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US holiday online sales hit record on mobiles & AI
Gaming

US holiday online sales hit record on mobiles & AI

US holiday online sales hit a record USD $257.8 billion as shoppers shifted to mobiles, Buy Now Pay Later and generative AI search tools.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Thu, 8th Jan 2026
Hands-on review: Asus ROG Xbox Ally X handheld gaming PC
Gaming

Hands-on review: Asus ROG Xbox Ally X handheld gaming PC

The ROG Xbox Ally X is a handheld Windows gaming PC, sponsored by Xbox, offering portable gaming with high-end AMD hardware and mixed user experience.

By Darren Price • 13 min read • Thu, 4th Dec 2025
Hands-on Review: Backbone One USB-C phone controller (2nd Generation)
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Backbone One USB-C phone controller (2nd Generation)

The 2nd generation Backbone One USB-C transforms Android phones into portable gaming consoles with a new design, improved stability, and low latency.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Tue, 30th Apr 2024
Hands-on Review: Asus RT-AXE7800 Wi-Fi 6e router
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Asus RT-AXE7800 Wi-Fi 6e router

The Asus RT-AXE7800 Wi-Fi 6e router offers optimal functionality for households and high performance gaming, boasting an easy-to-use setup and impressive wireless speed capabilities.

By Darren Price • 7 min read • Thu, 11th Apr 2024
Hands-on Review: PlayStation Portal
Gaming

Hands-on Review: PlayStation Portal

While we sadly won't be receiving a third dedicated handheld console, Sony has released a new remote-play device called the PlayStation Portal this year.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Wed, 24th Jan 2024