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Farizon launches electric V7E van for New Zealand fleets
Cartech

Farizon launches electric V7E van for New Zealand fleets

Farizon brings V7E electric van to New Zealand with a fleet-focused price tag, 329km range and payload aimed at trades and logistics.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
CRKD launches compact ATOM+ controller with thumbsticks
Gaming

CRKD launches compact ATOM+ controller with thumbsticks

CRKD unveils ATOM+ controller with TMR thumbsticks, multi-device support and drift-resistant controls for Switch 2, PC and mobile.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
CRKD unveils ULT PRO controller for competitive players
Gaming

CRKD unveils ULT PRO controller for competitive players

CRKD launches ULT PRO wireless controller with TMR thumbsticks, remappable inputs and multi-platform support for serious gamers.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
Hyperkin & ModRetro unveil M64 Captain controllers
Gaming

Hyperkin & ModRetro unveil M64 Captain controllers

Hyperkin and ModRetro are launching colour-matched Captain Premium controllers for the forthcoming M64, with four finishes and a 3-metre cable.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
Hisense unveils RGB MiniLED TVs & smart appliances
Internet of Things

Hisense unveils RGB MiniLED TVs & smart appliances

Hisense expands 2026 New Zealand range with RGB MiniLED televisions and connected kitchen and laundry appliances.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
SOUNDBOKS launches MIX portable speaker in New Zealand
Digital Entertainment

SOUNDBOKS launches MIX portable speaker in New Zealand

SOUNDBOKS brings compact MIX speaker to New Zealand with 121 dB output, 40-hour battery life and rollout through JB Hi-Fi and Airpoints Store.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
APAC mobile gaming sessions rise as paid acquisition grows
Gaming

APAC mobile gaming sessions rise as paid acquisition grows

APAC mobile game sessions climb as paid acquisition surges, signalling a shift from pure install growth to retention and long-term value.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2026
Getac launches rugged CommandCore drone control in ANZ
Digital Transformation

Getac launches rugged CommandCore drone control in ANZ

Getac rolls out CommandCore modular drone control in Australia and New Zealand, targeting defence, public safety and utilities sectors.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2026
Game review: Screamer (Xbox Series X)
Gaming

Game review: Screamer (Xbox Series X)

Screamer on Xbox Series X delivers fast, anime-flavoured arcade racing and inventive mechanics, but balance issues may test casual drivers.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2026
OpenAI details Sora 2 safeguards on likeness & teens
Physical Security

OpenAI details Sora 2 safeguards on likeness & teens

OpenAI sets out new safeguards for its Sora 2 video app, tightening controls on likeness, teens, harmful content and AI-generated audio.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2026
Starfield lands on PS5 with new expansion & update
Gaming

Starfield lands on PS5 with new expansion & update

Starfield lands on PS5 on 8 April, joined by the Terran Armada expansion, Free Lanes update and a broad price cut across editions.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2026
Game review: Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake (Switch 2)
Gaming

Game review: Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake (Switch 2)

Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake scares up smart tweaks and gyro thrills on Switch 2, but creaky 30fps and cut content haunt it.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2026
Hands-on Review: Upgrading to an Espresso Lite 15 portable monitor
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Upgrading to an Espresso Lite 15 portable monitor

Espresso's Lite 15 portable monitor turns cramped handhelds and laptops into roomy, Full HD dual-screen setups almost anywhere you work or play.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2026
Scanabull raises NZD $1.1 million for cattle weighing tech
Agricultural Technology

Scanabull raises NZD $1.1 million for cattle weighing tech

New Zealand agritech startup Scanabull raises NZD $1.1 million to scale smartphone-based 3D cattle weighing for beef farmers.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 23rd Mar 2026
Norton launches Revamp AI for professional presence
Generative AI

Norton launches Revamp AI for professional presence

Norton unveils Revamp, an AI tool to help professionals craft and schedule credible social posts while keeping full control of their voice.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Sat, 21st Mar 2026
Logitech names Yalcin Yilmaz Chief Commercial Officer
Partner Programmes

Logitech names Yalcin Yilmaz Chief Commercial Officer

Logitech promotes 22-year veteran Yalcin Yilmaz to chief commercial officer, succeeding long-serving sales and marketing leader Quin Liu.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2026
Adobe adds custom models to Firefly in public beta
Software-as-a-Service

Adobe adds custom models to Firefly in public beta

Adobe has opened Firefly Custom Models to public beta, letting creators train image generation on their own styles while unifying AI tools.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2026
Game review: Resident Evil Requiem (PC)
Gaming

Game review: Resident Evil Requiem (PC)

Resident Evil Requiem expertly fuses classic survival horror with modern action flourishes, delivering a gripping, gore-soaked return to form.

By Darren Price • 6 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2026
DLC review: Two Point Museum: Zooseum DLC (Switch 2)
Gaming

DLC review: Two Point Museum: Zooseum DLC (Switch 2)

Two Point Museum's Zooseum DLC on Switch 2 adds animal care, complex habitats and hungry predators to its charming management sim.

By Damian Seeto • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2026