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Technology Gifts stories - Page 552

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.
Logitech quickcam vision pro webcam for mac

Review: Logitech Quickcam Vision Pro Webcam (For Mac)

Mon, 1st Dec 2008
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Logitech's QuickCam Vision Pro impresses with effortless installation and sharp video, but its high price and niche appeal for Mac users pose challenges.
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Review: Sony PSP 3000

Mon, 1st Dec 2008
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The PSP 3000 is Sony's latest portable gaming system that kids of all ages will be nagging Santa for this Christmas.
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Review: Dell Inspiron Mini 9

Mon, 1st Dec 2008
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The Mini 9 is Dell's take on the netbook concept - very small, very cheap laptops designed for travel, simple document editing and Web surfing.
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Review: 2Large2E Mail

Mon, 1st Dec 2008
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2Large2Email is one of those services that very handily describes itself in the product name - and it's a reliable service.
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Review: Kaspersky Internet Security 2009

Mon, 1st Dec 2008
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Kaspersky Internet Security 2009 review: A more appealing package with new features, though updates can be slow. Solid for non-techies.
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Command & Conquer; Red Alert 3

Mon, 1st Dec 2008
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While seemingly short and perhaps limited in replay value and storyline, Red Alert 3 is a worthy addition to the series.
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Game review: NBA 2k9

Mon, 1st Dec 2008
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NBA 2k9 edges ahead in the basketball gaming rivalry with innovative features like Five-Vs-Five online mode, proving to be a slam dunk against NBA Live.
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Game review: FRACTURE

Mon, 1st Dec 2008
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Fracture review: A weapons bonanza in a tepid tale of a future America divided. Perfect for artillery aficionados, not for story seekers.
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SAINTS ROW 2

Mon, 1st Dec 2008
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Life as a gangster must be tough at the best of times, especially when you've been blown to smithereens and the world has forgotten all about you.
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Game review: De Blob

Mon, 1st Dec 2008
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The evil INKT Corporation has outlawed colour, music and fun from the city of Chroma - turning its citizens into mindless drones.
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brothers in arms HELL'S HIGHWAY

Mon, 1st Dec 2008
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Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway reignites the first-person shooter genre with its gripping, story-driven portrayal of WWII.
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DEAD SPACE

Mon, 1st Dec 2008
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Dead Space takes shooting into the dark realms of sci-fi horror, where slicing off limbs is your grim key to survival.
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MotorStorm Pacific Rift

Mon, 1st Dec 2008
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Bouncing over the brow of a hill, my vision was obscured by flying mud just long enough for the motorcycle rider beside me to lash out with his foot.
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The Sims 2 Double Deluxe

Mon, 1st Dec 2008
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Dive into the ultimate life-simulation adventure with The Sims 2: Double Deluxe, offering unparalleled freedom and creativity.
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MIRROR'S EDGE

Mon, 1st Dec 2008
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Dive into Mirror's Edge, a thrilling game where you navigate secretive worlds as Faith, a runner battling a tightly controlled society.
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Game review: Rock Band

Mon, 1st Dec 2008
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Rock Band review: Guitar Hero's successor lets you unleash your inner rock star, offering drums and vocals in addition to guitars.
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Game review: NHL 09

Mon, 1st Dec 2008
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NHL 09 delights with unrivalled ice hockey realism, spotlighting fighting, checking upgrades and an addictive Be a Pro mode.
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Duke Nukem 3D

Mon, 1st Dec 2008
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Duke Nukem 3D, one of the classic first person shooters, is coming to Xbox as an arcade download. A must for die-hard fans.
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Sid Meier's Civilization IV Colonisation

Mon, 1st Dec 2008
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At some stages it felt like I was cramming for an exam. There was no enjoyment at all; it was just a battle to get the task done and be free of it.
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Game review: Fable II on Xbox 360

Mon, 1st Dec 2008
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Fable II dazzles on Xbox 360, blending magic, choice, and adventure in a world where your actions forge your destiny. A must-play.