mass reply.
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Bad Company 2 Onslaught Mode inbound for PC
Wed, 14th Jul 2010
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PC Battlefield: Bad Company 2 gamers will soon be able to join in on the co-operative fun that their console-gaming counterparts have been enjoying for weeks.
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Driver: San Francisco delayed until 2011
Tue, 13th Jul 2010
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If you were wowed enough by this game's E3 showing into planning on picking it up for Christmas, well,... we hate to be the bearers of bad news...
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Microsoft 'hardcore' about Windows 7 tablets
Tue, 13th Jul 2010
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Microsoft teams up with top hardware makers to challenge iPad with a suite of versatile Windows 7 tablets, says CEO Steve Ballmer.
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New artists confirmed for Def Jam Rapstar
Mon, 12th Jul 2010
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A batch of new tracks and guest producers have just been unveiled for Hip Hop's answer to SingStar, Def Jam Rapstar.