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DVD review: The Way Way Back
Thu, 22nd May 2014
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The Way Way Back is a 2013 coming-of-age film, written and directed by Nat Faxon and Jim Rash in their directorial debut.
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Review: Kingston Mobilite Wireless Card Reader
Wed, 21st May 2014
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Kingston's Mobilite excels in file sharing between devices, despite stark security flaws. Easy setup, but remember to password-protect it.
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Review: Livescribe 3 smartpen
Mon, 19th May 2014
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With the proliferation of connected devices, how can the Lightscribe help replace the humble pen? What value does it offer?.
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Review: Parrot Minikit Neo Glam
Fri, 16th May 2014
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Parrot's Minikit Neo Glam, blending simplicity with sophistication in bluetooth tech, shows ease of use can drive the future of hands-free calls.
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The Golf Club PC Early Access Preview
Fri, 16th May 2014
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HB Studios steps up with 'The Golf Club' on PC Early Access, promising a polished, genre-defining simulator amidst a sea of bugs and ongoing updates.
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iOS Review: Domino's Pizza
Wed, 14th May 2014
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A switch from Hell Pizza, our journalist explores the Domino's Pizza iOS app, praising its extensive menu, ease of navigation, and real-time order tracking.
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NetApp distribution under review...
Wed, 14th May 2014
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NetApp, currently distributed exclusively by Distribution Central, is reviewing its distribution strategy due to the changing business environment.
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DVD review: Gravity
Wed, 7th May 2014
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Gravity dazzles in a way few films can, with Bullock's stellar performance ensuring you're glued to the screen. A must-watch, 4.5/5.
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Film review: Divergent
Wed, 7th May 2014
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The thing I don’t understand about these dystopian stories are why the leaders of the new societies are always these crazed luncatics.
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iOS review: Match Dots
Tue, 6th May 2014
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Match Dots iOS game enchants with bright visuals and strategic play, making dot-matching unexpectedly addictive despite an easy start.
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Film review: Bad Neighbours
Tue, 6th May 2014
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Bad Neighbours: A raucous blend of chaos, starring Rogen and Efron, perfect for fans of low-brow humour. A 4/5 comedic riot not to miss!.
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Review: Intel NUC
Fri, 2nd May 2014
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Intel NUC aims to redefine computing standards, offering versatility and a modular format to cater to desktop, presentation, and media needs.
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Review: The Parrot Zikmu Solo
Fri, 2nd May 2014
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Parrot Zikmu Solo review: A stylish speaker with quality sound, but its 30-pin connector and design quirks limit appeal.
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Android App Review: Phyzicle Sandbox
Thu, 1st May 2014
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Dive into Phyzicle Sandbox, an imaginative playground where physics meets creativity. Ideal for kids and adults alike, it's pure fun.
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Film Review: Veronica Mars
Thu, 24th Apr 2014
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The film is pretty much a really long Veronica Mars episode. And that isn’t necessarily a bad thing. I enjoyed it.
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iOS Review: 2048
Wed, 23rd Apr 2014
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The iOS 2048 puzzle game delights with its addictive play, combining numbers to reach the titular tile, now enhanced with an update.
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iOS review: ANZ Champs
Tue, 22nd Apr 2014
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The ANZ Champs iOS app is a game-changer for netball fans, offering the latest stats, scores, and updates right at your fingertips.
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iOS Review: QuizUp
Tue, 22nd Apr 2014
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With over 365 topics from history, TV shows, sports, music, and new topics being added all the time, you’ll be entertained and challenged for hours at a time.
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Android App Review: Pixel Animator: GIF Maker
Tue, 22nd Apr 2014
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The straight-forwardly named Pixel Animator: Gif Maker lets you make your own pixel animations and save them as gifs.
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Android App Review: Norton Security Antivirus
Tue, 22nd Apr 2014
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Norton has been a household name in antivirus software for as long as I’ve been old enough to care about such things.
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Android App Review: Duolingo
Tue, 22nd Apr 2014
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Duolingo's free app gamifies language learning, offering bitesize lessons in European languages, making it fun yet educational.
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Android App Review: Hotel Quickly
Tue, 22nd Apr 2014
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Hotel Quickly's app offers discounted NZ hotel stays with a fun tone, but technical issues shadow its potential benefits.
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Android App Review: Crash Cam
Tue, 22nd Apr 2014
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Crash Cam app transforms your smartphone into a dashcam, offering peace of mind and evidence in the event of a road accident.
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Ios Review: CreamCam
Sat, 19th Apr 2014
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CreamCam: The app that claims to enhance your self portraits falls flat in delivering natural-looking results.