Katharine Byrne
Recent articles by Katharine Byrne
Smeg Blender BLF01 review
Blenders
It's expensive, but the Smeg BLF01 Blender is a very capable machine that's large enough for the whole family
LG to launch new X-Cam and X-Screen phones at MWC 2016
Mobile phonesThe LG X-Cam and LG X-Screen will debut at MWC 2016 next week and go on sale in Europe next month
The Witness review - an audacious puzzle lesson
GamingFiendishly difficult but ever so satisfying, The Witness sets a new benchmark for first-person puzzle games
Firewatch review - quite literally a walk in the park
GamingA stunning world with rich, realistic dialogue, but Firewatch's anticlimactic ending failed to set my heart on fire
Honor 5X review
Mobile phonesThe Honor 5X is one of the cheapest phones to come with a fingerprint sensor, but its terrible camera and sluggish performance hold it back
Asus ZenWatch 2 review
SmartwatchesThe Asus ZenWatch 2 is a great-looking smartwatch with good battery life, but its feature set is outranked by several fitness trackers
Sky's launching a new Now TV box later this year
Media streamersSky's new Now TV box will come with over 60 free to air TV channels as well as access to all its usual paid content
New 3DS review - Nintendo's best handheld yet
GamingWith better 3D, a faster CPU, more controls and a gorgeous new design, the New 3DS is everything its predecessor should have been and more
OnePlus X review: Now completely invite-free
Mobile phonesSuperb build quality, an excellent screen and a great battery life, but the OnePlus X isn't the budget smartphone killer we were hoping for
Final Fantasy Explorers review
GamingIts combat system has lots of potential, but monsters are too easy and its eidolon boss fights are very repetitive