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2.5 tonnes of e-waste removed for large NZ logistics company

Inde helps major supply chain group clear 21 pallets of e-waste from warehouse, freeing space and boosting CO2 savings with Greenbox.

By Lisa Pfahlert • 3 min read • Last week

Gaming

New Zealand households cut festive discretionary spending

New Zealand households trim holiday splurges as cost-of-living pressure pushes spending towards smaller treats and away from big-ticket buys.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

Data Protection

OWC launches first certified Thunderbolt 5 SSD enclosure

OWC unveils Thunderbolt 5 RAID enclosure for DIY NVMe drives, targeting 8K workflows with up to 32TB capacity and 6622MB/s speeds.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Last week

Storage

MacDrive 12 adds encrypted APFS support for Windows

MacDrive 12 brings encrypted APFS read and write support to Windows, easing cross-platform file access for mixed Mac and PC teams.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Last week

Unified Communications

Hands-on review: Dynabook Z40L-N business laptop

Dynabook's new Portégé Z40L-N business laptop blends sub-1kg portability, Copilot+ AI features and IT-friendly serviceability, but battery life lags.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Last week

Data Protection

Trend Micro rebrands consumer arm as TrendLife with Kaleida

Trend Micro's consumer revamp puts families at the centre of AI safety, as TrendLife rolls out Kaleida to tackle fraud, privacy and children's use.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Last week

Smart Home

Dreame launches H16 Pro Steam in Australia and New Zealand

Dreame brings steam-powered wet-and-dry vacuum to Australia and New Zealand, targeting families and pet owners with premium hygiene claims.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week

Health Technologies

Goodair's Nosebuds wins design awards amid start-up nod

Goodair's Nosebuds wins Gold and a Red Dot Award as the New Zealand start-up is shortlisted for Start-Up of the Year in 2026.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Last week

Gaming

Hands-on review: JBL Quantum 650 Wireless Gaming Headset

JBL Quantum 650 review hails modular wireless gaming headset with standout sound, removable parts and up to 45 hours' battery life.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Last month

Biometrics

RØDE unveils Sonaura mic tech, wireless gear & software

RØDE launches Sonaura MEMS mic tech, RØDELink II wireless system and podcast software in broad push across pro audio and creator tools.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last month

Internet of Things

TP-Link launches Tapo DL105 smart door lock in Australia

TP-Link broadens its Australian smart lock line-up with the Tapo DL105, a cheaper keyless entry model offering fingerprint access, doorbell and app control.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 2 min read • Last month

Unified Communications

Jabra launches Evolve3 headsets & room kit in Singapore

Jabra rolls out new Evolve3 headsets and a modular PanaCast Room Kit in Singapore, targeting hybrid workers and larger meeting spaces.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month

Marketing Technologies

Opera launches Browser Connector for ChatGPT & Claude

Opera brings ChatGPT and Claude into its desktop browsers with a free connector that can read live tabs, pages and screenshots.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month

Hybrid & Remote Work

Hands-on review: Casa Pop-Up Desk for hybrid work

Logitech's Casa Pop-Up Desk is a tidy hybrid-work kit, with a clever stand and comfortable keyboard offset by an average touchpad.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last month

Customer Experience

Google adds restaurant bookings to AI Mode in Search

Google adds restaurant bookings to AI Mode in Search for New Zealand users, linking diners to live table availability from OpenTable and Wowapps.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month

Gaming

Call of Duty: Mobile adds Rebirth Island & Godzilla x Kong

Call of Duty: Mobile Season 4 brings Rebirth Island to Battle Royale and DMZ: Recon, plus a Godzilla x Kong event and new Battle Pass.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Last month

Wearables

Blackmagic adds Apple Watch control to iPhone camera app

Blackmagic Design updates Blackmagic Camera for iOS with Apple Watch controls and ATEM integration, turning mounted iPhones into remote studio cameras.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month