NBA 2K24 perfectly replicates pro sport, commercialisation and all

NBA 2K24 is Sensory Overload: The Game. From the outset, it bombards you with menus, sub-menus, advertising, and brazen in-game monetisation. It also happens to be a very good basketball game. NBA 2K24 holds a mirror to reality, reflecting modern professional sport’s relentless pursuit of ever-growing commercialisation, diluting what is a great product at its core. Through...

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Compact Asus Zenfone 10 wields more power & wireless charging

Following up on one of last year’s most impressive phones, the Asus Zenfone 10 is here, bringing power to a compact form factor. Coming in two configurations – an 8GB memory and 256GB storage version, plus a more powerful 16GB RAM and 512GB variant – the Zenfone 10 packs a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip. Despite its battery maintaining the same 4300mAh capacity as the previous model, Asus claims it lasts up to roughly 13% longer due to its design and a...

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Meta Quest 3 brings physical and virtual together for cheaper

Get ready, because the headset wars are heating up again following the official launch of the Meta Quest 3. Announced at Meta’s Connect 2023 event, the device continues the company’s mission of bridging the physical and digital worlds together. Right out of the gate, Meta took a big swing at its competition, labelling the Quest 3 the “world’s first mass-market mixed reality...

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Inside Samsung’s smart home bonanza at IFA 2023

Samsung went all out at the IFA 2023 trade show earlier in the month, showing off TVs, projectors, and smart cooking appliances aimed at helping you live your best life. We toured Samsung’s huge stand at the event to get up close and personal with the latest smart home tech. From huge displays to smart kitchen appliances, there was a lot to like. Some of this cutting-edge tech is here now, while there’s plenty to look forward to in the near future. Here’s...

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Electric scooter laws in Australia: where you can and can’t ride

Electric scooters – or e-scooters – have become an increasingly popular method of transport throughout Australia, particularly where rentals are commonplace in various CBDs. Electric scooter laws differ between states, however, making it tricky to know where you can and can’t ride them. Queensland, for example, lets you ride e-scooters nearly everywhere, including your own,...

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Surprising Sennheiser Accentum Wireless headphones are sub-$300

Out later this year, the Sennheiser Accentum Wireless headphones aim to combine the brand’s high-quality audio reputation and comfort with a sub-$300 price tag. Long regarded as a reputable brand in the audio space, it’s little surprise that Sennheiser has a new set of headphones out soon. What is surprising is the fact it’s squeezing many features from its $579 Momentum 4...

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Hisense U7KAU 4K TV review: a strong Mini LED matinee

In the long-running battle of best TV technologies, Hisense is firmly in the category of Mini LED over the OLED technology favoured by some of its competitors. Sitting in the middle of the brand’s 2023 range, the Hisense U7KAU provides the bright benefits of Mini LED technology at a reasonable price. With so many TV technologies to choose from, it can be confusing to determine...

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