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Hands-on review: OPPO Watch S smartwatch

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OPPO Watch S blends sleek, classic styling with bright AMOLED, week-long battery and robust fitness tracking, but software feels limited.
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Outdoor Outlook app brings tailored weather adventures to NZ

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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Outdoor Outlook launches in New Zealand, giving trampers and other outdoor lovers personalised, colour-coded weather-based activity tips.
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Oakley unveils Meta Vanguard AI glasses for elite athletes

Fri, 26th Sep 2025
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Oakley and Meta have launched Meta Vanguard AI glasses, offering athletes performance insights, a POV camera, and fitness app integration for high-intensity sports.
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Hands-on Review: Suunto Race 2 Sports Watch

Fri, 29th Aug 2025
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The Suunto Race 2, a premium Finnish sports watch with a 55-hour battery, launches at USD $500 in September 2025, boasting dual controls and fitness features.
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Hands-on Review: OPPO Watch X2 smartwatch

Fri, 11th Jul 2025
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The OPPO Watch X2 smartwatch offers robust design, impressive health features, and up to 16 days' battery life, perfect for style and function on the move.
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Apple Watch Ultra 2 debuts in stylish black titanium finish

Tue, 10th Sep 2024
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Apple introduces Apple Watch Ultra 2 in striking black titanium finish with watchOS 11, offering advanced features like sleep apnoea monitoring and dual-frequency GPS.
Obituary

Malcolm Benjamin: A true gentleman, loyal as they come

Tue, 11th Jul 2017
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Telecommunications stalwart Malcolm Benjamin, who lost his battle with cancer on Saturday, is being remembered as a loyal, genuine 'true gentleman'.
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Smarter cycling with Vodafone's latest innovation

Fri, 9th Sep 2016
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Vodafone introduces 'Smart Jacket' to improve cyclist safety at night, with features including illuminated sleeves for directions.