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Technology Gifts stories - Page 556

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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App review: iTalk Pro
Sun, 2nd Nov 2008
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smartphones
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Griffin's iTalk moves from hardware to software with the iPhone/iPod Touch version and performs very very well.
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Review: Toshiba Portable External Hard Drives
Sat, 1st Nov 2008
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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toshiba
Toshiba's sleek new portable hard drives impress, but ensure your PC's USB ports pack enough power. A solid choice with a caveat.
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Review: Kodak ESP 5 All-In-One-Printer
Sat, 1st Nov 2008
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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kodak
Kodak's ESP 5 promises economical AIO printing but falls short with mediocre photo quality and frequent paper jams.
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Review: Corel MediaOne Plus
Sat, 1st Nov 2008
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gaming
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martech
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digital entertainment
Corel MediaOne Plus offers easy media management and basic photo editing, but lacks depth for more advanced users.
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Review: ITunes Movies
Sat, 1st Nov 2008
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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itunes
Apple has launched yet another wing to the iTunes store, offering up movies to rent or buy, in either standard or high definition formats.
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Review: Pinnacle Studio Ultimate 12
Sat, 1st Nov 2008
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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pinnacle
Pinnacle Studio Ultimate 12 elevates home video editing with extra filters and tools, despite being resource-heavy on lower-spec systems.
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Review: Vodem Internet Stick
Sat, 1st Nov 2008
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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reviews
Vodafone's Vodem Internet Stick dazzles with dual functionality but its speed and size could be sticking points for users.
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Review: Pc Tools Desktop Maestro 3
Sat, 1st Nov 2008
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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pc tools
PC Tools' Desktop Maestro 3 combines Registry Mechanic and Privacy Guardian for peak PC performance, but beware of its potential cons.
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Review: Linksys WRT610N Wireless Router
Sat, 1st Nov 2008
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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wireless networks
The Linksys WRT610N impresses with dual OS support and secure Wi-Fi, ideal for savvy or commercial users, despite its beginner complexity.
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Toy Bot Diaries Free
Sat, 1st Nov 2008
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
Tiny Toy Bot awakens in a mysterious machine! Help him navigate physics-packed challenges with his grappling hook and magnet boots.
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Game review: Pure
Sat, 1st Nov 2008
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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xbox 360
Pure takes off-road racing to new heights on PS3 and Xbox360, with jaw-dropping aerial tricks and stunning graphics outshining rivals.
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Activate Reveals Future Games
Sat, 1st Nov 2008
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
At Activate, Activision unveils hotly anticipated games, with Bond, Call of Duty, and Guitar Hero stealing the show.
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THE SIMS 2: APARTMENT LIFE
Sat, 1st Nov 2008
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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the sims
The Sims 2: Apartment Life is the eighth expansion pack to The Sims 2, the moderately successful virtual reality simulation game.
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Game review: FIFA 09
Sat, 1st Nov 2008
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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game review
For the biggest innovation in four years, it looks and feels suspiciously similar to last year’s version, FIFA 08.
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Connecting New Zealand with the rest of the world
Sat, 1st Nov 2008
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smartphones
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uc
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digital entertainment
Multimedia messaging services (MMS) has not had an easy start in New Zealand, nor indeed the rest of the world.
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Hot Xmas predictions: forecasting the nation’s wish-list
Sat, 1st Nov 2008
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
Christmas product trends and sales techniques in New Zealand. The 3G iPhone and iPods are predicted to be big sellers this year.
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Game review: Spore
Sat, 1st Nov 2008
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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game review
The ability to create your very own creature from scratch is utterly captivating and fascinating, and you’ll spend several hours doing this alone.
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FINAL FANTASY IV
Sat, 1st Nov 2008
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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nintendo
FINAL FANTASY IV makes a grand return on Nintendo DS, delivering a rich RPG experience with its enhanced ATB system and striking 3D graphics.
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CASTLE CRASHERS
Sat, 1st Nov 2008
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
Castle Crashers revolutionises Xbox Live Arcade with its action-packed gameplay and captivating cartoon animations, proving good fun doesn't have to be costly.
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MERCENARIES 2: WORLD IN FLAMES
Sat, 1st Nov 2008
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
Mercenaries 2 brings revamped GTA-style chaos to PS3, letting players unleash havoc in a tumultuous Venezuela. Choose your mercenary and dominate.