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Game review: Kiln (Xbox Series X)
Gaming

Game review: Kiln (Xbox Series X)

Game Pass access has helped keep players online, but Kiln feels thin at launch with just five maps and one mode.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Last month
SnapLogic adds AI gateway to push agents into work
Marketing Technologies

SnapLogic adds AI gateway to push agents into work

Many firms are failing to turn AI trials into production systems, with poor controls and weak data forcing almost half of projects to stall.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Last month
Game review: Marathon (PS5)
Gaming

Game review: Marathon (PS5)

Console players face extra costs and a thin launch offering, even though Marathon’s gunplay and movement feel polished.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Last month
Crunchyroll opens Anime Awards voting with new nominees
Sony

Crunchyroll opens Anime Awards voting with new nominees

Fans can now pick from nearly 50 anime titles as the 10th awards widen voting to MyAnimeList and add star presenters.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Hands-on review: Apple AirPods Max 2 refined upgrade
Wearables

Hands-on review: Apple AirPods Max 2 refined upgrade

Noise cancelling and USB-C lossless audio make Apple's latest over-ear headphones a better fit for iPhone users, though weight remains.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last month
Crunchyroll launches on Apple TV app in four markets
Gaming

Crunchyroll launches on Apple TV app in four markets

Viewers in four English-speaking markets can now sign up for nearly 25,000 hours of anime through Apple’s TV app.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026
Game review: MLB The Show 26 (PS5)
Gaming

Game review: MLB The Show 26 (PS5)

Stagnant visuals and the loss of March to October will frustrate fans, even though the PS5 baseball sim still plays well.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2026
Starfield lands on PS5 with new expansion & update
Gaming

Starfield lands on PS5 with new expansion & update

Starfield lands on PS5 on 8 April, joined by the Terran Armada expansion, Free Lanes update and a broad price cut across editions.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2026
Game review: God of War Sons of Sparta (PS5)
Gaming

Game review: God of War Sons of Sparta (PS5)

God of War Sons of Sparta reimagines Kratos as a teen in a retro 2.5D slasher, but simplistic combat makes this PS5 prequel stumble.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Tue, 24th Feb 2026
Game review: Nioh 3 (PS5)
Gaming

Game review: Nioh 3 (PS5)

Nioh 3 evolves Team Ninja's samurai Souls-like with open-world hubs, sharper combat tweaks and daunting depth for PS5 and PC fans.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Wed, 18th Feb 2026

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Multimedia Technology lands Cygnett Australian power deal
Partner Programmes

Multimedia Technology lands Cygnett Australian power deal

National resellers will gain local stock and support as Multimedia Technology adds Cygnett’s portable power range to its Australian line-up.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Sony expands INZONE line with H6 Air & new colours
Gaming

Sony expands INZONE line with H6 Air & new colours

The refresh targets gamers with an open-back headset, a lighter build and new finishes that broaden Sony's INZONE range in Australia from April 2026.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Last month
Sony launches BRAVIA Theatre gear & TV in Australia
Smart Home

Sony launches BRAVIA Theatre gear & TV in Australia

Australian households will get a broader choice of home cinema gear from June and July 2026, though Sony has not yet disclosed pricing.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026
Sony launches WH-1000XM6 in new Sand Pink in India
Digital Entertainment

Sony launches WH-1000XM6 in new Sand Pink in India

Sony's WH-1000XM6 headphones get a new Sand Pink finish in India, targeting style-conscious users at INR ₹39,990 with no spec changes.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2026
Virgin Media O2 rolls out free 5G+ upgrade across UK
Network Infrastructure

Virgin Media O2 rolls out free 5G+ upgrade across UK

Virgin Media O2 switches millions to faster 5G+ at no extra cost, as its standalone network goes live in over 700 UK towns and cities.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026
Sony debuts new WH-1000XM6 colourway, noise-cancelling buds
Digital Entertainment

Sony debuts new WH-1000XM6 colourway, noise-cancelling buds

Sony launches WF-1000XM6 noise-cancelling buds and Sand Pink WH-1000XM6 in Australia, priced at AUD $499.95 and AUD $699.95.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Feb 2026
Sony unveils VENICE Extension System Mini in India
AR, VR & Metaverse

Sony unveils VENICE Extension System Mini in India

Sony launches VENICE Extension System Mini in India, a smartphone-sized 8.6K camera head for tight spaces, VR rigs and high-movement shoots.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Feb 2026
Sony unveils new wireless turntables for Australia
Smart Home

Sony unveils new wireless turntables for Australia

Sony has unveiled PS-LX3BT and PS-LX5BT wireless turntables for Australia, priced at AUD $469 and AUD $599, aimed at vinyl newcomers and fans.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 23rd Jan 2026