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.
Seamus Byrne
Founder and Head of Content at Byteside. Brings two decades of experience covering tech, digital culture, and their impacts on society.
New Realities
There'll never be One True Metaverse
And that's a good thing.
New Realities
Is Fortnite a beachhead for the metaverse?
We talk to Fortnite creative devs about the 'Lands Down Under' experience and their thoughts on the bigger potential for Fortnite as a metaverse platform.
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.
Byteside Podcast
Interview: Siobhan Reddy on Dreamshaping for everyone
Media Molecule Studio Director, Siobhan Reddy, joins the Byteside podcast to talk about creativity during the pandemic and the launch of new tutorials to help creators get started in Dreams.
Byteside Podcast
Stephen Cornish, Pentanet Founder, on the future of networks
We're talking to the founder of Pentanet, Stephen Cornish, exploring its Perth wireless network and its ambitions for networks everywhere.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.