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New Zealand app Zeeën aims to spark real-world ties
Social Networking

New Zealand app Zeeën aims to spark real-world ties

The app could ease the awkwardness of meeting strangers by showing nearby people's shared interests before any first conversation.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday
Logitech G unveils 15 new gaming & creator products
Logitech

Logitech G unveils 15 new gaming & creator products

Gamers and creators will get new peripherals, microphones and racing gear, though Logitech G has not yet announced regional pricing or availability.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Today
Oakley & Meta launch sports smart glasses in New Zealand
Health Technologies

Oakley & Meta launch sports smart glasses in New Zealand

The sports-focused device adds AI eyewear to New Zealand shelves, with a built-in camera, voice controls and up to nine hours' battery life.

By Raphael Veloso • 3 min read • Yesterday
Game review: Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered (Switch 2)
Gaming

Game review: Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered (Switch 2)

Switch 2 owners will get the weakest way to play this remaster, with noticeable slowdown when hundreds of enemies fill the screen.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • 3 days ago
Logitech adds Googlebook support to mice & keyboards
Generative AI

Logitech adds Googlebook support to mice & keyboards

Googlebook buyers can use Logitech accessories from day one, with buttons and keys mapped to Gemini tools and other shortcuts.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • Yesterday
TiVo Ads tops 6.3 million users as revenue jumps 54%
Streaming

TiVo Ads tops 6.3 million users as revenue jumps 54%

Advertising and related revenue climbed 54% in the second quarter as TiVo's connected TV platform passed 6.3 million monthly active users worldwide.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday
Asus unveils mini PC with 80 TOPS AI chip for local tasks
Edge Computing

Asus unveils mini PC with 80 TOPS AI chip for local tasks

The compact desktop is aimed at businesses and developers wanting faster, private on-device AI, while reducing reliance on cloud services.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • Last week
Dell launches their rugged laptops for field workers
Manufacturing

Dell launches their rugged laptops for field workers

The new models aim to give utilities, emergency crews and factory teams tougher, better-connected kit for work away from the office.

By Raphael Veloso • 3 min read • Last week
Bitdefender launches AI Guardian beta for Mac agents
Endpoint Protection

Bitdefender launches AI Guardian beta for Mac agents

Mac developers using autonomous agents now get a free beta tool that blocks risky actions before tools, files or credentials are exposed.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Last week
Game review: Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve (PC)
Gaming

Game review: Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve (PC)

Players face a polished mix of arcade dogfights and simulation detail, with co-op missions and a sprawling campaign on PC.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Last week
Sony Interactive Entertainment NZ posts higher profit
Gaming

Sony Interactive Entertainment NZ posts higher profit

Higher profit came despite a 6.7% drop in revenue, as lower finance costs and sales expenses helped Sony Interactive Entertainment New Zealand hold margins.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week
Drones, thermal imaging and LiDAR: The technology reshaping building inspections in New Zealand
Drones

Drones, thermal imaging and LiDAR: The technology reshaping building inspections in New Zealand

Buyers could face fewer post-settlement surprises as drones, thermal cameras and LiDAR expose hidden defects in New Zealand homes.

By Alert Building Inspections • 5 min read • Last week
Logitech blends style, work practicality with Zone Vibe Pro
Unified Communications

Logitech blends style, work practicality with Zone Vibe Pro

Hybrid workers will soon be able to effortlessly swap between calls and music without changing headsets, as Logitech's new model lands in October.

By David Shilovsky • 4 min read • Last week
Meta dominates AI glasses market as shipments surge 263%
Wearables

Meta dominates AI glasses market as shipments surge 263%

The market's rapid expansion is fuelling privacy and cost concerns as display-less models make up 96% of shipments and Meta holds 94%.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • Last week
Riot brings VALORANT Laneways pop-up event to Melbourne
Gaming

Riot brings VALORANT Laneways pop-up event to Melbourne

The free two-day event gives Australian and New Zealand players an early chance to try the console version during Melbourne International Games Week.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
Game review: Minecraft Dungeons II (Xbox Series X)
Gaming

Game review: Minecraft Dungeons II (Xbox Series X)

Unreal Engine 5 gives the sequel smooth 4K 60fps action on Xbox Series X, though its short campaign and one-potion limit may frustrate players.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Last week
Hands-on review: Norton VPN (Standard)
Virtual Private Networks

Hands-on review: Norton VPN (Standard)

Streaming and everyday privacy get a lift from this easy-to-use VPN, which proved faster than NordVPN in testing and works on TVs too.

By Tom Richmond • 4 min read • Last week
Game review: Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave (Switch 2)
Gaming

Game review: Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave (Switch 2)

Rewind battles and a sprawling 80-hour campaign make Fire Emblem's Switch 2 debut a standout for RPG fans.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Last week
Exxovantage backs Airspeeder Team New Zealand ground crew
Manufacturing

Exxovantage backs Airspeeder Team New Zealand ground crew

Crew fatigue and injury risk could ease as Exxovantage equips Airspeeder Team New Zealand with exoskeletons for race-day ground work.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Last week