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Hands-on Review: The Fitbit Charge 4
Gaming

Hands-on Review: The Fitbit Charge 4

With inbuilt GPS and Fitbit Pay in a reasonable $270 device, I appreciate the insights it provides for the sake of my mental and physical health.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Wed, 20th May 2020
YouTube Music becomes the future of Google's music streaming ambitions
Google

YouTube Music becomes the future of Google's music streaming ambitions

Google is merging its Google Play Music system into YouTube and has introduced a bunch of impressive new features.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 13th May 2020
Borderlands 3 announces first DLC content; and Moxxi is the star
Gaming

Borderlands 3 announces first DLC content; and Moxxi is the star

Borderlands 3 drops its first DLC, Moxxi's Heist of The Handsome Jackpot, featuring new adventures and a throwback to Borderlands 2.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2019
Battlefield-ready Stealth XP-Camo headsets now available in Australia
Gaming

Battlefield-ready Stealth XP-Camo headsets now available in Australia

The XP-Camo allows gamers, streamers and audio fans to go from seat to street; with a headset equipped to deal with both in-game and real-life scenarios.

By Darren Price • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Oct 2019
Tesla's new software update is full of fun (and useful) new features
Cartech

Tesla's new software update is full of fun (and useful) new features

Tesla's Software Version 10.0 brings new driving aids, safety features, and quirky perks including Cuphead entertainment, Joe Mode, and Spotify integration.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Oct 2019
Call of Duty: Mobile opens pre-registrations for Android and iOS
Gaming

Call of Duty: Mobile opens pre-registrations for Android and iOS

Call of Duty will soon be available free to play on Android and iOS from October 1, taking the entire experience mobile.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd Sep 2019
Bose's new smart speaker puts the bass back in the beat
Smart Home

Bose's new smart speaker puts the bass back in the beat

Bose launches its latest smart speaker, the Portable Home Speaker, promising 360-degree sound and deep bass. Priced at NZD $579.95, it hits shelves Sept 26.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Sep 2019
Startup launches AI-powered music curation service
Digital Entertainment

Startup launches AI-powered music curation service

Revolutionary AI music curation service, Musiio, promises precise tagging and playlist generation at lightning speed.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Jul 2019
Apple previews macOS Catalina
Gaming

Apple previews macOS Catalina

New security features keep users better protected and voice control lets users control their Mac entirely with their voice.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 4th Jun 2019
Hands-on Review: The Edifier S3000 Pro bookshelf speakers
Gaming

Hands-on Review: The Edifier S3000 Pro bookshelf speakers

Edifier's new flagship S3000 Pro Active 2.0 Wireless Monitor bookshelf speakers are a high-end choice for people who love their music.

By Tom Richmond • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Apr 2019
Facebook's on a mission to bring music to the masses
Digital Entertainment

Facebook's on a mission to bring music to the masses

Facebook is reviving the MySpace vibe by letting users add songs to profiles, pin tracks, and add music to Stories and Live videos with lyrics.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Oct 2018
NLP ready to roll into home and work
Unified Communications

NLP ready to roll into home and work

UC consultant Ian Darby recently ended up in San Jose where natural language processing (NLP) was a hot topic. Here is his take on the Next Big Thing.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Mar 2018
Four must-try music apps for Apple devices
Digital Entertainment

Four must-try music apps for Apple devices

Discover four indispensable music apps for Apple devices—from Shazam's instant song ID to Sing! by Smule's global karaoke stage.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Mar 2018
Spotify launches a new multimedia format called Spotlight
Digital Entertainment

Spotify launches a new multimedia format called Spotlight

Spotify launched its new multimedia format, Spotlight, which introduces visual layers to complement the listening experience for podcasts.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 5th Mar 2018
Alternative music players that allow you to get the best sound
Digital Entertainment

Alternative music players that allow you to get the best sound

In the era of Spotify and iTunes, the humble music player seems to be all but forgotten, and that's a shame...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Dec 2017
Amazon Music Unlimited arrives in 28 countries
Digital Entertainment

Amazon Music Unlimited arrives in 28 countries

Amazon Music Unlimited expands into 28 more countries, offering a catalogue of over 40 million songs and thousands of playlists to more listeners.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Dec 2017

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Fitbit launches Versa 2 with Amazon Alexa, announces new subscription service
Wearables

Fitbit launches Versa 2 with Amazon Alexa, announces new subscription service

Fitbit unveils the Versa 2 smartwatch with Amazon Alexa integration, Spotify control, and advanced sleep features, alongside a new subscription service.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2019
Three sizzling Apple music playlists for Kiwis to enjoy
Digital Entertainment

Three sizzling Apple music playlists for Kiwis to enjoy

Tired of the same old tunes? Check out these three Apple Music playlists, including one curated by the All Blacks.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Mar 2018