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Hands-on Review: Espresso 15 Pro portable 4K monitor
Displays

Hands-on Review: Espresso 15 Pro portable 4K monitor

The Espresso 15 Pro is a premium 15.6-inch portable 4K monitor with vibrant colours, high brightness and a sturdy aerospace-grade aluminium design.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 10th Nov 2025
Game review: Battlefield 6 (PC)
Gaming

Game review: Battlefield 6 (PC)

Battlefield 6 delivers epic multiplayer battles with vast destructible maps and vehicles, but its single-player campaign feels rushed and underwhelming.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Fri, 7th Nov 2025
Game review: Two Point Museum (Switch 2)
Gaming

Game review: Two Point Museum (Switch 2)

Two Point Museum debuts on Switch 2, offering fun museum management with charming visuals and humour, but limited by clunky controls and 30fps gameplay.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Mon, 3rd Nov 2025
Game review: Wreckreation (Xbox Series X)
Gaming

Game review: Wreckreation (Xbox Series X)

Wreckreation on Xbox Series X offers a vast 449 sq km open world racer blending Burnout's crashes and TrackMania's custom tracks for thrilling chaos.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Fri, 31st Oct 2025
Hands-on Review: Logitech MX Master 4 wireless mouse
Windows

Hands-on Review: Logitech MX Master 4 wireless mouse

Logitech's MX Master 4 refines its acclaimed wireless mouse with haptic feedback and a novel Actions Ring, enhancing comfort and productivity for all-day use.

By Sean Mitchell • 6 min read • Fri, 31st Oct 2025
Hands-on Review: Logitech Signature Slim Solar+ K980 wireless keyboard
Smart Home

Hands-on Review: Logitech Signature Slim Solar+ K980 wireless keyboard

The Logitech Signature Slim Solar+ K980 is a slim, solar-powered wireless keyboard that charges via ambient light, offering seamless multi-device use without battery hassles.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 31st Oct 2025
Game review: The Outer Worlds 2 (Xbox Series X)
Gaming

Game review: The Outer Worlds 2 (Xbox Series X)

The Outer Worlds 2, available on PC and Xbox Game Pass, offers snappy combat and faction choices but suffers from frustrating missions and limited immersion.

By Damian Seeto • 6 min read • Wed, 29th Oct 2025
Game unboxing review: Ghost of Yōtei Collector's Edition (PlayStation 5)
Gaming

Game unboxing review: Ghost of Yōtei Collector's Edition (PlayStation 5)

The Ghost of Yōtei Collector's Edition for PlayStation 5 offers premium collectibles and exclusive in-game content, delighting fans with stunning detail and quality.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Mon, 27th Oct 2025
Game review: Pokemon Legends: Z-A (Switch 2)
Gaming

Game review: Pokemon Legends: Z-A (Switch 2)

Pokémon Legends: Z-A on Switch 2 offers real-time combat and familiar gameplay despite dull graphics and no voice acting.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Mon, 27th Oct 2025
Game review: Persona 3 Reload (Nintendo Switch 2)
Gaming

Game review: Persona 3 Reload (Nintendo Switch 2)

Persona 3 Reload on Nintendo Switch 2 offers a full remake with enhanced visuals and new features but suffers from performance issues compared to PS5 and Xbox versions.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Mon, 27th Oct 2025
Game review: Lego Party (Xbox Series X)
Gaming

Game review: Lego Party (Xbox Series X)

Lego Party launches on Xbox Series X in 2025, offering cross-platform multiplayer and over 60 mini-games for fun with friends and family.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Tue, 21st Oct 2025
Game review: Ninja Gaiden 4 (PS5)
Gaming

Game review: Ninja Gaiden 4 (PS5)

Ninja Gaiden 4 launches on PS5 with fresh hero Yakumo leading most of the action, marking the series' first major shift in over a decade.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Tue, 21st Oct 2025
Hands-on Review: Asus ZenWiFi BD4 Smart Home Mesh
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Asus ZenWiFi BD4 Smart Home Mesh

The Asus ZenWiFi BD4 offers effortless setup and fast Wi-Fi 7 speeds, delivering robust wireless coverage across the home for streaming, gaming and more.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Tue, 21st Oct 2025
Game review: Earthion (Xbox Series X)
Gaming

Game review: Earthion (Xbox Series X)

Earthion, a new 2D shooter inspired by '90s Sega Mega Drive classics, is now out on Xbox and other platforms, bringing old-school challenge to modern gamers.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025
Game review: Little Nightmares III (PS5)
Gaming

Game review: Little Nightmares III (PS5)

Little Nightmares III offers disturbing design and fun platforming but lacks offline co-op; it's short and flawed, best bought on sale for PS5.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Oct 2025

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Hands-on Review: Logitech Brio 4K a webcam with cinematic flair
Unified Communications

Hands-on Review: Logitech Brio 4K a webcam with cinematic flair

Logitech's Brio 4K webcam combines sleek design with outstanding image quality, delivering near-cinematic video that enhances every call and stream effortlessly.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Fri, 31st Oct 2025
Hands-on Review: Samsung's new 115-Inch Neo QLED is the black beauty of TVs
Digital Entertainment

Hands-on Review: Samsung's new 115-Inch Neo QLED is the black beauty of TVs

Samsung's 115-inch Neo QLED QN90F transforms any room into a private cinema, combining sleek design with stunning 4K visuals and immersive sound for AUD $26,999.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Oct 2025