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Hands-on Review: Epson EH-TW5200 Projector
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Epson EH-TW5200 Projector

I found that the unit operates quite quietly, which is really useful for both work presentation or home entertainment environments.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Sep 2015
The Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials, blazing hot or lukewarm?
Film review

The Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials, blazing hot or lukewarm?

The Scorch Trials sees our protagonist leading his pack of youths through a desert filled with flesh-eating zombies and an occasional lightning storm.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Thu, 10th Sep 2015
Could this be the cutest Star Wars Toy ever?
Star Wars

Could this be the cutest Star Wars Toy ever?

Orbotix have crafted what is likely to be one of the cutest Star Wars toys I've seen for awhile. Better still, BB-8 is also a hell of a lot of fun.

By Patrick Pilcher • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Sep 2015
The Mad Max video game welcomes you to the Wasteland
Gaming

The Mad Max video game welcomes you to the Wasteland

Mad Max has seen a resurgence of popularity thanks to the recent release of Fury Road. Does the video game offer the same type of thrilling action?.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Mon, 7th Sep 2015
Hands-on Review: Adata's UC330 Phone to USB thumb drive
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Adata's UC330 Phone to USB thumb drive

Here's a toughie. I needed to quickly back up everything on my Huawei P8 smartphone before I updated its firmware so it'd work with Android Wear.

By Patrick Pilcher • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Sep 2015
Hands-on Review: Philips Hue Tap
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Philips Hue Tap

Perhaps the biggest benefit of the Hue lighting gear is the ability to control lighting wirelessly with an Android or IOS smartphone,.

By Patrick Pilcher • 5 min read • Fri, 4th Sep 2015
Hands-on Review: Sony M4 Aqua
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Sony M4 Aqua

Aimed at smartphone fans who like the look of Sony's Xperia Z series hardware, but want to avoid selling a kidney to buy an Xperia flagship device.

By Patrick Pilcher • 8 min read • Fri, 4th Sep 2015
Star Wars makes Disney Infinity 3.0 awesome
Gaming

Star Wars makes Disney Infinity 3.0 awesome

Disney Infinity 3.0 might be a game aimed for kids, but deep down it offers one of the best Star Wars experiences to date. You will be surprised by ho.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Fri, 4th Sep 2015
Tearaway: Unfolded is a great platform game for PS4
Gaming

Tearaway: Unfolded is a great platform game for PS4

Tearaway: Unfolded is somewhat of a remake on the PS4 as it adds a few new features and levels that weren't in the PS Vita version.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Thu, 3rd Sep 2015
Hands-on Review: Fitbit Surge
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Fitbit Surge

For athletes and fitness fans, all the features the Surge offers will provide a complete overview of one's fitness activities.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Aug 2015
Hands-on review Samsung S6 Edge+: Yes size DOES matter
Gaming

Hands-on review Samsung S6 Edge+: Yes size DOES matter

Since then, Samsung has launched the S6 Edge+, a super-size version of their successful S6 Edge smartphone. There's hardly any plastic anywhere.

By Patrick Pilcher • 5 min read • Thu, 27th Aug 2015
Hands-on Review: Orbitsound Spaced360
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Orbitsound Spaced360

With the Spaced360, British company Orbitsound is looking to deliver a unique audio experience to every corner of the room.

By Mark Roulston • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Aug 2015
Hands-on Review: Viewsonic 4K VP2780-4K monitor
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Viewsonic 4K VP2780-4K monitor

The Viewsonic VP2780-4K 4k monitor is flawless once you have the right cables, according to a journalist's review.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Aug 2015
Until Dawn is a scary game that you must experience
Gaming

Until Dawn is a scary game that you must experience

Until Dawn is a new PS4 exclusive that comes out two months before Halloween. If you are into the horror genre, this game has enough scares for you.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Tue, 25th Aug 2015
Gears of War: Ultimate Edition is the best remaster
Gaming

Gears of War: Ultimate Edition is the best remaster

Remastered games sometimes look too similar for you to notice any big differences. This isn't the case for Gears of War: Ultimate Edition.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Mon, 24th Aug 2015
Hands-on Review: Samsung 34' Curved Monitor SE790C
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Samsung 34' Curved Monitor SE790C

This monitor slays all other rivals - I can't throw enough superlatives at it. Work wise, I use two 24″ monitors, and this monitor is on my wish list.

By Greig Strafford • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Aug 2015
Samsung's soon-to-launch Gear S2 smartwatch
Wearables

Samsung's soon-to-launch Gear S2 smartwatch

Samsung's Gear S2 smartwatch set to redefine wearability with a sleek round face and a battery that outlasts rivals. Details emerge ahead of Berlin reveal.

By Patrick Pilcher • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Aug 2015

Stories from Other Regions

Hands-on Review: Amazon Fire TV
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Amazon Fire TV

The arena of streaming apps is changing, and changing fast, vendors are going to need to up their game to stay with the pack.

By Greig Strafford • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Aug 2015