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Hands-on Review: espresso Lite 15 portable display

3 days ago
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Add a second screen to your laptop bag. The Espresso Lite 15 aims to deliver a lightweight portable monitor for work on the move.
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Game review: Dragon Quest VII Reimagined (Switch 2)

6 days ago
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Dragon Quest VII Reimagined on Switch 2 modernises a 100-hour epic into a slicker, friendlier 50-hour JRPG without losing its charm.
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Game review: My Hero Academia: All's Justice (PS5)

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My Hero Academia: All's Justice delivers flashy 3v3 PS5 arena brawls and slick visuals, but its confusing, punishing story mode stumbles.
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Game review: God of War Sons of Sparta (PS5)

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God of War Sons of Sparta reimagines Kratos as a teen in a retro 2.5D slasher, but simplistic combat makes this PS5 prequel stumble.
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Game review: Mario Tennis Fever (Switch 2)

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Mario Tennis Fever serves up fast, over-the-top rallies and a surprisingly deep Adventure mode, making Switch 2's best family tennis game yet.
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Hands-on review: Honeycomb Echo Aviation Controller

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Honeycomb's Echo Aviation Controller delivers desk‑friendly, precision flight sim controls, with quirks in setup but impressive immersion.
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Game review: Nioh 3 (PS5)

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Nioh 3 evolves Team Ninja's samurai Souls-like with open-world hubs, sharper combat tweaks and daunting depth for PS5 and PC fans.
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Hands-on review: Edifier NeoBuds Pro 3

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Edifier NeoBuds Pro 3 deliver impressive ANC, comfort and crisp audio, though simplistic touch controls and lack of earbud volume may irk.
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Hands-on review: Corsair Galleon 100 SD Stream Deck Integrated Mechanical Keyboard

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Corsair's Galleon 100 SD fuses a premium mechanical keyboard with a 12-key Stream Deck, dials and RGB for gamers and creators.
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Game review: Ride 6 (Xbox Series X)

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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.
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Game review: Code Vein II (PS5)

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Anime souls-like Code Vein II delivers stylish combat and loyal AI partners, but clumsy dodging and no online co-op hold it back.
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Game review: Fighting Force Collection (Switch 2)

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Fighting Force Collection on Switch 2 revives 32-bit brawling nostalgia, but clunky controls and dated design keep it firmly in the past.
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Game review: Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade (Switch 2)

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gaming
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square enix
Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade dazzles on Switch 2, trading PS5 polish for handheld brilliance, smart tweaks and superb combat.
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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.
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Game review: Animal Crossing: New Horizons Switch 2 Version

Tue, 27th Jan 2026
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Animal Crossing: New Horizons finds fresh life on Switch 2 with sharper visuals, faster loading and smart but non-essential new features.
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Hands-on review: Nintendo Switch 2 GameCube controller

Tue, 20th Jan 2026
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gaming
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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.
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Game review: Taxi Chaos 2 (Xbox Series X)

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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Taxi Chaos 2 offers colourful, gadget-packed cab rides on Xbox Series X, but repetition and frustration stall its Crazy Taxi ambitions.
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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.
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Game review: Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection (PS5)

Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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gaming
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Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection is a bloody nostalgia trip on PS5, mixing classic arcade brilliance with some truly dire spin-offs.
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Game review: Maestro (PSVR2/Meta Quest 3)

Fri, 2nd Jan 2026
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
VR rhythm game Maestro turns you into a flamboyant orchestra conductor, mixing classical bangers with party chaos on PSVR2 and Quest 3.