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Free-to-air networks lobby for better placement on smart TVs
Australian commercial TV networks want more help to compete against Netflix and Disney+, despite more people streaming Aussie TV than ever.
Major Nvidia Shield TV update adds Android 11 support
Nvidia Shield owners, you're gonna want to download this update, with Android 11 OS, more Bluetooth headset compatibility and plenty more.
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"
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
The Matrix Resurrections review: the chaotic Hail Mary the series needed
"Somehow taking the chores of the second and third films and transubstantiating them. It’s retroactive cinematic triage, and it’s kind of miraculous."
How to get free wishes in Genshin Impact
Wishes can be a money pit, but there's ways to earn free wishes in Genshin Impact so you can get the cool stuff without the guilty gacha vibes.
Add storage to PlayStation 5 & Xbox Series X (step-by-step guide)
That 1TB didn't last long, did it? Here's how to add storage to PlayStation 5 (in 12 steps) and Xbox Series X | S (in four).
BlueAnt X4 party speaker: fun at home or in the park
The BlueAnt X4 party speakers work great alone or can hunt together in a powerful party mode of up to 100 speakers. Fun times at a good price.
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 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.
There'll never be One True Metaverse
And that's a good thing.
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.
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.
