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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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Windows XP SP2 deadline looms

Wed, 7th Jul 2010
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With only a week left, Microsoft urges Windows XP SP2 users to upgrade to SP3 or newer versions like Windows 7 to continue receiving vital security updates.
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Watch a 29-minute Red Dead Redemption short film right here

Tue, 6th Jul 2010
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Rockstar has given us a 29-minute short film created entirely with Red Dead Redemption in-game assets and technology - and you can watch it after the jump.
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inFamous 2 gameplay footage revealed

Tue, 6th Jul 2010
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Sucker Punch unveils inFamous 2 gameplay, revealing Cole's quest in New Marais amid a battle against Xbox 360's limits.
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Vodafone: iPad pricing soon

Tue, 6th Jul 2010
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Vodafone teases upcoming iPad with Wi-Fi + 3G pricing plans for New Zealand, promising details in weeks. Launch anticipated alongside iBookstore.
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UPDATE: Medal of Honor beta key giveaway

Mon, 5th Jul 2010
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Grab your chance to win 1 of 50 Medal of Honor beta keys with EA and Game Console. Like, comment, and secure your slot!.
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Apple holds hands up to iPhone signal problem

Mon, 5th Jul 2010
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Apple has admitted that the signal strength issue with the iPhone 4 was a mistake on their part and will release a software update to fix the problem.
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Release of future Heavy Rain DLC in doubt

Fri, 2nd Jul 2010
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Heavy Rain's future DLC is in jeopardy as director David Cage reveals PlayStation Move focus has diverted resources.
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Wired for unified comms

Thu, 1st Jul 2010
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As businesses face a deluge of communication apps, systems integrators are offering unified solutions to streamline voice, email, and messaging services.
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NZ game-rental site accused of dodgy practice

Thu, 1st Jul 2010
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Thinking of signing up for a free two-week trial of Game Kingdom's game-rental service? You may wish to reconsider after reading the following...
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Mission Impossible

Thu, 1st Jul 2010
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RICHARD ARMITT TAKES ANOTHER LOOK AT HOW ESPIONAGE AND GADGETRY WAS TACKLED IN THE DAYS OF THE COMMODORE 64 WITH IMPOSSIBLE MISSION.
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WRESTLEMANIA XXVI

Thu, 1st Jul 2010
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WrestleMania XXVI may not have been the best WrestleMania of all time, but it's a vast improvement over last year's dire event.
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DEVIL MAY CRY: THE ANIMATED SERIES

Thu, 1st Jul 2010
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Capcom's beloved Devil May Cry leaps from console to screen in a gory, high-definition anime series, capturing the essence of its demon-slaying hero, Dante.
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WARIOWARE D.I.Y.

Thu, 1st Jul 2010
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Unleash your inner game developer with WarioWare D.I.Y. on Nintendo DS, where creating quirky micro-games meets endless fun.
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METAL SLUG XX

Thu, 1st Jul 2010
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Metal Slug XX revives arcade nostalgia but struggles with outdated graphics and unforgiving gameplay, appealing mainly to series loyalists.
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SNOOPY FLYING ACE

Thu, 1st Jul 2010
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Imagine if Snoopy's alter-ego as a biplane pilot came to life as a video game. That game would be Snoopy Flying Ace.
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LOST PLANET 2

Thu, 1st Jul 2010
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Lost Planet 2 dazzles with stunning landscapes but falters in gameplay, suffering from clunky mechanics and a shallow story.
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Review: Samsung Led 3d Tv Series 7

Thu, 1st Jul 2010
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Samsung's Series 7 LED 3D TVs impress with 2D-to-3D conversion, despite the premium price and added cost for 3D glasses.
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Review: Powermat

Thu, 1st Jul 2010
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With our inescapable reliance on a range of electronic gadgets, wireless power is certainly a technological Holy Grail.
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Review: Samsung 3d Blu-Ray Player Bd-C6900

Thu, 1st Jul 2010
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Samsung's BD-C6900 3D Blu-Ray player is your gateway to immersive viewing, with sleek design, Internet@TV, and integrated wi-fi.
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Review: Livescribe Pulse Smartpen

Thu, 1st Jul 2010
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Livescribe Pulse Smartpen: A godsend for note takers, marrying audio with written notes, though requiring investment in proprietary notebooks.