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Technology Gifts stories - Page 537

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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Smackdown vs Raw 2010

Tue, 1st Dec 2009
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WWE commentator Matt Stryker claims that Smackdown vs Raw 2010 is the best wrestling game yet, boasting impressive graphics and gameplay.
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GTA: Chinatown Wars

Tue, 1st Dec 2009
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GTA: Chinatown Wars on PSP dazzles with superior graphics and engaging mini-games, making Liberty City's underworld more immersive than ever.
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Game review: NBA 2K10

Tue, 1st Dec 2009
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NBA 2K10 review: Despite its 10th anniversary, the game struggles with technical issues, overshadowing new modes and exciting gameplay.
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Borderlands

Tue, 1st Dec 2009
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Gearbox's Borderlands melds FPS and RPG elements on the lawless planet of Pandora, promising immense loot and a wild adventure.
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Colin McCrae's DiRT 2

Tue, 1st Dec 2009
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Game Console explores Colin McCrae's DiRT 2, finding a mix of frustrating voice acting and slick, next-gen racing excitement.
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Scribblenauts

Tue, 1st Dec 2009
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Scribblenauts redefines gaming with a unique twist: write any object to solve puzzles and help Maxwell. An original, vast adventure awaits.
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Gran Turismo

Tue, 1st Dec 2009
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Gran Turismo, the game that was originally going to be a launch title for the PSP, has finally arrived a whole half-decade later.
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Dragon Age: Origins

Tue, 1st Dec 2009
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It brought us the highly revered Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic and Baldur's Gate franchises, Jade Empire and, of course, Mass Effect.
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Forza Motorsport 3

Tue, 1st Dec 2009
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There is no doubt that Forza has a pedigree; the series has been a favourite amongst race fans for a good while now.
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Brütal Legend

Tue, 1st Dec 2009
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Eddie Riggs, voiced by Jack Black, battles in a heavy metal world to save it from a demonic overlord in Brütal Legend, a game that rocks hard.
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Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising

Tue, 1st Dec 2009
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For fans of tactical realism over arcade shooting, Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising offers a challenging military sim experience.
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Assassin's Creed II

Tue, 1st Dec 2009
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Assassin's Creed II revamps gameplay, introducing deeper immersion and interactive Renaissance Italy, promising a potential game of the year.
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Dungeon Crawl Stone Soup

Tue, 1st Dec 2009
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No elaborate plot, no dark forces threatening a kingdom – just fighting your way through a dungeon, as the title implies.
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Money, Money, Money

Tue, 1st Dec 2009
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Kiwis are embracing online shopping and gaming, with half purchasing online recently, driven by platforms like TradeMe, iTunes, and Lotto being top choices.
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Film review: Watchmen

Tue, 1st Dec 2009
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Watchmen redefines superhero cinema with its dark, intellectual take on an alternate 1985, blending violent spectacle with deep existential questions.
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New Mass Effect 2 character revealed

Tue, 1st Dec 2009
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BioWare introduces Samara, a new character in the highly anticipated game Mass Effect 2, with a pledge of shared values. #Gaming #MassEffect2.
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Review: AVG Internet Security 9.0

Tue, 1st Dec 2009
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The latest version of AVG's Internet security suite is faster than its predecessor in every way, with shorter boot-up and scan times.
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Review: Norton Internet Security 2010

Tue, 1st Dec 2009
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Norton Internet Security 2010 impresses with quick install and a clever use of global data to fight malware, albeit being a tad resource-heavy.
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Review: Kaspersky Internet Security 2010

Tue, 1st Dec 2009
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Kaspersky Internet Security 2010 impresses with ease of installation, a user-friendly interface, and unique 'gamer' and 'safe' modes, despite some speed issues.
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Review: Beaterator

Tue, 1st Dec 2009
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Beaterator may be on the PSP (with versions coming for iPhone and iPod Touch), but it's no game – that's why you're not seeing this within Game Console's pages.