Australian Review: HP Pavilion 15 – Utilitarian
In some ways, the HP Pavilion 15 feels a little anachronistic. While the typical notebook in 2015 is skinnier than a supermodel or plays some…
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Australian Review: Sonos Play:5 (2015) – Better than ever
Much like the Play:1, the new Play:5 is now humidity resistant, which means you can safely keep it in a bathroom or high moisture environment.…
Australian Review: Sony Xperia Z5 Compact – One of a kind
It feels like Sony sensors appear in almost every second smartphone. While companies such as Apple are able to get amazing results from Sony cameras,…
Australian Review: Microsoft Universal Foldable Keyboard – On the go
There's a lot of Bluetooth keyboards on the market, and with few exceptions, portability is always the goal. Typically, this is achieved by shrinking down…
Game Review: Halo 5: Guardians – By the numbers
I don't envy 343 Industries. As the developer of what's arguably the Xbox One's biggest title, I imagine they're under a whole lot of pressure.…
Australian Review: Panasonic Lumix CM1 – Let them eat cake
A camera can make or break a smartphone. The HTC One M9 was a solid phone let down by an average camera, while the iPhone's…
Australian Review: Samsung Series 7 65JU7000 65-inch UHD TV – Great picture for a fair price
As with Samsung's other 2015 TVs, the 65JU7000 runs Samsung's big screen version of the company's Tizen operating system. Tizen is a big step forward…
Australian Review: Motorola Moto X Play – Almost a AUD$550 flagship
The Moto X Play is a cheaper, smaller version of its 2015 flagship, the 5.7-inch Moto X Style. While it's pitched as a more affordable…
Australian Review: Telstra TV – Simple pleasures
Australia's streaming revolution is well and truly in full swing, and despite owning part of Presto, Telstra is hedging its bets with a small, overtly…
Australian Review: Huawei Watch – Watch first, smart second
The Huawei Watch is easily the one of the best looking smartwatches on the market, Android Wear-powered or otherwise. This mostly comes down to the…
Game Review: Animal Gods – Barking up the wrong tree
Each dungeon is associated with a titular “animal god”, and explores a singular gameplay mechanic. The Lion dungeon features a ‘flame cloak’ which allows you…
Game Review: Skyhill – 4.5 star game, 1 star hotel
If there’s one style of game I’m a fan of, it’s post-apocalyptic, turn-based role playing games. Lucky for Skyhill, it checks all of those boxes.…
Australian Review: TCL 55-inch U55H8800CDS Curved Ultra High Definition TV – Bugged
While Samsung, LG, and Sony have all made huge advancements with smart TV software thanks to Tizen, WebOS and Android TV respectively, the U55H8800CDS falls…
Game Review: Destiny: The Taken King – One year on
Before I started The Taken King, I hadn't touched Destiny since September last year. While it had some enjoyable moments, it, for the most part,…
Australian Review: iPhone 6s – There’s just one problem
Camera The iPhone 6s' rear camera now features a 12MP sensor, allowing it to take more detailed photos. While the difference between a photo taken…
Film Review: The Martian – Space is kinda scary
Space is kind of terrifying when you think about it. There's a lot of potential for things to go wrong, and if they do, help…
Australian Review: Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 – Me too
Samsung's Galaxy Tab S2 is quite literally an iPad that runs Android. This is simultaneously one of its greatest strengths and biggest shortcomings. The Galaxy…
Australian Review: Logitech UE Boom 2 – A new favourite
For a speaker barely larger than a 600mL Mount Franklin water bottle, the UE Boom 2 packs a big sound; it goes loud. To my…
Australian Review: Apple iOS 9 – Lean and mean
iOS 7 and iOS 8 were both massive updates to Apple's mobile operating system. iOS 7 provided a complete visual overhaul, replacing dated skeuomorphism with…
Game Review: Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain – It’s really good
Hideo Kojima's latest - and possibly last - instalment in the Metal Gear franchise is one of the best games I've ever played. It's not…
Game Review: Forza Motorsport 6 – A day at the races
Mods are another of Forza 6's key new features. These are cards (for lack of a better word) that you can equip before each race,…
Australian Review: Samsung Galaxy Note 5 – Design driven
The Note 5's battery typically lasted me the entire day, leaving me with a reasonable buffer of 30%. On one occasion the phone went flat…
Game Review: Until Dawn – A Night to Remember
The idea that everyone can die adds to the Until Dawn's already tense atmosphere. I didn't necessarily find the game scary, but it's definitely unnerving.…
Australian Review: Motorola Moto G (2015) – Budget gets better
The new Moto G isn't the prettiest device in the world, but it's not a bad looking device by any means. If you're being picky,…
