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Hands-on review: iPhone SE
Mon, 18th Apr 2016
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apple
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smartphones
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gaming
While many smartphone makers bet big on super-sized phablets, Apple has chosen to go smaller, launching the iPhone SE.
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Hands-on review: AirDroid app
Wed, 30th Mar 2016
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cloud services
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gaming
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reviews
Sometimes an app proves to be so insanely useful that you wonder how you coped without it - is this the handiest Android app ever?.
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Hands-on review: Samsung Gear VR
Wed, 30th Mar 2016
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gaming
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reviews
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technology gifts
Samsung's Gear VR dazzles with an expansive app library and impressive wearability, setting it apart in the booming VR landscape.
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Product preview: Teclast X10 3G Phablet
Fri, 25th Mar 2016
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gaming
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mobility
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tablets & laptops
It wasn’t so long ago that you’d pay serious money for a cellular/wifi tablet - this one retails at around just $175.
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Hands-on review: Rapoo E9090P Wireless Keyboard
Tue, 22nd Mar 2016
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gaming
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reviews
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technology gifts
Intended for use with the home theatre PC, Rapoo’s E9090P keyboard ticks a lot of boxes - when asked if I wanted to review one, I leapt at the chance.
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It's no fairytale - Warner Bros theme park pirated music for six years
Thu, 10th Mar 2016
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digital music
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warner bros
In what must be an embarrassing outcome, TorrentFreak are reporting the Warner Bros theme park has been found guilty of pirating music.
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So long Flickr and thanks for all the fish!
Thu, 10th Mar 2016
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cloud services
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dr
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yahoo
A corporate group-think can lead to some pretty silly decisions. This time it appears that struggling Internet player, Yahoo, has got it all wrong.
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Hands-on review: Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge
Thu, 10th Mar 2016
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smartphones
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gaming
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reviews
Samsung’s Galaxy S7 Edge is a solid evolution. It takes what is good with the S6 Edge and adds useful upgrades to make it a compelling option.
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Hands-on review: Samsung Galaxy S7
Tue, 8th Mar 2016
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smartphones
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gaming
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reviews
After much speculation, the Samsung Galaxy S7 is finally here. Pat Pilcher was lucky enough to get his hands on one for a week.
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A victory for privacy and Apple?
Wed, 2nd Mar 2016
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apple
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technology gifts
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cybersecurity
Amidst the debate and panic around FBI demands that Apple help unlock the iPhone of the San Bernadino shooter, Apple just won a small victory.
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Hands-on review: ASUS Transformer Book
Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
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gaming
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reviews
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technology gifts
Asus's Transformer Book: an 11 convertible with robust battery life and versatile hinge, good for travellers on a budget.
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Apple vs the Feds: The facts
Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
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smartphones
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apple
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technology gifts
The Internet was recently ablaze as a Californian Judge ordered that Apple help the FBI unlock a suspected criminals iPhone.
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Wellington IoT network goes live
Thu, 4th Feb 2016
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cloud services
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iot
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wireless networks
Wellington is first cab off the ranks to go live with a new wireless network aimed at connecting up the Internet of Things.
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3News: It should be about the content, not the branding
Mon, 25th Jan 2016
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digital entertainment
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tv
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branding
TV3's rebrand to NewsHub raises questions — is the focus on branding eclipsing the importance of quality content?.
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Hands-on review: BenQ Trevolo Bluetooth speaker
Fri, 15th Jan 2016
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gaming
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digital music
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reviews
Where other makers have opted for simplistic designs, BenQ pushed the boat out when it came to the Trevolo Bluetooth speaker.
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Hands-on review: Nexus 6P smartphone
Tue, 12th Jan 2016
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gaming
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smartphones
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reviews
The biggest event on the Android-land calendar happens when Google launches their Nexus smartphones. Meet the new Nexus 6P.
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Eyes on review: Star Wars - The Force Awakens
Mon, 11th Jan 2016
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gaming
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reviews
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technology gifts
It's hard to believe that it’s been a whopping 38 years since the first Star Wars film screened. The latest one has created a huge amount of hype.
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Hands-on review: Dog & Bone LockSmart Padlock
Mon, 11th Jan 2016
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gaming
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reviews
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technology gifts
Innovation unlocked: Dog and Bone's LockSmart ditches keys for Bluetooth technology in a robust, app-controlled padlock.
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Hands-on review: HP Spectre X2
Thu, 17th Dec 2015
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gaming
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mobility
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tablets & laptops
HP has taken the Surface’s already good design and refined it. The result of this is a great gadget that is a design hit with some minor misses.
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Hands-on review: Mongoose PT800 GPS dog tracking collars
Thu, 17th Dec 2015
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gaming
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reviews
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technology gifts
That feeling when you realise that your dog has vanished is something all dog owners dread. Fortunately, Mongoose has the solution.
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Samsung S7 rumours bubble over
Mon, 14th Dec 2015
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smartphones
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technology gifts
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weibo
You’d be forgiven for thinking Apple rumours were the only game in town. Recently they've been bubbling over around Samsung's flagship phone.
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Philips launches new LED lights
Wed, 9th Dec 2015
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reviews
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data centre maintenance / management
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power / energy
Lighting may only account for around 8% of your electricity bill, but it can still play a part in reducing the amount of electricity you consume.
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NZTA strikes a blow to NZ’s tech sector
Thu, 3rd Dec 2015
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government
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wellington
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snappernet
It has been revealed that Snapper, the kiwi developed contactless payment card used throughout the Wellington region, could end up being replaced.
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Hands-on review: Belkin QODE Ultimate Pro iPad Keyboard
Fri, 27th Nov 2015
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gaming
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reviews
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technology gifts
Banish touchscreen typing terrors with the Belkin QODE Ultimate Pro, elevating iPad use to tactile typing triumph.