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Technology Gifts stories - Page 549

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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Rag Doll Kung Fu Fists of Plastic

Wed, 1st Apr 2009
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It seems that, even in the age of online console connectivity, game developers still recognise the merit in the local multiplayer party game.
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Resident Evil 5

Wed, 1st Apr 2009
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Resident Evil 5 brings intense action, clever survival mechanics, and stunning visuals to the beloved series. A triumph for Capcom.
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Rowmote: Remote Control for Mac

Sat, 28th Mar 2009
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You love the remote control which came with your Mac - so simple yet elegant, with easy control of Front Row, iTunes, Quicktime, DVD Player, Keynote, and more.
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Brothers in Arms - Hour of Heroes

Sun, 15th Mar 2009
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Get ready for action worthy of the biggest blockbusters that will have you relive the most intense WWII battles of Normandy, Ardennes & Tunisia.
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Review: Sony Vaio VGNZ17GNB

Sun, 1st Mar 2009
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In stark contrast to this month's netbook roundups (see page 38), Sony's VGNZ17GNB is a premium-priced notebook with all the trimmings and a very slim profile.
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Review: Quicken Personal Plus 2009

Sun, 1st Mar 2009
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Quicken Personal Plus 2009 dazzles with a sleek interface and new tools like a carbon footprint calculator but irks with its activation process.
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Review: Belkin Notebook Surge Protector

Sun, 1st Mar 2009
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Belkin's latest surge protector is small, portable, and comes with a rotating wall plug as well as two power points, phone line and USB charging facilities.
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Review: Uniden Trax 350

Sun, 1st Mar 2009
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In a world of navigation, the Uniden Trax 350 stands out with its effective spoken warnings and rich features, marred only by a cluttered display.
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WD TV now available in New Zealand

Sun, 1st Mar 2009
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New Zealanders can now enjoy WD TV, a budget-friendly option for streaming PC content to TVs, boasting versatile connectivity but with a tiny, finicky remote.
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Game review: Flower

Sun, 1st Mar 2009
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Flower is an intriguing game like none I've experienced. The player controls the wind, navigating a flower petal through a dull and colourless landscape.
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WiRELESS – unleash your productivity!

Sun, 1st Mar 2009
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Gone are the days when employees were tethered to their desks in order to fulfil their computer- or data-related tasks.
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Dawn of War II

Sun, 1st Mar 2009
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Dawn of War II revolutionises its predecessor with thrilling squad-level combat and strategic map control, promising a fresh, engaging experience.
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Embracing technology to overcome economic challenge

Sun, 1st Mar 2009
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New Zealand businesses must embrace new technologies in order to thrive during the current economic downturn, according to Orcon's Head of Sales and Marketing.
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TVNZ boosts online content

Sun, 1st Mar 2009
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Nearly all of TVNZ's programme content for Channels One and Two is now available free through its Web sites, www.
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Need For Speed ProStreet – Xbox 360

Sun, 1st Mar 2009
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EA's Need for Speed ProStreet dazzles on Xbox 360, combining deep customisation with lawful racing and thrilling online play.
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the brains behind an empire

Sun, 1st Mar 2009
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Game Console had a quick chat to the Creative Assembly's Jamie Ferguson, one of the developers behind Empire: Total War.
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The Rise of the Argonauts

Sun, 1st Mar 2009
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The Rise of the Argonauts RPG stumbles, blending tedious conversation with sparse action, in a quest to revive ancient Greece's allure.
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Killzone 2

Sun, 1st Mar 2009
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Killzone 2 delivers explosive action on the PS3, immersing players in a battle-hardened campaign against the glaringly vulnerable Helghast.
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Game review: Skate 2

Sun, 1st Mar 2009
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Skate 2 review: EA's latest offers an unmatched skateboarding sim, outplaying Tony Hawk with intuitive controls and innovation, despite a tedious career mode.
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Lord of the Rings Conquest

Sun, 1st Mar 2009
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Lord of the Rings: Conquest is a game that appears to be a mish-mash of various movie cinematics with a few bits of extra gaming content thrown in between.