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Hands-on review: JBL Endurance Peak 4

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JBL's Endurance Peak 4 earbuds impress with secure ear hooks, strong bass, IP68 durability and long battery life for active users.
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Volvo New Zealand boosts sales after pricing EV & PHEV alike

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Volvo Cars New Zealand has lifted first-quarter sales by 67 per cent after pricing its EX90 and XC90 Plug-in Hybrid T8 at the same entry level.
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Getac launches rugged G140 Copilot+ tablet in Australia

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Getac's G140 rugged tablet lands in Australia and New Zealand with AMD chips, AI-ready power and field-first features for frontline workers.
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MacPaw survey finds green concerns may drive file cleanups

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MacPaw Earth Day survey finds 71.7% of Mac users would clear cloud files more often if they knew the environmental cost.
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SkoolBooks expands classroom platform across AU and NZ

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SkoolBooks rolls out across New Zealand and Australia, offering schools a classroom platform with local data hosting and real-time parent engagement.
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Girls shaping the future of AI: Why inclusivity matters now

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Women urge early AI literacy and more diverse leadership, warning that bias scales when girls are shut out of design conversations.
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GoPro sets Australian & New Zealand MISSION 1 prices

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GoPro sets Australian and New Zealand prices for its Mission 1 series, with subscriber discounts and bundled accessories ahead of May release.
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Fewer New Zealanders harmed by cyber attacks, survey finds

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Fewer New Zealanders are being harmed by cyber attacks as use of two-factor authentication rises, but reporting of threats remains patchy.
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Asia Pacific firms broaden AI PC & workstation use

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Asia Pacific businesses are expanding AI hardware use as new research shows strong uptake of AI PCs and workstations for different workloads.
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2.5 tonnes of e-waste removed for large NZ logistics company

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Inde helps major supply chain group clear 21 pallets of e-waste from warehouse, freeing space and boosting CO2 savings with Greenbox.
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New Zealand households cut festive discretionary spending

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New Zealand households trim holiday splurges as cost-of-living pressure pushes spending towards smaller treats and away from big-ticket buys.
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OWC launches first certified Thunderbolt 5 SSD enclosure

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OWC unveils Thunderbolt 5 RAID enclosure for DIY NVMe drives, targeting 8K workflows with up to 32TB capacity and 6622MB/s speeds.
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MacDrive 12 adds encrypted APFS support for Windows

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MacDrive 12 brings encrypted APFS read and write support to Windows, easing cross-platform file access for mixed Mac and PC teams.
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Hands-on review: Dynabook Z40L-N business laptop

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Dynabook's new Portégé Z40L-N business laptop blends sub-1kg portability, Copilot+ AI features and IT-friendly serviceability, but battery life lags.
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Trend Micro rebrands consumer arm as TrendLife with Kaleida

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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.
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Dreame launches H16 Pro Steam in Australia and New Zealand

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Dreame brings steam-powered wet-and-dry vacuum to Australia and New Zealand, targeting families and pet owners with premium hygiene claims.
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Goodair's Nosebuds wins design awards amid start-up nod

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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.
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Hands-on review: JBL Quantum 650 Wireless Gaming Headset

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JBL Quantum 650 review hails modular wireless gaming headset with standout sound, removable parts and up to 45 hours' battery life.
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RØDE unveils Sonaura mic tech, wireless gear & software

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RØDE launches Sonaura MEMS mic tech, RØDELink II wireless system and podcast software in broad push across pro audio and creator tools.
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TP-Link launches Tapo DL105 smart door lock in Australia

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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.