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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.

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Hands-on Review: D-Link DWR-956 4G LTE Wi-Fi AC1200 router

Fri, 1st May 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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wireless networks
Struggling with your home internet? The D-Link DWR-956 router offers fast 4G LTE connectivity, easy setup, and versatile use for home offices and remote work.
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Game review: Soundart (PC VR)

Tue, 28th Apr 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
Soundart joins Audioshield and the revered Beat Saber as another music-based VR game-come-dance-fitness title.
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Hands-on Review: Amazon Echo Show 8

Wed, 22nd Apr 2020
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gaming
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smart home
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digital entertainment
Amazon's Echo Show 8 impresses with its versatile 8-inch touchscreen and robust speaker quality, adding a multimedia edge to your digital assistant.
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Game review: Final Fantasy VII Remake

Tue, 21st Apr 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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Square Enix's Final Fantasy VII Remake rejuvenates a classic with stunning visuals and revamped combat, delivering both nostalgia and fresh excitement.
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Hands-on Review: NVIDIA Shield TV

Wed, 15th Apr 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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video
Nvidia's Shield TV is easily a recommended Android TV solution, especially if you are a PC gamer and want to easily play your games on the lounge TV.
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Stealth Gaming makes a push for the Australian market

Fri, 3rd Apr 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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peripherals
UK gaming accessory company, Stealth Gaming, is expanding into the Australian market with their range of innovative and affordable gaming accessories.
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Game Review: Doom Eternal (PC)

Fri, 27th Mar 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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doom
Doom Eternal, the thrilling sequel to the 2016 reboot, thrusts players into an intense battle against demons with refined gameplay, puzzles, and platforming.
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Hands-on Review: HTC Vive Cosmos Elite External Tracking Faceplate

Fri, 20th Mar 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
TechDay's resident virtual reality fanatic, Darren Price, checks out the upcoming Vive Cosmos External Tracking Faceplate.
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D-Link Covr Mesh Wi-Fi System incorporates McAfee protection

Fri, 20th Mar 2020
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mcafee
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d-link
As more people start working from home, Wi-Fi blackspots hinder productively and limit the choice of locations in the home for use as an office space.
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Hands-on Review: D-Link Talkbox 2800 DVA-2800 VoIP modem

Tue, 17th Mar 2020
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gaming
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uc
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digital entertainment
The D-Link Talkbox 2800 is an AC1600 NBN (AU) and UFB (NZ) compatible modem/router with ADSL2+ and VDSL2 functionality.
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Game review: DCL – The Game (PC)

Tue, 17th Mar 2020
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gaming
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drones
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digital entertainment
DCL – The Game attempts to bring the world of competitive drone racing to the masses. It's the official videogame of the Drone Champions League.
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Final Fantasy VII remake preview & developer interview

Tue, 10th Mar 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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Square Enix breathes new life into Final Fantasy VII with an expansive remake. We preview the game and chat with director Yoshinori Kitase.
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HTC reveals its plans for the Vive Cosmos VR range

Mon, 2nd Mar 2020
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uc
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
The Cosmos XR promises to be a major advancement in augmented reality allowing designers to view their concepts in a real-world environment.
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Game review: Jurassic World Evolution: Return to Jurassic Park DLC (PC)

Mon, 24th Feb 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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game review
Frontier Development's latest expansion for Jurassic World: Evolution, Return to Jurassic Park, is a nostalgic treat for fans.
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Epson launches new large-format document scanner

Fri, 21st Feb 2020
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document management
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ecm
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martech
Epson Australia introduces the WorkForce DS-32000, a high-speed large-format document scanner tailored for demanding office needs, priced at AUD $5,499.
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Game review: Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame 3 (PC)

Tue, 18th Feb 2020
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saas
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gaming
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martech
Milestone delivers a thrilling, realistic simulation in “Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame 3,” capturing the 2019 season's gritty excitement.
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Hands-on Review: Skullcandy Crusher ANC Bluetooth headset

Wed, 5th Feb 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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bluetooth
The Skullcandy Crusher ANC, priced at AUD $599.95/NZD $599.95, elevates audio experiences with active noise cancelling and adjustable haptic feedback.
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Hands-on Review: D-Link Full HD Outdoor Wi-Fi Camera

Fri, 31st Jan 2020
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gaming
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surveillance
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digital entertainment
D-Link's DCS-8600LH camera impresses with its full HD video and night vision, but struggles with Optus 4G connectivity in Australia.
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Hands-on Review: D-Link DIR-3060 EXO Smart Mesh Wi-Fi Router

Fri, 31st Jan 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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wireless networks
D-Link's DIR-3060 EXO Smart Mesh Wi-Fi Router delivers seamless high-speed connectivity, ideal for modern homes with multiple devices and streaming needs.
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Aspire releases GEN 4G dual-SIM smartphone

Tue, 28th Jan 2020
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4g technology
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aspera mobile
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technology gifts
Aspera Mobile has released the GEM, a AU$149 4G dual-SIM smartphone with Android Pie, offering impressive specs including fingerprint and facial recognition.