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Samsung unveils 2027 Odyssey monitors with 1,100Hz
Samsung

Samsung unveils 2027 Odyssey monitors with 1,100Hz

Competitive gamers could gain smoother motion from Samsung's latest Odyssey line-up, which includes a 27-inch model rated at up to 1,100Hz.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Asus opens Australian pre-orders for limited Ally X20
Gaming

Asus opens Australian pre-orders for limited Ally X20

Australian buyers can now pay AUD $2,499 for Asus's anniversary handheld, which adds an OLED screen and revised controls at the top of the Ally range.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

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Hands-on review: Keychron Q6 Ultra 8K
Hybrid & Remote Work

Hands-on review: Keychron Q6 Ultra 8K

Its heavy aluminium build and 8,000Hz polling make the Q6 Ultra 8K a compelling but pricey desk upgrade for gamers and remote workers.

By Tom Richmond • 5 min read • Today
Game review: NBA 2K27 (PS5)
Gaming

Game review: NBA 2K27 (PS5)

New MyCareer eras and tougher defence give the annual basketball sim its best shake-up in years, though most players may still feel it familiar.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Last week
Hands-on review: Kensington SD5900T EQ Thunderbolt 4 Quad 4K Hybrid Dock
Hybrid & Remote Work

Hands-on review: Kensington SD5900T EQ Thunderbolt 4 Quad 4K Hybrid Dock

Portable devices can be turned into full desktop setups, with four 4K displays, 100W charging and broad compatibility.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Last week
LG unveils AI home ecosystem for European households
Data Protection

LG unveils AI home ecosystem for European households

European shoppers could see more connected appliances and lower power bills as LG broadens its AI home push with energy-saving products.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month
Dell adds 14S laptop and two Alienware OLED monitors
Microsoft Windows

Dell adds 14S laptop and two Alienware OLED monitors

Prices and release dates for Dell's new 14S laptop and Alienware OLED monitors are still to come, with the 14S aimed at value buyers.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • This month
Dell launches Alienware OLED monitors & 14S laptop
Hybrid & Remote Work

Dell launches Alienware OLED monitors & 14S laptop

Australian buyers will get Dell's new gaming displays and lightweight 14S laptop from October, though local pricing remains undisclosed.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month
Game review: The Blood of Dawnwalker
Gaming

Game review: The Blood of Dawnwalker

A timed 30-day quest adds pressure to this vampire action-adventure, but its fair combat and rich setting keep it compelling.

By Darren Price • 6 min read • This month
Game review: Star Wars Zero Company (PC)
Gaming

Game review: Star Wars Zero Company (PC)

A strong squad-based campaign and permadeath stakes give this Clone Wars-era strategy game more tension than most Star Wars tie-ins.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Last month
Game review: Elden Ring Tarnished Edition (Switch 2)
Gaming

Game review: Elden Ring Tarnished Edition (Switch 2)

Switch 2 owners get Elden Ring and its acclaimed DLC, but the handheld port is capped at 30fps and can still dip below that.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Last month
Samsung unveils USB4 portable SSDs for creators & users
Hybrid & Remote Work

Samsung unveils USB4 portable SSDs for creators & users

USB4 support and up to 8TB capacity put Samsung's new portable drives in the premium bracket, but Australian pricing is still unconfirmed.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
EA, Ubisoft & Embark back NVIDIA's RTX Spark games
Gaming

EA, Ubisoft & Embark back NVIDIA's RTX Spark games

Support for NVIDIA's new RTX Spark platform is widening, with EA, Ubisoft and Embark adding mainstream titles ahead of its launch later this year.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
Game review: Nioh 3 'Hell Rising' DLC
Gaming

Game review: Nioh 3 'Hell Rising' DLC

Hardcore fans may enjoy the punishing challenge, but this short expansion feels steeply priced for three hours of reused content.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Last month
ZBD launches games payments platform for PC & console
Gaming

ZBD launches games payments platform for PC & console

Developers can now keep deposits, rewards and player payouts inside their own titles as ZBD widens its payments push beyond mobile gaming.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
NVIDI adds Firefox support to GeForce NOW browser
Gaming

NVIDI adds Firefox support to GeForce NOW browser

The browser-only option broadens access to cloud gaming on locked-down Windows devices, with Ultimate members able to stream at up to 1440p and 120 fps.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
Honeycomb launches Foxtrot Takeoff Kit for sim pilots
Gaming

Honeycomb launches Foxtrot Takeoff Kit for sim pilots

Buyers can now get stick and throttle controls in one package, as Honeycomb targets home sim pilots wanting a more flexible setup.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

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