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Game review: Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 (PS5)
Fri, 27th Oct 2023
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Insomniac Games' Marvel's Spider-Man 2 for PS5 is the best-looking and most fun Spider-Man game yet, featuring both Peter Parker and Miles Morales.
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Hands-on Review: Norton Password Manager
Thu, 26th Oct 2023
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reviews
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cybersecurity
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passwords
Norton Password Manager combines convenience and security in a free package, offering advanced features and seamless usability.
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Game review: Fate/Samurai Remnant (PS5)
Wed, 25th Oct 2023
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Well, now it's 2023, and Omega Force has released something totally different. 2023 sees the release of a new action RPG called Fate/Samurai Remnant.
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Hands-on review: EA Sports FC 24
Tue, 24th Oct 2023
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EA Sports announced it would be continuing its popular football franchise under a new title, and it feels strange to say that 'EA Sports FC 24' is finally here.
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Hands-on review: HTC Vive XR Elite
Fri, 20th Oct 2023
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gadgets
The HTC Vive XR Elite is a next-generation VR headset that offers a lighter, more comfortable experience for users, but with a hefty price tag of £2,000.
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Hands-on review: Journey ALTI Wireless Charging Reversible Desk Mat
Fri, 20th Oct 2023
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personal computing devices
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cloud services
The Journey ALTI Wireless Charging Reversible Desk Mat is a pricey device that only works with expensive phones, making it a niche product.
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Game review: The Dark Pictures Anthology: Little Hope (Nintendo Switch)
Tue, 17th Oct 2023
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digital entertainment
Supermassive Games' Little Hope is a short, narrative-based horror game with a disappointing ending, says journalist. Rating: 6.0/10 #gaming.
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Game review: Assassin’s Creed Mirage (PS5)
Thu, 12th Oct 2023
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digital entertainment
Thankfully, Ubisoft must have listened to the feedback because Assassin’s Creed Mirage is a return to its roots.
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Adobe previews Project Stardust: A revolutionary AI-powered editing engine
Thu, 12th Oct 2023
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martech
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genai
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Adobe has unveiled a range of AI-powered innovations, including an object-aware editing engine that could revolutionise design.
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Hands-on Review: Samsung S95C 65-inch OLED TV
Tue, 10th Oct 2023
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digital signage
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reviews
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smart home
Showcasing the best in OLED technology, the S95C offers an immersive home viewing experience that blows you away.
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Hands-on Review: Samsung Soundbar S800B
Tue, 10th Oct 2023
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smart home
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samsung
Samsung's compact Soundbar S800B offers powerful sound with its tiny footprint, making it a standout choice for home entertainment setups.
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Game review: Forza Motorsport (Xbox Series X)
Fri, 6th Oct 2023
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Things are shaping up much better in 2023 thanks to the releases of Redfall, Starfield, and now Forza Motorsport.
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Hands-on review: Cyberpunk 2077 2.0 and the Phantom Liberty DLC expansion (PC)
Mon, 2nd Oct 2023
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gaming
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digital entertainment
With the release of the 2.0 update and the DLC expansion, is Cyberpunk 2077 finally the game promised to fans almost three years ago?.
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Hands-on review: Soundpeats Runfree Sport Headphones and Air4 Wireless Earbuds
Fri, 29th Sep 2023
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digital entertainment
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headphones
Soundpeats releases affordable AirPod-like earbuds, the Air4 Wireless Earbuds, for just $89.99 USD, providing a cheaper alternative for music lovers.
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Hands-on review: Kensington VeriMark Fingerprint Keys
Thu, 28th Sep 2023
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biometrics
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mfa
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reviews
Kensington's Verimark Fingerprint Keys offer a passwordless solution to online security, providing a simple and secure way to protect your data.
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Game review: Mortal Kombat 1 (PS5)
Mon, 25th Sep 2023
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Mortal Kombat 1 delivers a bloody and exciting fighting experience with its impressive graphics and addictive story mode, earning it a solid 8.5/10.
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Game review: NBA 2K24 (PS5)
Fri, 22nd Sep 2023
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gaming
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digital entertainment
NBA 2K24 brings back the iconic challenge mode with 'Mamba Moments', celebrating the late Kobe Bryant, but falls short in comparison to last year's game.
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Game review: Red Dead Redemption (Nintendo Switch)
Wed, 20th Sep 2023
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Rockstar's thirteen-year-old cowboy simulator, Red Dead Redemption, has had a surprise re-release on PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch.
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Game review: Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon (PS5)
Tue, 19th Sep 2023
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon delivers impressive graphics and snappy gameplay, but falls short in mission length and difficulty options. (110 characters).
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Hands-on review: AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT
Tue, 19th Sep 2023
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gaming
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We were sent an AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT reference card to test, which was perfect timing with the release of Bethesda’s AMD-optimised Starfield.