Mat Smith
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The Oneplus 8T can be fully charged in 39 minutes.
OnePlus' new phone has a 120Hz screen, a new camera setup and an incredibly fast charger. → Read More
More inclusive emoji will come to iPhones in iOS 14.2
The new icons have been revealed in the latest iOS beta, and include ninjas, roaches and the transgender flag. → Read More
Xiaomi says its new smartwatch only needs to charge twice a month
With 117 fitness modes, remote camera shutter, heart-rate tracking and blood oxygen level monitoring, the Mi watch does a lot. → Read More
iOS 14 review: Finally rid of the grid
iOS 14 arrives without any new iPhone hardware alongside it, which means the focus is firmly on the software innovations and changes. There are big changes for your home screen and apps. → Read More
In ‘Outriders’, powers and teamwork beat guns
It's a crowded world of looter shooter games out there, how will Outriders best the competition? → Read More
My latest lockdown workout is VR boxing
Couch25K isn't for everyone. How about a VR workout? → Read More
OnePlus Nord review: Almost invisible compromises
The OnePlus Nord is finally here for review. This sub-$500 device might not ever make it to the US. Are people missing out? → Read More
The Morning After: OnePlus Nord and Ford's 1,400 horsepower EV
The OnePlus Nord has been unveiled -- so how good is the sub-$500 phone and where will you be able to get one? Also, Ford's Mach-E 1400 shows that electric cars can be fun and LG's new 144Hz 4K gaming monitor is here. → Read More
OnePlus Nord hands-on: Strong features at a tempting price
The OnePlus Nord is here. What are our first impressions? Well, we love the blue. → Read More
How to pick the best gaming subscription for you
Here's a detailed comparison of the latest game subscription services to help you choose which one is the best for you. → Read More
'Iron Man VR' has moments of brilliance, but shows the limits of PSVR
Iron Man VR is an ambitious game for PSVR. When it works, it's thrilling. But it's a fleeting thrill. → Read More
Stadia-exclusive 'Crayta' feels like Google Docs for game creation
Ready to make your own games on Google's Stadia? → Read More
'Final Fantasy VII Remake' and the curse of remade soundtracks
I listen to game music pretty often — and a large chunk of it is from the Final Fantasy game series, from the original right through to this year’s remaster of a decades-old game. It had some of the major battle themes and catchier background songs but it’s not all the tracks I want. → Read More
Google adds its own address system to Maps location sharing on Android
Google’s Plus Codes are the company’s efforts to reinvent coordinates and addresses so it works better with all things Google. The Plus Code itself is a short alphanumeric code, combined with a city and country, and has been built into Google Maps for years. → Read More
Myzone's virtual fitness classes can tell if you’re slacking
There are plenty of workout-from-home apps, but Myzone's MZ-Remote taps into a heart-rate monitor to keep you sweating. → Read More
Apple's two new Pride-themed Watch straps include one from Nike
There might not be a Pride march for a while, but at least Apple is offering some accessories ready for when it does happen. → Read More
Theragun’s new massage devices have Bluetooth and run quieter
Theragun is now called Therabody, and it has four new upgraded massage guns that are apparently substantially quieter. → Read More
'Final Fantasy 7 Remake' is a gamble that paid off
Decades later, Square Enix has remade Final Fantasy VII for 2020. But is it any good? → Read More
The Morning After: Mobile video service Quibi launches today
Hey, good morning! There is so much money behind Quibi. If you've never heard of it, it's a mobile video service/network hot on the heels of many similar services that have failed. With Hollywood clout and again, so much darn money, Quibi launches today -- for $5 per month with ads! -- with a selection of shows and content with short runtimes and baffling sales pitches. Will it sideline Netflix,… → Read More
'Persona 5 Royal' taps into the joy of replaying your favorite game
Persona 5 was a vibrant, subversive RPG with a relatively traditional turn-based battle system, memorable characters, a plot twist or two and hundreds of persona (monsters) to fuse, fight and discover. Persona 5 Royal keeps all of that but adds a third school term to play through. It also introduces one entirely new character, Kasumi Yoshizawa, to fight with and the return of a divisive former… → Read More