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Hands-on review: Apple Watch For Your Kids - Affordable phone substitute
Data Privacy

Hands-on review: Apple Watch For Your Kids - Affordable phone substitute

Children can stay connected without the need to purchase a more expensive smartphone, with a range of parental controls available on Apple Watch SE 3.

By David Shilovsky • 3 min read • Last week
Game review: Halo: Campaign Evolved (Xbox Series X)
Gaming

Game review: Halo: Campaign Evolved (Xbox Series X)

The remake drops multiplayer but adds four-player co-op and a new prequel, while Unreal Engine 5 gives Halo a sharper next-gen look.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Last week
Hands-on review: Kensington KB515 EQ keyboard
Disaster Recovery

Hands-on review: Kensington KB515 EQ keyboard

Business users could find a quiet, lightweight full-size keyboard with programmable shortcuts and dual USB support, though it lacks backlighting.

By Darren Price • 3 min read • Last week
Fujifilm Australia launches wide-angle cinema zoom lens
Film review

Fujifilm Australia launches wide-angle cinema zoom lens

Filmmakers gain an ultra-wide option for the GFX ETERNA 55, with a matched lens swap setup aimed at faster large-format production.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

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Game review: Truxton Extreme (Xbox Series X)
Gaming

Game review: Truxton Extreme (Xbox Series X)

Old-school arcade fans get a fresh vertical shooter with co-op, score attack and punishing bosses, though beginners may struggle.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Today
Game review: Splatoon Raiders (Switch 2)
Gaming

Game review: Splatoon Raiders (Switch 2)

Solo players may find the grind and missing split-screen co-op frustrating, but the Switch 2 debut still delivers colourful, fast-paced treasure hunting.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Last week
Hands-on review: OPPO Bubble adds a smarter viewfinder
Content Creation

Hands-on review: OPPO Bubble adds a smarter viewfinder

A live rear-camera preview and remote shutter make selfies and group shots easier for compatible OPPO phone owners.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
AI assistants reshape Black Friday shopping choices
Data Analytics

AI assistants reshape Black Friday shopping choices

Retailers risk missing Black Friday shoppers as AI tools increasingly narrow product choices before customers reach a website.

By Mark Tarre • 7 min read • Last week
Game review: Star Ocean: The Second Story R (Switch 2)
Gaming

Game review: Star Ocean: The Second Story R (Switch 2)

Quality-of-life upgrades and active combat make this remake more forgiving for newcomers, though some difficulty spikes still bite.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Last week
Game review: Culdcept Begins (Switch 2)
Gaming

Game review: Culdcept Begins (Switch 2)

A long, strategic board-and-card hybrid, Culdcept Begins could appeal to newcomers, though matches can run 40 minutes or more.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Last month
Hands-on review: Turtle Beach Stealth Pro II multiplatform wireless headset
Bluetooth

Hands-on review: Turtle Beach Stealth Pro II multiplatform wireless headset

Gamers can switch between consoles, PC and mobile without swapping headsets, thanks to exchangeable batteries and one-touch source changing.

By Darren Price • 6 min read • Last month
Game review: Sword Art Online: Echoes of Aincrad (Xbox Series X)
Gaming

Game review: Sword Art Online: Echoes of Aincrad (Xbox Series X)

Stiff level gating and repetitive dungeon fights hold this Xbox Series X JRPG back, despite a gripping death-permadeath premise.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Last month
AI search shift forces SMBs to rethink online discovery
Digital Transformation

AI search shift forces SMBs to rethink online discovery

Local firms risk losing customers unless their online details, reviews and booking options are clear enough for AI tools to recommend them.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 6 min read • Last month
Hands-on review: JBL LIVE 780Nc noise-cancelling headphones
Noel Leeming

Hands-on review: JBL LIVE 780Nc noise-cancelling headphones

Priced at NZD $299, the over-ear set promises 80 hours of battery life and clearer audio for listeners wanting a better upgrade.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Last month
Game review: Rhythm Paradise Groove (Switch 2)
Gaming

Game review: Rhythm Paradise Groove (Switch 2)

Its one-button rhythm action makes Nintendo's latest party game easy for newcomers, though the NZD $74 price may put off some buyers.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Last month
Hands-on review: Logitech Spotlight 2
Bluetooth

Hands-on review: Logitech Spotlight 2

Professionals who present regularly may find the premium remote worth the cost, with haptics, custom controls and 30 metres of range.

By Tom Richmond • 4 min read • Last month
Hands-on review: Logitech G512 X Keyboard and G512 X Palm Rest
Logitech

Hands-on review: Logitech G512 X Keyboard and G512 X Palm Rest

Swappable analogue switches and customisable lighting make this 98% wired board versatile, though the palm rest costs extra.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Last month

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