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Hands-on review: Samsung Music Studio 7
Speakers

Hands-on review: Samsung Music Studio 7

At just shy of NZD $700, the 3.1.1-channel speaker is a pricey but versatile rival to Bose and Sonos for music and films.

By Tom Richmond • 4 min read • Last month

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Hands-on review: AirFly Pro 2
Headphones

Hands-on review: AirFly Pro 2

It lets older audio gear and game controllers stream sound to Bluetooth earbuds, with up to 25 hours' battery life.

By Darren Price • 3 min read • 3 days ago
Game review: Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered (Switch 2)
Gaming

Game review: Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered (Switch 2)

Switch 2 owners will get the weakest way to play this remaster, with noticeable slowdown when hundreds of enemies fill the screen.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • 6 days ago
Game review: Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve (PC)
Gaming

Game review: Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve (PC)

Players face a polished mix of arcade dogfights and simulation detail, with co-op missions and a sprawling campaign on PC.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Last week
Game review: Minecraft Dungeons II (Xbox Series X)
Gaming

Game review: Minecraft Dungeons II (Xbox Series X)

Unreal Engine 5 gives the sequel smooth 4K 60fps action on Xbox Series X, though its short campaign and one-potion limit may frustrate players.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Last week
Hands-on review: Norton VPN (Standard)
Virtual Private Networks

Hands-on review: Norton VPN (Standard)

Streaming and everyday privacy get a lift from this easy-to-use VPN, which proved faster than NordVPN in testing and works on TVs too.

By Tom Richmond • 4 min read • Last week
Game review: Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave (Switch 2)
Gaming

Game review: Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave (Switch 2)

Rewind battles and a sprawling 80-hour campaign make Fire Emblem's Switch 2 debut a standout for RPG fans.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Last week
Game review: Dune: Awakening (PS5)
Gaming

Game review: Dune: Awakening (PS5)

PS5 players get a faithful Arrakis survival experience, though the single-player world can feel empty without the online crowd.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Last month
Game review: Onimusha: Way of the Sword (PC)
Gaming

Game review: Onimusha: Way of the Sword (PC)

A 20-year wait ends with a semi-open world swordsman tale that may still feel too familiar for modern action-adventure fans.

By Darren Price • 3 min read • Last month
Game review: Culdcept: The First Saturn Tribute (Xbox Series X)
Gaming

Game review: Culdcept: The First Saturn Tribute (Xbox Series X)

The 1997 Saturn strategy classic is now playable in English worldwide, with 4K upscaling, rewind, quick saves and faster matches on Xbox Series X.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Last month
Hands-on review: Keychron Q6 Ultra 8K keyboard
Hybrid & Remote Work

Hands-on review: Keychron Q6 Ultra 8K keyboard

Its heavy aluminium build and 8,000Hz polling make the Q6 Ultra 8K a compelling but pricey desk upgrade for gamers and remote workers.

By Tom Richmond • 5 min read • Last month
Game review: Toaplan Arcade Garage: Flying Fire Shark (Nintendo Switch 2)
Gaming

Game review: Toaplan Arcade Garage: Flying Fire Shark (Nintendo Switch 2)

Nostalgia is tempered by a high price and only two distinct shooters, despite extra modes, save states and leaderboards on Switch 2.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Last month
Game review: NBA 2K27 (PS5)
Gaming

Game review: NBA 2K27 (PS5)

New MyCareer eras and tougher defence give the annual basketball sim its best shake-up in years, though most players may still feel it familiar.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Last month
Hands-on review: Kensington SD5900T EQ Thunderbolt 4 Quad 4K Hybrid Dock
Computer-Aided Design

Hands-on review: Kensington SD5900T EQ Thunderbolt 4 Quad 4K Hybrid Dock

Portable devices can be turned into full desktop setups, with four 4K displays, 100W charging and broad compatibility.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Last month
Game review: Marvel's Wolverine (PS5)
Gaming

Game review: Marvel's Wolverine (PS5)

Gory combat and a fresh pre-X-Men story give the PS5 exclusive a darker edge than Insomniac's Spider-Man games, with optional blood settings.

By Damian Seeto • 6 min read • Last month
Game review: Hot Wheels Infinite Rush (Xbox Series X)
Gaming

Game review: Hot Wheels Infinite Rush (Xbox Series X)

Players get a colourful open-world racer with four islands, 150 unlockable cars and track-building tools, but some versions run slower.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Last month
Hands-on review: JBL Live Beam 4 earbuds
JB Hi-Fi

Hands-on review: JBL Live Beam 4 earbuds

Budget-conscious buyers may like the JBL Live Beam 4 earbuds, which deliver strong sound and 48 hours of battery life for NZD $289.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Last month

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