New Zealand
Story image
Today
Review: BlueAnt’s Pump Air 2, low-cost, true-wireless
The market for true-wireless headphones at a lower price-point is increasing. Are Aussie-owned BlueAnt’s Pump Air 2 what you’ve been looking for?More
Story image
Today
HyperX releases gaming hardware, peripherals for PC and PS4
The company has developed DDR4 memory especially for AlienWare PCs, and headsets for the PS4.More
Story image
19 Nov
Autonomous vehicle market growing at rapid rate, Gartner states
Gartner states that by 2023 more than 740,000 autonomous-ready vehicles will be added to the global market. Gartner’s predicted figure of exactly 745,705 units is significantly up from 137,129 units in 2018.More
Story image
19 Nov
Sony's latest Bluetooth-enabled turntable is out next month
Sony’s latest turntables have embraced the trend towards portable speakers, with its latest version sporting a Bluetooth transmitter.More
Hands-on review: The OPPO Reno 2Z
Adobe provides a ‘jolt’ of inspiration through Amazon Alexa
Red Dead Redemption 2 releases on PC this week
3D printed bionic hand advances robotics as we know it
Hands-on review: Sennheiser, Apple & Beats wireless earbuds put to the test
PwC report: Nextgens will lead family businesses into the digital age
Story image
LG and Qualcomm band together to boost in-car experience
Harnessing webOS Auto and Qualcomm Snapdragon Automotive Development Platform (ADP), the companies aim to create and advance a more convenient in-car experience for drivers and passengers alike.More
Story image
Adobe, New York Times and Twitter announce content authenticity initiative
Adobe is developing an opt-in system that will allow creators and publishers to securely attach attribution data to content they choose to share. More
Story image
Congratulations to all Skills Bright Sparks winners
Congrats to the young minds behind an app that allows families to control the time spent in the shower, and an app designed to help those who are visually impaired or colour blind to ‘read’ colours.More
Story image
Chorus to roll out broadband offering with 10Gbps speeds
Chorus says New Zealanders to be given 59 hours back a year with the connection speed increase.More
Story image
Hands-on review: OPPO ENCO Q1 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones
The tone and clarity is brilliant. I’m just waiting to see how they cope with Barry Gibb’s falsetto. The melody and lyrics are clear with rich tones. Oh no! I can feel my feet tapping and my arms want to disco! Help! More
Story image
Broadband Compare and TUANZ name best broadband in NZ
"This year’s winners highlight the growing range of options available to the consumer in the NZ broadband market.”More
Story image
Finally, the esports battleground is safer and fairer for everyone
Finally, the esports industry has something of a universal code of conduct when it comes to fair play and fun.More
Story image
Adobe announcements bring a host of Creative Cloud capabilities to mobile devices
On the list are Photoshop on iPad, Fresco on Windows and Adobe Aero for immersive media, along with previews of Adobe Illustrator on iPad and Photoshop Camera.More
Story image
Vodafone NZ Foundation unveils mural in wake of terror attacks
Wellington-based muralist Ruth Robertson-Taylor created the art piece over six months, with consultation and contributions from the Muslim community.More
Story image
Netflix to release The Witcher on December 20
In just eight days, Netflix’s latest trailer for The Witcher has gained more than 11.4 million views on YouTube, and it also hit (at least) #20 on the YouTube trending list.More
Story image
NordVPN launches encryption tool, password manager to come
A free version of NordLocker is available which gives users 5GB of encrypted data, while premium users can encrypt unlimited amounts of data. More
Story image
NZ car retailers bringing test drives to a whole new level
Local car retailers are converting a new SUV into an Xbox controller, allowing customers to experience the capabilities of the vehicle while inside a virtual environment.More
Story image
The Outer Worlds review (PC/Xbox One)
The Outer Worlds immerses players into a slightly tongue-in-cheek sci-fi role-playing adventure on the far side of the galaxy.More
Story image
Game review: Digimon Story Cyber Sleuth - Complete Edition (Switch)
With around 90 hours of combined play time, Digimon Story Cyber Sleuth: Complete Edition makes a great Nintendo Switch port packed with content at reasonable price.More
Story image
Game review: Call of Duty - Modern Warfare
Fans of the franchise will still love this year’s iteration. The campaign is short, but it’s enjoyable while the multiplayer and spec-ops modes are fun too.More
Story image
Hands (and body)-on review: The Dyson Pure Cool Me
The Pure Cool Me is the perfect answer to those of us wanting healthy, filtered and cool air.  More
Story image
Game review: Red Dead Redemption 2 (PC)
If you’ve the PC for it, the PC version of Red Dead Redemption 2 is a huge improvement over the console version, which is really saying something as the game looks fantastic on PS4 and Xbox One.More
Story image
