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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.
- First Microsoft Lumia Windows phone spotted with specs The orange Microsoft Lumia smartphone looks very similar to the current crop of Nokia handsets
- Sony Xperia Z2 and Z2 Tablet get PS4 Remote Play support Latest software update lets you play PS4 games on your Xperia Z2 and Z2 Tablet and also brings high-res audio support
- Samsung Galaxy S5 vs Samsung Galaxy Alpha - which is best? We pit Samsung's Galaxy S5 against the Samsung Galaxy Alpha to see which phone comes out on top
- iPhone 6 Plus vs Galaxy Note 4 - which phablet is best? We compare Apple's big-screen iPhone 6 Plus with the successor to the original phablet, the Galaxy Note 4
- Ultimate NES Remix (3DS) review A great trip down memory lane, but an over-reliance on old Mario games prevents it from really digging deep into Nintendo's rich history£30
- Samsung does metal phones on a budget with Galaxy A5 and A3 The Galaxy A5 and Galaxy A3 will form a new series of budget metal handsets and are Samsung's slimmest smartphones to date
- Can Android 5.0 Lollipop replace Windows? Not yet, says HTC We speak to HTC about the new Nexus 9 and whether Android Lollipop can steal Microsoft's thunder
- best buyBayonetta 2 (Wii U) review With its excellent combat and spectacular set-pieces, the Wii U's Bayonetta 2 will rightly make PS4 and Xbox One owners green with jealousy£41
- best buyHTC Desire 816 review The HTC Desire 816 is a superior budget phablet that's relatively inexpensive and will keep going all day£270
- Philips 55PFS5709 review The PFS5709 is a great-looking TV, but its mediocre screen means you'll need to put in the work to get a good picture£799
- recommendedBayonetta (Wii U) review Bayonetta finally struts onto Wii U, but don't be fooled by appearances; this is one of the best action games around£25
- best buyMoto X review (2nd Gen 2014) - Android 5.0 update due With its beautiful screen, clever apps and range-topping performance, the gorgeous new Moto X is the best phone Motorola's ever made£420
- recommendedSamsung HW-H750 review It’s expensive and you may be better off with a proper surround sound system, but the HW-H750’s audio is top notch£480
- Moto X takes on iOS 8, iPhone 6 Continuity with Moto Connect Motorola's latest Moto X handset lets you send and receive texts and answer calls from your PC using Chrome
- Why your next TV should be OLED LG explains its new OLED production technology and how it could be in your living room faster than you think