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Pocket Code app makes coding accessible with LEGO-style, though its learning curve requires online tutorials for clarity.

CammyCam takes this idea and inverts it, by turning your device itself into a security camera that can then be remotely monitored.

The potential scope for games and apps is rapidly increasing, but sometimes the simple things are still the most effective.

Pixel Detective's retro charm fades under repetition, lacking depth and mystery despite a visually appealing setup.

Auckland's Civil Defence app brings vital disaster prep to your fingertips, practicality over panache, ensuring readiness is just a tap away.

Ask questions about the things the person you are flirting with is talking about to show you are listening and interested, even if you’re not.

Asus Memo Pad 7 shines in the budget tablet market, boasting solid specs and user-friendly design at a wallet-friendly £249.

Dear Michael Bay... I just wanted to thank you for annihilating one of my favourite shows from when I was kid.

Trend Micro's Maximum Security 2015 simplifies cybersecurity, offering robust protection for up to 6 devices without compromising performance.

Who'd have thought that having a way of storing/retrieving data over your home network would become so critical for so many?.

Huawei Ascend P7 dazzles with its slim design and premium feel, but its performance and battery life show room for improvement. #TechReview.

Circle the Dot iOS game review: Fantastically simple yet maddeningly tough, this free app will have you encircling dots for hours.

The Fault in Our Stars film was predictable, but I found myself hoping it wouldn't end as expected. Chemistry between the leads was excellent.

D-Link's DCH-M225 Wi-Fi Audio Extender rejuvenates analogue gear for the streaming era, despite some connectivity quirks.

Experience the wilds of New Zealand in your palm with Topo Maps app, transforming bulky paper maps into convenient digital guides.

Apparently more than nine people go into cardiac arrest every day in New Zealand, and their chances of survival are not high.

At one point I could hear myself breathing and all that was happening was Sarah standing in the middle of a room.

Thecus N2310 NAS: More than just storage, it's a micro server with its own OS, enabling a plethora of apps and personal cloud capabilities. #ThecusN2310.

Auckland’s public transport has gone through a few changes over the last few years, at least some of them for the better.

Dead Ninja Mortal Shadow: A stylish, albeit derivative, side-scroller that sneaks into the realm of ninja-based stealth games.

Street Fight Hero 2014 ticks all the boxes for an old-school fighting game – it’s fun, colourful, over the top, and has its year of release in its title.

The ASUS DSL-N66U offers a simple, reliable modem router experience without the flashiness but with solid performance and easy setup.

Asus have released the N750, 17.3 inches of glorious screen real estate wrapped in a sleek metal body, ready for pretty much anything you can throw at it?.

As the threat of camera phones to destroy the SLR market increases, do the SLR manufacturers have a trick up their sleeves?.