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24/04/2026

"If you loved Returnal, a lot of what SAROS is doing will feel immediately familiar." Here's our full review of Housemarque's SAROS, launching exclusively on PS5, April 30th. ☀️🔅 PlayStation Ireland

After the success of Returnal back in 2021, Housemarque earned themselves a dedicated fanbase willing to follow the Finnish studio just about anywhere. SARO ...

23/04/2026

"Pragmata is a focused action game that does not try to be everything at once, and that restraint works in its favour."

Here's our review of Capcom's newest IP, Pragmata.

Pragmata is a focused action game that does not try to be everything at once, and that restraint works in its favour. It looks fantastic on PS5 Pro also.

01/04/2026

Here's our review of the new €149 Moto Watch from Motorola.

The Moto Watch gets the fundamentals right in a way that genuinely matters at this price point. The design is premium and the OLED display is sharp.

31/03/2026

The OPPO Find X9 Ultra is making its global debut on April 21st - Here's what to expect from the manufacturer's upcoming flagship device.

OPPO has officially confirmed that the Find X9 Ultra will make its global debut on April 21, 2026, in a move that marks a significant shift in the company& # ...

12/03/2026

"The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a remarkable piece of hardware that raises the bar in almost every area that matters."

Here's our review of the new Xiaomi 17 Ultra.

Having spent the last year with the Xiaomi 15 Ultra as my daily driver, I'll admit I wasn't expecting to be blown away by the Xiaomi 17 Ultra. Inc ...

07/03/2026

Here's what we thought of the Shark Home ie WandVac 2.0 Handheld Vacuum.

The Shark WandVac 2.0 Handheld Vacuum Cleaner is designed for quick, targeted cleaning rather than full-room deep cleans. Aimed at busy households and apart ...

03/03/2026

BREAKING: At MWC 2026, has just announced that the yet to be unveiled OPPO Find X9 Ultra will launch globally! More news and features are expected to be announced "very soon." Watch this space! (Pictured is the OPPO Find X8 Ultra's camera)

02/03/2026

Getting some early hands on time with the newly announced Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and Galaxy Buds4 Pro.

01/03/2026

IN FOR REVIEW: We're now putting the brand new Xiaomi UK 17 Ultra through its paces.

Full review coming soon to the site.

01/03/2026

has just unveiled their brand new Magic V6 folding phone with a massive 6660mAh battery, the largest in a foldable phone to date. Irish launch date and pricing is still TBC but expected to arrive this Summer.

28/02/2026

"The Xiaomi 17 is a well-rounded compact flagship. It combines strong performance, reliable cameras, long battery life and very fast charging in a relatively small chassis."

Here's our full review of the newly launched Xiaomi 17.

The Xiaomi 17 arrives as a compact flagship that aims to deliver high-end specifications without the “Pro” or “Ultra” branding that now dominates the top ti ...

26/02/2026

Samsung unveils Galaxy S26 series & Galaxy Buds4 Earbuds at an official launch event in San Francisco, just days ahead of MWC 2026 in Barcelona.

Samsung has officially unveiled its latest flagship smartphone range, the Galaxy S26 series, alongside the new Galaxy Buds4 and Buds4 Pro. The launch, annou ...