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Mafia II Definitive Edition Xbox One review
Gaming

Mafia II Definitive Edition Xbox One review

Whilst we wait for the release of the re-imagining of the original Mafia game, right now, the Mafia II Definitive Edition is available to play.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Aug 2020
EPOS brings new looks to high-end headsets
Gaming

EPOS brings new looks to high-end headsets

EPOS unveils its newly branded GSP 601 and GSP 602 gaming headsets, delivering revamped colours and high audio fidelity for gamers.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Aug 2020
Hands-on Review: Visme, a graphics design tool for creating awesome content
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Visme, a graphics design tool for creating awesome content

Visme, the versatile graphics tool, has transformed into an even more powerful resource for creating professional, brand-friendly content with ease.

By Owen McCarthy • 4 min read • Mon, 13th Apr 2020
Gartner's nine UX trends for 2020
Unified Communications

Gartner's nine UX trends for 2020

These digital experience trends fall within two broad categories – how digital technology is experienced and how digital experiences will be built.

By Ben Moore • 5 min read • Wed, 30th Oct 2019
Gartner: Top digital experience trends for 2020
Unified Communications

Gartner: Top digital experience trends for 2020

Gartner predicts that facial recognition payments, interfaceless machines, and a UX research renaissance will be top digital experience trends in 2020.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 30th Oct 2019
inTechnology to exclusively distribute master clock tech
Intechnology distribution

inTechnology to exclusively distribute master clock tech

The partnership will provide the Asia Pacific channel with Time Palette's innovative solutions in the master clock space.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Sep 2019
Apple welcomes the seventh-generation iPad
Apple

Apple welcomes the seventh-generation iPad

Apple seems to be tweaking bits and pieces without coming up with anything radically different – except that it was built to fit with Apple's iPadOS system.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2019
Insta360's GO mounted cam captures footage without the bumps
Gadgets

Insta360's GO mounted cam captures footage without the bumps

Dubbed 'the world's smallest stabilised camera', the Insta360 GO is a tiny camera that weight 18.3 grams and can be mounted pretty much anywhere.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2019
New iPadOS powers unique experiences designed for iPad
iOS

New iPadOS powers unique experiences designed for iPad

Apple unveils iPadOS with unique features to harness iPad's large display and versatility, enhancing multitasking, home screen, and Apple Pencil use.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Jun 2019
Hands-on Review: The illuminating TP-Link Smart Wi-Fi LED Bulbs
Gaming

Hands-on Review: The illuminating TP-Link Smart Wi-Fi LED Bulbs

ve been feeling somewhat in the dark with developments in the growth of the 'smart home', so it was a great opportunity to find out how things work.

By Owen McCarthy • 4 min read • Mon, 27th May 2019
Hands-on Review: The HP Spectre X 360 convertible
Gaming

Hands-on Review: The HP Spectre X 360 convertible

The HP Spectre X360 impresses with its sleek design, robust performance, and versatile modes, making it a standout convertible laptop for work and play.

By Owen McCarthy • 5 min read • Thu, 28th Feb 2019
Hands-on Review: Philips Hue outdoor lighting range - ambience in 16 million colours
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Philips Hue outdoor lighting range - ambience in 16 million colours

Smart, ambient and moody: When I set them up in our garden, I had visions of poolside siestas and mood lighting.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Dec 2018
Hands-on Review: The Huawei nova 3i
Gaming

Hands-on Review: The Huawei nova 3i

Huawei's nova 3i dazzles in 'iris purple', elevating the smartphone colour palette with AI-powered camera prowess.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Fri, 2nd Nov 2018
Hands-on Review: Sonic Mania Plus is a fast paced experience
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Sonic Mania Plus is a fast paced experience

Sonic Mania came out last year and is often regarded to be one of the best Sonic games of all time. Now a newer version of the game is here.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Jul 2018
Hands-on Review: Kill hordes of zombies in State of Decay 2
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Kill hordes of zombies in State of Decay 2

State of Decay 2 is a new Xbox One/Windows 10 video game that allows you to try and survive a huge zombie apocalypse.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Mon, 21st May 2018
Toyota's bus of the future may deliver your pizza
Cartech

Toyota's bus of the future may deliver your pizza

Toyota announces new mobility service alliance and unveils e-Palette concept vehicle at CES. Launch partners include Amazon, Uber and Pizza Hut.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 10th Jan 2018

Stories from Other Regions

Melbourne's Holmesglen Institute to offer Fortinet Network Security Academy training
Firewalls

Melbourne's Holmesglen Institute to offer Fortinet Network Security Academy training

Holmesglen Institute in Melbourne to launch the Fortinet Network Security Academy, enhancing cybersecurity training amid rising global demand.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 22nd Jan 2018