Australian Review: Windows 10 – Two steps forward
Final Thoughts So I guess the question is, should you upgrade? There's a few answers, but there are very few reasons to hold off on…
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Australian Review: Samsung Series 8 55JS8000 55-inch SUHD TV – Going Quantum
Design The JS8000 is a rare slight in Samsung's TV line up; it's flat. Regular readers will know that while I don't hate curved TVs,…
Australian Review: House of Marley Liberate XLBT – Bass for buck
It's easy to dismiss House of Marley as an exercise in branding, capitalising on Bob Marley's name in the same way that Beats leveraged Dr.…
Australian Review: Odallus: The Dark Call – New dog, old tricks
Each world has hidden areas that can be found behind breakable walls or through completing certain puzzles. Odallus’ puzzles are cryptic, but not the point…
Australian Review: Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (2015) – The e-reader to get
The 2015 update to Amazon's Kindle Paperwhite takes a good thing and makes it better. If you're after an e-reader, the Paperwhite should be at…
Australian Review: LG 55EG960T 55-inch 4K OLED TV – Almost perfect
So when it comes to the upper echelon of expensive TVs, their manufacturers tend not to loan them to tech journalists - probably out of…
Australia Review: Megaman Ingenium Blu – A simpler smart bulb
At times, the "Internet of Things" feels like a race to see who can add wireless connectivity to otherwise "dumb" household appliances first. As we…
Australian Review: Ollie – They see me rolling
MacroLab is the simpler of the two apps, and allows you to build basic, repeatable routines. These can be as simple as a command that…
Australian Review: HP Spectre x360 – Polished and Premium
Final Thoughts Starting at AUD$1,499, HP's Spectre x360 is a reasonably good value proposition; it's a solidly build notebook that backs up attractive design with…
Australian Review: Panasonic Lumix G7 – A bit like magic
Design The Lumix G7 is easily on the bigger end of the small camera spectrum. It's not quite as large at as entry level DSLR…
Australian Review: Lego Jurassic World – Bricks find a way
Just about every character from the Jurassic Park series is playable, including both minor and major characters. Players can also take control of certain dinosaurs,…
Australian Review: LG G4 – Hell Bent for Leather
Final Thoughts LG's G4 is easily 2015's best all-rounder to date. Sure, the Galaxy S6 wins on looks, the Lumia 640 XL wins on value…
Australian Review: Verdun – Antithesis to the Modern Shooter
While Verdun may not be a game for everyone, it has niche appeal in spades. The plodding pace of its multiplayer battles is a significant…
Australian Review: Alienware Area 51 – Straight outta Hangar 18
Design Alienware's longstanding range of purpose-built machinery has always boasted a unique aesthetic - the kind of design that screams "I'm for gaming". To be honest,…
Australian Review: Microsoft Lumia 640 XL – Bold and Big
Camera The Lumia 640 XL's camera isn't amazing, but it's good enough for most intents and purposes. While I found the camera in the Lumia…
Australian Review: Sony SmartWatch 3 – Third Time Unlucky
As the name might suggest, Sony's SmartWatch 3 is its third smartwatch. Sony's first two watch-like wearables were decidedly mediocre products let down by a…
Australian Review: Chroma Squad – Easy like a Saturday morning
If Chroma Squad were a licensed title, it would be called Power Rangers: The Game. Chroma Squad is so clearly inspired by the '90s Saturday…
Australian Review: Apple Watch – One Month In
Battery Prior to the Apple Watch's release, there was much speculation in regards to its battery. Many, including myself, were worried if it would make…
Australian Review: Panasonic Lumix GF7 – A point-and-shoot with premium trimmings
Design Much like Panasonic's excellent LX100, the GF7 is another decidedly retro camera. Taking cues from the cameras of yore, Panasonic have combined a slick…
Australian Review: Axiom Verge – Something old, something new
Axiom Verge starts with a lab accident which sends the playable character, Trace, to another world called Sudra. While there, Trace hears a disembodied voice…
Australian Review: Samsung Portable SSD T1 – Legitimately Insane
Design Samsung's T1 fits a lot of storage into a comparatively small space; it's smaller than a credit card. Impressively, the drive itself weighs a…
Australian Review: LG 65UF950T Prime 4K Ultra High Definition TV – Middle Child
Final Thoughts LG has done a lot of things right with the 65UF950T; it's got a slick design, great picture quality, a brilliant remote and…
Australian Review: Amazon Kindle Voyage – I can’t believe it’s not paper
Amazon's latest e-reader, the Kindle Voyage, is a paper killer. It's an e-reader that not only matches the experience of a physical book thanks to…
Australian Review: Jabra Evolve 80 Headset – Peace and Quiet
Jabra's Evolve 80 is a noise-cancelling office headset that does a surprisingly good job of all being a regular pair of headphones. It's not something…
