The PlayStation VR 2 is Sony’s second attempt at a virtual reality headset. The PlayStation 4 had a PSVR headset, but it was marred by screen door, performance issues, a cacophony of cables and dildo-like move controllers with a convoluted tracking process. The PSVR 1 had some great titles but never felt like an adequately supported device.
My first foray into the PSVR 2 as someone experienced with virtual reality headsets was enjoyable. My point of reference is my HP Reverb G2 headset which is similar in specs to the PSVR 2 but is frustrating to use as I have encountered numerous problems with Steam VR and Windows Mixed Reality software. The PSVR 2 is comfortable, and getting lost for hours is easy.
After a lengthy free period of constant downtime and unreliability, ChatGPT has opened up its paid Plus plan to more people and wanting to see what the difference was between Plus and free, I signed up.
For some, USD 20 might be too much to reconcile in this current economic climate. If you use ChatGPT as part of your daily tasks like some do, then $20 might be pretty valuable. If you’re a hobbyist user or just curious, $20 might be a cost you’ll have to weigh against your coffee budget.
Samsung is making yearly phone upgrades obsolete. I used my beloved Galaxy Note 10+ Plus until its dying breath. Even when the charging port failed and could only be charged wireless, I persisted until one day; it refused to charge.
I have been using the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra for the last couple of years. It’s no Note, but it’s one of the best phones I have ever owned. Even now, the hardware specifications of the S21 hold up against newer devices.
A few years ago, I ditched the concept of a dual monitor setup as 30"+ displays started to come down in price, and getting a single large monitor instead of multiple smaller ones made more sense.
After using my trusty Samsung SJ55W 34" widescreen for a while, I recently tired of the widescreen monitor. It’s not that it didn’t meet my needs; it’s the fact that I program and do stream and screen recording.
Before the pandemic, webcams were not really on the mind of most. Many used the inbuilt camera on their laptops or phones for any video-related calls. But, as we were all asked to stay home and virtual meetings became the norm, the pandemic was very kind to the webcam industry.
For streamers and content creators, webcams aren’t an afterthought. While the top-tier professionals use expensive DSLR cameras and links, many use a good old-fashioned webcam.
The Quad Cortex is an amazing modeller, and since buying one in October 2021, I use it many times a week (the perks of having it on your desk). However, despite how incredible the modeller is, the rotary stomps can be a little small for non-desktop use.
If you’re gigging or using it with your feet, the small stomps can be tricky, and you can accidentally press the wrong rotary button.
Update: September 2025 I’m still a member of The Whisky Club and it continues to be excellent. The curation is strong, the monthly bottles regularly introduce interesting and well-priced releases, and the community and member events add real value. I still use it to discover new favourites and to buy standout gifts.
The Challenge of Choosing Whisky Unbeknownst to some, I’m an avid brewer and whisky enthusiast in addition to working in programming and music. Finding the right whisky can be a challenge. The world of whisky is intricate and exciting, and it can be intimidating for newcomers.
After seeing the Flipper Zero was finally shipping, I tried to get one. Unfortunately, in Australia, getting the Flipper Zero officially was impossible. There seems to be a lot of demand for this little gadget. Fortunately, there were a few on eBay.
The original Kickstarter campaign is here if you want to read about it. As you can see, it was behind schedule, missing its delivery deadline by about a year. But, to the credit of the team, they delivered on every single promise (which is rare).
I have always been fascinated by and loved drones but at a distance. Like many reading this, I resisted the temptation to spend $1k+ on a drone that I knew would crash into a tree or into a body of water where it is doomed to rest for eternity.
With the DJI Mini 3 Pro, many of those valid concerns have been alleviated by releasing one of the most beginner-friendly drones, which also offers pro features. While this is not the first small-sized drone DJI has released, it is one of the best.
If Windows 11 were a product with a slogan, it would be “same Windows, now 50% less ugly.” With Windows 11 finally, upon us, the question on the lips of many is: is it worth the upgrade?
Instead of starting from scratch, Microsoft took Windows 10 (which was already quite good), pulled some levers, put some finesse on the UI and modernised a few parts of the 35-year-old operating system (which was starting to show its age).