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Plant a tree, save the planet: The Kiwis taking tech to the forest
Drones

Plant a tree, save the planet: The Kiwis taking tech to the forest

Auckland lawyer Nick Muir has founded TreeTime, an app that allows users to buy and track their own tree, helping to protect the environment.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Oct 2020

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Hands-on review: iGarden Swim Jet X Series
Smart Home

Hands-on review: iGarden Swim Jet X Series

Battery-powered iGarden Swim Jet X turns small backyard pools into customisable infinite lanes or raging rapids with app-controlled currents.

By Darren Price • 6 min read • Mon, 16th Mar 2026
Game developer interview: Star Citizen's Chris Roberts
Gaming

Game developer interview: Star Citizen's Chris Roberts

Chris Roberts details Star Citizen's boundless vision, from procedural planets and VR to crafting, base building and dynamic server tech.

By Darren Price • 17 min read • Mon, 2nd Mar 2026
Abxylute unveils wired deck controllers for Switch 2
Gaming

Abxylute unveils wired deck controllers for Switch 2

Abxylute reveals N6 and N9C wired deck controllers for Switch 2, promising instant USB-C play, ergonomic grips and GameCube-style flair.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Feb 2026
China & aerospace lift high-end global 3D printing
Drones

China & aerospace lift high-end global 3D printing

Industrial 3D printer shipments return to growth as aerospace demand and a strong China rebound lift high-end metal systems in 2025.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 16th Jan 2026
Game review: System Shock (Xbox Series X)
Gaming

Game review: System Shock (Xbox Series X)

The System Shock remake for Xbox Series X brings better graphics and an intriguing storyline but is held back by outdated mechanics and lack of waypoints. 7.5/10.

By Imee Dequito • 5 min read • Fri, 7th Jun 2024
'Retimer 3' launch promises sleep revolution with wearable tech
Health Technologies

'Retimer 3' launch promises sleep revolution with wearable tech

Australian tech firm Re-time Pty Ltd unveils retimer 3, a pioneering product designed to redefine sleep wellness with smart mobile app integration and next-gen wearable technology.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Jan 2024
ESR to showcase innovative tech accessories at CES 2024
Amazon

ESR to showcase innovative tech accessories at CES 2024

ESR to reveal new MagSafe and Galaxy S24 accessories at CES 2024, enhancing mobile tech experience.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Dec 2023
HiDock announces world's first ChatGPT-Powered Audio Dock, HiDock H1
Bluetooth

HiDock announces world's first ChatGPT-Powered Audio Dock, HiDock H1

HiDock launches the HiDock H1, the world's first ChatGPT-Powered Audio Dock, pushing boundaries in communication tech.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Nov 2023
Kickstarter campaign brings 80s games back in a handheld console
Gaming

Kickstarter campaign brings 80s games back in a handheld console

Lyra can virtually emulate any game console of the classic era, making it possible for you to carry hundreds of them in your pocket.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Jul 2019
DJI better watch out as a new drone takes the internet by storm
Drones

DJI better watch out as a new drone takes the internet by storm

LeveTop's T1 drone, the first consumer model with CMOS technology, has taken Kickstarter by storm, raising USD $150,000 in just two weeks.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Apr 2018
Introducing Cinera, the clunky VR-cinema of the future
AR, VR & Metaverse

Introducing Cinera, the clunky VR-cinema of the future

This ridiculous headset promises an immersive IMAX experience and theater-grade sound from the comfort of a user's couch...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Aug 2017
Turn your finger into a smartphone: The world's first voice operated smart-ring
Google

Turn your finger into a smartphone: The world's first voice operated smart-ring

Hong Kong startup Origami Labs unveils ORII, the world's first voice-operated smart-ring using bone conduction, turning your finger into a smartphone.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Jul 2017
Christchurch couple launch Kickstarter to make South Island's first cat café a reality
Crowdfunding

Christchurch couple launch Kickstarter to make South Island's first cat café a reality

Husband and wife team Alyssa O'Connor and Nate Ball have raised $13,000 towards the $25,000 they need to get the cafe off the ground.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Jun 2017
Weta Workshop's kickstarter goes off with a bang
Gaming

Weta Workshop's kickstarter goes off with a bang

Weta Workshop's first ever tabletop game, GKR: Heavy Hitters, reached its funding goal in just over four hours on Kickstarter.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Feb 2017

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Yoto uses Oracle NetSuite to support global growth
Data Analytics

Yoto uses Oracle NetSuite to support global growth

The children’s audio platform says a single finance and inventory system has improved forecasting and stock planning as annual revenue topped GBP £100 million.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026
Brands recover over USD $100 million by tackling counterfeiters
DevOps

Brands recover over USD $100 million by tackling counterfeiters

Corsearch's Revenue Recovery 360 solution helped major brands cut counterfeit activity by 50%, recovering over USD $100 million in lost profits globally.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Nov 2025