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The Ultimate Ears HYPERBOOM: Big sound in a little shoebox?

Digital Entertainment

The Ultimate Ears HYPERBOOM: Big sound in a little shoebox?

Oskar Howell spoke to UE principal product manager Doug Ebert about UE's latest speaker, and how UE plans to change the sound system landscape.

By Oskar Howell • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2020

Head to Head: Jaybird Vista True Wireless vs Razer Hammerhead True Wireless

Digital Entertainment

Head to Head: Jaybird Vista True Wireless vs Razer Hammerhead True Wireless

In a battle of true wireless earbuds, Jaybird Vista's rugged, sports-focused design takes on Razer Hammerhead's stylish, budget-friendly offering.

By Oskar Howell • 5 min read • Tue, 25th Feb 2020

Hands-on Review: HyperX peripherals - are they all they've cracked up to be?

Hands-on Review: HyperX peripherals - are they all they've cracked up to be?

The recent growth of esports has created a war of peripherals, and as the peripherals improve, gamers can afford to get choosy.

By Oskar Howell • 4 min read • Fri, 24th Jan 2020

Hands-on Review: Alienware m15 r2: supercomputer or superweapon?

Hands-on Review: Alienware m15 r2: supercomputer or superweapon?

Alienware's m15 r2 merges sleek design with superweapon-grade performance, but at USD $2800, is the hefty price justified for gamers on the move?.

By Oskar Howell • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2020