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Review stories - Page 35

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Game review: Persona 5 Strikers (PS4)
Wed, 17th Feb 2021
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A popstar named Alice Hiiragi is using the Metaverse to force Japanese citizens to become obsessive fans of hers.
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Hands-on review: The 2020 iPad Air
Tue, 16th Feb 2021
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While it is a really exciting device on its own, the accessories are what take the iPad Air up to the iPad Pro level.
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Game review: MXGP 2020 (PlayStation 5)
Tue, 16th Feb 2021
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Milestone's off-road motorcycle racer, MXGP 2020, gets a next-gen boost on the PS5 with crisp visuals and immersive gameplay.
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Game review: The Nioh Collection (PS5)
Mon, 15th Feb 2021
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The two popular action games have now been re-released featuring better performance and visuals thanks to the power of the PS5 console.
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Hands-on review: Samsung Galaxy S21 5G
Fri, 12th Feb 2021
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This phone is definitely worth a look if you’re after a smartphone with some brunt and without an intimidating price tag.
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Game review: The Medium (PC)
Fri, 12th Feb 2021
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The Medium, a new puzzle adventure game from Bloober Team, offers retro-inspired gameplay, but falls short on mechanics and puzzles.
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Hands-on review: Jabra Elite 75t earbuds
Thu, 11th Feb 2021
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Jabra Elite 75t: A well-rounded, affordable alternative to AirPods Pro. Great design, sound quality, battery life and noise cancelling. Recommended.
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Game review: Destruction AllStars (PS5)
Thu, 11th Feb 2021
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Destruction AllStars is a different type of driving game where the main goal for you is to create as much destruction as possible.
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Hands-on review: EPOS Expand 80 Bluetooth speakerphone
Wed, 10th Feb 2021
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EPOS Expand 80: The premium conference USB/Bluetooth speakerphone that delivers crisp audio for remote meetings.
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Hands-on review: Acer Predator Helios 300 gaming laptop
Thu, 4th Feb 2021
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This machine is definitely worth a look if you’re in the market for a gaming machine with midrange components but top-range performance.
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Hands-on review: D-Link AC1200 4G/LTE Cat 6 Wi-Fi Hotspot
Thu, 4th Feb 2021
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D-Link's DWR-933 AC1200 4G/LTE Cat 6 Wi-Fi Hotspot provides high-speed Internet for up to 32 devices on the go.
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Hands-on review: Aspera R9
Mon, 1st Feb 2021
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The Aspera R9 is a rugged, waterproof, shockproof phone that is perfect for working outdoors or in hazardous environments.
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Hands-on review: Swann Enforcer Security System
Mon, 25th Jan 2021
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Swann's Enforcer Security System offers wired home security with police-style flashing lights and full HD resolution. It works with Google Assistant and Alexa.
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Game review: Hitman 3 (PC)
Fri, 22nd Jan 2021
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IO Interactive’s seminal assassination game completes its rebooted World of Assassination trilogy with Hitman 3.
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Hands-on review: MacBook Air with M1 chip (how did we ever live without it?)
Fri, 22nd Jan 2021
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I expected the M1-powered MacBook Air to be better than the Intel one, but I did not expect to notice it this much.
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DLC review – Nioh 2: The First Samurai
Thu, 14th Jan 2021
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The final DLC pack for Nioh 2, titled 'The First Samurai', offers new levels and bosses, potentially marking the end of the Nioh franchise.
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Game review: Deliver Us The Moon (PC)
Wed, 13th Jan 2021
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Dutch developer, KeokeN Interactive, invites players on a solitary lunar journey in their intriguing game, Deliver Us The Moon.
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Hands-on review: SanDisk Extreme Pro portable SSD
Tue, 12th Jan 2021
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Sandisk Extreme Pro portable SSD offers blazing fast speeds, but its full potential is limited by current USB technology.
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Game review: Immortals Fenyx Rising
Mon, 21st Dec 2020
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Immortals Fenyx Rising is a very fun open-world action-adventure game that features some similarities to games like Breath of the Wild and Assassin’s Creed.
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Review: The true wireless earbuds you’ve been looking for?
Fri, 18th Dec 2020
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Padmate's latest true wireless headphones, the PaMu Quiet, aim to meet high expectations with features like noise-cancelling and voice assistance integration.