Louise Blain
Louise Blain is a journalist and broadcaster specialising in technology, gaming, and entertainment. She has a weekly consumer tech slot on BBC Radio Scotland and is the presenter of BBC Radio 3's monthly Sound of Gaming show. She can also regularly be found on BBC Radio 4, BBC Five Live, and The Evolution of Horror podcast as well as writing for GamesRadar and NME. Louise loves finding ways that tech can make our lives better every day and no, she doesn't have enough smart lighting yet.
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Corsair K100 vs HyperX Alloy Elite 2: which elite full-size gaming keyboard should you buy?
Corsair K100 vs HyperX Alloy Elite 2 is a match-up worthy of an esports final, but which gaming keyboard is the right pick for you? Let's compare them
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Razer Blackwidow V3 Pro review: An impressive wireless mechanical gaming keyboard
Does the Razer Blackwidow V3 Pro stand up to the competition while cutting the cord?
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HyperX Alloy Elite 2 review: A full-size RGB gaming keyboard extravaganza
The HyperX Alloy Elite 2 is a solid keyboard offering with a seriously bright future
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Roccat Vulcan TKL Pro review: A mini marvel of a gaming keyboard
Roccat's Vulcan TKL Pro proves that less can be more when it comes to gaming keyboards
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Corsair K100 RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard review: An impressively slick package at a high price
The Corsair K100 is feature rich, as long as you are too
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STOGA Mechanical Gaming Keyboard vs Razer Blackwidow V3 Pro: which gaming keyboard is right for you?
Our STOGA Mechanical Gaming Keyboard vs Razer Blackwidow V3 Pro guide looks at two great mechanical gaming keyboards with very different approaches
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Das Keyboard X50Q vs STOGA Mechanical Gaming Keyboard: which is best for you?
Should you be gearing up with the Das Keyboard X50Q or the STOGA Mechanical Gaming Keyboard for PC gaming?
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Das Keyboard X50Q vs Razer Blackwidow V3 Pro: which gaming keyboard is best for you?
It's Das vs Razer in the keyboard wars, but which of them will click better for your needs?
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Best Sony headphones 2022, for all budgets
We rank the best Sony headphones for work and play, from high-end noise-cancellers to cheap Sony earbuds
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The best headphones with mic 2022, for online meetings and calls
Whether you’re in the office or on the go, here are the best headphones with mic
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Lumie Bodyclock Luxe 750DAB wake up light review
The Lumie Bodyclock Luxe 750DAB is a brilliant wake up light but a mixed bag for the price when it comes to additional functionality
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10 weeks with Peloton Lanebreak got me hooked on indoor bike workouts
The story of how gamified fitness ended up being my gateway drug to the joys of spin
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Friday the 13th: The 5 best horrors to watch on Netflix tonight
Slasher movies to make you sing 'Voorhees a jolly good fellow'... Our top 5 Netflix horrors this Friday 13th
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Ordo Sonic+ Toothbrush review: a superior budget brush option
Ordo’s electric toothbrush offers premium cleaning at a significantly reduced cost
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Oral-B iO7 review: smart cleaning that comes at a price
Oral-B's mid-range toothbrush is impressive but will still be too steep for most
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5 mistakes everyone makes with Google Assistant
What not to do with Google Assistant and what to do instead
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5 mistakes everyone makes with Amazon Alexa
Avoid falling into these most common traps and make the most of your Amazon Alexa device
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How to clean true wireless earbuds
Keep your buds feeling fresh with these top tips
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Bose QuietComfort Earbuds vs Bose Sport Earbuds: the differences explained
To ANC or not to ANC? That is the (silent) question for these Bose earbuds
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PMD Clean review: best silicone cleansing brush under £100
The PMD Clean facial cleansing brush is great for all skin types and your wallet
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QuietOn 3 sleep earbuds review: a silent dream for side sleepers
The active noise-cancelling QuietOn 3 sleep buds are steep in price but an essential investment if you need some peace and quiet
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Bose QuietComfort 45 vs QC 35 II: are the newer Bose headphones worth the extra?
Should you choose Bose's newest active noise-cancelling headphones, or is the cheaper earlier version better value? We explain all the differences
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Homedics Pureté Plus Beauty Routine Expert review: set up your facial skincare plan
Breaking down Homedics cleansing brush and Bluetooth Hydration analyser
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I tried the QuietOn 3 sleep buds and finally found some peace from my noisy neighbours
These Nordic noise-cancellers are expensive but worth the investment for a good night’s sleep
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