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Game review: Cyberpunk 2077
Fri, 18th Dec 2020
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CD Projekt Red should have delayed the console releases of Cyberpunk 2077, says journalist, as gameplay and narrative receive positive ratings.
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Hands-on review: Mario Kart Live, the toy all 90s kids wanted
Thu, 17th Dec 2020
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Nintendo's Mario Kart Live combines the childhood joys of Mario Kart and remote-controlled cars, creating a game that provides hours of fun for all ages.
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Game review: Space Invaders Forever
Wed, 16th Dec 2020
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Space Invaders Forever is a collection of three classic games, offering nostalgic fun for fans of the original arcade hit.
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Hands-on review: Opkix One waterproof HD micro-camera
Tue, 15th Dec 2020
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Opkix One: The Future of Action Cams? These tiny HD cameras offer discreet, high-quality video in a compact package.
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Hands-on review: Twelve South’s Curve Riser
Mon, 14th Dec 2020
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Upgrade your home office setup with the Curve Riser from Twelve South. Elevate your screen and stay organized for just $149.99AUD.
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Hands-on review: EXO AX AX5400 Mesh Wi-Fi 6 Router
Mon, 14th Dec 2020
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The D-Link EXO AX AX5400 Mesh Wi-Fi 6 Router is a robust beast that offers fast speeds and advanced features for all your wireless networking needs.
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Game review: Twin Mirror
Fri, 11th Dec 2020
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Twin Mirror offers a non-linear gameplay experience with intriguing investigation scenes, but falls short in length and overall entertainment value.
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Game review: Assassin’s Creed Vahalla
Wed, 9th Dec 2020
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Assassin's Creed Valhalla departs from its stealthy roots, adopting action RPG gameplay and next-gen graphics, but some fans may be disappointed.
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Hands-on review: JBL PartyBox On-The-Go
Mon, 7th Dec 2020
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Some of us love to celebrate through singing and playing music. The JBL PartyBox On-The-Go is designed for just such occasions.
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Game review – Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War
Fri, 4th Dec 2020
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While not many new things can be added to Call of Duty games, the series continues to be the most popular FPS franchise in history.
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Game Review: The Dark Pictures Anthology: Little Hope (PC)
Thu, 3rd Dec 2020
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The Dark Pictures Anthology: Little Hope swaps the South Pacific for an eerie abandoned town in the latest installment of the horror series.
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Hands-on review: The Huawei FreeBuds Studio headphones
Wed, 2nd Dec 2020
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Huawei’s FreeBuds Studio headphones mark Huawei’s first foray into over-ear headphones, and it’s a solid entrance into the market.
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Hands-on review: The Huawei FreeBuds Pro wireless earbuds
Wed, 2nd Dec 2020
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Besides the awkward and fiddly touch controls on the earbud stalk, the FreeBuds Pro are a perfectly suitable pair of wireless earbuds.
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Hands-on review: Amazon 4th Gen Echo and Echo Dot
Tue, 1st Dec 2020
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Amazon has launched the 4th generation Echo smart speakers, featuring a softer, spherical design and improved sound quality.
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Review: BlueAnt X5 bloody good Party Speaker
Mon, 30th Nov 2020
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BlueAnt's X5 party speaker packs a punch with great sound quality, portability, and a price tag under AU$400/NZ$500.
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Game review: Dirt 5 PC/Xbox Series X
Mon, 30th Nov 2020
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Codemasters’ Dirt 5 gets down and dirty with some off-road racing. This time taking the franchise in a slightly different, but understandable, direction.
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Game review: Godfall (PS5)
Fri, 27th Nov 2020
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'Godfall' on the PS5 is the best looking next-gen game so far, with glossy graphics and buttery smooth gameplay, according to a reviewer.
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Hands-on review: Fitbit Versa 3, the actual star of the smartwatch show
Wed, 25th Nov 2020
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Fitbit Versa 3 impresses with sleek design, improved battery life, and a range of health and fitness features.
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Hands-on review: OPPO Reno 4 and Reno 4 Pro 5G
Tue, 24th Nov 2020
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smartphones
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If you use a phone for professional-looking photos and great video content, both these models deserve your attention.
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Hands-on review: Fitbit Sense
Mon, 23rd Nov 2020
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This year, Fitbit surprised its fanbase with a brand new watch, the Fitbit Sense. Is it any better than the Versa 2 or 3? Is it worth the new, hefty price tag?.