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Hands-on review: Corsair Sabre v3 Pro Ultralight Wireless Ergo gaming mouse
Corsair

Hands-on review: Corsair Sabre v3 Pro Ultralight Wireless Ergo gaming mouse

Gamers get a more comfortable right-handed shape and 40g build, with 8,000Hz polling aimed at smoother, low-latency control.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Last week
Game review: Gears of War: E-Day (PC)
Gaming

Game review: Gears of War: E-Day (PC)

Modern graphics and co-op modes help Gears of War: E-Day recapture the series' brutal firefights while revisiting the start of the Locust War.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • 5 days ago
Game review: Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 (PS5)
Gaming

Game review: Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 (PS5)

Retro shooter fans get a short, hard campaign with map aids, cheats and no multiplayer, but it scratches the old Doom itch on PS5.

By Damian Seeto • 6 min read • Last week
Hands-on review: Ultrahuman Ring Air smart ring
Reviews

Hands-on review: Ultrahuman Ring Air smart ring

No subscription is needed for this smart ring, which tracks sleep, stress and movement while offering optional paid health add-ons.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Last week
Game review: Muchi Muchi Pork! & PinkSweets Boosted (Switch 2)
Gaming

Game review: Muchi Muchi Pork! & PinkSweets Boosted (Switch 2)

A steep NZD $65 price and punishing bullet-hell difficulty may put off newcomers, despite the 4K-upscaled rerelease's local co-op and infinite continues.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Last week
Hands-on review: Apple Watch Series 12 46mm Cellular
Wearables

Hands-on review: Apple Watch Series 12 46mm Cellular

Improved health sensing and faster charging make the 46mm cellular model more practical, but its AUD $889 price still tests buyers.

By Sean Mitchell • 7 min read • This month
Hands-on review: Apple iPhone 18 Pro refines the formula
Gaming

Hands-on review: Apple iPhone 18 Pro refines the formula

Battery life and sustained performance are better, but the iPhone 18 Pro's AUD $2,499 price still makes upgrades selective for owners of recent models.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last week
Hands-on review: JBL Quantum 520 Wireless Headphones
Xbox

Hands-on review: JBL Quantum 520 Wireless Headphones

Gamers on a budget get 37 hours of battery life and clear sound for $169 NZD, though Xbox owners are left out.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Last week
Game review: Star Wars: Galactic Racer
Gaming

Game review: Star Wars: Galactic Racer

The arcade racer channels podracing nostalgia and Burnout-style crashes across familiar Star Wars worlds, with strong single-player and online modes.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • This month
Hands-on review: Apple Watch Ultra 4 adds staying power
Wearables

Hands-on review: Apple Watch Ultra 4 adds staying power

Battery life stretching to around two days and more frequent health readings make the $1,349 smartwatch easier to live with day and night.

By Sean Mitchell • 6 min read • Last week
Hands-on review: Apple AirPods 5 make ANC more affordable
Headphones

Hands-on review: Apple AirPods 5 make ANC more affordable

Active noise cancellation now reaches Apple's entry-level earbuds, but fit, battery life and open design still limit their appeal.

By Sean Mitchell • 6 min read • Last week
Hands-on review: Epomaker Carbonis wireless gaming mouse
Gaming

Hands-on review: Epomaker Carbonis wireless gaming mouse

Its 8kHz polling rate and 50g frame give gamers quick, precise control, while Bluetooth and dongle support add versatility.

By Darren Price • 3 min read • Last week
Game review: Ghost of Yotei: Complete Edition
Gaming

Game review: Ghost of Yotei: Complete Edition

Existing owners can expand the game with new story content and a roguelite mode for NZD $23.95, while newcomers pay NZD $139.95 for the full package.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • This month
Hands-on review: No fold, but iPhone 18 Pro Max still shines
Apple

Hands-on review: No fold, but iPhone 18 Pro Max still shines

No longer the flagship in Apple's line-up, the iPhone 18 Pro Max's longer battery life, sharper camera and faster chip will still sway upgraders.

By David Shilovsky • 5 min read • This month
Hands-on review: AirFly Pro 2
Headphones

Hands-on review: AirFly Pro 2

It lets older audio gear and game controllers stream sound to Bluetooth earbuds, with up to 25 hours' battery life.

By Darren Price • 3 min read • This month
Game review: Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered (Switch 2)
Gaming

Game review: Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered (Switch 2)

Switch 2 owners will get the weakest way to play this remaster, with noticeable slowdown when hundreds of enemies fill the screen.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • This month
Game review: Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve (PC)
Gaming

Game review: Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve (PC)

Players face a polished mix of arcade dogfights and simulation detail, with co-op missions and a sprawling campaign on PC.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • This month

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