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The new OnePlus 15 arrives Nov. 13th - read all about it here. #OnePlus15
OnePlus 15 Launches Nov. 13 with Major Performance and Design Upgrades
OnePlus has officially introduced the OnePlus 15, its latest flagship smartphone and one of the first to feature Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor. The company says this model repr…
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November 12, 2025 at 7:54 AM
The new OnePlus 15 arrives Nov. 13th - read all about it here. #OnePlus15
The new OPPO Find X9 & Find X9 Pro have made their global debut in Barcelona earlier today, with much improved camera specs and massive battery upgrades with the Find X9 Pro in particular packing a huge 7500mAh battery! Read all about their key specs in the link below. #OPPOFindX9Series
OPPO announces new Find X9 & Find X9 Pro
At an official launch event in Barcelona today, OPPO has announced its latest flagship smartphones, the Find X9 and Find X9 Pro, both of which focus on improving imaging, performance, and battery …
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October 28, 2025 at 4:37 PM
The new OPPO Find X9 & Find X9 Pro have made their global debut in Barcelona earlier today, with much improved camera specs and massive battery upgrades with the Find X9 Pro in particular packing a huge 7500mAh battery! Read all about their key specs in the link below. #OPPOFindX9Series
"The Google Pixel Watch 4 is not a major leap forward, but it is a confident and polished refinement of what came before."
Here's our review of the new Google Pixel Watch 4. #PixelWatch4
Here's our review of the new Google Pixel Watch 4. #PixelWatch4
REVIEW: Google Pixel Watch 4
Google’s Pixel Watch series has always been a showcase for what Wear OS can do, and the Pixel Watch 4 continues that tradition. It does not completely reinvent the formula, but it smooths out the …
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October 22, 2025 at 9:20 AM
"The Google Pixel Watch 4 is not a major leap forward, but it is a confident and polished refinement of what came before."
Here's our review of the new Google Pixel Watch 4. #PixelWatch4
Here's our review of the new Google Pixel Watch 4. #PixelWatch4
"Atsu’s story is compelling, the combat system is fluid and improvisational, and the world is drenched in atmosphere."
Here's our full review of Sucker Punch's 'Ghost of Yotei', exclusively on PlayStation 5. #ghostofyotei
Here's our full review of Sucker Punch's 'Ghost of Yotei', exclusively on PlayStation 5. #ghostofyotei
REVIEW: Ghost of Yotei – A Brutal Yet Beautiful Successor
Sucker Punch Productions has returned to feudal Japan with Ghost of Yotei, a PlayStation 5 exclusive that aims to build on the foundations laid by the critically acclaimed Ghost of Tsushima. With …
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September 25, 2025 at 1:01 PM
"Atsu’s story is compelling, the combat system is fluid and improvisational, and the world is drenched in atmosphere."
Here's our full review of Sucker Punch's 'Ghost of Yotei', exclusively on PlayStation 5. #ghostofyotei
Here's our full review of Sucker Punch's 'Ghost of Yotei', exclusively on PlayStation 5. #ghostofyotei
"The HONOR Magic V5 feels like a foldable that finally works as an everyday phone without compromise."
Here's our full review of the new HONOR Magic V5. #HONORMagicV5
Here's our full review of the new HONOR Magic V5. #HONORMagicV5
REVIEW: HONOR Magic V5
Foldable phones used to be all about novelty. An impressive technical trick at first, then a compromise once you lived with them for a few weeks. Having used the HONOR Magic V5 for the last numbe…
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August 28, 2025 at 2:51 PM
"The HONOR Magic V5 feels like a foldable that finally works as an everyday phone without compromise."
