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Game review: F1 25 (Xbox Series X)
Gaming

Game review: F1 25 (Xbox Series X)

F1 25 on Xbox Series X delivers photorealistic graphics and diverse modes, including 'Braking Point 3' story and F1 movie chapters, for a thrilling racing experience.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Mon, 9th Jun 2025
Hands-on Review: Acer TravelMate P6 14 AI laptop
Artificial Intelligence

Hands-on Review: Acer TravelMate P6 14 AI laptop

The Acer TravelMate P6 14 AI business laptop combines ultra-light durability, a stunning 14-inch OLED display, AI-powered features, and up to 14 hours of battery life.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025
Hands-on Review: Cricut Maker 4 brings pro-grade crafting to the desktop
Windows

Hands-on Review: Cricut Maker 4 brings pro-grade crafting to the desktop

The Cricut Maker 4 is a powerful, fast desktop tool for precise DIY crafting, but its software issues may test users' patience.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025
Hands-on Review - Sennheiser Profile Streaming Set
Windows

Hands-on Review - Sennheiser Profile Streaming Set

Sennheiser's Profile Streaming Set offers pro-level sound, tactile controls, and a sturdy boom arm in a simple, plug-and-play USB mic ideal for creators and streamers.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Jun 2025
Game review: Monster Train 2 (Nintendo Switch)
Gaming

Game review: Monster Train 2 (Nintendo Switch)

Monster Train 2 on Nintendo Switch offers challenging turn-based roguelike card battles with great graphics and addictive gameplay, rated 8.5/10.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
Hands-on Review: Sennheiser Profile USB mic blends pro audio with ease
Digital Entertainment

Hands-on Review: Sennheiser Profile USB mic blends pro audio with ease

The Sennheiser Profile USB mic combines pro-grade sound and sleek design, offering podcasters and streamers easy setup and clear, warm audio.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
Hands-on Review: EPOS Impact 1000 headset game-changer for at home setups
Unified Communications

Hands-on Review: EPOS Impact 1000 headset game-changer for at home setups

The EPOS Impact 1000 headset impresses with premium design, adaptive noise cancelling, long battery life and seamless multi-device connectivity for home working.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
Hands-on Review: EPOS Adapt 660 perfect choice for modern professionals
Unified Communications

Hands-on Review: EPOS Adapt 660 perfect choice for modern professionals

The EPOS Adapt 660 USB-C offers modern professionals smart ANC, all-day comfort, and superb audio in a sleek, lightweight wireless headset ideal for work and play.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
Hands-on Review: Poly Voyager Surround 80 headset brings clarity and comfort
Unified Communications

Hands-on Review: Poly Voyager Surround 80 headset brings clarity and comfort

The HP Poly Voyager Surround 80 headphones offer excellent call quality and comfort, making them ideal for hybrid workers needing reliable professional audio.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 29th May 2025
Hands-on Review: ASUS Zenbook A14 UX3407R
Gaming

Hands-on Review: ASUS Zenbook A14 UX3407R

The Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407R, a lightweight Windows laptop powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon, offers up to 32 hours battery life and strong performance for office and creative tasks.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Thu, 29th May 2025
Game review: Doom: The Dark Ages (PC)
Gaming

Game review: Doom: The Dark Ages (PC)

Doom: The Dark Ages amps up the classic FPS formula with vast levels, brutal combat, and polished visuals in a prequel set in a demon-infested medieval world.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Tue, 20th May 2025
Hands-on Review: MacBook Air M4 - Apple's lightest laptop gets smarter
Clean technologies

Hands-on Review: MacBook Air M4 - Apple's lightest laptop gets smarter

Apple's MacBook Air M4 offers a slimmer, smarter 2025 upgrade with up to 18 hours battery, new sky blue finish, and powerful M4 chip enhancements.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Sat, 17th May 2025
Hands-on Review: Corsair Void Wireless V2 gaming headset
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Corsair Void Wireless V2 gaming headset

The Corsair Void Wireless V2 headset offers crisp 3D Dolby Atmos sound, long battery life, and seamless wireless use across PC, mobile, and PlayStation devices.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Wed, 14th May 2025
Hands-on Review: Oppo Reno13 Pro 5G
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Oppo Reno13 Pro 5G

Oppo's Reno13 Pro 5G offers a sleek design, powerful AI features, and solid performance for NZD $1,399, making it a strong contender in flagship smartphones.

By Tom Richmond • 6 min read • Wed, 7th May 2025
Hands-on Review: Logitech G435 wireless gaming headset
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Logitech G435 wireless gaming headset

The Logitech G435 is a lightweight, affordable wireless gaming headset offering dual connectivity, solid audio, and up to 18 hours of battery life, ideal for gamers.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Apr 2025
Kaspersky tops 2024 security tests with record 97% TOP3 rate
DevOps

Kaspersky tops 2024 security tests with record 97% TOP3 rate

Kaspersky topped 91 of 95 independent cybersecurity tests in 2024, with a 97% TOP3 finish rate, marking 12 years as industry leader globally.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
Game review: Snow Bros. 2 Special (Nintendo Switch)
Gaming

Game review: Snow Bros. 2 Special (Nintendo Switch)

Snow Bros. 2 Special brings nostalgic fun to Nintendo Switch, faithfully remaking the classic arcade game from 1994 with upgraded graphics and new features.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Mon, 14th Apr 2025
Hands-on Review: JBL Tour Pro 3 earbuds
Digital Entertainment

Hands-on Review: JBL Tour Pro 3 earbuds

JBL's new Tour Pro 3 earbuds offer a unique touchscreen charging case that enhances user control, but at a high price of NZD $429.95, are they worth it?.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Mar 2025