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Xero introduces Tap to Pay on iPhone for NZ small businesses

Thu, 29th May 2025
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Xero has launched Tap to Pay on iPhone in New Zealand, enabling small businesses to accept contactless payments via the Xero app without extra hardware.
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OPPO launches Watch X2 in NZ with premium health features at NZD $649

Fri, 23rd May 2025
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OPPO launches its Watch X2 smartwatch in New Zealand at NZD $649, featuring military-grade durability, medical health tracking and five-day battery life.
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Apple unveils major accessibility updates across its platforms

Wed, 14th May 2025
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Apple will launch new accessibility features this year, including Accessibility Nutrition Labels, a Mac Magnifier app, Braille Access and an Accessibility Reader.
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Apple unveils new accessibility features & nutrition labels

Wed, 14th May 2025
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Apple will launch new accessibility features, including Magnifier for Mac, which enhances device use for people with disabilities, later this year.
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Hands-on Review: Apple Watch Series 10 a sleek, advanced smartwatch for iPhone users

Fri, 13th Dec 2024
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The Apple Watch Series 10 offers iPhone users a refined design and enhanced health features, making it a top contender in the smartwatch market.
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Hands-on Review: Apple Watch Series 10 smartwatch

Mon, 23rd Sep 2024
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The Apple Watch Series 10 impresses with its sleek design, advanced health features, and remarkable functionality, redefining the smartwatch experience.
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Hands-on Review: Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra

Thu, 19th Sep 2024
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Samsung's Galaxy Watch Ultra dazzles with top-tier features and a hefty NZD $1,199 price tag, but is it worth the investment for non-fitness enthusiasts?.
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Apple introduces the thinnest, most advanced Apple Watch yet

Tue, 10th Sep 2024
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Apple unveils the sleek, feature-rich Watch Series 10, boasting its largest, most advanced display yet, and innovative health-tracking capabilities. Priced from NZD $749.
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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.
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Apple expands health features in Apple Watch & AirPods Pro 2

Tue, 10th Sep 2024
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Apple introduces health features for the Apple Watch and AirPods Pro 2, targeting sleep apnoea and hearing issues, expanding its health-tech footprint.
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Apple unveils watchOS 11 with new health & fitness features

Tue, 11th Jun 2024
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Apple's watchOS 11 debuts with new health apps, advanced fitness tracking, and customisation options, reinforcing Apple Watch as a vital health tool.
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Hands-on Review: Fitbit Charge 6

Thu, 1st Feb 2024
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The Charge 6 comes filled to the brim with features, including more than 40 different exercise modes, built-in GPS, and an ECG heart health reader.
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Wearable Devices ramps up Mudra Band production for 2024 CES

Fri, 29th Dec 2023
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Wearable Devices boosts production of its AI-powered Mudra Band, preparing for anticipated demand surge after its presentation at the 2024 Consumer Electronic Show.
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Hands-on Review: Tozo S3 Smartwatch and T20 Ear Buds

Thu, 14th Dec 2023
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Golden X1 earbuds and was impressed with the aesthetics, quality, and performance. I leapt at the chance to review the S3 Smart Watch and the T20 Ear Buds.
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Cisco unveils AI-powered enhancements for Webex in bid to strengthen hybrid work

Wed, 1st Nov 2023
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Cisco's WebexOne event revealed significant enhancements to its Webex software powered by AI, improving user productivity, experience, and preventing burnout.
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Fitbit unveils Charge 6, its most advanced tracker yet

Tue, 17th Oct 2023
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Revolutionising wearable tech, the Fitbit Charge 6 debuts with enhanced heart rate metrics and integrated Google utilities.
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Littlepay revolutionizes bus payment system in Regional NSW

Thu, 12th Oct 2023
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Littlepay links with Transport for NSW to replace paper tickets with contactless payments on Dubbo, Bathurst buses.
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Apple reveals new Watch Series 9 and Watch Ultra 2

Wed, 13th Sep 2023
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Like the iPhone 15 series, the new devices come with a range of upgrades to both the hardware and software, with some exciting new features.
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Samsung powers up its smartwatch and tablet lineup

Fri, 28th Jul 2023
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Samsung has revealed the latest iterations across its range of Galaxy Devices, alongside the launch of Samsung's foldable smartphones.
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Apple previews watchOS 10 featuring a new smart stack

Wed, 7th Jun 2023
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According to the company, the new OS features a new design, new watch faces, new features for cyclists and hikers, and important tools for health.