The force is strong with the Star Wars Jedi Fallen Order Xbox One 2TB Game Drive
It may not be as exciting as bulls-eyeing wamp rats in your T-16, and may not be the fastest drive out there, but when it comes to looks and storage capacity, it’s got it where it counts, kid.More
Story image
Big Tech firms dominating internet choices
"While people benefit from big tech's products and services, they are clearly concerned about associated security and privacy threats, and they also want more choice."More
Story image
Diablo IV announced at BlizzCon 2019
An ancient evil threatens to engulf Sanctuary in darkness, and new heroes have been called upon to face challenges the world has never seen before.More
Story image
Challenges in video gaming market grow as revenues increase
Video gaming revenues have almost doubled in the last five years, however the main players in the place are set to face stiff competition in coming months, according to a new study by EY.More
Story image
Chorus recognised for efforts to eliminate gender pay gap
Chorus has walked away with three awards at this year’s 2019 YWCA Equal Pay Awards, which recognise female leadership and equality in the workplace.More
Story image
Gartner: Wearable device spending to total US$52 billion in 2020
Competition from lower-cost smartwatches will reduce average selling prices by 4.5% in 2021.More
Story image
Kiwis more accepting of chatbots and digital humans
Chatbots and digital employees are now an established part of communication between New Zealand businesses and customers.More
Story image
Hands-on review: Sennheiser GSP 370 wireless headset
Whilst I’m no audiophile, I could really appreciate the quality of the audio, and the headset really bought something extra to my gaming experience.More
Story image
Kiwi bosses set to take the plunge for charity
“Our tamariki and rangatahi overcome many obstacles in this ever-changing world so we are asking bosses across New Zealand to accept their own challenge."More
Story image
Samsung and Finder launch Aussie first with new credit card search feature
Samsung Electronics Australia and Finder have launched Promoted Cards, a new credit card shopping feature for Samsung Pay which provides Australians with different credit card offers from participating financial institutions.More
Game review: Hideo Kojima presents Death Stranding
Death Stranding is a fun and unique game if you want to play something new and different. If you want all-out action, you may want to go out and play something else instead. It’s best to research the game as much as you can before you decide to buy it though.More
Kiwis adopting great savings habits but overestimating returns
As people get older, they are more likely to consider putting any savings into term deposits, rising from 28% of those under 30, to 57% of 50-64-year-olds, and 65% of those 65-plus.More
Game review: Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020
Since the release of Mario Party, Nintendo fans have been waiting for a new party game full of mini games they can play alone or with friends. Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 is exactly that.More
Micro 3D printing technology wins NZ engineering award
Micromaker3D creates detailed submillimetre structures for applications such as sensors, wearables, point-of-care diagnostics, and micro-robotics.More
Hands-on review: Apple AirPods Pro
When considering the sound quality and vast list of features, the Apple AirPods Pro are worthy of both the higher price tag and the “Pro” title.More
Consumers fail to see value of 5G, Deloitte study finds
Up to 84% of respondents said they were not prepared to pay the $15 premium operators are proposing for 5G, indicating that telcos need to better communicate the value of the upgrade to consumers, Deloitte says.More
Game review: EA Games’ Need for Speed turns up the Heat
They’ve really thrown the kitchen sink at this one. The end result is one of the best Need for Speed games that’s not been developed by Criterion. And that’s a huge compliment.More
Dell Technologies' Progress Made Real plan outlines social impact goals
“Unlocking the power of data will advance humanity more than any other force over the next decade," says Michael Dell.More
Spark puts heartland NZ at forefront of 5G rollout
Spark will deliver 5G wireless broadband into five more South Island locations before Christmas, followed by other heartland communities from March 2020.More
Apple rolls out the 2019 MacBook Pro
Flex your fingers, Apple MacBook fans - because it’s time for the 2019 iteration of the famed notebook line that never dies.More
Kiwi E Blacks set to smash the IESF World Champs next month
TEKKEN 7 player Daniel ‘Wowzer’ Cossingtom is off to South Korea this December to represent the country at the 11th IESF World Championships.More
WatchGuard launches new ruggedised Wi-Fi access point
The WatchGuard AP327X is a new IP67-rated Wi-Fi access point (AP) with four N-Type connectors to support a variety of external antennas.More
Gamers - here’s where you can pick up your Corsair gear
Corsair's renowned gaming tech is waiting for you - here's where to buy it.More
More stories