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Hands-on review: D-Link 14-in-1 Thunderbolt 4 Docking Station DUF-E01
Gaming

Hands-on review: D-Link 14-in-1 Thunderbolt 4 Docking Station DUF-E01

A £599.99 dock could spare laptop users from juggling dongles, with enough ports and power to turn portable devices into desktops.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Apr 2026
Hands-on review: Starfield (PlayStation 5/PlayStation 5 Pro)
Gaming

Hands-on review: Starfield (PlayStation 5/PlayStation 5 Pro)

Three years of patches and a new update have made Bethesda's space role-player far smoother on PlayStation 5, though some engine flaws remain.

By Darren Price • 7 min read • Thu, 30th Apr 2026
New Zealand seeks public input on ad regulation rules
Data Protection

New Zealand seeks public input on ad regulation rules

The review could force brands, influencers and retailers to rethink how ads are labelled, priced and disclosed across digital channels.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Tue, 28th Apr 2026
Game review: Saros (PS5)
Gaming

Game review: Saros (PS5)

Housemarque’s PS5 roguelike offers permanent upgrades and 60fps combat, but its steep learning curve may deter some players.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Mon, 27th Apr 2026
Game review: Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream (Switch 2)
Gaming

Game review: Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream (Switch 2)

A comedy-filled island of custom Miis and odd romances gives players 30 hours of laughs, even if the cutscenes grow repetitive.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Sat, 25th Apr 2026
Hands-on review: JBL Endurance Peak 4
Digital Entertainment

Hands-on review: JBL Endurance Peak 4

Runners and gym-goers get secure, sweatproof earbuds with 12-hour battery life, though the oversized case may deter casual users.

By Tom Richmond • 5 min read • Fri, 24th Apr 2026
Hands-on review: Dynabook Z40L-N business laptop
Unified Communications

Hands-on review: Dynabook Z40L-N business laptop

Mobile professionals get a sub-1kg Windows Copilot+ laptop with strong port options, but battery life and display quality are only average.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
Hands-on review: JBL Quantum 650 Wireless Gaming Headset
Gaming

Hands-on review: JBL Quantum 650 Wireless Gaming Headset

The modular headset pairs with PC, PS5, Xbox and Switch 2, while delivering 45 hours of battery life and replaceable parts.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Mon, 20th Apr 2026
Hands-on review: Casa Pop-Up Desk for hybrid work
Hybrid & Remote Work

Hands-on review: Casa Pop-Up Desk for hybrid work

Hybrid workers could gain a tidier, more ergonomic setup, but the bundled keyboard and touchpad are best suited to flexible spaces.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 17th Apr 2026
Game review: Clean Up Earth (Xbox Series X)
Gaming

Game review: Clean Up Earth (Xbox Series X)

A relaxing but repetitive clean-up sim on Xbox Series X may appeal to players seeking a non-violent change of pace, despite its limited audience.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Fri, 17th Apr 2026
Game review: Marathon (PS5)
Gaming

Game review: Marathon (PS5)

Console players face extra costs and a thin launch offering, even though Marathon’s gunplay and movement feel polished.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2026
Game review: Crimson Desert (PC)
Gaming

Game review: Crimson Desert (PC)

Patches have smoothed early launch issues, leaving a vast fantasy world and unruly combat that could make Crimson Desert a standout PC role-player.

By Darren Price • 6 min read • Mon, 13th Apr 2026
Game preview: Saros (Playstation 5)
Gaming

Game preview: Saros (Playstation 5)

Players can expect punishing roguelike combat and permanent progression when Housemarque's PS5 exclusive arrives on 30 April.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2026
Game review: Death Stranding 2: On the Beach (PC)
Gaming

Game review: Death Stranding 2: On the Beach (PC)

PC owners get ultrawide support, unlocked framerates and ray tracing in a sequel that remains a strange, divisive package.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2026
Hands-on review: Apple AirPods Max 2 refined upgrade
Wearables

Hands-on review: Apple AirPods Max 2 refined upgrade

Noise cancelling and USB-C lossless audio make Apple's latest over-ear headphones a better fit for iPhone users, though weight remains.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Apr 2026
Game review: Super Mario Bros. Wonder + Meetup in Bellabel Park (Switch 2)
Gaming

Game review: Super Mario Bros. Wonder + Meetup in Bellabel Park (Switch 2)

Nintendo’s Switch 2 update adds 4K visuals, smoother 60fps play and new Bellabel Park modes that broaden the base game’s appeal.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Tue, 7th Apr 2026
Game review: Life Is Strange: Reunion (Xbox Series X)
Gaming

Game review: Life Is Strange: Reunion (Xbox Series X)

Players face a race against time to stop a deadly university fire as Max and Chloe’s reunion drives the series to a new ending.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Fri, 3rd Apr 2026

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