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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

Netflix denies VPN, proxy server crackdown
VPNs

Reports that the streaming service is clamping down on overseas access to the US site are "false", the company says

HTC Desire 320
HTC Desire 320 unveiled at CES 2015
Mobile phones

HTC announces its latest entry-level Desire smartphone, now with more storage and a longer-lasting battery

Roku TV
Stream 4K Netflix on your Roku TV in 2015
Media streamers

Roku's latest version of its Roku TV platform will support 4K streaming on select TVs later this year

Nokia 215
Nokia 215 is Microsoft's cheapest internet-ready phone yet
Mobile phones

Costing just $29, Microsoft's latest handset is a throwback to the Nokia phones of yore

BenQ W1070+ review
Projectors

The W1070+'s optional wireless isn't as good as the competition, but this is still a fantastic projector in its own right

£665 inc VAT
Epson EH-TW6600 review
Projectors

A bright lamp, excellent lens shift and built-in speakers make this a very convenient and flexible projector

£1399 inc VAT
Toshiba 47L6453DB review
TVs

The Smart TV interface could be better, but the L6453DB series has superb picture quality for the price

£479 inc VAT for 47in model
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Super Smash Bros (Wii U) review
Gaming

With its brilliantly chaotic eight-player local Smash battles, Super Smash Bros for Wii U is the funnest entry in the series yet

£37 inc VAT
Samsung UE48HU7500 review
TVs

A great-looking 4K TV at a reasonable price, but you’ll have to put in the work to get the best picture and 3D isn't great

£1399 inc VAT for 48in model
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Pokemon Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire review
Gaming

Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire are substantial remakes that push the series forward and make Pokemon fun again

£33 inc VAT