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Hands-on review: Oclean X Pro Digital sonic electric toothbrush
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gamification
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homekit
The Oclean X Pro Digital is a sonic electric toothbrush with a touchscreen and app, scoring your brushing to improve dental hygiene for all ages.
Hands-on review: JBL Charge 6
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sustainability
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portable speaker
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JBL's Charge 6 Bluetooth speaker blends durability, eco-friendly design, and impressive sound for just NZD $229.95, ideal for outdoor music lovers.
Samsung strengthens 2025 TV range with QLED advancements
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smart home
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digital entertainment
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samsung
Samsung unveils its 2025 Neo QLED 8K and 4K TVs in New Zealand, featuring AI-driven tech, quantum dot advancements, and wireless 8K connectivity for premium viewing.
An in-depth look at the Google Veo 3 text-to-video AI model
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digital entertainment
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genai
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ai
Google's Veo 3 AI model creates HD videos with realistic audio from text prompts, revolutionising video content creation for creatives and businesses alike.
Avast study finds older Kiwis at high risk of online scams
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phishing
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cybersecurity
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digital literacy
Avast study reveals nearly half of older New Zealanders write passwords on paper, raising their risk of online scams and fraud amidst growing cyber threats.
Black Salt Games reveals new project & launches Disc 2 Games
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gaming
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black salt games
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disc 2 games
Black Salt Games of Christchurch unveils a new game in pre-production and launches Disc 2 Games, a second studio led by familiar faces from Black Salt.
Game review: Anger Foot (PS5)
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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indie games
Anger Foot, a violent FPS from South African indie studio Free Lives, kicks off on PS5 with brutal humour and unique sneaker powers in crime-ridden Shit City.
Amber Technology expands ABB automation distribution to New Zealand
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smart home
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smart building
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home automation
Amber Technology extends its ABB automation distribution to New Zealand, offering integrators access to building and home automation solutions.
Hands: on review: iGarden Pool Cleaner K Series
2 days ago
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smart appliances
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robot vacuum
The iGarden Pool Cleaner K Series is a sleek, user-friendly robot offering versatile cleaning modes to keep pools pristine even in the off-season.
Hands-on review: Acer Predator X39 OLED monitor
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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acer
Acer's Predator X39 OLED is a 39-inch ultra-wide curved gaming monitor with vivid colours, 120Hz refresh rate, and excellent HDR for immersive gameplay.
Game review: Death Stranding 2: On the Beach (PS5)
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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konami
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach for PS5 greatly improves on its predecessor with enhanced gameplay, new enemies, fast travel, and stunning photorealistic graphics.
HOYTS adds 539 D-BOX haptic seats across Australia & NZ
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hoyts
HOYTS is adding 539 D-BOX haptic seats across 19 cinemas in Australia and New Zealand, boosting immersive motion recliner offerings by 70%.
LG reveals 2025 gram laptops with hybrid AI for portability
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ssd storage
LG's 2025 gram laptops blend lightweight design with hybrid AI, boosting portability and performance for professionals and students alike.
New Shure audio conferencing kit merges premium performance with seamless setup
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uc
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devices
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google
Shure launches the MXA902 + ANIUSB-MATRIX Audio Conferencing Kit, delivering premium, plug-and-play audio for seamless video meetings in small to medium rooms.
Jade Tang appointed Country Manager for Australia & New Zealand
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sales
Tineco has appointed Jade Tang as its first Country Manager for Australia and New Zealand to drive local growth and retail expansion.
“Missed package?” Scam fooling thousands
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data protection
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
Thousands of Kiwis are falling victim to evolving package delivery scams exploiting busy inboxes with fake DHL and NZ Post emails.
Game review: Raidou Remastered - The Mystery of the Soulless Army (Switch 2)
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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xbox
Atlus remasters its 2006 JRPG, Raidou Kuzunoha vs. the Soulless Army, for Switch 2 with HD visuals, voiceovers, and action-packed combat in a gripping supernatural mystery.
OPPO launches A5 Series in New Zealand with focus on durability
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devices
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software updates
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oppo
OPPO launches durable A5 Series smartphones in New Zealand, featuring long battery life, IP65/IP69 ratings, and prices from NZD $229 to $499.
National Motu Move public transport card rollout faces major delay
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local government
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buses
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transport
New Zealand's Motu Move public transport card rollout faces further delay, with no new dates set amid frustration over complex integration challenges.
AI YOUR WORKSPACE: Yealink launches full-scenario AI solutions for the hybrid era
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ai
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devices
Yealink launches AI YOUR WORKSPACE, unveiling AI-powered tools like MeetingBar A50 and AV ONE to transform hybrid work with Microsoft, Intel, and Qualcomm support.