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Alienware's new gaming laptops are slim, powerful and pricey
The Alienware x14 is the thinnest laptop ever from Dell's gaming arm. And it's got the price to match.
Canon's beefy new camera is an absolute content creation beast
If you've ever wished your DSLR could shoot 8K cinema-quality video, Canon presents the EOS R5 C.
Heartwarming fan mail inspired Joe Danger's iOS re-launch
Who knew Joe Danger had a cutting onions mode?
The Neil Young vs Spotify and Joe Rogan saga is spicy
What do Neil Young, Spotify, Joe Rogan, and the World Health Organisation boss have in common? A spicy disagreement over misinformation.
Google’s free G Suite legacy edition is ending soon
It's the end of an era for Google's popular legacy G Suite service.
Final Fantasy XIV ‘Materia’ Oceania data centre now live
Plenty of bonuses, including free game time, await those diving into Final Fantasy XIV's newly launched Oceania data centre.
Lenovo's new eco-friendly laptops use recycled aluminium and vegan leather
Recycled aluminium and water bottles + vegan leather: all materials going into Lenovo's upcoming eco-friendly ThinkPad Z and Yoga 6 laptops.
Asus’ cool new Zenbook has a massive foldable OLED screen
Big, bright and foldable, Asus' 17-inch hybrid laptop-tablet features an OLED display with plenty of configuration options.
Blast your ass with Razer's new haptic gaming chair
Razer's Enki Pro HyperSense gaming chair supports haptic feedback from games such as F1 2021 and Forza Horizon 5 in addition to music and movies.
Yes, Microsoft's Activision Blizzard moment is a confusing emotional rollercoaster
Business is business in the buyout of Activision Blizzard, but it makes sense fans and staff could be feeling a mess of emotions about what comes next.
The top 10 games of 2021 according to everyone
A count of titles receiving the most Game of the Year awards reveals a clear top three and an interesting perspective on the top ten games of 2021.
Free-to-air networks lobby for better placement on smart TVs
Australian commercial TV networks want more help to compete against Netflix and Disney+, despite more people streaming Aussie TV than ever.
Major Nvidia Shield TV update adds Android 11 support
Nvidia Shield owners, you're gonna want to download this update, with Android 11 OS, more Bluetooth headset compatibility and plenty more.
Canon printers view own ink cartridges as fake, chip shortage to blame
The global semiconductor shortage is now even affecting printers. Canon to its own ink cartridges: "i do not see it"
Scam involving fake QR codes found on parking meters
Several instances of scams using QR codes have been discovered in Texas. Always double-check before you check-in with a QR code.
NVIDIA's latest GeForce RTX laptops make my PC cry
NVIDIA's bringing the RTX 3080 Ti to a bunch of new laptops and all the sweet, sweet graphics that come with it.
PlayStation VR2 looks to be one heck of an upgrade
It's finally time to retire the PlayStation Move controllers: better visuals, eye-tracking, and haptics highlight the PlayStation VR2's upgrades.
Nanoleaf to expand Thread support for Apple HomeKit
Nanoleaf's smart lights will soon offer enhanced connectivity for Apple HomeKit devices via Thread, a speedy and reliable smart home network protocol.
Samsung adds Wi-Fi charging to its solar-powered TV remote
Last year, Samsung gave us all another reason to not lose our TV remotes under the couch: a solar-powered battery. Now, an upgraded version can recharge its
300 hours: HyperX's new headset is made for marathon gaming sessions
HyperX unveiled a wireless headset with an enormous battery life. Please do not attempt to drain it all in one sitting: it will not end well.
