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Hands-on Review: Jaybird Freedom Wireless Earbuds - invaluable on-the-go tech
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Jaybird Freedom Wireless Earbuds - invaluable on-the-go tech

If you like to customise your sounds, lead active lifestyles and despise connecting cables, these earbuds could be the answer you've been looking for.

By Owen McCarthy • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Oct 2016
Hands-on Review: Dell Performance Headset - AE2
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Dell Performance Headset - AE2

I don't know about you, when I think of PC headsets, I don't usually think of Dell. But now I can really say you'd be wrong not to.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Mon, 26th Sep 2016

Global Stories

Is this the best video phone money can buy? Yealink T49G reviewed
Gaming

Is this the best video phone money can buy? Yealink T49G reviewed

The Yealink T49G is a flagship video phone that is almost in a league of its own - especially with the recent special offer.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Oct 2016
Review: Does PES 2017 feel any different to PES 2016?
Gaming

Review: Does PES 2017 feel any different to PES 2016?

Konami returns for another year releasing PES 2017 for the hardcore soccer/football fans. However, is it any different to last year's offering?.

By Damian Seeto • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Oct 2016
Hands-on Review: Lenovo's ThinkPad X1 Tablet
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Lenovo's ThinkPad X1 Tablet

With so much thought going into the engineering I can report nothing negative about his little beauty. Certainly a worthwhile investment.

By Owen McCarthy • 4 min read • Mon, 3rd Oct 2016
Review: NBA 2K17 takes flight for a powerful slam dunk
Gaming

Review: NBA 2K17 takes flight for a powerful slam dunk

NBA 2K17 continues 2K Sports' excellent NBA 2K franchise. Subtle changes make this game the most realistic portrayal of the sport to date.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Mon, 3rd Oct 2016
Review: Psycho-Pass Mandatory Happiness is a visual novel for PS4
Gaming

Review: Psycho-Pass Mandatory Happiness is a visual novel for PS4

Usually visual novels are small video games you play on your computer. Well Psycho-Pass Mandatory Happiness is a full game available on PS4.

By Damian Seeto • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Sep 2016
A return to form for EA Sports NHL 17
Gaming

A return to form for EA Sports NHL 17

EA Sports' NHL 17 glides back with a feature-rich edition, rekindling the virtual ice hockey fervour with finesse and ferocity.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Thu, 29th Sep 2016
Hands-on Review: Acer Switch Alpha 12 - a tablet packed with value
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Acer Switch Alpha 12 - a tablet packed with value

Armed with an Intel Core i3 processor, the Acer Switch Alpha 12 is pretty zippy upon startup, and I found it easy to use the touch screen controls.

By Owen McCarthy • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Sep 2016
Hands-on Review: Microsoft Surface Book a 'pretty special piece of gear'
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Microsoft Surface Book a 'pretty special piece of gear'

Microsoft's Surface Book dazzles with its clever design and premium build, proving to be a savvy investment for Windows loyalists.

By Patrick Pilcher • 6 min read • Tue, 27th Sep 2016
Film review: Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children
Gaming

Film review: Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children

While the word 'children' is in the title, this isn't a film for young ones. Ransom Riggs' novels are aimed at young adults, so keep that in mind.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Sep 2016
AOC releases the first member of its all new cutting-edge AGON series
Gaming

AOC releases the first member of its all new cutting-edge AGON series

AOC has evolved with the growing demands of gamers and now they've announced that an all-new premium line of gaming monitors is coming to town.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Sep 2016
Hands-on Review: Xiaomi Mi Band 2 - advanced tech for peanuts
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Xiaomi Mi Band 2 - advanced tech for peanuts

With the million and one wearables out there, why does the Mi Band 2 make so much sense, one that I'm happy to say is my smartwatch of choice?.

By Greig Strafford • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Sep 2016
Review: Forza Horizon 3 is a beautiful game set in Australia
Gaming

Review: Forza Horizon 3 is a beautiful game set in Australia

Forza Horizon 3 is undoubtedly one of the prettiest looking games we've ever played. Australia has never looked this good in virtual form.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Fri, 23rd Sep 2016
Hands-on Review: D-Link Powerline AV2 1000 HD Gigabit
Gaming

Hands-on Review: D-Link Powerline AV2 1000 HD Gigabit

For a near bomb-proof means of filling in that pesky WiFi coverage hole, this offering from D-Link will be exactly what the doctor ordered.

By Patrick Pilcher • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Sep 2016
Hands-on Review: Sony MDR1000x Bluetooth Headphones
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Sony MDR1000x Bluetooth Headphones

​Sony have an impeccable sense of timing. Almost straight after Apples headphone socketless iPhone 7 launched, their new Bluetooth headphones arrived.

By Patrick Pilcher • 4 min read • Mon, 19th Sep 2016
Madden NFL 17 scores another touchdown
Gaming

Madden NFL 17 scores another touchdown

This year's iteration of the veteran American football sim, Madden NFL 17, is all about opening up the series to new fans.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Mon, 19th Sep 2016
Hands-on Review: QNAP TVS-882T - all new Thunderbolt 2 NAS technology
Storage

Hands-on Review: QNAP TVS-882T - all new Thunderbolt 2 NAS technology

The new family of business-grade NAS drives from QNAP are targeting creative professionals, with lightening-fast capabilities perfect for 4K editing.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Thu, 15th Sep 2016