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Chris Button

Chris is an award-nominated writer based in Adelaide who specialises in covering video games and technology. He loves Donkey Kong Country, sport, and cats. The Last Jedi is the best one, no questions

Technology

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"

Canon printers view own ink cartridges as fake, chip shortage to blame
Security

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.

Scam involving fake QR codes found on parking meters
Computers

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.

NVIDIA's latest GeForce RTX laptops make my PC cry
New Realities

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.

PlayStation VR2 looks to be one heck of an upgrade
Networks

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.

Nanoleaf to expand Thread support for Apple HomeKit
Ideas

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

Samsung adds Wi-Fi charging to its solar-powered TV remote
Technology

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.

300 hours: HyperX's new headset is made for marathon gaming sessions
Technology

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
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
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

Deathloop's capacity to surprise is the most compelling reason to keep looping

Deathloop's opening hours are full of all sorts of delicious story hooks and gameplay surprises, which has me excited for what's to come.

Deathloop's capacity to surprise is the most compelling reason to keep looping
Games

Crows, killer castles and death: the Acid Nerve team talks Death's Door

UK indie team Acid Nerve discusses the success of Death's Door, which nearly outsold the lifetime sales of their debut game in a few weeks.

Crows, killer castles and death: the Acid Nerve team talks Death's Door
Art & Culture

Get on the games: we chat with Mashd N Kutcher about their gaming-themed new track

From "Get on the Beers" to a Turtle Beach mashup, Mashd N Kutcher share their love of games and details about their new videogame-inspired track.

Get on the games: we chat with Mashd N Kutcher about their gaming-themed new track
Art & Culture

Digimon X brings the battling virtual pets back to Australia

Virtual pets are back! Digimon X is coming to Australia later this year, along with several new features including a new quest mode.

Digimon X brings the battling virtual pets back to Australia
Games

Splice animals in 'Let's Build A Zoo', a zoo tycoon with a dark underbelly

Let's Build a Zoo offers the chance to care for animals and create an idyllic sanctuary. Or splice species and sell them on the black market.

Splice animals in 'Let's Build A Zoo', a zoo tycoon with a dark underbelly
Crypto

NFT digital horse racing? Nah, play Pocket Card Jockey instead

Apparently blockchain horse racing is a thing now. Consider: playing Pocket Card Jockey is cheaper, better for the environment, and more fun.

NFT digital horse racing? Nah, play Pocket Card Jockey instead
Games

Chiefs take out Stage 1 of Rainbow Six Siege Oceanic Nationals

After dropping the first point, the Chiefs dominated the Knights 3-1 to claim the $7,000 prize and Stage 1 of the Ubisoft-hosted tournament.

Chiefs take out Stage 1 of Rainbow Six Siege Oceanic Nationals
Art & Culture

Official Pokemon and Space Jam stamps coming to Australia Post

Gotta post 'em all! Australia Post's latest range of themed postage stamps includes collections based on Pokemon and Space Jam: A New Legacy.

Official Pokemon and Space Jam stamps coming to Australia Post
Movies

Mad Max prequel Furiosa starring Anya Taylor-Joy to film in NSW

Filming on the Furiosa prequel, starring Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth, will begin in June across NSW thanks to government funding.

Mad Max prequel Furiosa starring Anya Taylor-Joy to film in NSW