Links to the future
There’s been a lot of great writing about AR, Web3, Metaverse, and the like, so here’s to letting you get on with exploring the curated links this week.
Samsung Galaxy S22 series: Note-orious Ultra
The latest Galaxy Unpacked event showed off the new Galaxy S22 range, with the S22 Ultra the big attention grabber.
The best phones right now
Real recommendations top to bottom. The best phones money can buy: the best iPhone, best Android, best budget phones and the best cheap as chips smartphone for under $200.
The last Wordle
If this summer has taught me anything, it’s that games have great power to help us manage our mental state during difficult times.
Inside the weird world of Devolver Digital
We talk to Devolver Digital Marketing Manager Robbie Paterson about the publisher's "developer friendly" reputation and it's wild E3 video events.
Yes, Microsoft's Activision Blizzard moment is a confusing emotional rollercoaster
Business is business in the buyout of Activision Blizzard, but it makes sense fans and staff could be feeling a mess of emotions about what comes next.
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.
There'll never be One True Metaverse
And that's a good thing.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Byteside is hiring an Editorial Assistant - are you the one?
Byteside is seeking a part-time content assistant to help produce podcasts, articles, and other content covering ICT and digital industries.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Putting real heart into Far Cry 6
Navid Khavari, Narrative Director on Far Cry 6, talks about creating a story to care about into a game best known for flambuoyant open world mayhem.
Meason Camille: from Melbourne to the NBA 2K League
Meason 'Milo' Camille just wrapped his first season with the Pistons NBA 2K League team. We catch up on how hard he worked to make it.
