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Review stories - Page 50

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EkkoSense previews 3D data center capacity planning solution
Thu, 10th Oct 2019
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datacentre infrastructure
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data centre cooling
EkkoSense will preview two major enhancements to its data center optimisation software, including capacity planning and cooling advisor functionality.
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Game review: Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Breakpoint
Wed, 9th Oct 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
This game is meant to be played with teammates as you’ll struggle a lot if you decide to play it all by yourself.
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Game review: NHL 20 (PS4)
Tue, 8th Oct 2019
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
EA Sports' NHL 20 on PS4 captures the speed and excitement of ice hockey with improved mechanics, making it engaging and easy to pick up.
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Avaya previews new capabilities in UC portfolio
Tue, 8th Oct 2019
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gaming
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uc
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reviews
Avaya introduces Avaya IX Onespace, enhancing its UC portfolio with a unified, intelligent workspace aimed at boosting enterprise productivity and efficiency.
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Hands-on review: Epson's EF-100 projector is an outstanding portable cinema
Mon, 7th Oct 2019
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Epson's EF-100 projector, a compact and stylish portable laser unit, promises to elevate living room cinema with vibrant, high-quality images even in lit rooms.
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Game review: Code Vein
Mon, 7th Oct 2019
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Code Vein by Bandai Namco and Shift dives into the challenging 'Soulsborne' genre, blending vampire lore with intense combat and deep customisation.
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Game review: Borderlands 3 is bulletloads of murder and mayhem
Fri, 4th Oct 2019
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Borderlands 3 has hit the ground running, selling over 5 million units in just three days and becoming 2K Games' fastest-selling title ever.
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Hands-on review: Vodafone TV - the best way to stream channels in 2019
Fri, 4th Oct 2019
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Vodafone TV debuts in NZ market, boasting easy setup and essential Kiwi apps. Will it redefine home entertainment?.
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Game review: Petoons Party could have been great, but it isn't
Fri, 4th Oct 2019
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
It could have been a fun game for young kids to sit and compete against friends if the controls were better and the mini games were fair.
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Hands-on review: The Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ is sleek and sexy
Thu, 3rd Oct 2019
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smartphones
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gaming
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digital signage
To quote my favourite Jedi master, while not yet complete is my journey to the Android side, much closer to turning I am. Want one I do.
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Game review: NBA 2K20 (PS4) makes you work for success
Fri, 27th Sep 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
2K continue to push the envelope to give us yet another slick, gorgeous-looking entry to their long-running basketball franchise.
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Game review: The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening on the Switch
Tue, 24th Sep 2019
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Link’s Awakening on Nintendo’s Switch is as if the developers had taken my rose-tinted memory of the original Game Boy game and put it in my Switch.
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Hands-on review: Norton Security gets the safety and freedom balance right
Fri, 20th Sep 2019
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Norton Security strikes a balance between comprehensive protection and user freedom, catering to both novices and seasoned tech enthusiasts.
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Game review: FIFA 20
Fri, 20th Sep 2019
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
EA Sports' FIFA 20 brings fresh modes and updates but falters in gameplay, still positioning itself as the top football game globally.
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Game review: Revisiting Final Fantasy VIII
Mon, 16th Sep 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
This remaster mainly improves the blocky PSOne style graphics, and it adds cheats to make the game easier for new players.
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Hands-on review: Spyro Reignited Trilogy for Nintendo Switch
Fri, 13th Sep 2019
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Activision's Spyro Reignited Trilogy brings the beloved purple dragon to the Nintendo Switch, with fantastic visuals and engaging gameplay.
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Game review: Gears 5 features a lot of fun action
Thu, 12th Sep 2019
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Gears 5, developed by The Coalition, revitalises the series with stunning 4K graphics, expansive semi-open world levels, and a thrilling campaign, scoring 9/10.
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Hands-on review: Lenovo ThinkPad Carbon X1 (6th Gen)
Thu, 12th Sep 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
After three months with the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen), it's clear why this sleek and sturdy laptop remains the go-to for business professionals.
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Hands-on review: The middle-of-the-road 2019 iPad Air
Mon, 9th Sep 2019
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Apple's 2019 iPad Air falls squarely in the middle of the workhorse iPad Pro and the entry-level iPad in terms of price point and specification.
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Hands-on review: Sennheiser IE 80S Bluetooth headphones
Wed, 4th Sep 2019
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Sennheiser's IE 80S Bluetooth headphones deliver superb audio quality and impressive battery life, making them ideal for everyday use with a unique design.