Here's our full review of the new HONOR Magic V5. #HONORMagicV5
Here's our full review of the new HONOR Magic V5. #HONORMagicV5
The brand new Google Pixel line up has been unveiled with 4 new phones, a new smartwatch and a series earbuds. #MadeByGoogle #Pixel10
Google unveils new Pixel 10 series, Pixel Watch 4 and Buds 2a
Google has officially taken the wraps off its next-generation Pixel hardware, headlined by the new Pixel 10 smartphone series, a redesigned Pixel Watch 4, and upgraded Pixel Buds 2a earbuds. The l…
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August 20, 2025 at 4:10 PM
The brand new Google Pixel line up has been unveiled with 4 new phones, a new smartwatch and a series earbuds. #MadeByGoogle #Pixel10
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ALSO IN FOR REVIEW: The new Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7:
🪟 4.1" external 'Flex Window' (more widgets + apps)
🔋 4300mAh – biggest Flip battery yet
⚙️ Exynos 2500 + Galaxy AI
📸 50MP + 12MP cam w/ HDR10+
🗓 Full review coming soon
#GalaxyZFlip7
🪟 4.1" external 'Flex Window' (more widgets + apps)
🔋 4300mAh – biggest Flip battery yet
⚙️ Exynos 2500 + Galaxy AI
📸 50MP + 12MP cam w/ HDR10+
🗓 Full review coming soon
#GalaxyZFlip7
July 18, 2025 at 12:13 PM
ALSO IN FOR REVIEW: The new Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7:
🪟 4.1" external 'Flex Window' (more widgets + apps)
🔋 4300mAh – biggest Flip battery yet
⚙️ Exynos 2500 + Galaxy AI
📸 50MP + 12MP cam w/ HDR10+
🗓 Full review coming soon
#GalaxyZFlip7
🪟 4.1" external 'Flex Window' (more widgets + apps)
🔋 4300mAh – biggest Flip battery yet
⚙️ Exynos 2500 + Galaxy AI
📸 50MP + 12MP cam w/ HDR10+
🗓 Full review coming soon
#GalaxyZFlip7
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IN FOR REVIEW: The brand new HONOR Magic V5:
📱 4.1mm unfolded, 8.8mm folded
💧 IP58/IP59 certified
📺 7.95" OLED LTPO, 5000 nits
⚙️ Snapdragon 8 Elite + 16GB RAM
🔋 5820mAh battery
📸 50MP + 64MP + 50MP rear
🗓 Full review coming soon
#HonorMagicV5
📱 4.1mm unfolded, 8.8mm folded
💧 IP58/IP59 certified
📺 7.95" OLED LTPO, 5000 nits
⚙️ Snapdragon 8 Elite + 16GB RAM
🔋 5820mAh battery
📸 50MP + 64MP + 50MP rear
🗓 Full review coming soon
#HonorMagicV5
July 17, 2025 at 8:41 PM
IN FOR REVIEW: The brand new HONOR Magic V5:
📱 4.1mm unfolded, 8.8mm folded
💧 IP58/IP59 certified
📺 7.95" OLED LTPO, 5000 nits
⚙️ Snapdragon 8 Elite + 16GB RAM
🔋 5820mAh battery
📸 50MP + 64MP + 50MP rear
🗓 Full review coming soon
#HonorMagicV5
📱 4.1mm unfolded, 8.8mm folded
💧 IP58/IP59 certified
📺 7.95" OLED LTPO, 5000 nits
⚙️ Snapdragon 8 Elite + 16GB RAM
🔋 5820mAh battery
📸 50MP + 64MP + 50MP rear
🗓 Full review coming soon
#HonorMagicV5
"Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is a sequel that doesn’t shy away from its weirdness — and that’s exactly what makes it memorable."
Here's our review of Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, exclusively on PS5. #DeathStranding2OntheBeach 🎮
Here's our review of Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, exclusively on PS5. #DeathStranding2OntheBeach 🎮
REVIEW: Death Stranding 2: On the Beach
Hideo Kojima has long been known for making games that don’t always line up with expectations. He mixes the mental with the profound, and almost always divides opinion. Death Stranding 2: On…
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June 23, 2025 at 12:02 PM
"Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is a sequel that doesn’t shy away from its weirdness — and that’s exactly what makes it memorable."
Here's our review of Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, exclusively on PS5. #DeathStranding2OntheBeach 🎮
Here's our review of Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, exclusively on PS5. #DeathStranding2OntheBeach 🎮
"All told, the OnePlus Pad 3 is a confident, well-rounded tablet that makes a strong case for itself as a genuine laptop alternative, especially if you add the Smart Keyboard."
Here is our review of the new OnePlus Pad 3. #OnePlusPad3
Here is our review of the new OnePlus Pad 3. #OnePlusPad3
REVIEW: OnePlus Pad 3
OnePlus is back with its third-generation tablet — the OnePlus Pad 3 — and I’ve been using it alongside the new Smart Keyboard for the past few weeks as my main work device. From remote meetings t…
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June 18, 2025 at 3:02 PM
"All told, the OnePlus Pad 3 is a confident, well-rounded tablet that makes a strong case for itself as a genuine laptop alternative, especially if you add the Smart Keyboard."
