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Technology Gifts stories - Page 550

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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Review: Samsung Syncmaster 2243BWX 22IN
Fri, 1st May 2009
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The 2243BWX features DVI and D-Sub connections, and has a thin bezel that makes the most of the screen space, as it draws the eye in.
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Review: Asus VK222U LCD 22IN
Fri, 1st May 2009
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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asus
ASUS's VK222U dazzles with excellent geometry and colour, but a fiddly base and minor flaws keep it from perfection.
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Review: Aoc Toriba 831S+ 19IN
Fri, 1st May 2009
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aoc
The Toriba 831S+ is budget priced – were it not for the 16-inch ASUS VW161D, it would be the cheapest monitor we looked at.
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Review: Acer 19IN V193WB
Fri, 1st May 2009
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acer
Acer's 19IN V193WB monitor impresses with its sharp calibration and solid build, though button labelling falls short. Average verdict.
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Review: Toshiba A300
Fri, 1st May 2009
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
Toshiba's A300 dazzles with performance and style, yet its size and battery life may not suit all. Perfect for desktop replacement seekers.
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Review: Altec Lansing Expressionist Classic Speakers
Fri, 1st May 2009
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reviews
Altec Lansing's new speakers dazzle with stage-like design but deliver merely average sound, fitting best for those valuing looks over audio quality.
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Review: Asus VW161D 16IN
Fri, 1st May 2009
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gaming
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digital signage
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digital entertainment
Asus VW161D review: An affordable, compact monitor. Ideal for saving desk space, but compromised on screen quality and connectivity options.
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Singstar Queen
Fri, 1st May 2009
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
SingStar Queen Game: A must-have for fans, offering the challenge of Freddie Mercury's range with a polished presentation and all the hits.
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Guitar Hero Metallica
Fri, 1st May 2009
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technology gifts
Facing Metallica's might in Guitar Hero: Metallica, I went from novice to rock devotee, proving it's more than a game—it's a rock journey.
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Resistance Retribution
Fri, 1st May 2009
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
resistance: retribution is not so much a continuation of the previous Resistance game but rather a side plot involving a new protagonist named James Grayson.
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SOCOM Confrontation
Fri, 1st May 2009
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
Tired of solo play? SOCOM: Confrontation offers a merciless, multiplayer onslaught, ditching story for sheer battle thrill.
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THE HOUSE OF THE DEAD OVERKILL
Fri, 1st May 2009
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gaming
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technology gifts
House of the Dead: Overkill brings zombie-slaying and unabashed gore to the Wii, in a gory, sweary, B-movie shoot 'em up spectacle.
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Monsters vs Aliens
Fri, 1st May 2009
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
Monsters vs Aliens game breaks the curse of movie tie-ins, offering innovative gameplay that captivates, albeit briefly.
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Tom Clancy’s H.A.W.X.
Fri, 1st May 2009
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gaming
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technology gifts
Hardcore Tom Clancy fan club Ubisoft is back in familiar territory with its first airborne entry into the franchise.
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Don King Boxing
Fri, 1st May 2009
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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nintendo
Don King Boxing for Wii packs a punch with stunning graphics and intense workouts, proving virtual boxing is a knockout way to fitness and fun.
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Beneath A Steel Sky
Fri, 1st May 2009
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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point-and-click
Rediscover a dystopian future in 'Beneath A Steel Sky'- a classic point-and-click adventure set in a controlled Sydney, now available as freeware.
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SCENE IT? BOX OFFICE SMASH
Fri, 1st May 2009
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
Scene it? Box Office Smash! is the second outing for the Xbox 360 franchise based on the popular DVD movie trivia party game.
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Grand Theft Auto Chinatown Wars
Fri, 1st May 2009
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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nintendo
Shooting sprees, hot-wiring parked cars and screaming pedestrians are all part of the sadistic charm of Grand Theft Auto.
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Game review: Infamous
Thu, 30th Apr 2009
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sony
Sucker Punch's inFamous for PS3 asks: hero or self-server? With configurable powers and a vast city, it promises intrigue but lacks originality.
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Mac Musings from ESET
Wed, 22nd Apr 2009
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personal computing devices
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apple
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chillisoft
New revelations from ESET highlight how Macs are not immune to cyberattacks, challenging the myth of their invulnerability.