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Dell's Concept Flow imagines a seamless workspace free of frustration

Dell and Alienware showed off concepts galore at CES 2022. One was Concept Flow, a seamless device connectivity solution eliminating awkward transitions.

Dell's Concept Flow imagines a seamless workspace free of frustration
Technology

Skullcandy Push Active review: sports earbuds with custom tricks galore

Skullcandy Push Active wireless sports earbuds include voice and button features that offer clever music, camera and assistant controls.

Skullcandy Push Active review: sports earbuds with custom tricks galore
Art & Culture

The Matrix Resurrections review: the chaotic Hail Mary the series needed

"Somehow taking the chores of the second and third films and transubstantiating them. It’s retroactive cinematic triage, and it’s kind of miraculous."

The Matrix Resurrections review: the chaotic Hail Mary the series needed
Games

How to get free wishes in Genshin Impact

Wishes can be a money pit, but there's ways to earn free wishes in Genshin Impact so you can get the cool stuff without the guilty gacha vibes.

How to get free wishes in Genshin Impact
Games

Add storage to PlayStation 5 & Xbox Series X (step-by-step guide)

That 1TB didn't last long, did it? Here's how to add storage to PlayStation 5 (in 12 steps) and Xbox Series X | S (in four).

Add storage to PlayStation 5 & Xbox Series X (step-by-step guide)
Technology

BlueAnt X4 party speaker: fun at home or in the park

The BlueAnt X4 party speakers work great alone or can hunt together in a powerful party mode of up to 100 speakers. Fun times at a good price.

BlueAnt X4 party speaker: fun at home or in the park
Games

Our 30 best video games of 2021

From Psychonauts 2 to Unpacking, it's been yet another brilliant year for gaming. Here are our picks for the best video games of 2021.

Our 30 best video games of 2021
Technology

Our best tech buys of 2021

We've tested a bunch of tech this year, from keyboards to mesh routers and a whole lot of stuff in between. Here's our best tech picks for 2021.

Our best tech buys of 2021
New Realities

There'll never be One True Metaverse

And that's a good thing.

There'll never be One True Metaverse
Games

WoW vs FFXIV vs Elder Scrolls Online: which MMO suits you?

Having spent ample time across the three biggest MMOs, Seamus shares his thoughts on what style of fun lies at the heart of each game.

WoW vs FFXIV vs Elder Scrolls Online: which MMO suits you?
Games

Halo Infinite campaign review: open-world combat evolved

Halo Infinite's campaign combines a great story with the best parts of open-world design, without losing the series' beloved soul.

Halo Infinite campaign review: open-world combat evolved
Games

Hearthstone Mercenaries review: great ideas locked behind a grind

Complex layers of skill-based play are a feature of Mercenaries, but all too soon you hit a grind wall that is less fun than it should be.

Hearthstone Mercenaries review: great ideas locked behind a grind

Byteside is hiring an Editorial Assistant - are you the one?

Byteside is seeking a part-time content assistant to help produce podcasts, articles, and other content covering ICT and digital industries.

Byteside is hiring an Editorial Assistant - are you the one?
Apple

How to backup and restore a new Apple Watch correctly

Backing up, updating and transferring your settings to a new Apple Watch is a confusing mess. Here's how to get it done properly.

How to backup and restore a new Apple Watch correctly
Home

Sonos Beam (Gen 2): an easy top choice soundbar under $1,000

With the Dolby Atmos upgrade and a more spacious sound experience, the second generation Beam is an excellent soundbar at a great price.

Sonos Beam (Gen 2): an easy top choice soundbar under $1,000
New Realities

HTC Vive Pro 2 review: ahead of the curve (too far?)

5K resolution @ 120Hz is amazing on paper, but sweet spot clarity is limited and you need an epic GPU to reach Vive Pro 2's full potential.

HTC Vive Pro 2 review: ahead of the curve (too far?)
Technology

SteelSeries Prime hardware nails your fuss-free frags

The Prime mice and headset dial back the bling in favour of esports performance at a mid-tier price, making it a winner for many buyers.

SteelSeries Prime hardware nails your fuss-free frags
Health

The therapist in your phone: are apps the answer to our mental health crisis?

We check in with users and professionals for insights on the value of digital mental health services in offering anywhere, anytime support.

The therapist in your phone: are apps the answer to our mental health crisis?
Games

How two books, one broken computer and an out-of-print tabletop game led to The Veil: Inheritance

After venturing into the post-cyberpunk scene, the aesthetics and philosophy of bio-punk were a natural next-stop for Fraser Simon's RPG.

How two books, one broken computer and an out-of-print tabletop game led to The Veil: Inheritance
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Amazon Astro's sad destiny

Remember CLOi? Exactly...

Amazon Astro's sad destiny