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Katharine Byrne

When Katharine's not glued to her Wii U and 3DS, she's usually found darting between tiny smartphones and huge pieces of home cinema equipment.She’s tested everything from laptops and monitors to motherboards and projectors, but she currently specialises in smartphones, games and AV.

Recent articles by Katharine Byrne

HTC One E8
HTC One E8 vs M8 - what's the difference, price, release dat
Mobile phones

We take an in-depth look at HTC's upcoming One (e8) and how it compares to its big brother, the One (m8).

Samsung Z
Samsung unveils its first Tizen-powered smartphone
Mobile phones

The Samsung Z will be the world's first Tizen-powered phone

Stick it to the Man
Stick it to the Man review
Gaming

A simple yet highly entertaining puzzle platformer

£7 inc VAT
Mario Kart 8
Mario Kart 8 review
Gaming

The greatest Mario Kart ever made, this is the biggest reason yet to go and buy a Wii U

£42 inc VAT
Microsoft Surface Pro 2
Microsoft Surface Pro 2 review
Laptops Tablets

Now cheaper than ever, the Surface Pro 2 remains the king of Windows 8 tablets

£719 inc VAT
Transistor
Transistor review
Gaming

A gorgeous game that suffers from repetitive combat and a wafer-thin narrative that borrows too many tricks from its predecessor

£15 inc VAT
Wacom Bamboo Pad Wireless
Wacom Bamboo Pad Wireless review
Technology

A responsive wireless touchpad, but its lack of palm rejection and tactile feedback hold it back

£60 inc VAT
HTC One Mini 2
HTC One Mini 2 review
Mobile phones

Looks desirable, but its underpowered hardware makes the One Mini 2 feel too overpriced

£360 inc VAT
Microsoft Surface
Microsoft dropped Surface Mini announcement at the last hour
Tablets

Microsoft didn't think it would be "a hit".

Child of Light
Child of Light review
Gaming

One of the most beautiful games ever made, this delightful RPG is a must buy for fans of the genre

£12 inc VAT