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Seamus Byrne

Founder and Head of Content at Byteside. Brings two decades of experience covering tech, digital culture, and their impacts on society.

Games

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.

Yes, Microsoft's Activision Blizzard moment is a confusing emotional rollercoaster
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.

Skullcandy Push Active review: sports earbuds with custom tricks galore
New Realities

There'll never be One True Metaverse

And that's a good thing.

There'll never be One True Metaverse
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.

Is Fortnite a beachhead for the metaverse?
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.

WoW vs FFXIV vs Elder Scrolls Online: which MMO suits you?
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.

Interview: Siobhan Reddy on Dreamshaping for everyone
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.

Stephen Cornish, Pentanet Founder, on the future of networks
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.

Hearthstone Mercenaries review: great ideas locked behind a grind

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.

Byteside is hiring an Editorial Assistant - are you the one?
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.

How to backup and restore a new Apple Watch correctly
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.

Sonos Beam (Gen 2): an easy top choice soundbar under $1,000
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.

HTC Vive Pro 2 review: ahead of the curve (too far?)
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.

SteelSeries Prime hardware nails your fuss-free frags
Byteside Podcast

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.

Putting real heart into Far Cry 6
Byteside Podcast

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.

Meason Camille: from Melbourne to the NBA 2K League
Home

Amazon Astro's sad destiny

Remember CLOi? Exactly...

Amazon Astro's sad destiny
Technology

Slow down for 'new phone' day

When upgrading to a new phone, it's worth taking the moment to think about everything you do with it.

Slow down for 'new phone' day
Business

Has that MVP got the right V?

And why Ray-Ban Stories aren't all that viable.

Has that MVP got the right V?
New Realities

Lost in the settings

I know my way around system menus. And I love exploring how to optimise the tools I use. The fact they exist can often be a big part of whether I feel like it’s safe to fall in love with a given piece of software – is this willing to let me make it work ‘just right’?

Lost in the settings
Business

Data and how you slice it

There's always a reason to present data in very specific ways.

Data and how you slice it