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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 • This month
Hands-on review: Samsung Z Fold8
Biometrics

Hands-on review: Samsung Z Fold8

Its lower cost, slimmer build and barely visible crease make Samsung's latest foldable the first to seriously tempt iPhone users.

By Tom Richmond • 6 min read • Last month
Game interview: Jess Reiner-Reed on Directing Insomniac's Wolverine
Gaming

Game interview: Jess Reiner-Reed on Directing Insomniac's Wolverine

Marvel's Wolverine will let players kill enemies and unlock costumes to boost health, as Insomniac leans into a darker Logan-focused story.

By Damian Seeto • 7 min read • Last month

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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 • Yesterday
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 • Yesterday
Hands-on review: Keychron Q6 Ultra 8K
Hybrid & Remote Work

Hands-on review: Keychron Q6 Ultra 8K

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 • Yesterday
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 week
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 week
Hands-on review: Kensington SD5900T EQ Thunderbolt 4 Quad 4K Hybrid Dock
Hybrid & Remote Work

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 week
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 • This 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 • This 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 • This month
Game review: The Blood of Dawnwalker
Gaming

Game review: The Blood of Dawnwalker

A timed 30-day quest adds pressure to this vampire action-adventure, but its fair combat and rich setting keep it compelling.

By Darren Price • 6 min read • This month
Game review: Star Wars Zero Company (PC)
Gaming

Game review: Star Wars Zero Company (PC)

A strong squad-based campaign and permadeath stakes give this Clone Wars-era strategy game more tension than most Star Wars tie-ins.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Last month
Game review: Elden Ring Tarnished Edition (Switch 2)
Gaming

Game review: Elden Ring Tarnished Edition (Switch 2)

Switch 2 owners get Elden Ring and its acclaimed DLC, but the handheld port is capped at 30fps and can still dip below that.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Last month
Game review: Nioh 3 'Hell Rising' DLC
Gaming

Game review: Nioh 3 'Hell Rising' DLC

Hardcore fans may enjoy the punishing challenge, but this short expansion feels steeply priced for three hours of reused content.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Last month

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Hands-on review: Narwal Flow 2 robot vacuum and mop
Internet of Things

Hands-on review: Narwal Flow 2 robot vacuum and mop

A strong choice for hard floors, the robot struggles on thick carpet, limiting its appeal in homes that need full-room coverage.

By Darren Price • 6 min read • Last month