Articles by Petra Player, Writer

Petra has had a long-time love of tech, gaming and entertainment, especially if she can find it at a discount. With a background in archaeology, she’ll dig deep to find the best deals and thanks to her long history in retail, knows what makes a good bargain. She also is a bit of a keyboard hobbyist, having found enjoyment with mechanical keyboards during 2020’s lockdown, and enjoys trying out new peripherals whenever she gets the chance.

In her free time, you can find Petra consuming some type of Star Wars media, wandering around catching Pokémon, or just generally annoying her opponents with board destruction in Magic the Gathering. She adores animals, particularly cats, and wants to find all the best pet tech out there for her two spoiled kitties at home.

Articles by: Petra Player

SharkSpeedStyle hairdryer being held in front of mirror with RapidGloss Finisher attachment connected

Shark SpeedStyle RapidGloss Finisher & High-Velocity Dryer review: hair drying made easy

By Petra Player published 11 February 24

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The Shark SpeedStyle RapidGloss Finisher & High-Velocity Dryer can automatically select an optimum heat setting to match an attachment, but another Shark hairstyling tool has it beat.

Nanoleaf Essentials smart bulb with blue light colour

Nanoleaf Matter Essentials smart bulb review: same great light, better compatibility

By Petra Player published 28 September 23

The Nanoleaf Matter Essentials smart bulb gets Matter-over-Thread connectivity, but how important is this upgrade to your smart home setup?

Stack of Amazon Prime packages. woman shopping online at Amazon Prime Day.

Amazon announces official October dates for its Prime Big Deal Days sale

By Petra Player published 18 September 23

Amazon Prime Big Deal Days sale has an official date, and it takes over where Prime Early Access left off.

Amazon Prime package with two credit cards on top

Amazon confirms a second Prime Day is coming in October 2023

By Petra Player published 9 August 23

Amazon’s bringing the Prime Big Deal Days sale to 19 countries in October.

Amazon locks in official dates for Prime Day 2023

By Petra Player published 21 June 23

Prime Day 2023 Amazon has officially confirmed when the next Prime Day sales event will take place, and it's less than a month away.

Ahsoka: Disney's next Star Wars show gets an official release date

By Petra Player published 8 June 23

Disney confirms the official release date of the highly anticipated new series Star Wars: Ahsoka.

How to watch Colin From Accounts: stream the Aussie comedy from anywhere

By Petra Player published 4 May 23

News Love a heartwarming comedy? We’ve got all the information on where to watch the Binge original series, Colin From Accounts.

Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 review: budget tablet with a beautiful display

By Petra Player published 14 April 23

The Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 is an affordable tablet, but does its lower price affect its overall performance and design?

The Kobo Elipsa 2E on a desk next to the Stylus 2 surrounded by books both opened and closed.

Kobo's newest Elipsa 2E ereader is ready to take down the Kindle Scribe

By Petra Player published 5 April 23

Kobo has announced a new 10.3-inch ereader as a competitor to the Kindle Scribe, and has extended its ebook subscription service to more markets.

Tears of the Kingdom art behind the Nintendo Switch OLED

Nintendo's Zelda-themed Switch OLED is the final link that's pushed me to upgrade

By Petra Player published 29 March 23

Nintendo has announced a Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Edition Switch OLED console ahead of the game’s May release.

TCL Nxtpaper 10s review: a mid-range tablet with an eye-catching matte display

By Petra Player published 9 March 23

The TCL Nxtpaper 10s has been designed to reduce blue light, but does this kind of screen tech make for a unique tablet experience?

The Kobo Clara 2E positioned between a speaker, fake plant, two books and a coffee mug. On the display is a page from the current book being read.

Kobo Clara 2E review

By Petra Player last updated 31 January 23

The Kobo Clara 2E comes packed with features in an environmentally-conscious package.

Rode XDM-100 dynamic microphone in use with Unify mixing software.

Mic-maker Rode’s new audio-mixing app aims to revolutionize game live-streaming

By Petra Player published 26 October 22

Rode is launching a new line of microphones with accompanying software Unify, tailored specifically for streamers and gamers under the sub-range Rode X.

Deadpool 3 will see Hugh Jackman return as Wolverine 'one more time'

By Petra Player published 28 September 22

Ryan Reynolds has confirmed on Twitter that Hugh Jackman will reprise his role as Wolverine for the next Deadpool film.

The Kobo Clara 2E ereader on the beach with recyclable plastic around it

Kobo’s new Clara 2E ereader is its most Earth-friendly yet

By Petra Player published 1 September 22

85% of the Kobo Clara 2E’s body is made from recycled plastic, and it improves on its predecessors features and performance.

Xbox won't follow PlayStation and hike console prices... at least not yet

By Petra Player published 26 August 22

As Sony announces a PS5 price increase in several key markets, Microsoft is standing firm in its current pricing structure for both the Xbox Series S and Series X.

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