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Ears on… with the beating heart of music headphones
Gaming

Ears on… with the beating heart of music headphones

Beats Solo2 headphones redesigned & reimagined, offering improved sound & comfort; available in 6 colours for NZ$349.00.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Aug 2014
Catch the Beats this Christmas...
Gaming

Catch the Beats this Christmas...

Unwrap the future of sound this Christmas with the latest Beats Studio headphones - boasting top-tier sound quality and innovation.

By David Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Dec 2013

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Dr. Dre is back with the new Beats Studio 3 wireless headphones
Digital Entertainment

Dr. Dre is back with the new Beats Studio 3 wireless headphones

Beats by Dr Dre unveils new Beats Studio 3 Wireless headphones, boasting powerful features and a hefty price tag.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Sep 2017
Apple attempts to lock down Taylor Swift for music app
Digital Entertainment

Apple attempts to lock down Taylor Swift for music app

Apple is reportedly in talks with music artists in order to gain exclusive content for its upcoming music service, Beats Music.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2015
Apple revamps Music; streaming service on its way?
Digital Entertainment

Apple revamps Music; streaming service on its way?

Apple's new beta for iOS 8.4 includes an early preview of a revamped Music app, prompting increased speculation of a streaming service in the offing.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2015
Review: Monster Adidas Headphones
Gaming

Review: Monster Adidas Headphones

In a clash of titans, Monster Adidas headphones aim to usurp Beats with style and an audio-sharing feature, despite minor quality gripes.

By Greig Strafford • 2 min read • Fri, 3rd Oct 2014
Review: Monster Octagon headphones
Gaming

Review: Monster Octagon headphones

The Monster Octagon has taken over as my daily headphones, purely because of its Monster sound. Are they about to make you tap out?.

By Greig Strafford • 2 min read • Fri, 3rd Oct 2014
New Apple acquisition… All's Swell that ends Swell?
Apps

New Apple acquisition… All's Swell that ends Swell?

Apple is set to acquire Swell for £22m, aiming to enhance its Podcasts app with Swell's tailored talk radio tech.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 29th Jul 2014
Apple closes in on Beats acquisition...
Apple

Apple closes in on Beats acquisition...

Apple set to acquire Beats Music and Electronics for $3bn, bringing founders Iovine and Dr. Dre on board in a music industry shake-up.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 29th May 2014
Dr Dre celebrates as Apple nears US$3.2 billion Beats acquisition
Apple

Dr Dre celebrates as Apple nears US$3.2 billion Beats acquisition

Apple set to acquire Beats Electronics in a $3.2bn deal, their largest ever acquisition, according to reports.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 13th May 2014
Has Apple missed a Beat with mega-bucks acquisition?
Apple

Has Apple missed a Beat with mega-bucks acquisition?

Apple set to acquire Beats in $3.2bn deal, says Martin Scott, Head of Analysys Mason's Consumer Services Research.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 13th May 2014
Review: HP ENVY TouchSmart 15 Notebook PC
Gaming

Review: HP ENVY TouchSmart 15 Notebook PC

HP ENVY TouchSmart 15 excels with Beats Audio and 1TB drive, marrying style with performance for a solid 3.5/5 rating. Some build issues noted.

By Greig Strafford • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Oct 2013

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