Bits: The Byteside Blog
Byteside supporter giveaway for March: EPOS GTW 270 Hybrid
Byteside supporters get the chance to win cool prizes. This time our giveaway is for the excellent EPOS GTW 270 Hybrid wireless earbuds.
20 more Bethesda games available right now on Xbox Game Pass
20 of Bethesda's biggest and best games are now on Xbox Game Pass, ranging from Dishonored to Fallout: New Vegas. What will you play first?
There and back again
We skipped last week in order to move back to the Revue newsletter platform. I hope it’s a lesson in not being afraid to explore opportunities and to feel comfortable saying ‘Nope!’ and resetting things if it just doesn’t feel right. I think it’s also a lesson
MQFF film review: The Greenhouse
A review of a quiet tale of grief in rural Australia, now screening at the Melbourne Queer Film Festival (MQFF).
Building the history of Korea
The humble plastic brick can allow you to build history, explore perspectives, and come to a deeper appreciation for humanity's complexity.
Games with loot boxes could face an 18+ rating if new German laws pass
It could soon be illegal to sell videogames containing loot boxes to children, if legislation ahead of the German Federal Council passes.
New Among Us update brings quickchat, a great family-friendly addition
Among Us' quickchat update creates a safer and more fun experience for everyone, while making it easier to accuse imposters of being sus.
WandaVision's ending was typical MCU fare but a fun journey
WandaVision's more personal and grounded approach to MCU storytelling was a treat, even if the final episodes resorted to exposition aplenty.
Wyze Cam Outdoor review: great little unit with just one glaring problem
Small, easy to use and affordable, the Wyze Cam Outdoor will make a lot of people perfectly happy at a great price.
Cuttlefish join the ranks of species to pass the marshmallow test
Scientists used a modified version of the Marshmallow test to discover cuttlefish are comparable to apes in waiting for gratification.
Banksy adds Bob Ross to beautiful Oscar Wilde tribute
Banksy's latest piece of street art features Oscar Wilde escaping over prison walls to the tune of Bob Ross's calming voice.
Is gaming good for kids?
More research confirms the positive benefits of children playing videogames, citing teamwork and problem solving skills as big factors.
5 ways to spot if someone is trying to mislead you when it comes to science
Watch out for science deniers with these five handy tips, including how they attempt to discredit experts and spread dangerous misinformation.
Facebook's temporary news ban still impacting Aussie media consumption
Australians' time spent on news websites dropped by as much as 22% during Facebook's news ban in February. It still hasn't recovered.
Peloton is coming to Australia
US fitness cycling service Peloton has announced it will be coming to Australia in 2021. Is this the gym replacement you've been looking for?
Playing Crysis with whole desk rumble is peak PC gaming
One curious YouTuber has powered up their PC with a desk-mounted motor to rumble everything while playing Crysis to hilarious effect.
States of play: what's next from Nintendo, Sony and Microsoft's XR lab?
This week on the show we're examining Nintendo Direct and Sony's State of Play to see what's exciting us in 2021's videogame line up.
Mars Perseverance Rover Powered by 1998 iMac Processor
The brains that power the Mars Perseverance Rover are actually very old, and used to live in those colourful iMacs, but why?
Valve discontinues Artifact but releases game and all cards for free
After many attempts to revive it, Valve has shut down development for Artifiact. But players can now play it and Artifact Foundary for free.
Magic The Gathering gets me back in the Arena
Even though the main appeal of Magic the Gathering is in-person play, I rediscovered it at home in my PJs and am back in love.