Here is our review of the new OnePlus Pad 3. #OnePlusPad3
Here is our review of the new OnePlus Pad 3. #OnePlusPad3
The brand new OnePlus Pad 3 is official. Read all about it here. #OnePlusPad3
OnePlus launches OnePlus Pad 3
OnePlus has officially launched the OnePlus Pad 3, its latest flagship Android tablet. Set to go on sale on 19th June, the Pad 3 aims to be one of the best high-end Android tablets in 2025, with a…
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June 5, 2025 at 7:50 AM
The brand new OnePlus Pad 3 is official. Read all about it here. #OnePlusPad3
We're reviewing Death Stranding 2: On the Beach on PS5 Pro. Let's go! 🎉💥 @playstation.com #DeathStranding2 @hideokojimaen.bsky.kojimaproductions.jp
June 2, 2025 at 9:47 PM
We're reviewing Death Stranding 2: On the Beach on PS5 Pro. Let's go! 🎉💥 @playstation.com #DeathStranding2 @hideokojimaen.bsky.kojimaproductions.jp
"DOOM: The Dark Ages is a huge success. It’s a smart and sure-footed step forward for modern DOOM that is, quite simply, great fun."
Here's our review of id Software's DOOM: The Dark Ages. www.theeffect.net/2025/05/27/r... #DOOMTheDarkAges
Here's our review of id Software's DOOM: The Dark Ages. www.theeffect.net/2025/05/27/r... #DOOMTheDarkAges
May 27, 2025 at 10:07 AM
"DOOM: The Dark Ages is a huge success. It’s a smart and sure-footed step forward for modern DOOM that is, quite simply, great fun."
Here's our review of id Software's DOOM: The Dark Ages. www.theeffect.net/2025/05/27/r... #DOOMTheDarkAges
Here's our review of id Software's DOOM: The Dark Ages. www.theeffect.net/2025/05/27/r... #DOOMTheDarkAges
Samsung has just officially unveiled their thinnest Galaxy device yet - The Galaxy Edge, here's everything you need to know. #GalaxyEdge @sumsung.bsky.social
Samsung Galaxy Edge Officially Unveiled: Here’s Everything You Need to Know
Samsung has officially announced the Galaxy Edge, a sleek new addition to its premium smartphone lineup that was first teased during January’s Unpacked event. The device also made an appearance in…
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May 13, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Samsung has just officially unveiled their thinnest Galaxy device yet - The Galaxy Edge, here's everything you need to know. #GalaxyEdge @sumsung.bsky.social
"If you’re tired of boring mid-range phones and want something with personality that doesn’t skimp on the basics, the Phone (3a) is well worth a look."
Here's our review of the Nothing Phone (3a). #NothingPhone3a
Here's our review of the Nothing Phone (3a). #NothingPhone3a
REVIEW: Nothing Phone (3a)
If there’s one thing Nothing does well, it’s making noise in a crowded smartphone market — and the Nothing Phone (3a) is no exception. Aimed squarely at the sub-€400 crowd, this latest release con…
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May 1, 2025 at 8:53 AM
"If you’re tired of boring mid-range phones and want something with personality that doesn’t skimp on the basics, the Phone (3a) is well worth a look."
Here's our review of the Nothing Phone (3a). #NothingPhone3a
Here's our review of the Nothing Phone (3a). #NothingPhone3a
"It delivers on its promises, setting a new benchmark for open-world stealth-action games and proving that sometimes, delays truly are worth the wait."
Here's our review of Assassin's Creed Shadows. #AssassinsCreedShadows
Here's our review of Assassin's Creed Shadows. #AssassinsCreedShadows
REVIEW: Assassin’s Creed Shadows (PS5)
After years of anticipation and multiple delays, Ubisoft has finally released Assassin’s Creed Shadows, the latest entry in its long-running franchise. Set in feudal Japan, the game offers a…
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April 1, 2025 at 11:16 AM
"It delivers on its promises, setting a new benchmark for open-world stealth-action games and proving that sometimes, delays truly are worth the wait."
