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About Owen

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Owen McCarthy
Reviewer
Owen McCarthy has had a long love affair with all things technical since the dawn of the computer age. A child of the 1960’s, he agrees with legendary author, Douglas Adams, that digital watches were a pretty neat idea. By the 1980’s Owen was learning how to code using C and by the turn of the century, he was teaching HTML to enthusiastic youngsters. These days, Owen can be found pestering editors for new technology to review on an annoyingly regular basis. In his spare time, he rides motorcycles of the three-wheeled variety, studies theology, aqua-jogs, and works hard to honour his late wife’s request to live a joy-filled life.

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Swann

Hands-on Review: Swann SecureAlert 4 Camera 4 Channel 4K Ultra HD Wi-Fi Security System

Thu, 4th Nov 2021
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gaming
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surveillance
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digital entertainment
The Swann SecureAlert4 Camera 4 Channel 4k Ultra HD Wi-Fi Security System offers robust features for home security, writes a reviewer.
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Dyson Purifier Hot + Cool Formaldehyde

Thu, 21st Oct 2021
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reviews
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dyson 360 eye
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technology gifts
A few years ago, Dyson products began to change my life for the better. Constantly reaching for Kleenex and inhalers are now memories.
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Hands-on Review: Wacom One Creative Pen Display

Thu, 7th Oct 2021
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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wacom
At around $630 to $674 at various resellers, it will be a go-to for many creative types, from the amateur to the professional.
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Hands-on Review: Xiaomi Mi 11 5G Dual Sim Smartphone

Fri, 11th Jun 2021
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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xiaomi
Xiaomi's Mi 11 impresses with its quality, curved glass body, and easy-to-use tools, making it a hit with video makers and photographers.
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Hands-on Review: OPPO A54 5G and OPPO A94 5G

Mon, 31st May 2021
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gaming
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semiconductors
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digital signage
OPPO A94 5G vs OPPO A54 5G: Choosing between these mid-range beauties is a feat even King Solomon would struggle with. Let's dive into the specs for a clue.
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Hands-on Review: JBL Go 3 - the ultra-compact portable with punch

Wed, 19th May 2021
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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speakers
The JBL Go 3 is a compact and stylish speaker that delivers impressive sound quality. It's perfect for on-the-go music lovers.
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Hands-on Review: OCULUS Quest 2

Tue, 11th May 2021
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
The Oculus Quest 2 is my first and long overdue foray into the world of virtual reality, and I've been having fun.
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Hands-on Review: Huawei Band 6 and FreeBuds 4i

Thu, 29th Apr 2021
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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digital music
Huawei's Band 6 and Freebuds 4i offer a plethora of features, comfortable wear, and quality sound at a competitive price.
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Hands-on Review: OPPO Find X3 Pro

Mon, 12th Apr 2021
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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oppo
The Find X3 Pro has a juicy set of specs. After a week of playing with some of the features, they have hooked me.. again!.
Benq

Hands-on Review: BenQ ZOWIE XL2411K Esports gaming monitor

Tue, 16th Mar 2021
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gaming
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digital signage
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digital entertainment
This is a great middle-of-the-road option, well worth a look for those of us constrained by space and budget but with an eye for ergonomics.
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Hands-on Review: Jabra PanaCast & Jabra Speak 750

Tue, 2nd Mar 2021
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gaming
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uc
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digital entertainment
Jabra's PanaCast and Speak 750 are the ultimate tools for online collaboration and conferencing, providing versatility and high-quality sound and video.
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Hands-on Review: Swann Enforcer Security System

Mon, 25th Jan 2021
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gaming
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surveillance
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smart home
Swann's Enforcer Security System offers wired home security with police-style flashing lights and full HD resolution. It works with Google Assistant and Alexa.
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Hands-on Review: JBL PartyBox On-The-Go

Mon, 7th Dec 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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bluetooth
Some of us love to celebrate through singing and playing music. The JBL PartyBox On-The-Go is designed for just such occasions.
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Hands-on Review: OPPO Reno 4 and Reno 4 Pro 5G

Tue, 24th Nov 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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oppo
If you use a phone for professional-looking photos and great video content, both these models deserve your attention.
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Hands-on Review: Lenovo Smart Display 7 and Lenovo Smart Clock

Thu, 19th Nov 2020
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gaming
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smart home
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digital entertainment
Fashionistas will rejoice at the clever use of the cloth-covered units which mean they blend into any environment with ease.
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Hands-on Review: Vivo X50 Pro 5G

Thu, 15th Oct 2020
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gaming
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digital signage
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digital entertainment
I'm already convinced that I want to be the next stellar movie director to come out of New Zealand when I grow up.
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Hands-on Review: Jabra Evolve2 65 Headset for business UC

Wed, 14th Oct 2020
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gaming
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uc
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digital entertainment
Jabra offers solutions for remote working, with tools to keep you connected. Their blog offers insights into unified communications.
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Hands-on Review: The Jabra Elite 45h headphones

Thu, 24th Sep 2020
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gaming
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uc
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digital entertainment
For a headset coming in at under $200, Jabra has packed in an array of features that appeal to the budget-conscious that demand a quality sound experience.
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Hands-on Review: The Amazon Echo Auto

Mon, 14th Sep 2020
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gaming
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cartech
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digital entertainment
Coming in at well under $100, the Echo Auto may well be that auto accessory that keeps you company on those long road trips.
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Hands-on Review: The Nokia 2.3 smartphone

Mon, 7th Sep 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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nokia
Nokia's latest entry-level phone, the Nokia 2.3, offers a large screen, face unlock, and dual-camera setup for just $219.