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Our quick take Alternatives to consider… Chromecast Ultra Read the full Google Chromecast Ultra review Roku Streaming Stick+ - 4.5 / 5 A familiar design HDMI stick design Separate “Advanced Wireless Receiver” Roku remote Which is the best media streamer for you? New Fire TV vs Apple TV 4K vs Chromecast vs Roku Features and functions All UK catch-up apps supported Major streaming services supported Has a proper menu and interface Performance and interface Solid playback - even at top quality levels Easy to add new channels Cross-service searching A bonus for casters Supports Netflix and YouTube casting Cast photos, videos or music from your smartphone But do you really need 4K HDR streaming?...

Our quick take Royole Moon - 3.0 / 5 Royole Moon review: Design and build quality Foldable design with carry case Active noise-cancelling headphones with 22dB noise reduction Available in three colours and finishes 6,000mAh battery (5hrs per charge) Royole Moon review: Video quality and screen experience Equivalent ‘800-inch’ curved display 1920x1080p display per eye 10,000:1 contrast ratio 3,000 pixels per inch Dioptre adjustment from -7.0 to +2.0 (for near- and farsightedness) Royole Moon review: Content playback and accessibility Compatible 2D video formats: MP4, MKV, MOV, AVI, 3GP, FLV, M2TS, M2V, M4V, MPEG, MPG, TS, VOB, WEBM, ASF 3D video support: side-by-side and Anaglyph Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Micro-HDMI and Micro-USB connectivity 32GB onboard storage Royole Moon review: User-experience and accessibility issues Touch-sensitive controls Compatible companion app Up to 5 hours viewing time on one charge To recap The Royole Moon is a flexible and powerful tool for film enthusiasts, but not without its limitations....

When Resident Evil Village was announced at the PS5 event earlier this month, some eagle-eyed viewers may have noticed slight frame rate issues, making them wonder if next-generation consoles can handle such advanced games and graphics. As it turns out, fans don’t need to worry about that since the game is aiming for a stable 60 FPS with possible PlayStation VR (PSVR) support. The information comes from Dusk Golem, the same source who accurately leaked Resident Evil Village before it was officially announced....

Sadly, it doesn’t look like the Xbox Game Pass is going to make it to the Nintendo Switch after all. Or the PlayStation, or anywhere else for that matter. Microsoft is suddenly the games company that wants to be friends with everyone. Starting with Minecraft crossplay and leading to memes that target PlayStation for being the odd person out, Microsoft expanded their ambitions early last year with rumors that they were looking to bring the Xbox Game Pass to the Nintendo Switch....

Design A53 5G: 159.6 x 74.8 x 8.1mm, 189g S22: 146 x 70.6 x 7.6mm, 168g S22+: 157.4 x 75.8 x 7.6mm, 196g S21 FE: 155.7 x 74.5 x 7.9mm, 177g Display A53 5G: 6.5-inch, Full HD+, 120Hz S22: 6.1-inch, Full HD+, 10-120Hz S22+: 6.6-inch, Full HD+, 10-120Hz S21 FE: 6.4-inch, Full HD+, 120Hz Hardware and specs A53 5G: Exynos 1280, 6GB RAM, 128GB, microSD, 5000mAh S22: Qualcomm SD 8 Gen 1/Exynos 2200, 8GB RAM, 128/256GB, 3700mAh S22+: Qualcomm SD 8 Gen 1/Exynos 2200, 8GB RAM, 128/256GB, 4500mAh S21 FE: Qualcomm SD888/Exynos 2100, 6GB/8GB RAM, 128/256GB, 4370mAh Cameras A53 5G: Quad rear (64MP + 12MP + 5MP + 5MP), 32MP front camera S22/S22+: Triple rear (50MP + 12MP + 12MP), 10MP front camera S21 FE: Triple rear (12MP + 12MP + 8MP), 32MP front camera Price A53 5G: From £399 S22: From £769 S22+: From £949 S21 FE: From £699/$799 Conclusion

We’ve seen details on the Samsung Galaxy A54 5G pop up online a few times over the last month, but a speculated launch date came and went with nary a sight of the actual phone. It was tipped to be announced earlier in January, but that turned out to be the entry-level A14 instead. Surely we’ll see the A54 unveiled soon though, as it has appeared on yet another certification website - this time owned by the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC)....

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Iris Scanner: What is it? Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Iris Scanner: How does it work? What are the new S-Pen features for the Galaxy Note 7? New Air Command and features explored What is Mobile HDR? Why Samsung Note 7 screen is a window into high dynamic range’s future Samsung Galaxy Note 7 preview: Take note, this is the big-screen phone to beat Galaxy Note 7 Iris Scanner: When doesn’t it work?...

Our quick take Samsung QN900A Neo QLED 8K TV - 4.5 / 5 Design 4x HDMI 2.1 inputs, 3x USB ports LAN & Wi-Fi multimedia options Picture Features HDR Support: HLG, HDR10, HDR10+ Processing engine: Neo Quantum Processor 8K with AI What is ALLM and VRR? TV gaming tech explained Smart Features Smart System: Tizen-based Eden platform Picture Quality Sound Quality To recap For those who can afford the price of entry, this 8K Samsung set is a cutting edge marvel....

Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time sees the titular character dive through time in order to defeat his long-running nemesis, Aku, but the game also does a solid job of taking players back through time themselves. By keeping the original Samurai Jack voice actors (including Greg Baldwin, VA for Aku as well as Uncle Iroh in Avatar: The Last Airbender), the cutscenes and characters come to life in this game, creating a truly nostalgic experience....

The events as they’re presented in Saving Private Ryan would never happen that way. This was my grandfather’s terse review of the Steven Spielberg movie back in 1998. He would know. After serving in the Pacific Theater throughout the war—being there from Pearl Harbor to Saipan, and then Okinawa—he carried a quiet lifelong interest in documentaries about the World War II American experience. And he had little time for Hollywood sentimentality....

Sea of Thieves is a game built on trust. Trust that the waves won’t swallow you up when your cargo hold is full of booty, trust that the wind in your sails won’t make your ship soar into the air, trust that you’ll make it to your destination intact. Of course, part of the game’s appeal is the fear of losing everything - usually because of other players stealing your loot, a kraken pulling you down into the briny depths below, or an active volcano spitting molten lava all over your hull....

I am a junk food game connoisseur. Anything that scratches that easily entertained part of my brain that indulges in over-the-top melodrama paired with a simple gameplay loop gets my money at full price. I think of my endless love for too many gacha games with fan-service fueled stories and the more overdramatic visual novels with few or no gameplay mechanics outside of “pick the right thing to advance the story” demonstrate my tastes....

Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is essentially a series of incredibly hard boss fights, with plenty of mini-bosses in-between. Some of these mini-bosses can give Sekiro players a serious run for their money and can be just as tough as the main bosses, like the notorious Headless boss and Armored Warrior. Armored Warrior is encountered right before the boss fight/puzzle that is the Folding Screen Monkeys encounter. Armored Warrior is the biggest obstacle between Sekiro players and the Folding Screen Monkeys, and he has to be defeated if players hope to continue the story....

The Dragonborn finds the land of Skyrim indelibly scarred by the memory of the Great War. Fought between the Empire and the Aldmeri Dominion, both sides suffered immeasurable losses that can still be felt by the time the dragons return in 4E 201. In many respects, the conflict that is so often referenced in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim shares many similarities with the real Great War of 1914-1918. The First World War was, in every sense, a cataclysmic event that shook the very foundations of Europe....

Skyrim is big. Very big. It is a living world, with many thriving denizens, cultures, and stories. There is so much content to be had in The Elder Scrolls V that even veterans may miss some of it on their second or third play throughs. I for one have played Skyrim for 400+ hours, with multiple play throughs, and still haven’t seen all there is to be seen. Bethesda has an amazing way of soaking every bit of content in their games with meaning....

Snapchat adds two-factor authentication: Here’s how it works Facebook lets you send money like Snapchat: Which one is for you? Snapchat Discovery feature might soon deliver news and ads What is Snapchat Memories? How does Snapchat Memories work? Once Snapchat has updated with Memories, open the app, and you’ll see the camera view. Take a snap by tapping or holding the capture button at the bottom of the camera view....

The Sonic the Hedgehog series is one of the most well-loved and most well-known franchises in all of gaming. It’s why Yuji Naka, the former lead programmer on Sonic and the former head of developer Sonic Team, is one of the most highly respected people in the industry. It’s also why so many fans are excited about the famed developer’s new gig. In a tweet published to his official Twitter account earlier today, Yuji Naka confirmed that he has joined Final Fantasy publisher Square Enix....

One of 2017’s more notable games was Sonic Mania. The title sought to bring Sonic back to his Genesis days, evoking what many claim to be the greatest era of the series. Most agree it was a rousing success. Its emphasis on classic, fast-paced gameplay transported players back to the ’90s. Its positive reception made up for the negative reviews Sonic Forces would receive a few months later. On the flip side, whereas fans were gushing over Sonic Mania’s nostalgia trip, reception for Team Sonic Racing was much more lukewarm....

Black Desert is finally coming to the PlayStation 4! Pearl Abyss has announced a 2019 PlayStation launch for the open-world action MMORPG at its second annual Into The Abyss event at E3. Pre-orders will be available July 2 and provide players with early access to the full game along with in-game rewards. Kwangsam Kim, the Lead Producer of Black Desert at Pearl Abyss has said that the team is working hard to ensure that Black Desert is the absolute best that it can be, and are finally prepared to reward their patient player base, “If you’ve been looking for a open-world action MMORPG on the PS4 with deep personalization to fit your gameplay experience, we encourage you to pre-order this July....

Our quick take Sony ZG9 8K TV - 4.5 / 5 Sony KD-85ZG9: Design 4x HDMI in 3x USB Multimedia ports LAN and Wi-Fi network options Sony KD-98ZG9: Picture Features HDR Support: HLG, HDR10, Dolby Vision Processing Engine: Sony X1 Ultimate Sony KD-85ZG9: Smart Features Smart system: Android Oreo, YouView Sony KD-85ZG9: Picture Sony KD-85ZG9: Sound To recap While it may be questionable if anyone really needs an 8K TV just yet, especially when they cost as much as a small car, the ZG9 joins Samsung’s 8K TVs in removing any doubt that 8K offers a genuine step forward in picture quality....