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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.

Stories by Owen - Page 6

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Hands-on review: Anki Vector is a step up in the world of AI
Fri, 14th Dec 2018
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gaming
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cloud services
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reviews
See how he responds if you annoy him. You can tell him if he’s been a good or bad robot and see how he reacts.
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Hands-on review: Epson FastFoto FF-680W
Tue, 11th Dec 2018
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gaming
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printing
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reviews
Epson FastFoto FF-680W simplifies photo archiving, scanning pics in a flash with ease and high quality.
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A hands-on guide to Christmas shopping by Santa’s IT elf
Wed, 5th Dec 2018
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monitors
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pro av
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gadgets
Struggling for gift ideas? Dive into FutureFive's tech reviews for a festive splurge! #ChristmasWishlist 🎄🎁.
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Hands-on review: The Google Chromecast
Wed, 28th Nov 2018
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gaming
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video
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reviews
Google's greener Chromecast packaging cuts plastic, promotes smart TV features at a fraction of the cost.
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Hands-on review: Dyson Pure Cool Purifying Fan
Fri, 23rd Nov 2018
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cloud services
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gaming
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reviews
Dyson Pure Cool fan transforms allergy sufferer's life with clear nose and glossy coat in a week.
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Hands-on review: Logitech G1 Pro Gaming Headphones and Mouse
Mon, 19th Nov 2018
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digital music
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gaming
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reviews
Tech reviewer battles games and gear to bring top insights on latest Logitech Pro gaming kit.
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Hands-on review: Norton Core keeps home IoT secure
Mon, 29th Oct 2018
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gaming
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endpoint protection
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iot
Norton Core: the fashionable, cyber-safe addition to every home. Provides parental controls and internet security in one.
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Hands-on review: Corsair Carbide Spec-06 Mid-Tower gaming case
Wed, 19th Sep 2018
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gaming
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reviews
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technology gifts
Even if you totally suck as a gamer, your friends will be too distracted by the quality of your tower to notice.
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Plantronics adds five new products across the BackBeat FIT and BackBeat GO lines
Tue, 18th Sep 2018
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digital music
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technology gifts
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plantronics
Those of you who need your tunes whether you’re working out or waiting for the next flight will be pricking your ears with interest right now.
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Hands-on review: The Blackview A20 smartphone - a surprising entry-level phone
Thu, 6th Sep 2018
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smartphones
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gaming
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reviews
Blackview, a new brand for many, offers the affordable A20 Android-based phone with surprising features at just $49.
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Hands-on review: HP Omen X PC 900-070a - a gamer's dream
Mon, 27th Aug 2018
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gaming
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reviews
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technology gifts
True to form, HP have done their best to impress me with the quality of their build and the features packed into this behemoth.
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Hands-on review: Samsung Q9F 65” TV and N650 Soundbar
Tue, 21st Aug 2018
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Samsung's Q9F TV dazzles with QLED tech, but its Kiwi voice recognition needs a tweak.
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Hands-on review: Plantronics BackBeat GO 605 headphones
Mon, 30th Jul 2018
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gaming
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digital music
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reviews
Plantronics hits sweet spot with the BackBeat Go 605 - top-notch sound, style and value.
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Hands-on review: The Lenovo Carbon X1 - rugged with style
Mon, 23rd Jul 2018
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gaming
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reviews
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technology gifts
The Lenovo Carbon X1 is aimed at the business user. More than that, it could also provide a  student or photographer on the move with a very well-equipped unit.
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Hands-on review: Motorola moto g6 play & moto e5: Mobiles with power and pizzazz
Thu, 19th Jul 2018
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smartphones
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gaming
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reviews
Fruit lover turns 'Android' with Motorola's intuitive new moto g6 & e5, luring with user-friendly features.
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Hands-on review: Fujifilm X-H1 Digital Camera
Wed, 4th Jul 2018
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gaming
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reviews
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technology gifts
The Fujifilm X-H1 camera is a game-changer, packed with features that will captivate both amateurs and pros alike.
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Hands-on review: A side-by-side look at Dell's Latitude 3390 and 3590
Tue, 19th Jun 2018
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network infrastructure
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mobility
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gaming
Make sure you have your checklist of requirements with you because Dell seems to have covered all the bases with their range.
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Hands-on review: Nanoleaf Light Panels and Nanoleaf Rhythm
Wed, 23rd May 2018
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gaming
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cloud services
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reviews
Owen McCarthy reviews Nanoleaf, the light panels enhancing mood and ambience at home.
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Hands-on review: HP AMP 120, print, talk and play
Wed, 23rd May 2018
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cloud services
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printing
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gaming
Owen McCarthy's review: HP AMP 120 - a space-saving, multifunctional printer with a musical twist!.
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Hands-on review: Why this laptop is perfect for the modern business
Mon, 14th May 2018
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gaming
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pc hardware
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network infrastructure
Journalist reviews Dell Latitude: A capable, business-ready laptop with style to match performance.
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Hands-on review: Apple iPad 9.7”, part two
Tue, 8th May 2018
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gaming
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apple
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reviews
New iPad revolutionises learning with AR, Apple Pencil and robust iWork apps - a leap for education.
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Hands-on review: Apple iPad 9.7”, part one
Mon, 7th May 2018
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gaming
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apple
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reviews
New iPad impresses with swift setup, crystal-clear display, and enhanced Apple Pencil, promising a high-tech leap.
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Hands-on review: HP EliteBook 840 G5 performs on every level
Tue, 24th Apr 2018
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gaming
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mobility
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tablets & laptops
This is the first Windows-based laptop that I have ever considered as an equal to the Mac for graphics capabilities.
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Hands-on review: JBL Pulse 3 and JBL Charge 3
Wed, 11th Apr 2018
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gaming
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digital music
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reviews
New JBL speakers dazzle with sound, app control, and light shows, but the app user experience may test patience.