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Game review: Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II (Xbox Series X)
Wed, 22nd May 2024
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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.

Hands-on review: Logitech Zone 300 Wireless Headset
Tue, 21st May 2024
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Techday NZ's hands-on review of the Logitech Zone 300 Wireless Headset highlights its affordability, superior sound quality, and clear noise-cancelling mic.

Hands-on review: SteelSeries Apex 9 Mini keyboard
Fri, 10th May 2024
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gadgets
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.

Hands-on review: TOZO OpenEgo True Wireless Open Ear Headphone
Wed, 8th May 2024
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digital entertainment
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headphones
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gadgets
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.

Hands-on review: Go Pro Hero 12 Black + handler and Enduro batteries
Wed, 8th May 2024
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gadgets
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connectivity
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reviews
Surpassing boundaries of action camera capabilities, the GoPro Hero 12 Black enhances user experiences with advancements in video quality, stability, connectivity, and durability.

Game review: Sand Land (PlayStation 5)
Thu, 2nd May 2024
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gaming
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cartech
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digital entertainment
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.

Hands-on review: JBL Quantum 360P
Tue, 30th Apr 2024
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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bluetooth
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.

Hands-on review: Backbone One USB-C phone controller (2nd Generation)
Tue, 30th Apr 2024
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personal computing devices
The 2nd generation Backbone One USB-C transforms Android phones into portable gaming consoles with a new design, improved stability, and low latency.

Hands-on review: Samsung's A35 and A55 - Midrange or flagship?
Tue, 30th Apr 2024
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smartphones
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samsung
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samsung galaxy
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.

Game review: TopSpin 2K25 (PS5)
Fri, 26th Apr 2024
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nfl
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.

Game review: Stellar Blade (PS5)
Thu, 25th Apr 2024
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cyberpunk 2077
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.

Hands-on review: Cricut EasyPress Mini
Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
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diy
Cricut EasyPress Mini proves to be an ideal tool for small and large crafting projects, allowing creativity to flourish even in hard-to-reach places.

Game review: Children of the Sun (PC)
Wed, 17th Apr 2024
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game review
Children of the Sun, a surreal single-player puzzle shooter by Rene Rother, follows a lone sniper's revenge against a cult, with precise, strategic gameplay and an unusual art style.

Hands-on review: Asus RT-AXE7800 Wi-Fi 6e router
Thu, 11th Apr 2024
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gaming
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uc
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digital entertainment
The Asus RT-AXE7800 Wi-Fi 6e router offers optimal functionality for households and high performance gaming, boasting an easy-to-use setup and impressive wireless speed capabilities.

Game review: Kingdom Come: Deliverance (Nintendo Switch)
Thu, 11th Apr 2024
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graphics
Kingdom Come: Deliverance on Nintendo Switch disappoints with poor graphics and clunky mechanics, despite an engaging medieval storyline, raising doubts over platform choice from Warhorse Studios.

Game review: Horizon: Forbidden West Complete Edition (PC)
Mon, 8th Apr 2024
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digital entertainment
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game review
Horizon: Forbidden West, the stellar sequel to Horizon: Zero Dawn, hits PC, offering enhanced visuals, pleasing refinements from the original, and an engaging storyline set in a visually stunning post-post-apocalyptic world.

Game review: Alone in the Dark (PS5)
Wed, 3rd Apr 2024
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gaming
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resident evil
Alone in the Dark 2024 PS5 remake packs Hollywood star power, but players may be discouraged by major glitches, slow-paced gameplay, and underwhelming combat despite engaging puzzle-solving segments and atmospheric graphics.

Hands-on review: Asus ROG Ally handheld gaming PC
Tue, 2nd Apr 2024
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
Asus's ROG Ally is a PC-based Windows 11 handheld gaming console. Techday's Darren Price has been testing the tiny gaming PC.

Game review: Princess Peach: Showtime! (Nintendo Switch)
Mon, 1st Apr 2024
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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super mario
Princess Peach takes centre stage in a versatile and fun-filled Nintendo Switch game, 'Princess Peach: Showtime!', characterised by its colourful graphics, unique story-line, and varied gameplay.

Hands-on review: 2TB WD_Black SN770M NVMe M.2 2230 SSD
Tue, 26th Mar 2024
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storage
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personal computing devices
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pc hardware
Tiny yet mighty, the WD_Black SN770M SSD redefines portable gaming with unparalleled speed and capacity.