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MOBILE PHONES

Apple's new flagship phone has some quality updates - is it time to fork out for one?
Mobile Phones

Review: Apple's iPhone 13 Pro Max is the ultimate phone - if size really is important
The display is flexible and amazing, so what's holding this back?
Mobile Phones

Review: Samsung's Fold3 is painfully close to being the ultimate foldable phone
The X20 smartphone is hoped to be Nokia's ticket back into the market.
Mobile Phones

Review: Is the Nokia X20 a decent mid-priced smartphone, or a nostalgia act?

LAPTOPS & TABLETS

The brand has been around for nearly 30 years, so is it dated or a modern masterpiece?
laptops

Review: Latest Lenovo ThinkPad packs a retro punch, but is a bit boring
It's stylish, bright and packs a punch - but is it worth it for gaming on the go?
laptops

Review: Alienware's latest gaming laptop is hot - in both good and very bad ways
Is it a big iPhone or a small iPad? The new iPad Mini had a lot of work to do to convince this reviewer.
Gadgets

Review: Apple's iPad Mini hits the sweet spot with style and beauty, despite it's size

GAMING

Legendary games like The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and Mario Kart 64 will be available
Gaming

Nintendo adds N64 and Sega Mega Drive games to online gaming service
Social media accounts and ride-hailing companies have also been targeted.
Gaming

'Avoid unhealthy effeminacy': Chinese govt summons gaming firms as crackdown continues
It's not known if the person who donated the game understood its value.
Gaming

Zelda game donated to charity then sells for US$411,000 at auction

GADGETS

Watch: The GoPro Hero10 kept its horizon level and looks incredibly smooth on a bumpy speedboat ride.
Gadgets

Review: Latest GoPro is so good it makes me want to jump out of a plane
Dyson Purifier Hot+Cool Formaldehyde in white & gold.
Lifestyle

Review: Dyson's latest purifier sets a new standard
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

HEADPHONES

If there's a lot of noise pollution around your bedroom, these may be of interest.
headphones

Review: QuietOn's new sleep earbuds help you peacefully sleep - for a high price
Purchasers in New Zealand will have to pay a massive premium compared to those overseas.
headphones

Review: Logitech's latest headset offers great features for a crazy price I'm not prepared to pay
They're cheaper than Sony or Bose, so what are they missing?
headphones

Review: Latest JBL headphones offer high quality audio without the high cost

WEARABLES

It's got a bigger screen than ever before and is much easier to read, but is that enough to get one?
Gadgets

Review: Apple's new Watch 7 is no revolution, but it brings us closer to one
With a slice of a US$59 billion market at stake, can the new range best its competitors?
wearables

Review: Samsung Galaxy Watch4 a great step forward, but is it enough?
Fitbit luxe
wearables

Review: Fitbit Luxe is the glam wearable you've been waiting for

ONLINE SECURITY

With scams becoming more sophisticated, more education is needed, say police.
Scams

Scammers beware: New SCAM Gallery hopes to help Kiwis avoid millions in losses
"We want people on Twitter to enjoy healthy conversations," Twitter says.
Social Media

Twitter will now let you temporarily block accounts for 'harmful language'
The company is also turning off the autoplay feature on YouTube Kids.
Technology

Google ditches ad targeting for under-18s, gives protection for children

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

Related video: Donald Trump faced fallout following the chaotic Washington siege earlier this year.
Social Media

Trump's new social network defaced, ridiculed within hours

A formal announcement of the name change is expected to come next week from Mark Zuckerberg.
Social Media

Enter the Zuckerverse? Facebook name change creates pun-filled frenzy on social media
The change is expected to reflect its efforts to build the metaverse.
Social Media

Facebook plans to change its name - reports

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

But the changes haven't been widely welcomed by everyone in the industry.
Apps

Apple settles class action lawsuit, agrees to new payment method rules
Netflix's spatial audio will only work with select compatible devices.
Entertainment

Netflix adding spatial audio support for iPhone, iPad
TikTok's Shopify deal has also been extended to Aotearoa.
Social Media

'New audiences': TikTok offers NZ businesses more advertising opportunities