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Exodus trailer spotlights Jun Aslan in sci-fi epic
Gaming

Exodus trailer spotlights Jun Aslan in sci-fi epic

Wizards of the Coast unveils a new EXODUS trailer at The Game Awards, with Matthew McConaughey's C.C. Orlev teasing Jun Aslan's perilous quest.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026
Silent Hill f crossover lands in Fatal Frame II remake
Gaming

Silent Hill f crossover lands in Fatal Frame II remake

Konami and Koei Tecmo add Silent Hill f costumes and accessories to Fatal Frame II remake, alongside a 10% Steam bundle discount.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026
Blue Reflection Quartet bundles four games for consoles
Gaming

Blue Reflection Quartet bundles four games for consoles

Blue Reflection Quartet to reunite Koei Tecmo and Gust's RPGs with HD upgrades, new story links and the first console release of Sun.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026
Tp-Link launches Wi-Fi 7 gaming routers from AUD $279
Gaming

Tp-Link launches Wi-Fi 7 gaming routers from AUD $279

TP-Link broadens its gaming router push with Wi-Fi 7 models from AUD $279, led by a tri-band flagship promising sharper traffic prioritisation for busy homes.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2026
D-Link launches 14-in-1 Thunderbolt 4 dock for laptops
Hybrid & Remote Work

D-Link launches 14-in-1 Thunderbolt 4 dock for laptops

D-Link's new DUF-E01 adds 14 ports, three-screen support and 60W charging to Thunderbolt 4 laptops for a cleaner desk setup.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2026
Activision unveils Season 03 for Call of Duty games
Gaming

Activision unveils Season 03 for Call of Duty games

Activision's Call of Duty Season 03 to add new maps, modes and weapons across Black Ops 7, Warzone, Zombies and Endgame.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2026
Game review: RUSHING BEAT X: Return Of Brawl Brothers (Switch 2)
Gaming

Game review: RUSHING BEAT X: Return Of Brawl Brothers (Switch 2)

RUSHING BEAT X: Return Of Brawl Brothers brings old-school brawling to Switch 2, with cel-shaded combat, co-op thrills and a few repetitive fights.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2026
Hands-on review: iPad Air M4 balances power and price
Gaming

Hands-on review: iPad Air M4 balances power and price

Apple's latest iPad Air gets the M4 chip, Wi-Fi 7 and 12GB memory, but its 60Hz display and pricey accessories still weigh on appeal.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2026
Game review: MLB The Show 26 (PS5)
Gaming

Game review: MLB The Show 26 (PS5)

MLB The Show 26 delivers polished baseball action, but stale visuals, missing March to October and a thin World Baseball Classic rollout disappoint.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2026
Hands-on review: Apple iPhone 17e tested and assessed
Gaming

Hands-on review: Apple iPhone 17e tested and assessed

Apple's iPhone 17e pairs strong A19 performance and all-day battery life with a 60Hz screen and pared-back camera system.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2026
OPPO Find N6 foldable launches in New Zealand at NZD $3,299
Google

OPPO Find N6 foldable launches in New Zealand at NZD $3,299

OPPO's Find N6 foldable lands in New Zealand with a 8.12-inch screen, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and NZD $3,299 price tag.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2026
Samsung launches 115-inch Micro RGB TV in New Zealand
Artificial Intelligence

Samsung launches 115-inch Micro RGB TV in New Zealand

Samsung brings its largest Micro RGB set to New Zealand, targeting premium buyers with AI picture tools, glare reduction and wide-colour claims.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2026
Hands-on review: Samsung Galaxy A57 5G smartphone
Gaming

Hands-on review: Samsung Galaxy A57 5G smartphone

Samsung's Galaxy A57 5G gets a slimmer, lighter body, tougher build and longer software support, but the camera and features remain familiar.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026
Google expands Search Live to New Zealand in AI Mode
Biometrics

Google expands Search Live to New Zealand in AI Mode

Google rolls out conversational Search Live to New Zealand, adding voice and camera support in AI Mode across more than 200 countries.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026
Intel launches Core Ultra Series 3 AI gaming laptops
Gaming

Intel launches Core Ultra Series 3 AI gaming laptops

Intel backs thin-and-light AI laptops with Core Ultra Series 3 chips, touting stronger gaming performance, local chatbot support and longer battery life.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026
Explainer: Samsung adds AirDrop file sharing to Galaxy S26
Storage

Explainer: Samsung adds AirDrop file sharing to Galaxy S26

Samsung's Galaxy S26 adds AirDrop-style sharing, marking a shift in how rival ecosystems handle file transfers between devices.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026
Global handheld smart camera shipments jump 83% in 2025
Drones

Global handheld smart camera shipments jump 83% in 2025

IDC says global handheld smart camera shipments surged 83% to 16.65 million in 2025, with DJI and Insta360 leading the boom.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
Asia-Pacific PC shipments seen falling 13.7% in 2026
Semiconductors

Asia-Pacific PC shipments seen falling 13.7% in 2026

Asia-Pacific PC shipments are expected to reverse sharply in 2026 as memory shortages and higher prices squeeze supply after a strong 2025 rebound.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
Google expands Lyria 3 Pro music tool across products
Physical Security

Google expands Lyria 3 Pro music tool across products

Google rolls out Lyria 3 Pro to Vertex AI, Gemini and Workspace tools, giving users up to three-minute AI music tracks with finer song structure control.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026