Google launches Googlebook laptop with Gemini built in
about 17 hours agoPriced from USD $899, the machine aims to make artificial intelligence a default part of everyday laptop tasks and workflows.
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Qualcomm launches dual Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chips
Premium Android handsets are set to get more on-device AI and imaging tools as Qualcomm adds a second flagship chip option for makers.
Bitdefender launches free VPN for AI agents in beta
A free tool on macOS now gives AI tasks separate, disposable internet connections, helping keep users' IP addresses distinct from agent activity.
New Zealanders fall into AI confidence trap, Avast says
Many New Zealanders are sharing sensitive data with chatbots despite fearing AI fakes, leaving them exposed to scams and data leaks.
Early childhood education advocates give screen time policy mixed report card
Parents may get clearer progress reports under National's plan, but experts warn a blanket screen ban could curb useful classroom technology.
AMD pitches AI laptops with dedicated processing power
Local AI features could run faster, stay private and work offline as chipmakers push laptops with dedicated neural processors.
JBL launches Cove Wi-Fi speakers for whole-home audio
The new range aims to simplify multi-room music for households that want wireless playback without regrouping speakers each time they move rooms.
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D-Link 140W GaN Charger DCF-141
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Keychron Q6 Ultra 8K
Its heavy aluminium build and 8,000Hz polling make the Q6 Ultra 8K a compelling but pricey desk upgrade for gamers and remote workers.
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Kensington SD5900T EQ Thunderbolt 4 Quad 4K Hybrid Dock
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JBL Live Beam 4 earbuds
Budget-conscious buyers may like the JBL Live Beam 4 earbuds, which deliver strong sound and 48 hours of battery life for NZD $289.
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Samsung Music Studio 7
At just shy of NZD $700, the 3.1.1-channel speaker is a pricey but versatile rival to Bose and Sonos for music and films.
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Samsung Z Fold8
Its lower cost, slimmer build and barely visible crease make Samsung's latest foldable the first to seriously tempt iPhone users.
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Game preview: Marvel's Wolverine (PS5)
Blood-soaked combat and linear levels set Marvel's Wolverine apart from Insomniac's Spider-Man games as the PS5 exclusive nears release.
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Game preview: Star Wars Zero Company (PC)
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Gaming Reviews
The latest game verdicts, previews and playable tech.
Dune: Awakening (PS5)
PS5 players get a faithful Arrakis survival experience, though the single-player world can feel empty without the online crowd.
Yesterday
Onimusha: Way of the Sword (PC)
A 20-year wait ends with a semi-open world swordsman tale that may still feel too familiar for modern action-adventure fans.
3 days ago
Culdcept: The First Saturn Tribute (Xbox Series X)
The 1997 Saturn strategy classic is now playable in English worldwide, with 4K upscaling, rewind, quick saves and faster matches on Xbox Series X.
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Toaplan Arcade Garage: Flying Fire Shark (Nintendo Switch 2)
Nostalgia is tempered by a high price and only two distinct shooters, despite extra modes, save states and leaderboards on Switch 2.
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NBA 2K27 (PS5)
New MyCareer eras and tougher defence give the annual basketball sim its best shake-up in years, though most players may still feel it familiar.
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Marvel's Wolverine (PS5)
Gory combat and a fresh pre-X-Men story give the PS5 exclusive a darker edge than Insomniac's Spider-Man games, with optional blood settings.
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Hot Wheels Infinite Rush (Xbox Series X)
Players get a colourful open-world racer with four islands, 150 unlockable cars and track-building tools, but some versions run slower.
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