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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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PlayStation 4 sells close to 36 million units worldwide
Wed, 6th Jan 2016
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Sony has announced that PS4 worldwide sales are now close to 36 million units. This is all thanks to a record breaking Holiday season.
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Where you should buy your techie Xmas presents this year
Sat, 19th Dec 2015
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Can you remember what you were doing in 1991? It was the year that The Addams Family was screening at the movies and TMC Computing had just opened.
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It's a wrap: our best stories of the year
Fri, 18th Dec 2015
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As another year comes to an end and we all get ready to eat, drink and be merry, we take a look back at 2015 in all its glory.
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Hands-on review: Dell Precision M2800 Workstation
Fri, 18th Dec 2015
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The Dell Precision M2800 Mobile Workstation is a high-spec performance machine designed for professionals, with a price tag to match.
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New Xbox One backward compatibility titles playable today
Fri, 18th Dec 2015
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Nostalgia alert: 16 retro hits including Halo: Reach and Fable III now on Xbox One, with more classics arriving monthly.
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No Joy in Joy: 124 minutes of mess
Thu, 17th Dec 2015
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Jennifer Lawrence barely saves 'No Joy in Joy,' an overwrought film saved from chaos by her resilient performance.
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Hands-on review: HP Spectre X2
Thu, 17th Dec 2015
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HP has taken the Surface’s already good design and refined it. The result of this is a great gadget that is a design hit with some minor misses.
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Hands-on review: Mongoose PT800 GPS dog tracking collars
Thu, 17th Dec 2015
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That feeling when you realise that your dog has vanished is something all dog owners dread. Fortunately, Mongoose has the solution.
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Fitness industry gets breath of life thanks to Kiwi developers
Thu, 17th Dec 2015
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Les Mills launches immersive fitness technology to 'gamify' workouts, aiming to reshape the global fitness industry.
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Hands-on review: The Dell Optiplex 9020
Thu, 17th Dec 2015
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Hot off the press is the new enterprise stalwart, the Dell Optiplex 9020. Built like a brick outhouse, designed to stand up to your everyday user.
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Video game stars love tobacco. Will our youth follow suit?
Wed, 16th Dec 2015
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Tobacco use in video games is fueling concerns about increased smoking rates among young people, says a report by Truth Initiative.
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Can someone give Leo his Oscar now?
Wed, 16th Dec 2015
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I felt like I was holding my breath as one thing after another tried to pull this man down, to take everything away from him.
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The only iPad Pro review you’ll ever need*
Tue, 15th Dec 2015
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Apple infatuation meets tech critique in an honest, in-depth iPad Pro review - will the device soar or are commitments at risk?.
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Tay Tay's exclusive - and predictable - deal with Apple Music
Tue, 15th Dec 2015
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Apple has inked a deal with Taylor Swift that will see users of Apple Music have access to the singer’s 1989 World Tour LIVE concert movie.
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Inventor aims to bring Christmas ornaments into 21st century
Tue, 15th Dec 2015
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Inspired to bring Christmas tree decorations into the modern world, Barton Listick has invented Jolly, the world's first smart connected ornament.
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In pictures: Apple's iTunes U for the classroom
Tue, 15th Dec 2015
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iTunes U helps educators organise their classrooms in a seamless fashion, enabling teachers to deliver lessons, grade assignments and stay connected.
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New iPad learning tool will change the way you teach
Tue, 15th Dec 2015
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Apple launches iTunes U, an education tool that allows teachers to organise classes, deliver lessons and grade assignments on iPads.
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Fat Princess Adventures is a repetitive RPG
Tue, 15th Dec 2015
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Fat Princess Adventures is a new game based on the Fat Princess franchise. It is now an RPG as opposed to the PVP multiplayer game like the first one.
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New Backstab cyberattack targeting iOS devices
Mon, 14th Dec 2015
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The BackStab attacks see cyber criminals use malware to remotely infiltrate computers, with iOS devices particularly vulnerable.
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Samsung S7 rumours bubble over
Mon, 14th Dec 2015
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You’d be forgiven for thinking Apple rumours were the only game in town. Recently they've been bubbling over around Samsung's flagship phone.