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Hands-on Review: SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 Wireless
Gaming

Hands-on Review: SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 Wireless

SteelSeries' Arctis Nova 5 Wireless offers versatility across devices, exceptional sound, and comfort with its robust design and user-friendly features.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Tue, 11th Jun 2024
Game review: System Shock (Xbox Series X)
Gaming

Game review: System Shock (Xbox Series X)

The System Shock remake for Xbox Series X brings better graphics and an intriguing storyline but is held back by outdated mechanics and lack of waypoints. 7.5/10.

By Imee Dequito • 5 min read • Fri, 7th Jun 2024
Hands-on Review: Rakuten Kobo Clara Colour- Judge Your Books by Their Colours
Storage

Hands-on Review: Rakuten Kobo Clara Colour- Judge Your Books by Their Colours

Rakuten Kobo's new Clara Colour eReader brings book covers and illustrations to life with vibrant colours on its 6 E Ink Kaleido display.

By Owen McCarthy • 4 min read • Tue, 4th Jun 2024
Game review: Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut (PC)
Gaming

Game review: Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut (PC)

PC gamers rejoice! Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut arrives, packing both stunning visuals and rich content, stripped from PlayStation exclusivity.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Tue, 4th Jun 2024
Game review: Biomutant (Nintendo Switch)
Gaming

Game review: Biomutant (Nintendo Switch)

Biomutant bucks the trend of human protagonists, letting Switch players explore a colourful world as a furry mutant. Worth playing despite some flaws.

By Damian Seeto • 6 min read • Mon, 3rd Jun 2024
Hands-on Review: JBL Go 4 bluetooth speaker
Digital Entertainment

Hands-on Review: JBL Go 4 bluetooth speaker

JBL's Go 4 Bluetooth speaker combines compact design with robust performance, featuring impressive audio, waterproof build, and exceptional battery life.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 29th May 2024
Save me Dr Tako: Definitive Edition (PS5)
Gaming

Save me Dr Tako: Definitive Edition (PS5)

Relive the nostalgia with *Save Me Dr Tako: Definitive Edition* on PS5. This charming, non-violent platformer with Game Boy-inspired graphics offers new difficulty options, a hint system, and more.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Wed, 29th May 2024
Hands-on Review: Aspera Nitro 2 smartphone
Surveillance

Hands-on Review: Aspera Nitro 2 smartphone

Australia budget mobile phone manufacturer, Aspera Mobile, has released its Nitro 2 Android Go smartphone. Techday's Darren Price takes a look at the pearl version of the phone sent over for review.

By Darren Price • 3 min read • Tue, 28th May 2024
Game review: Senua's Saga: Hellblade II (Xbox Series X)
Gaming

Game review: Senua's Saga: Hellblade II (Xbox Series X)

Ninja Theory's Senua's Saga: Hellblade II offers stunning graphics and engaging puzzles, but its short length and limited combat options might disappoint some gamers.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Wed, 22nd May 2024
Hands-on Review: Logitech Zone 300 Wireless Headset
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Logitech Zone 300 Wireless Headset

Techday NZ's hands-on review of the Logitech Zone 300 Wireless Headset highlights its affordability, superior sound quality, and clear noise-cancelling mic.

By Damian Seeto • 3 min read • Tue, 21st May 2024
Hands-on Review: SteelSeries Apex 9 Mini keyboard
Gaming

Hands-on Review: SteelSeries Apex 9 Mini keyboard

SteelSeries debuts the Apex 9 Mini, a compact keyboard that sacrifices size but not functionality, offering an optical gaming experience optimal for limited desk space.

By Darren Price • 3 min read • Fri, 10th May 2024
Hands-on Review: TOZO OpenEgo True Wireless Open Ear Headphone
Digital Entertainment

Hands-on Review: TOZO OpenEgo True Wireless Open Ear Headphone

The TOZO OpenEgo True Wireless Open Ear Headphone provides high sound quality and a unique LED digital display charging case at a highly affordable price, despite lacking noise-cancelling capabilities and fitting issues.

By Damian Seeto • 3 min read • Wed, 8th May 2024
Hands-on Review: Go Pro Hero 12 Black + handler and Enduro batteries
Gadgets

Hands-on Review: Go Pro Hero 12 Black + handler and Enduro batteries

Surpassing boundaries of action camera capabilities, the GoPro Hero 12 Black enhances user experiences with advancements in video quality, stability, connectivity, and durability.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 8th May 2024
Game review: Sand Land (PlayStation 5)
Gaming

Game review: Sand Land (PlayStation 5)

Akira Toriyama's Sand Land receives an exciting transformation, from manga to video game, treating fans to a captivating mix of RPG action, unique characters, and storyline set in a compelling desert dystopia.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Thu, 2nd May 2024
Hands-on Review: JBL Quantum 360P
Gaming

Hands-on Review: JBL Quantum 360P

JBL's Quantum 360P wireless gaming headset delivers superb audio, impressive battery life, and dual-device connectivity, standing out as an affordable, reliable option for competitive gamers.

By Tom Richmond • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Apr 2024
Hands-on Review: Backbone One USB-C phone controller (2nd Generation)
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Backbone One USB-C phone controller (2nd Generation)

The 2nd generation Backbone One USB-C transforms Android phones into portable gaming consoles with a new design, improved stability, and low latency.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Tue, 30th Apr 2024
Hands-on Review: Samsung's A35 and A55 - Midrange or flagship?
Samsung

Hands-on Review: Samsung's A35 and A55 - Midrange or flagship?

Samsung's A35 and A55 smartphones blur the line between midrange and flagship, combining attractive design, impressive battery life, and robust video capabilities at a more accessible price point.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Apr 2024
Game review: TopSpin 2K25 (PS5)
Gaming

Game review: TopSpin 2K25 (PS5)

TopSpin 2K25, 2K Sports' return to the popular tennis video game franchise, offers enticing gameplay and stellar player rosters, but disappoints with a lack of offline modes.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Fri, 26th Apr 2024
Game review: Stellar Blade (PS5)
Gaming

Game review: Stellar Blade (PS5)

Stellar Blade, an action-packed PS5 exclusive released this year, delivers exceptional gameplay and rich story, marking South Korean first-time developer Shift Up's impressive debut in gaming.

By Damian Seeto • 6 min read • Thu, 25th Apr 2024