Review stories - Page 67
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...
Hands-on review: Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter
Tue, 19th May 2015
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gaming
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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.
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!.
Hands-on review: HP Spectre x360
Thu, 14th May 2015
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gaming
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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.
Android App Review: Move It!
Tue, 12th May 2015
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gaming
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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.
Android App Review: Toxic Thinking
Tue, 5th May 2015
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smartphones
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gaming
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Toxic Thinking app, a boon for mental health awareness, falters on user experience, needing polish to match its noble purpose.
Hands-on review: Asus Zenbook UX303
Wed, 29th Apr 2015
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gaming
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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.
Android App Review: Unblock
Wed, 29th Apr 2015
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gaming
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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.
Android app review: Gloomy Dungeon 3d: Hardcore
Tue, 28th Apr 2015
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gaming
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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.
Hands-on review: iPhone Data Recovery App
Wed, 22nd Apr 2015
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smartphones
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gaming
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.
Hands-on review: The new MacBook
Mon, 20th Apr 2015
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gaming
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apple
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Apple's new 12 MacBook redefines portability with its ultra-slim build, set to inspire 2015's tech designs.
Android App Review: Napp
Mon, 13th Apr 2015
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smartphones
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gaming
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reviews
Simplify your siesta with 'Napp', the app designed to perfection for hassle-free napping - just set and snooze!.
Life on the Edge: Hands-on review with Samsung’s Galaxy Edge
Mon, 13th Apr 2015
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smartphones
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gaming
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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...
Android App Review: NZ Blood Service
Thu, 9th Apr 2015
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gaming
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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.
Hands-on review: Samsung Galaxy S6
Thu, 9th Apr 2015
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gaming
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smartphones
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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.
Review: Trakdot Luggage Tracker
Tue, 7th Apr 2015
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gaming
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technology gifts
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.
Hands-on review: Samsung A5
Tue, 7th Apr 2015
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gaming
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monitors
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.
Regulator to review UBA standard that sets price for Chorus retail customers
Wed, 1st Apr 2015
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commerce commission
The Commerce Commission is to review the terms under which Chorus offers unbundled bitstream access (UBA) to retail telecommunications companies that.
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.
iOS app review: Papers, please
Fri, 27th Mar 2015
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smartphones
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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.
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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gaming
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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.
Android App Review: WoodenMan - Drawing Mannequin
Mon, 23rd Mar 2015
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gaming
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reviews
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smartphones
Dive into the digital realm with 'WoodenMan', an app turning the classic artists' mannequin into a pocketable virtual muse.
Review: The Book of Life
Mon, 23rd Mar 2015
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gaming
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technology gifts
The Book of Life animates a vibrant Mexico, contrasting stereotypes with a magical tale of love, music, and spirited competition.
Review: PLAYBULB Bluetooth Speak and Bulb by MiPow
Mon, 23rd Mar 2015
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gaming
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reviews
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technology gifts
No the PLAYBULB isn’t something you’re likely to find at your local adult shop, but an innovative product by MiPow.