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Final Sentence review: A typing game to die for Combining data entry with a battle royale works better than it should

Daniel Allen — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 13:01:31 +0000

There’s no shortage of typing games out there, but with few exceptions, they all fall into one of two categories. On the one hand, you have games that take a broad genre (shooter, adventure, RPG) and slap a typing mechanic and a dictionary on it, and call it a day. On the other hand, you […]

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Elysian Apostle 2026 review: Unrestrained mastery A low end so commanding it redefines what an IEM can do

Ramanuj Kashyap — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:58:54 +0000

IEMs come in all shapes, sizes, and budgets. The hobbyist community also thrives on modification and customization, where Elysian Acoustic Labs began its journey in 2015 on this exact route, reshelling IEMs for enthusiasts. Fast forward to 2026, and some of the most celebrated in-ear monitors in the hobby now come from its stable, like the Annihilator 2021/2023, the Pilgrim, Pilgrim: Noir, and the Gaea, just to name a few of its hits.

In 2026, Elysian released the successor to one of its standout IEMs from 2025, the Apostle. The result is the Apostle 2026, an IEM that left me genuinely speechless, proving unusually difficult to put into words.

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Symphonium Audio Titan review: Thunder with discipline Raw power, tight control, and engagement that never lets up

Ramanuj Kashyap — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:46:07 +0000

In a portable audio landscape largely dominated by Chinese manufacturers, Singapore brands have quietly but confidently carved out their own niche, going all out with experiments that push the IEM market further. One of the flag-bearers of this niche is Symphonium Audio, which has secured a big slice of the basshead pie thanks to stellar releases like the Meteor. Today's review is about its bigger sibling- the Titan, an IEM that I can confidently say fully lives up to its name.

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HiSenior Caño Cristales review: Measured might in motion A low-end specialist that thrives in modern genres

Ramanuj Kashyap — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 12:29:56 +0000

HiSenior is a company named like an overused phrase at a high school reunion, but in the Chi-Fi audio scene, it’s recently ascended to fan-favorite status. The brand is behind some wildly popular releases, like the Mega5EST, which is heralded as one of the best JM-1-style “meta” tuned IEMs. That said, it’s not the product […]

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Ayaneo Pocket Air Mini review: Pocket power personified It's hard to argue with the price, but questionable QC is an issue

Takun — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 12:06:17 +0000

Ayaneo, a company that’s notorious for overpriced gaming handhelds, has decided to test the waters of the budget market with the Pocket Air Mini. It’s an interesting little device that packs a surprising amount of power for its price, but it’s glaringly obvious where Ayaneo decided to cut corners to make that happen. Specs Display […]

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MagicX One 35 review: A fresh twist on handheld gaming Vertical integration I can actually get behind

Daniel Allen — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 11:58:07 +0000

The One 35 makes bold design choices to bring first-class support for both horizontal- and vertical-aspect-ratio games

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GK Kunten review: Raising the bar high, keeping the cost low KZ conglomerate's all-time-best effort, arguably

Ramanuj Kashyap — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 18:42:49 +0000

There are plenty of IEM brands out there, and even though GK was once a little-known KZ sub-brand, what little recognition remained faded quietly when CCA became the parent company’s go-to “premium” line. GK was meant to be that premium branch from the start, but CCA ‌caught on faster, resonating with more people, leaving GK […]

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Kiwi Ears Orchestra II review: More misses, fewer hits 10 balanced armature drivers on each side, but an imbalanced presentation

Ramanuj Kashyap — Sun, 18 Jan 2026 16:23:17 +0000

Kiwi Ears is yet another subsidiary of the popular audio brand Linsoul. Although a newer entrant in the market than KZ, ThieAudio, BGVP, and Penon, it has been releasing a lot of IEMs in various flavors — with planar magnetic drivers in Aether, bone conduction drivers in Etude, and multiple configurations in Astral and Septet. Today, I have the sequel to Kiwi Ears' Orchestra line-up, the Orchestra 2, and they're sporting a rather unexpected 10BA driver configuration.

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Boox Note Air5 C review: Undercutting the competition in style You can't go wrong for the price

Matt Sholtz — Sat, 17 Jan 2026 13:01:09 +0000

The Note Air5 C, as a color E-ink note-taking tablet and e-reader, at its size and price point, has easily secured its place among the top choices on the market.

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Anbernic RG 477m review: The undisputed king of 4:3 handhelds Overpriced and overkill for retro gaming

Takun — Fri, 09 Jan 2026 17:54:50 +0000

The Anbernic RG 477m finds itself in a very weird spot. On one hand, it's Anbernic's most powerful, premium, and overall best handheld yet. On the other hand, it's over-engineered and filled with conflicting design choices. You might have heard people say the 477m is the king of 4:3 handhelds, and I agree, but a large part of that is simply due to the fact that it's complete overkill for 4:3 gaming.

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