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Katharine Byrne

@Byrneinator

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

LG OLED 55C6V review
TVs

LG's C6V is a beautiful OLED TV that's let down by mediocre contrast, unintuitive menus and an astronomical price

Published :
£2299 inc VAT (55in model)
Kodak Ektra review: Hands on with Kodak's first phone
Mobile phones

Kodak's iconic 1941 Ektra camera has been reborn as a smartphone, and we've been hands on

Published :
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Philips 6400 Series (43PUS6401/12) review: Now with HDR
TVs

Now with HDR support, the Philips 6400 is a much better buy for those after a small 4K TV

Published :
£599 inc VAT
Rhythm Paradise Megamix review: A 3DS hit parade
Gaming

A fantastic celebration of the series' past and present, Rhythm Paradise Megamix is music to our ears

Published :
£30 inc VAT
Sony Xperia Z5 Compact
Sony Xperia Z5 Compact review: One year on
Mobile phones

Great battery life, an excellent screen and superb performance, the Xperia Z5 Compact is Sony's all-time high

Published :
£429 inc VAT (SIM-free)
Dragon Quest Builders review
Gaming

By emphasising structure over survival, Dragon Quest Builders beats Minecraft at its own game

Published :
£34 inc VAT (PS4)
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WileyFox Swift review
Mobile phones

The Wileyfox Swift has a great design and a more secure, customisable OS, but its screen and camera can't match the competition

Published :
£129 inc VAT (SIM-free)
Gears of War 4 review: Gory gunplay
Gaming

It doesn't reinvent the cover-shooter, but Gears of War 4 is still an enjoyable romp that always knows when to pile on the pressure

Published :
£40 inc VAT (Xbox One)
Rise of the Tomb Raider
Rise of the Tomb Raider review
Gaming

Great fun, but Rise of the Tomb Raider fails to unearth Lara's true potential

Published :
£33 inc VAT (Xbox One)
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Deus Ex: Mankind Divided review: HDR brilliance
Gaming

A brilliantly designed stealth shooter, Deus Ex: Mankind Divided now has HDR support on PS4

Published :
£40 inc VAT (PC)