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Review stories - Page 28

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Review prompts police to halt plans to use facial recognition technology
Mon, 13th Dec 2021
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surveillance
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biometrics
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cloud services
Police are pressing pause for now on using facial recognition technology to identify people off live camera feeds, but will still use it on stored footage.
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Hands-on review: JBL LivePro+ TWS
Fri, 10th Dec 2021
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JBL Live Pro+ TWS earbuds offer impressive features, including noise cancelling and hands-free access to voice assistants.
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Hands-on review: Satechi Trio Wireless Charger & Satechi Slim X3 Bluetooth Backlit Keyboard
Fri, 10th Dec 2021
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Satechi's Trio Wireless Charging Pad and Slim X3 Bluetooth Keyboard offer sleek and efficient solutions for charging and working with multiple devices.
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GitHub rolls out a preview of substantial platform changes
Fri, 10th Dec 2021
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martech
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apm
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software development
GitHub introduces technology preview of improved code searching, allowing developers to search, discover, navigate, and understand code more intuitively.
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Game review: Halo Infinite Campaign (Xbox Series X)
Wed, 8th Dec 2021
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Halo Infinite, the latest installment in the iconic gaming franchise, offers an open-world adventure with improved gameplay and stunning visuals.
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Hands-on review: Ecovacs Deebot N8 Pro
Mon, 6th Dec 2021
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gaming
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robots
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reviews
Ecovacs' Deebot N8 Pro robotic cleaner has won over hearts with its impressive suction power and convenient features.
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Hands-on review: ASUS TUF Gaming Z690-PLUS WIFI D4 motherboard
Fri, 3rd Dec 2021
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Asus aims to make upgrading to an Intel 12th generation Alder Lake CPU a little easier on your pocket with the TUF Gaming Z690-PLUS WIFI D4 motherboard.
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Hands-on Review: Thronmax Mdrill Zero Microphone & Zoom Boom Arm
Tue, 30th Nov 2021
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gaming
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digital entertainment
A short while ago, I was given the opportunity to review the Thronmax Mdrill Zero Microphone, originally planning to use it to run online D&D games.
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Game review: Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy (PC)
Fri, 19th Nov 2021
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy is an impressive and polished game that captures the humour and excitement of the movies.
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Hands-on review: JBL Live 660NC Adaptive Noise Cancelling Headset
Thu, 18th Nov 2021
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gaming
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digital entertainment
JBL's Live660NC headphones deliver high-quality sound and comfort, with noise-cancelling features for a distraction-free experience.
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Game review: Riders Republic (PS5)
Mon, 15th Nov 2021
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gaming
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digital entertainment
This is probably the best extreme sports game to be released in recent years was Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2.
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Hands-on review: Google Nest Cam (Battery) and Nest Cam Stand
Fri, 12th Nov 2021
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gaming
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reviews
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smart home
Almost eight years ago, Google purchased Nest Labs for a tidy sum of USD $3.2 billion who, at the time, specialised in smart thermostats and smoke detectors.
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Hands-on Review: PowerPic mod wireless charger
Fri, 12th Nov 2021
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Recently I’ve gotten my hands on a new neat piece of tech to further clutter the bedside table with, the PowerPic mod wireless charger (PowerPic).
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Game review – Call of Duty: Vanguard (PS5)
Wed, 10th Nov 2021
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Even though the Call of Duty series has followed the same formula for years and years, the franchise still makes millions of dollars every year.
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Hands-on review: Yubico's YubiKey Bio brings no-nonsense biometrics to 2FA
Wed, 10th Nov 2021
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gaming
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biometrics
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pam
Yubico's YubiKey Bio offers portable, biometric authentication across different platforms and services, making multi-factor authentication easy and secure.
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Hands-on review: Nokia X20
Tue, 9th Nov 2021
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smartphones
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gaming
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reviews
The Nokia X20 offers a mid-range smartphone experience with impressive camera quality and a focus on sustainability, all at an affordable price.
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Game review: Forza Horizon 5 (Xbox Series X)
Mon, 8th Nov 2021
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Forza Horizon 5, the latest installment in the series, offers stunning graphics, diverse locations, and a fun gameplay experience. Rated 9.5/10.
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Hands-on review: PowerColor Red Devil AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT Ultimate
Thu, 4th Nov 2021
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
As a card-carrying member of Team Green, can AMD’s Radeon RX 6900 XT graphics card convince Darren Price to switch to Team Red?.
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Hands-on review: Swann SecureAlert 4 Camera 4 Channel 4K Ultra HD Wi-Fi Security System
Thu, 4th Nov 2021
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gaming
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surveillance
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reviews
The Swann SecureAlert4 Camera 4 Channel 4k Ultra HD Wi-Fi Security System offers robust features for home security, writes a reviewer.
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Game review: The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD (Nintendo Switch)
Thu, 4th Nov 2021
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD is finally available for the Nintendo Switch after a ten-year wait, bringing nostalgia and excitement to fans.