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Getting hands on at the Samsung S8/S8+ launch event
Samsung

Getting hands on at the Samsung S8/S8+ launch event

Samsung wows with new Galaxy S8 and S8+ at Auckland launch, showcasing water resistance and innovative new gadgets.

By Alex Crossan • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Mar 2017
Film review: Ghost in the Shell - a cyberpunk look into AI and mind hacking
Gaming

Film review: Ghost in the Shell - a cyberpunk look into AI and mind hacking

When you go messing around with advanced technology, what happens if your mind gets hacked? What if that hacker is a wanted cyberterrorist?.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Mar 2017
Hands-on Review: Samsung Galaxy A7 - a sleek midrange smartphone
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Samsung Galaxy A7 - a sleek midrange smartphone

Samsung's latest Galaxy A series might just smooth what has been something of a bumpy path for the global giant. We get hands-on with the A7.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Mar 2017

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EA Games' sci-fi epic continues with Mass Effect: Andromeda
Mass Effect

EA Games' sci-fi epic continues with Mass Effect: Andromeda

Bioware launches us into the stars anew with Mass Effect: Andromeda, heralding a galaxy of fresh tales and faces.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Tue, 4th Apr 2017
Film review - Smurfs: The Lost Village
Gaming

Film review - Smurfs: The Lost Village

There are otherworldly creatures, the fight between good & evil, the bond of friendship and finding out true identities - all make for a great story.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Mar 2017
Hands-on Review: Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Carbon
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Carbon

Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Carbon: This featherlight Ultrabook blends portability with robust performance, ideal for on-the-go professionals.

By James Fraser • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Mar 2017
Film review: Boss Baby - what happens when you turn a baby into a corporate boss?
Gaming

Film review: Boss Baby - what happens when you turn a baby into a corporate boss?

Looking for a family movie this April? Boss Baby is a cute and lighthearted look at turning a baby into senior management. In cinemas from April 13.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Mar 2017
Hands-on Review: Sennheiser MB 660 wireless headphones
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Sennheiser MB 660 wireless headphones

Sennheiser's MB 660 headphones triumph in a hands-on test, offering unparalleled noise cancellation and lasting comfort for travellers.

By Greig Strafford • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Mar 2017
Hands-on Review: ASUS ROG Crosshair VI Hero Motherboard
Gaming

Hands-on Review: ASUS ROG Crosshair VI Hero Motherboard

Of course, a great processor cannot make a great system without an impressive motherboard, and this is our main course today.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Mar 2017
Review: Lego Worlds tries to take on the 'Minecraft' gaming genre
Gaming

Review: Lego Worlds tries to take on the 'Minecraft' gaming genre

Minecraft popularised the gaming genre that allows you to explore a sandbox world while creating your own things. Lego now wants to tackle this genre.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Mar 2017
Hands-on Review: Omna 180 camera
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Omna 180 camera

D-Link's Omna 180 Cam HD offers smooth video streaming and two-way audio, but falls short in overall performance, leaving some questioning its £300 price tag.

By James Fraser • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Mar 2017
Review: Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Wildlands is a fun open-world shooter
Gaming

Review: Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Wildlands is a fun open-world shooter

Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Wildlands changes the shooting formula for the better to offer a fun third-person co-op experience.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Mon, 13th Mar 2017
Film Review: T2 Trainspotting - the cast is back for a fitting sequel
Gaming

Film Review: T2 Trainspotting - the cast is back for a fitting sequel

There is depression, heroin, violence, regret, sex, lies and betrayal. But you know what? T2 is actually hell of a lot more upbeat than the first one.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 6th Mar 2017
Hands-on Review: Corsair 270R PC Case
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Corsair 270R PC Case

In our hands-on review, the Corsair 270R emerges as a minimalist's dream for easy assembly and robust cooling options, all under £50.

By James Fraser • 2 min read • Mon, 6th Mar 2017
Hands-on Review: Corsair Crystal 460X
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Corsair Crystal 460X

Review: Corsair's Crystal 460X dazzles with tempered glass and versatile RGB lighting, merging style with function for custom PC builds.

By James Fraser • 3 min read • Mon, 6th Mar 2017
Hands-on Review: Fuji X100F camera
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Fuji X100F camera

With the adage that the best camera is the one you have with you, this is a camera that's built to be with you on the street!.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Mar 2017
Review: Malicious Fallen is a game full of only boss battles
Gaming

Review: Malicious Fallen is a game full of only boss battles

When you play video games, you normally reach a boss when you clear an entire level first. In Malicious Fallen however, the whole game is boss battles.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Mar 2017

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