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Here’s Some of the Best Gear and Games So Far in 2026

From the Google Pixel 10a, to the LEGO Game Boy and Logitech G PRO X2 gaming mouse - this is some of the best new gear around.

The Virtual Boy For Nintendo Switch 2 is a Great Nostalgia Hit

Hands on with a redo of Nintendo's quirkiest console - The Virtual Boy - on Switch 2, plus 'Mario Tennis Fever' and more.

The iPhone 17 Pro is a Portable Gaming Powerhouse

Hands-on with the iPhone 17 Pro, 'Animal Crossing: New Horizons' on Switch 2, Magic: the Gathering - Lorwyn Eclipsed and more.

10+ big video games you might have missed in 2025

Before 2026 truly gets underway, catch up on all the stellar video games you may have missed at the end of 2025.

Here’s Some Last-Minute Xmas 2025 Gaming and Tech Gift Ideas

If you're in need of some last-minute stocking stuffers, here are a handful of Xmas 2025 gaming and tech gift ideas.

A DIY Noise-Rock Duo From Dunedin Is Touring China. Here’s How It Happened

How does a DIY noise-rock duo from Ōtepoti end up touring 13 cities across China.

‘Australia Takes a While to Catch On’: ‘Heartbreak High’ Star Ayesha Madon Wants More Diversity on Local Screens

Ayesha Madon, star of Netflix's 'Heartbreak High', believes the local industry is finally starting to showcase the country's diversity.

Luke Combs Contains Multitudes on ‘The Way I Am’

Album review: Country superstar Luke Combs delivers a little bit of everything he does well on 'The Way I Am.

Suge Knight to Release ‘Unflinching’ Memoir Detailing Tupac’s Murder and ‘Brawls’ With Diddy

Suge Knight, co-founder and CEO of Death Row Records, will be sharing an "unflinching" look at his life in an upcoming memoir.

Jay-Z Weighs in on Drake-Kendrick Feud: ‘This Is Taking Us a Couple Steps Back’

Jay-Z weighed in on the Drake-Kendrick Lamar feud in a new interview, saying, 'This is taking us a couple steps back.

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HBO Boss Casey Bloys Says ‘Harry Potter’ Set Has ‘Serious Security’ Amid Death Threats Against Cast, Weighs In on His Meeting With Netflix’s Ted Sarandos and More

HBO Boss Casey Bloys reveals the 'Harry Potter' cast have 'serious security' amid death threats and weighs in on that Ted Sarandos lunch.

‘Married at First Sight’ Expert Mel Schilling Dies Aged 54 After Cancer Battle

'Married at First Sight' relationship expert Mel Schilling has died aged 54 following a battle with cancer.

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‘I Hope We Get More Nuanced Stories’: ‘Heartbreak High’ Star Ayesha Madon Says the Show’s Global Success Is Just the Beginning

‘Heartbreak High’ star Ayesha Madon says the show’s success is a starting point, calling for more nuanced diversity on Australian screens.

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Ex-Pussycat Doll Thinks She Was Not Asked to Return for 2026 Tour Because She’s MAGA and ‘Aligns with Bobby Kennedy’: ‘I Don’t Plan to Call’ Nicole Scherzinger Back

Former Pussycat Doll Jessica Sutta is alleging her MAGA politics is one of the reasons she was not asked to return for the group's reunion.

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‘BTS The Comeback Live: Arirang’ Hits 18.4 Million Viewers on Netflix

'BTS The Comeback Live: Arirang' reached 18.

‘We Did Not Know The Extent’: Parkway Drive’s Winston McCall Posts Video After Jed Gordon Guilty Plea to Underage Sex Offence

Parkway Drive frontman Winston McCall has issued a video statement regarding Jed Gordon's guilty plea to an underage sex offence.

Watch Flea Perform a Jazzy Frank Ocean Cover on ‘The Tonight Show’

In anticipation of his debut solo album, Flea has performed his cover of Frank Ocean's "Thinkin Bout You" on 'The Tonight Show'.

Don McLean Announces Australian Tour Celebrating Half a Century of ‘American Pie’

Don McLean is heading back to Australia this October, marking 55 years of ‘American Pie’ with a run of national tour dates.

Dave Davies Hits Back at Moby Over ‘Transphobic’ ‘Lola’ Claim

Dave Davies has responded to Moby’s criticism of The Kinks’ ‘Lola’, calling the musician’s comments a misinterpretation.

Open Season 2026 Is Here, and Brisbane’s Winter Gig Calendar Just Got Stacked

Brisbane’s Open Season returns with a huge 2026 lineup, pulling from Vivid Sydney and RISING to deliver a packed winter of live music.

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