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Hands-on review: Asus ZenWatch
Wed, 20th May 2015
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The first crop of Android wear smartwatches were somewhat underwhelming. Since then all things design-wise with Android wear seems to have improved...
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Hands-on review: Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter
Tue, 19th May 2015
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The Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter is a useful gadget that wirelessly beams content to your telly from a Windows phone or Surface Pro.
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Hands-on review: Strike Alpha Phone Cradle Kit
Fri, 15th May 2015
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Strike Alpha's latest phone cradle is a driver's best mate – safe, sturdy, and signal-boosting!.
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Hands-on review: HP Spectre x360
Thu, 14th May 2015
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The in-demand Spectre has hit Kiwi shores, and we’re here to give you the inside track on what could be Hewlett-Packard’s return to the top.
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Android App Review: Move It!
Tue, 12th May 2015
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I feel like maybe it says something that they’re denying the accusations so strenuously before I’ve even had a chance to make them.
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Android App Review: Toxic Thinking
Tue, 5th May 2015
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Toxic Thinking app, a boon for mental health awareness, falters on user experience, needing polish to match its noble purpose.
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Hands-on review: Asus Zenbook UX303
Wed, 29th Apr 2015
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Looking for a solidly built ultrabook light enough to throw into a bag but can handle most game titles? You’d be hard pressed to go past the UX303.
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Android App Review: Unblock
Wed, 29th Apr 2015
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Unblock: a free, fun and addictive puzzle game that will keep you entertained for hours (or maybe just minutes). Read more.
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Android app review: Gloomy Dungeon 3d: Hardcore
Tue, 28th Apr 2015
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Gloomy Dungeon 3d: Hardcore is a Doom-esque first-person shooter that is 3D, hardcore, and set in a gloomy dungeon. It’s perfect, really.
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Hands-on review: iPhone Data Recovery App
Wed, 22nd Apr 2015
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smartphones
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The hardware may be state of the art, the software well designed, but the meat-ware (that’s us) is more often than not both stupid and forgetful.
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Hands-on review: The new MacBook
Mon, 20th Apr 2015
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Apple's new 12 MacBook redefines portability with its ultra-slim build, set to inspire 2015's tech designs.
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Android App Review: Napp
Mon, 13th Apr 2015
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Simplify your siesta with 'Napp', the app designed to perfection for hassle-free napping - just set and snooze!.
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Life on the Edge: Hands-on review with Samsung’s Galaxy Edge
Mon, 13th Apr 2015
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Samsung generate truckloads of hype when launching new Galaxy devices, but I'd wager that even they weren’t prepared for sheer amount of hype...
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Android App Review: NZ Blood Service
Thu, 9th Apr 2015
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The Blood Service app won’t make dealing with needles any easier, But it does make it easier to find somewhere to donate blood and get you booked in.
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Hands-on review: Samsung Galaxy S6
Thu, 9th Apr 2015
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The S6 feels iPhone 6-like. I’m hoping that lawsuits don’t start flying. They’re a distraction from the innovation that the market needs.
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Review: Trakdot Luggage Tracker
Tue, 7th Apr 2015
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The Trakdot Luggage is a tracking device that proves its worth when it is used to provide peace of mind and a safety net for travellers.
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Hands-on review: Samsung A5
Tue, 7th Apr 2015
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The folks at Samsung knew they needed to lift their game to maintain their position in the market. The first sign of this was the Galaxy Alpha.
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Regulator to review UBA standard that sets price for Chorus retail customers
Wed, 1st Apr 2015
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The Commerce Commission is to review the terms under which Chorus offers unbundled bitstream access (UBA) to retail telecommunications companies that.
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Android App Review: Little Alchemy
Mon, 30th Mar 2015
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For such a simple premise Little Alchemy is a delightful, absorbing game, and one that I would happily recommend for kids or adults.
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iOS app review: Papers, please
Fri, 27th Mar 2015
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It’s a game. It’s just not like any game I’ve ever played before. For a start, it’s kind of depressing. Claustrophobic. Unsettling.
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Hands-on review: Epson L355 wrings out more bang per buck for ink
Thu, 26th Mar 2015
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printing
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cloud services
The L-355 is a bold move for Epson, completely doing away with costly cartridges. Instead it uses tanks which can be refilled using ink bottles.
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Android App Review: WoodenMan - Drawing Mannequin
Mon, 23rd Mar 2015
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Dive into the digital realm with 'WoodenMan', an app turning the classic artists' mannequin into a pocketable virtual muse.
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Review: The Book of Life
Mon, 23rd Mar 2015
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The Book of Life animates a vibrant Mexico, contrasting stereotypes with a magical tale of love, music, and spirited competition.
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Review: PLAYBULB Bluetooth Speak and Bulb by MiPow
Mon, 23rd Mar 2015
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No the PLAYBULB isn’t something you’re likely to find at your local adult shop, but an innovative product by MiPow.