About Darren
Darren Price
Consumer & Gaming Writer - Australia
Darren Price has been playing video games and messing with technology for 45 years. For the last fifteen years he’s been writing about games and tech, as well. He hates sport, but loves sports video games - which he puts down to a mixture of being annoyingly contrary and extremely lazy. Whilst he is completely tone deaf, he considers Rock Band to be his guilty pleasure. A geek from way back, Darren builds his own computers, collects comic books, owns several lightsabers and is a sucker for video-gaming merchandise.
Stories by Darren
Casting a wide net: Vection Technologies' push across emerging tech markets
Yesterday
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digital transformation
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martech
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physical security
Vection Technologies showcases AI and VR tools for defence, healthcare and property as CEO Gianmarco Biagi targets wider international growth.
Game review: Crimson Desert (PC)
Last week
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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assassin's creed
Crimson Desert impresses with a sprawling fantasy world, refined launch-day fixes and deep systems in a standout PC role-playing adventure.
Game review: Death Stranding 2: On the Beach (PC)
Last week
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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steam
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach lands on PC with ultrawide support, unlocked framerates and slick visuals, but remains an odd, divisive journey.
Hands-on review: LucidSound LS10X wired gaming headset
This month
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gaming
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uc
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digital entertainment
LucidSound LS10X wired gaming headset delivers premium sound and comfort at AUD $50, with Xbox-friendly controls and broad console support.
Hands-on Review: Upgrading to an Espresso Lite 15 portable monitor
Last month
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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hybrid & remote work
Espresso's Lite 15 portable monitor turns cramped handhelds and laptops into roomy, Full HD dual-screen setups almost anywhere you work or play.
Game review: Resident Evil Requiem (PC)
Last month
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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survival-horror
Resident Evil Requiem expertly fuses classic survival horror with modern action flourishes, delivering a gripping, gore-soaked return to form.
Hands-on review: Logitech G515 Rapid TKL wired analogue keyboard
Last month
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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bluetooth
Logitech's G515 Rapid TKL is a slim, ultra-customisable wired gaming keyboard that saves desk space without sacrificing performance.
Hands-on review: iGarden Swim Jet X Series
Last month
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smart home
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wireless networks
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crowdfunding
Battery-powered iGarden Swim Jet X turns small backyard pools into customisable infinite lanes or raging rapids with app-controlled currents.
ŌURA reports ANZ sleeps soundly, though stress is holding many back
Last month
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data analytics
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ai
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healthtech
Ōura's new ANZ sleep report finds Aussies and Kiwis among the world's best sleepers, yet high daily stress is quietly stealing their rest.
Hands-on review: Logitech G325 Lightspeed wireless gaming headset
Last month
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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hybrid & remote work
Logitech's G325 Lightspeed headset offers low-latency wireless, immersive audio and all-day comfort in a sleek, lightweight design.
Game developer interview: Star Citizen's Chris Roberts
Last month
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
Chris Roberts details Star Citizen's boundless vision, from procedural planets and VR to crafting, base building and dynamic server tech.
Hands-on review: Honeycomb Echo Aviation Controller
Fri, 20th Feb 2026
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
Honeycomb's Echo Aviation Controller delivers desk‑friendly, precision flight sim controls, with quirks in setup but impressive immersion.
Hands-on review: Edifier NeoBuds Pro 3
Wed, 18th Feb 2026
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digital entertainment
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ios
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google
Edifier NeoBuds Pro 3 deliver impressive ANC, comfort and crisp audio, though simplistic touch controls and lack of earbud volume may irk.
Hands-on review: Corsair Galleon 100 SD Stream Deck Integrated Mechanical Keyboard
Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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agentic ai
Corsair's Galleon 100 SD fuses a premium mechanical keyboard with a 12-key Stream Deck, dials and RGB for gamers and creators.
Game review: Ride 6 (Xbox Series X)
Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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console gaming
Ride 6 swaps open worlds for pure two-wheeled thrills, blending exacting physics, stunning bikes and tough racing on Xbox Series X.
Windows security breaks ROG Xbox Ally handheld game consoles
Sat, 31st Jan 2026
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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cybersecurity
Windows 11 security is blocking key software on Asus ROG Xbox Ally consoles, leaving pricey handhelds struggling to launch games properly.
Hands-on review: Dell Pro Plus Wireless Speakerphone
Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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uc
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digital entertainment
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hybrid & remote work
Dell's Pro Plus Wireless Speakerphone delivers crisp, Teams-ready audio in a compact, travel-friendly package that works straight from the box.
Hands-on review: Nintendo Switch 2 GameCube controller
Tue, 20th Jan 2026
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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nintendo
Nintendo's Switch 2 GameCube pad revives the classic controller feel, finally making Wind Waker and friends play just as they should.
Hands-on review: Silicon Power Hypera microSDXC Express card
Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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storage
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Silicon Power's Hypera microSDXC Express card brings near-SSD speeds and affordable extra storage to Nintendo Switch 2 gamers.
Hands-on Review: Dell Pro 13 Premium laptop
Wed, 24th Dec 2025
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ai
Dell Pro 13 Premium packs AI-ready Intel Core Ultra power into a sleek, sub-1.1kg chassis that excels at office work and light gaming.