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Hands-on review: JBL Quantum 650 Wireless Gaming Headset

The modular headset pairs with PC, PS5, Xbox and Switch 2, while delivering 45 hours of battery life and replaceable parts.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Mon, 20th Apr 2026

Gaming

Game review: Animal Crossing: New Horizons Switch 2 Version

Animal Crossing: New Horizons finds fresh life on Switch 2 with sharper visuals, faster loading and smart but non-essential new features.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Tue, 27th Jan 2026

Marketing Technologies

Kogan.com reports strong growth with USD $493m sales in 1H25

Kogan.com has revealed impressive financial results for the first half of FY25, with gross sales up 10.3% to USD $492.5 million and profitability increasing significantly.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Feb 2025

Gaming

Hands-on Review: Logitech Zone 300 Wireless Headset

Techday NZ's hands-on review of the Logitech Zone 300 Wireless Headset highlights its affordability, superior sound quality, and clear noise-cancelling mic.

By Damian Seeto • 3 min read • Tue, 21st May 2024

Capital

Rubber Monkey gears up for Aussie market with latest capital raise

Rubber Monkey is seeking to raise up to NZ$2.5 million of new capital through online investment platform, Snowball Effect.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 6th Jul 2022

eCommerce

Mighty Ape appoints Gracie MacKinlay as Chief Gorilla

New Zealand's Mighty Ape appoints Gracie MacKinlay as Chief Gorilla, with founder Simon Barton moving into the role of CFO and mentoring MacKinlay.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 10th Jun 2022

eCommerce

Kogan to maintain Mighty Ape staff, branding

With the acquisition of Mighty Ape, Kogan plans to make the most of its new asset by supporting the current team.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Dec 2020

Data Privacy

Online retailer Mighty Ape fixes wishlist privacy flaw

New Zealand online retailer Mighty Ape has been quick to fix issues that publicly shared some customers' birthdates and product wishlists.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Feb 2019

eCommerce

Kiwi online retail giant Mighty Ape finds fitting new home

Mighty Ape scales up with a new eco-friendly HQ in Silverdale, doubling capacity for its growing online empire.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2018

Customer Relationship Management

Kiwi brands need to step up their game when it comes to digital experience

The report singled out online retailer Mighty Ape as having the best digital experience among all brands with a score of 35.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Nov 2017

Gaming

Game Consoles top PC gaming gear for Christmas

Welcome to the first of many Christmas lists were Game Console will guide you through some of the best tech we have tested throughout 2013.

By David Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Dec 2013

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eCommerce

JBL launches Live 780NC & 680NC headphone models in NZ

Noise-cancelling earbuds rivalled by new wireless cans in New Zealand as JBL targets commuters and home workers with longer battery life.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month

Digital Entertainment

JBL unveils Live TWS 3 series with smart charging case

JBL unveils three new True Wireless earphones—Live Flex, Beam, and Buds TWS 3—featuring an innovative smart case with a 1.45-inch LED touch display. Prices start at NZD $269.95.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2024

Bluetooth

JBL PartyBox Ultimate with new features launches in New Zealand

New Zealand welcomes the JBL PartyBox Ultimate, boasting new features such as Dolby Atmos immersive audio and a vivid light show.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Dec 2023

Unified Communications

Mighty Ape shakes up Kiwi telco market with prepay plans

Mighty Ape, New Zealand's iconic online retailer, is set to disrupt the telecoms sector with its new prepay mobile plan, Mighty Mobile.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 28th Aug 2023

EduTech

Canstar awards Mighty Ape for Most Satisfied Customers

Canstar has announced that the results of its survey for Most Satisfied Customers in the Online Retailers category reveal Mighty Ape as the winner.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Mar 2022

Online shopping

Mighty Ape offers Afterpay in New Zealand - finally

New Zealanders can now indulge in flexible payments as Mighty Ape finally introduces Afterpay, allowing customers to spread the cost of purchases interest-free.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Aug 2019