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Are these the most advanced headphones ever?
Drones

Are these the most advanced headphones ever?

The Parrot brand is probably best known for its hands free car kits and drones, but I'd say their wireless headphones could soon be bigger than huge.

By Patrick Pilcher • 8 min read • Fri, 8th May 2015
Is Project CARS the greatest motor racing game ever made?
Gaming

Is Project CARS the greatest motor racing game ever made?

Netguide's Darren Price pushes the pedal to the metal and takes the new crowd developed motor-racing simulator, Project CARS, out for a spin.

By Darren Price • 7 min read • Thu, 7th May 2015
Android App Review: Toxic Thinking
Gaming

Android App Review: Toxic Thinking

Toxic Thinking app, a boon for mental health awareness, falters on user experience, needing polish to match its noble purpose.

By Eddie Monotone • 3 min read • Tue, 5th May 2015
State of Decay: Year One Survival Edition comes to Xbox One
Gaming

State of Decay: Year One Survival Edition comes to Xbox One

Post-apocalyptic hit 'State of Decay' rejuvenated on Xbox One with Year One Survival Edition, offering shinier graphics and more content.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Sun, 3rd May 2015
Age of Adaline.. more like ages of boredom
Film review

Age of Adaline.. more like ages of boredom

Even thinking about the story of Age of Adaline makes my eyelids heavy, my brain switch off and my will to live disappear.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 1st May 2015
Hands-on Review: Asus Zenbook UX303
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Asus Zenbook UX303

Looking for a solidly built ultrabook light enough to throw into a bag but can handle most game titles? You'd be hard pressed to go past the UX303.

By Patrick Pilcher • 6 min read • Wed, 29th Apr 2015
Android App Review: Unblock
Gaming

Android App Review: Unblock

Unblock: a free, fun and addictive puzzle game that will keep you entertained for hours (or maybe just minutes). Read more.

By Eddie Monotone • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Apr 2015
Android app review: Gloomy Dungeon 3d: Hardcore
Gaming

Android app review: Gloomy Dungeon 3d: Hardcore

Gloomy Dungeon 3d: Hardcore is a Doom-esque first-person shooter that is 3D, hardcore, and set in a gloomy dungeon. It's perfect, really.

By Eddie Monotone • 2 min read • Tue, 28th Apr 2015
Hands-on Review: iPhone Data Recovery App
Gaming

Hands-on Review: iPhone Data Recovery App

The hardware may be state of the art, the software well designed, but the meat-ware (that's us) is more often than not both stupid and forgetful.

By Patrick Pilcher • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2015
Hands-on Review: The new MacBook
Gaming

Hands-on Review: The new MacBook

Apple's new 12” MacBook stuns with its ultra-slim design, pin-sharp Retina screen, and innovative Force Touch trackpad, setting a new benchmark.

By Patrick Pilcher • 5 min read • Mon, 20th Apr 2015
On the Case: Book Book for the iPhone 6+
Apple

On the Case: Book Book for the iPhone 6+

Religion aside, I quickly became attached to the BookBook. Where protective cases are a necessary evil, the BookBook ticks all the right boxes.

By Patrick Pilcher • 4 min read • Mon, 20th Apr 2015
Mortal Kombat X is gory but fun
Gaming

Mortal Kombat X is gory but fun

Mortal Kombat X may lack some features but adds plenty, boasting fluid gameplay, stunning graphics, and thrilling new modes, making it a gory yet fun must-play.

By Damian Seeto • 3 min read • Sat, 18th Apr 2015
Android App Review: Napp
Gaming

Android App Review: Napp

Simplify your siesta with 'Napp', the app designed to perfection for hassle-free napping - just set and snooze!.

By Eddie Monotone • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Apr 2015
Life on the Edge: Hands-on review with Samsung's Galaxy Edge
Gaming

Life on the Edge: Hands-on review with Samsung's Galaxy Edge

Samsung generate truckloads of hype when launching new Galaxy devices, but I'd wager that even they weren't prepared for sheer amount of hype...

By Patrick Pilcher • 7 min read • Mon, 13th Apr 2015
Ride is a hard motorcycle racing sim
Gaming

Ride is a hard motorcycle racing sim

Motorcycle sim 'Ride' offers a gritty, authentic racing thrill, posing a steep challenge for virtual speed enthusiasts.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2015
Hands-on Review: Samsung Galaxy S6
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Samsung Galaxy S6

The S6 feels iPhone 6-like. I'm hoping that lawsuits don't start flying. They're a distraction from the innovation that the market needs.

By Patrick Pilcher • 7 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2015
Review: Trakdot Luggage Tracker
Gaming

Review: Trakdot Luggage Tracker

The Trakdot Luggage is a tracking device that proves its worth when it is used to provide peace of mind and a safety net for travellers.

By Greig Strafford • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Apr 2015
Hands-on Review: Samsung A5
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Samsung A5

The folks at Samsung knew they needed to lift their game to maintain their position in the market. The first sign of this was the Galaxy Alpha.

By Patrick Pilcher • 4 min read • Tue, 7th Apr 2015