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Game review – Transformers: Battlegrounds
Mon, 23rd Nov 2020
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Transformers: Battlegrounds offers a new twist on the popular franchise with a turn-based tactical strategy game, perfect for newbies to the genre.
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Hands-on review: Bose Sport Earbuds
Fri, 20th Nov 2020
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The Bose Sport Earbuds are affordable, feature-packed earbuds perfect for active users, although not without their flaws.
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Hands-on review: Lenovo Smart Display 7 and Lenovo Smart Clock
Thu, 19th Nov 2020
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Fashionistas will rejoice at the clever use of the cloth-covered units which mean they blend into any environment with ease.
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Game review – Devil May Cry V: Special Edition (Xbox Series X)
Wed, 18th Nov 2020
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Capcom's Devil May Cry V: Special Edition for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S is a must-have for fans with new graphical settings and additional difficulty modes.
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Hands-on review: Nextbase 522GW Dash Cam
Tue, 17th Nov 2020
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It has all the makings of a very good brand – the hardware and camera quality are great, but the firmware and software are what kind of let this down.
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Hands-on review: BenQ PD3220U monitor
Mon, 16th Nov 2020
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This outstanding display is one to look out for if you’re a Mac user searching for a good-looking, well-performing monitor for your setup.
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Game review: Sackboy: A Big Adventure
Mon, 16th Nov 2020
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Graphically, this game looks good for a PS5 launch title. Not only are the levels very colourful, but the game runs smoothly at 4K and 60fps.
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Hands-on review: The Sony PlayStation 5 console
Thu, 12th Nov 2020
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Despite its hefty price tag and large size, the PlayStation 5 offers stunning graphics and a new immersive controller.
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Hands-on review: Zhiyun Smooth X VS Zhiyun Smooth Xs
Thu, 12th Nov 2020
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Often users do not take full advantage of what their phone cameras have to offer. This is exactly what Zhiyuns’s smooth X and smooth Xs accessories are for.
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Game review: Astro’s Playroom (PS5)
Thu, 12th Nov 2020
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PS5 buyers will get a free game called Astro's Playroom, a vibrant platformer that showcases the full potential of the new DualSense controller.
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Hands-on review: Huawei GT2 Pro - Huawei creates a winner
Tue, 10th Nov 2020
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Huawei's GT2 Pro smartwatch impresses with its design, fitness features and exceptional battery life, making it a strong contender in the market.
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Game review: Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales (PS5)
Mon, 9th Nov 2020
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Insomniac Games has released a follow-up to Marvel's Spider-Man, with Miles Morales as the main character. Our review gives it a strong 9/10.
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Hands-on review: The Xbox Series X console
Fri, 6th Nov 2020
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The hardware is advertised to be the most powerful console ever released. Does this bold statement hold true so far?.
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Game review: Watch Dogs: Legion
Thu, 5th Nov 2020
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The Watch Dogs franchise from Ubisoft has had a patchy history ever since the series was first announced at E3 2012.
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Hands-on review: Acer Predator X38 37-inch gaming monitor
Thu, 5th Nov 2020
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Acer's Predator X38 is a stylish, high-quality gaming monitor with unbeatable specs, but its hefty price may be a deterrent.
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Hands-on review: Gigabyte RTX 3080 Gaming OC 10G graphics card
Wed, 4th Nov 2020
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NVIDIA's highly sought-after RTX 3080 Gaming OC 10G card from Gigabyte offers impressive performance and is a must-have for PC gamers.
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Hands-on review: Fitbit Inspire 2
Tue, 3rd Nov 2020
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Fitbit’s range of smart watches and fitness trackers is now so broad that you could say there’s something for everyone.
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Hands-on review: Sennheiser CX 400BT earbuds
Mon, 2nd Nov 2020
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Sennheiser's latest CX 400BT True Wireless earbuds offer excellent sound quality and comfort, though Bluetooth pairing can be tricky.
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Hands-on review: The Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones
Mon, 2nd Nov 2020
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Sony's newest headphones, the WH-1000XM4s, are packed with smart features and excellent sound quality. Find out more in this review.
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Game review: FIFA 21
Thu, 29th Oct 2020
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EA Sports has released its latest addition to the FIFA franchise, FIFA 21, with some welcomed additions and tweaks.