QR code scams now one in 10 threats in New Zealand
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Samsung launches 2026 TV range with AI across models
AI features are moving into Samsung's mainstream sets, as its 2026 global TV range goes on sale with prices from NZD $899.95.
WD unveils range of hard drives for consumers & businesses
The 52TB desktop RAID unit targets editors and studios needing faster, high-capacity storage for 4K, 8K and virtual reality projects.
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Fujifilm opens largest House of Photography in Auckland
Fujifilm turns Auckland headquarters into a photography hub with printing, workshops and exhibition space, its biggest such venue in the Southern Hemisphere.
Apple's Swift student winners focus on accessibility
Accessibility-focused app playgrounds won prizes as students used Apple’s Swift challenge to tackle tremors, floods, speaking and music barriers.
Hands-on Reviews
Recently tested tech, gadgets and consumer gear.
Hands-on review: Apple Creator Studio earns its keep
Apple Creator Studio bundles Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro and Pixelmator Pro in a smartly priced subscription that genuinely helps Mac and iPad creators.
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Hands-on review: Asus RT-BE58 Go dual-band travel router/range extender
Asus RT-BE58 Go review shows a palm-sized Wi-Fi 7 router delivering full home networking features, VPN support and travel-ready flexibility.
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It captures calls and meetings neatly enough, but hardware quirks and a subscription mean Pocket is more useful than it is essential.
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Hands-on review: D-Link 14-in-1 Thunderbolt 4 Docking Station DUF-E01
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Hands-on review: Starfield (PlayStation 5/PlayStation 5 Pro)
Three years of patches and a new update have made Bethesda's space role-player far smoother on PlayStation 5, though some engine flaws remain.
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Hands-on review: Dynabook Z40L-N business laptop
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Hands-on review: JBL Quantum 650 Wireless Gaming Headset
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Pragmata (PC)
Real-time hacking and path-traced visuals help Capcom's lunar shooter stand out, even as its missions grow repetitive.
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MotoGP 26 (Xbox Series X)
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Kiln (Xbox Series X)
Game Pass access has helped keep players online, but Kiln feels thin at launch with just five maps and one mode.
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Saros (PS5)
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Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream (Switch 2)
A comedy-filled island of custom Miis and odd romances gives players 30 hours of laughs, even if the cutscenes grow repetitive.
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Clean Up Earth (Xbox Series X)
A relaxing but repetitive clean-up sim on Xbox Series X may appeal to players seeking a non-violent change of pace, despite its limited audience.
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Marathon (PS5)
Console players face extra costs and a thin launch offering, even though Marathon’s gunplay and movement feel polished.
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