Here's our review of Assassin's Creed Shadows. #AssassinsCreedShadows
Here's our review of Assassin's Creed Shadows. #AssassinsCreedShadows
Here's what we thought of the new @sandboxvr.bsky.social experience - opening its doors in Dublin tomorrow! #SandboxVRDublin
REVIEW: Sandbox VR Dublin
With its arrival into Ireland being teased as far back as 2023, Sandbox VR has finally landed in Dublin, opening its doors on Nassau Street on Thursday, March 27th. As someone who’d describe…
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March 26, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Here's what we thought of the new @sandboxvr.bsky.social experience - opening its doors in Dublin tomorrow! #SandboxVRDublin
The brand new Google Pixel 9a is official and arrives in Ireland next month. #Pixel9a
The Google Pixel 9a is official – Starting at €559
Google has unveiled the Pixel 9a, the latest addition to its smartphone line-up. Designed as a more affordable alternative to the flagship models, the Pixel 9a retains many of the key features ass…
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March 19, 2025 at 2:00 PM
The brand new Google Pixel 9a is official and arrives in Ireland next month. #Pixel9a
"With its expertly crafted puzzles, exhilarating action sequences, and boundless imagination, Split Fiction cements itself as one of the best co-op titles available today."
Here's our review of @hazelightgames.bsky.social latest co-op title, 'Split Fiction'. #splitfiction
Here's our review of @hazelightgames.bsky.social latest co-op title, 'Split Fiction'. #splitfiction
REVIEW: Split Fiction (Xbox Series X)
Hazelight Studios has built a reputation as the undisputed champion of co-op gaming, delivering unique and deeply engaging multiplayer experiences. With A Way Out and It Takes Two, director Josef …
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March 13, 2025 at 5:56 PM
"With its expertly crafted puzzles, exhilarating action sequences, and boundless imagination, Split Fiction cements itself as one of the best co-op titles available today."
Here's our review of @hazelightgames.bsky.social latest co-op title, 'Split Fiction'. #splitfiction
Here's our review of @hazelightgames.bsky.social latest co-op title, 'Split Fiction'. #splitfiction
"This is a phone that genuinely makes me want to be a better photographer, due to the sheer amount of versatility and flexibility the camera system offers."
Here's our review of the newly launched Xiaomi 15 Ultra. #xiaomi15ultra
Here's our review of the newly launched Xiaomi 15 Ultra. #xiaomi15ultra
REVIEW: Xiaomi 15 Ultra – Mobile Photography Master
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is here, and it’s arguably the brand’s most ambitious smartphone yet. With a focus on top-tier performance, a stunning design, and a camera system that genuinely competes with …
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March 7, 2025 at 11:54 AM
"This is a phone that genuinely makes me want to be a better photographer, due to the sheer amount of versatility and flexibility the camera system offers."
Here's our review of the newly launched Xiaomi 15 Ultra. #xiaomi15ultra
Here's our review of the newly launched Xiaomi 15 Ultra. #xiaomi15ultra
The brand new Xiaomi 15 & 15 Ultra have just been unveiled at their global launch in Barcelona. Read all about them here. #Xiaomi15series
Xiaomi 15 Ultra & Xiaomi 15 make global debut in Barcelona
Xiaomi has officially unveiled its latest flagship smartphones, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra and Xiaomi 15, at a global launch event in Barcelona ahead of Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025. These new device…
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March 2, 2025 at 2:34 PM
The brand new Xiaomi 15 & 15 Ultra have just been unveiled at their global launch in Barcelona. Read all about them here. #Xiaomi15series
"The OnePlus Watch 3 refines what made its predecessor great, offering strong battery life, an improved display, and additional health features."
Here's our review of the OnePlus Watch 3. #OnePlusWatch3
Here's our review of the OnePlus Watch 3. #OnePlusWatch3
REVIEW: OnePlus Watch 3
The OnePlus Watch 3 follows in the footsteps of the Watch 2, which set a new standard for battery life on a Wear OS smartwatch. This time, OnePlus is doubling down on health-tracking features whil…
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February 27, 2025 at 4:05 PM
"The OnePlus Watch 3 refines what made its predecessor great, offering strong battery life, an improved display, and additional health features."
Here's our review of the OnePlus Watch 3. #OnePlusWatch3
Here's our review of the OnePlus Watch 3. #OnePlusWatch3
eir has officially unveiled their brand new first WiFi 7-compatible router. This launch also introduces a new Android-powered eir TV Box, expanding the company's home entertainment offerings. #WiFi7 #eirtv
eir Launches new WiFi 7 Router and Android-Powered TV Box
eir has officially unveiled their brand new first WiFi 7-compatible router. This launch also introduces a new Android-powered eir TV Box, expanding the company’s home entertainment offerings…
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February 25, 2025 at 1:08 PM