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MOBILE PHONES

If not for the giant camera notch, this could be a great option for Android fans.
Mobile Phones

Review: Strange design decision stops Mi 11 Ultra from being best of the bunch
The Nokia G20 is released in New Zealand this week.
Mobile Phones

New $279 Nokia smartphone boasts hard-to-beat battery life
The company is aiming to have HarmonyOS on 200 million smartphones by the end of 2021.
Mobile Phones

Huawei targets 'Internet-of-Things' as it unveils Android replacement

LAPTOPS & TABLETS

Can the fastest tablet on the market convince an unconvinced iPad veteran to ditch the laptop?
Gadgets

Review: The new iPad Pro is absolutely stunning - but comes at a high price
Dell's XPS 13 2-in-1 9310 is compact, light and has a lovely-looking screen - but is that enough to make this a must buy?
laptops

Review: Dell's latest XPS 2-in-1 is a decent hybrid - but who's it for?
Whether you buy this laptop will come down to your operating system preference.
laptops

Review: Microsoft's Surface Laptop 4 is fantastic, without being perfect

GAMING

Can the cans convince a non-headphone wearing gamer to change his ways?
headphones

Review: Arctis Prime headset provides comfort and a great gaming experience
"If they don't pay us we will keep posting it," the hackers said.
Gaming

EA data released on internet after hackers' extortion attempts fail
Users will have access to their entire Steam library on the new device.
Gaming

Steam's Deck offers new option for gaming on the go

GADGETS

The device designed for children has impressive features, but can it stand up to scrutiny?
Gadgets

Review: Spacetalk smartwatch for kids gives peace of mind, but at what price?
It's big, bold and integrates directly with Auckland Libraries - what more could you want?
Gadgets

Review: Kobo's Elipsa bundle is costly but delivers on dual functionality
It's got a small footprint, but there are annoyances that are just too much to get over.
Gadgets

Review: Samsung's new M7 smart monitor doesn't impress, despite high spec

HEADPHONES

Wonderful design is let down by an all-important shortcoming.
headphones

Review: Huawei's FreeBuds 4 don't hit the mark where it really matters
Do the Voyager Focus 2 headphones justify their high price?
headphones

Review: Elegance and functionality make the Voyager Focus 2 headphones shine
Daniel Rutledge reviews Sony's WF-1000XM4 earbuds for Newshub.
headphones

Review: Sony's latest earbuds raise the bar for true wireless audio quality

WEARABLES

Newshub's review of the Huawei Band 6.
wearables

Review: Huawei's Band 6 elegantly delivers massive bang for buck
Google now owns Fitbit, despite privacy concerns.
wearables

Google now owns Fitbit, despite privacy concerns
the Fitbit Sense
wearables

Fitbit Sense review: Makes sense in theory, but does it in practice?

ONLINE SECURITY

The apps worked as expected but offered ad-free versions by logging into Facebook.
Online Security

Malware apps which stole Facebook passwords downloaded 5.8 million times
The survey highlights a massive difference between generations with regards to cyberstalking.
Technology

Cyberstalking common and acceptable, say younger Kiwis - survey
Security experts called the use of a single-factor login system a sign of poor cybersecurity.
Online Security

Hackers caused Colonial Pipeline chaos with only a single password

TELEVISIONS

The television and soundbar could be a modern art sculpture - but can it do what it needs to do as a telly?
televisions

Review: Samsung's new 8K QLED television is a beautiful luxury
Watch: The Smart Bed segment of LG's CES 2021 presentation.
televisions

This new transparent TV will rise up from the foot of your bed
A Sony Bravia X90H displaying the PlayStation 5 start screen.
televisions

Review: Is the Sony Bravia X90H the ultimate TV for the PS5?

SOCIAL MEDIA

The only IS members still alive are "keyboard warriors hiding in caves", says GETTR's founder.
Social Media

Pro-Trump 'free speech' app now a hotbed for Islamic terrorists - report

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The company was criticised last year after image previews excluded black people's faces.
Social Media

Twitter's algorithm bias competition seeks to avoid racism in image cropping
"We don't want young people to deal with unwanted DMs or comments from strangers."
Social Media

Instagram stopping most advertising tracking on users under 18 in privacy boost

SPEAKERS

Newshub's Daniel Rutledge reviews the JBL Xtreme 3.
Entertainment

Review: Is JBL's latest Xtreme speaker worth the hype?
Bluetooth speaker review: UE v Sony v JBL.
Entertainment

What is the best portable Bluetooth speaker this summer?
Review: Why the Sony MHC-V73D has converted me on party speakers.
Entertainment

Why 2020 was the year I converted to the 'party speaker'

APPS

The Tably app could also help young vets get to know cats better, says the developer
Apps

Feline okay? The app that tells you if your cat's happy
Clubhouse is now out of beta and open to everyone.
Apps

Clubhouse goes public, ditches invite-only structure
Microsoft Teams' Together mode will put you and your family in a virtual space together.
Apps

Microsoft Teams now able to be used for home video calls, file-sharing and more