Australia's home battery installations triple in 2025
about 7 hours agoHousehold demand and government rebates propelled the market to 221,000 installations, making Australia the world's third-largest home battery market.
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Recently tested tech, gadgets and consumer gear.
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Omni wireless gaming headset
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GoPro MISSION 1 series
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JBL Boombox 4
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Turtle Beach Command Series KB5 mechanical keyboard
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Gamesir Aimlabs G7 Pro 8K PC wireless esports controller
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Asus ExpertBook Ultra
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Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 portable power station
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Logitech Signature Comfort MK880 keyboard & mouse
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Gaming Reviews
The latest game verdicts, previews and playable tech.
The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales (Switch 2)
Real-time combat and time-travel exploration set Square Enix's 2D-HD RPG apart from its turn-based peers, with boss fights the main snag.
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Dead or Alive 6 Last Round (Xbox Series X)
Better visuals, steadier frame rates and free DLC fighters make the re-release more appealing, though online play still suffers.
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Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (Switch 2)
Switch 2 players can finally play the acclaimed JRPG, though the port runs at 30fps and with noticeably softer visuals than on PS5.
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Rugrats: Retro Rewind Collection (Switch 2)
Outdated controls and pixelated visuals may frustrate newcomers, but the collection still offers seven nostalgic Rugrats games for fans.
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Directive 8020 (PlayStation 5)
A shift to more conventional survival horror may widen the audience, but it also slightly dilutes the series' branching, cinematic appeal.
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Yoshi and the Mysterious Book (Nintendo Switch 2)
Players may find the Switch 2 exclusive too easy, but its hand-drawn look and animal abilities make exploration the main draw.
Thu, 28th May 2026
FZ: Formation Z (Xbox Series X)
Forty-two years after the arcade original, the remake adds 3D visuals and extra modes, though its one-hit challenge may deter some players.
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