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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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Red Dead Redemption remains top seller

Fri, 16th Jul 2010
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The latest batch of NPD sales data for the US and Canada is in, highlighting Red Dead Redemption's stellar sticking power in its second month at retail.
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Half-Life 2 fan film to premiere at festival

Fri, 16th Jul 2010
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Beyond Black Mesa, a fan-made Half-Life film, set to debut at the Action on Film Festival in Pasadena, revealing a $1200 labour of love.
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Apple holds emergency iPhone 4 press conference

Thu, 15th Jul 2010
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Apple calls an urgent press conference on the iPhone 4's signal woes after criticism intensifies, sparking recall debates.
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RuneScape dev announces new sci-fi MMO

Thu, 15th Jul 2010
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The developer of the popular browser-based MMO RuneScape and scrapped project Mechscape gears up for a new sci-fi offering, Stellar Dawn.
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Microsoft: iPhone 4 is Apple's Vista

Thu, 15th Jul 2010
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In a bold jab at Apple, Microsoft's COO equates the iPhone 4's woes to their own Vista nightmare as Apple shares tumble.
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Medal of Honor Limited Edition bonuses announced

Thu, 15th Jul 2010
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Electronic Arts reveals pre-order bonuses for the first Medal of Honor game to ditch the World War II setting.
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BioWare: Mass Effect could enter 'next phase' of Kinect titles

Wed, 14th Jul 2010
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BioWare's Greg Zeschuk is intrigued with the possible integration of motion controls into hardcore games, even the publisher's very own Mass Effect titles.
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UPDATE: StarCraft II NZ midnight launch details surface

Wed, 14th Jul 2010
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The highly anticipated StarCraft sequel, Wings of Liberty, will be launched in New Zealand on July 26th. Exciting events and prizes await fans.
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Molyneux's TED talk reveals Milo and Kate details

Wed, 14th Jul 2010
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Game designer Peter Molyneux reveals new details about his upcoming Kinect-driven game, Milo and Kate, at TEDGlobal 2010 in Oxford, England.
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Don't buy iPhone 4 says watchdog

Wed, 14th Jul 2010
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US watchdog warns against iPhone 4 purchase over signal woes, suggesting the 3G S as a reliable alternative. Apple's stocks drop 4%.
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ESRB ironically releases privacy advocates' email addresses

Wed, 14th Jul 2010
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In a stunning display of irony, an ERSB employee has accidentally released the email addresses of complainants in a botched mass reply.
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Bad Company 2 Onslaught Mode inbound for PC

Wed, 14th Jul 2010
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PC Battlefield: Bad Company 2 gamers will soon be able to join in on the co-operative fun that their console-gaming counterparts have been enjoying for weeks.
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Driver: San Francisco delayed until 2011

Tue, 13th Jul 2010
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If you were wowed enough by this game's E3 showing into planning on picking it up for Christmas, well,... we hate to be the bearers of bad news...
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Microsoft 'hardcore' about Windows 7 tablets

Tue, 13th Jul 2010
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Microsoft teams up with top hardware makers to challenge iPad with a suite of versatile Windows 7 tablets, says CEO Steve Ballmer.
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New artists confirmed for Def Jam Rapstar

Mon, 12th Jul 2010
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A batch of new tracks and guest producers have just been unveiled for Hip Hop's answer to SingStar, Def Jam Rapstar.
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MagnumMac to be re-branded YooBee

Mon, 12th Jul 2010
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Renaissance gears up to re-brand MagnumMac as 'Yoobee', eyeing a transformation likened to Virgin's ethos, amidst profit growth.
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Rockstar not finished with Red Dead Redemption

Fri, 9th Jul 2010
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Rockstar Games announces a slew of DLCs for Red Dead Redemption, keeping the Wild West adventure alive with new content and surprises.
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IDC: Tablet shipments to rise 65%

Thu, 8th Jul 2010
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IDC forecasts a 65% surge in Asia Pacific tablet shipments by 2014, amid rising competition and the advent of 4G networks.
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Microsoft: Kinect can be used while seated

Thu, 8th Jul 2010
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Microsoft confirms Kinect's ability to track seated players, dispelling myths that users must stand, and highlights future seated applications.
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Apple courses set for Auckland

Wed, 7th Jul 2010
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Renaissance unveils Apple courses in Auckland, enhancing user expertise with events also planned for Wellington and Christchurch.