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Alice Clarke

Alice Clarke is an award winning freelance journalist, producer and presenter. She also co-curates the PAX Aus Diversity Lounge. In her spare time she plays the drums, lives in Forza Horizon and buil

Art & Culture

Lego Bonsai review: a zen build with lots to offer

The new Lego botanical sets sure look pretty, but what are they like to build? Find out in this detailed bag-by-bag review. Spoiler: frogs.

Lego Bonsai review: a zen build with lots to offer
Technology

Apple AirPods Max: first impressions

After more than a week I am in love with the AirPods Max audio, but there are some niggling issues that detract from the experience.

Apple AirPods Max: first impressions
Art & Culture

I love I Hate New Years

I Hate New Years is one of the best queer holiday rom coms ever. Not just because there isn't a lot of competition. It's actually good.

I love I Hate New Years
Art & Culture

Not allowing for breasts isn’t “gender neutral”, it’s misogyny

From clothes to PPE, A/C to CPR, the world has been designed for cis-men. Let's stop pretending 'unisex' designs are truly made for women too.

Not allowing for breasts isn’t “gender neutral”, it’s misogyny
Art & Culture

Why are gaming chairs so actively hostile?

Sure, gaming chairs look cool. But why do they hate our bodies so much? And why do we keep pushing through the pain?

Why are gaming chairs so actively hostile?
Technology

Apple's HomePod Mini is just too adorable

Apple's new, tiny smart speaker is my secret to productivity. Plus it sounds great and works as an intercom, which allows for shenanigans.

Apple's HomePod Mini is just too adorable
Games

Happy Birthday to the only next-gen console that feels next gen

There's a lot of gadgets to be excited about this week. But it's the PlayStation 5's new DualSense controller that is the most revolutionary.

Happy Birthday to the only next-gen console that feels next gen
Games

Xbox's 'Gaming For Everyone' proving more than just a slogan

Xbox's big console launch in New Zealand showed that "Gaming For Everyone" isn't just a slogan for the company.

Xbox's 'Gaming For Everyone' proving more than just a slogan
Computers

How to tell if you're a digital hoarder

If your documents folder looks like digital possums nested in it, you might be a digital hoarder. And that's ok, but here's how to manage it.

How to tell if you're a digital hoarder
Art & Culture

The great coffee conundrum

Is there a way to enjoy convienient coffee ethically? Probably not. Am I a monster for enjoying coffee pods? It's complicated. But yes.

The great coffee conundrum
Home

Like moths to the RGB

For a group of people trying to throw off the image of being the basement-dwelling weirdo, we sure are into the aesthetic of one.

Like moths to the RGB
Games

How to prep your setup while you wait for your Xbox Series X

There's a lot you can do before arrival day to prepare for your Xbox Series X to make it a faster transition from the old to the shiny new.

How to prep your setup while you wait for your Xbox Series X
Ideas

Great digital paths to learn new skills for free

It's fine to not feel highly motivated to learn new things. But if you are feeling it, here's some free ways to skill up for fun or profit.

Great digital paths to learn new skills for free
Games

Xbox Series X size comparison: Ikea, other consoles – and a cauliflower

Microsoft sent Alice Clarke a fancy light box that is dimensionally correct to the Xbox Series X. So we tested its size to see how it fits.

Xbox Series X size comparison: Ikea, other consoles – and a cauliflower
Media

Performing arts high school trash TV is the perfect medicine

If you're on the hunt for your next comfortable TV blanket, Alice has some performing arts high school material to cure what ails you.

Performing arts high school trash TV is the perfect medicine
Art & Culture

The joy of an expensive hobby that caters to everyone

Lego has always had its adult fans, but now it is truly embracing giving us sets that are catered to this cashed up, time poor fanbase.

The joy of an expensive hobby that caters to everyone
Technology

iPhone SE Review: a powerful new iPhone just like your old iPhone

If you want to stick to that familiar, comfortable old physical design, then the iPhone SE will be that next device to cling to for another 5 years to come.

iPhone SE Review: a powerful new iPhone just like your old iPhone