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Hands-on Review: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 the thinnest foldable yet
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 the thinnest foldable yet

Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 7 is the slimmest, lightest foldable yet, boasting an 8-inch AMOLED display, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip, and a refined, elegant design.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 28th Jul 2025
Hands-on Review: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 makes flipping fabulous again
Samsung

Hands-on Review: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 makes flipping fabulous again

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 impresses with a sleek design, vibrant 6.9-inch display, and a handy 4.1-inch cover screen, making flipping phones fashionable again.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025

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Hands-on Review: Sprout Harmonic 4.0 Bluetooth Headphones
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Sprout Harmonic 4.0 Bluetooth Headphones

Sprout Harmonic 4.0 Bluetooth Headphones offer rich sound, active noise-cancelling, and handy features like Duolink and a travel-friendly case.

By Darren Price • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
Game review: WWE 2K25 (Switch 2 version)
Gaming

Game review: WWE 2K25 (Switch 2 version)

WWE 2K25 on Switch 2 impresses with smooth 60fps gameplay, rich features, and fast load times, marking a vast improvement over the original Switch version.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025
Hands-on Review: JBL Tour One M3 Headphones
Gaming

Hands-on Review: JBL Tour One M3 Headphones

The JBL Tour One M3 headphones, priced at NZD $569.99, offer superb 3D sound, 70-hour battery life, and versatile connectivity for serious audio fans.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Mon, 28th Jul 2025
Game review: Donkey Kong Bananza (Switch 2)
Gaming

Game review: Donkey Kong Bananza (Switch 2)

Donkey Kong returns in the Switch 2 exclusive Donkey Kong Bananza, featuring destructible levels and new animal-inspired abilities in a vibrant 3D adventure.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2025
Hands-on Review: SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless Gen 2 mouse
Bluetooth

Hands-on Review: SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless Gen 2 mouse

The SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless Gen 2 mouse offers Bluetooth and 2.4GHz connection, stylish colours, and up to 450 hours battery life at a budget-friendly sub-AU$100 price.

By Darren Price • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025
Hands-on Review: Avast Premium Security with Scam Guardian Pro
Data Protection

Hands-on Review: Avast Premium Security with Scam Guardian Pro

Avast Premium Security's new AI-powered Scam Guardian Pro offers proactive, real-time email scam protection, enhancing user safety without slowing device performance.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Jul 2025
Game review: Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 (Xbox Series X/Switch 2)
Gaming

Game review: Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 (Xbox Series X/Switch 2)

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 remakes iconic games with sharp visuals and smooth gameplay, but cuts to content and soundtrack disappoint longtime fans.

By Damian Seeto • 6 min read • Mon, 14th Jul 2025
Hands-on Review: Ecovacs Deebot T50 Max Pro ONMI robot vacuum
Robotics

Hands-on Review: Ecovacs Deebot T50 Max Pro ONMI robot vacuum

The Ecovacs Deebot T50 Max Pro OMNI uses 3D LiDAR and an Omni Station for autonomous vacuuming and mopping with minimal user intervention.

By Darren Price • 7 min read • Mon, 14th Jul 2025
Hands-on Review: OPPO Watch X2 smartwatch
Wearables

Hands-on Review: OPPO Watch X2 smartwatch

The OPPO Watch X2 smartwatch offers robust design, impressive health features, and up to 16 days' battery life, perfect for style and function on the move.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 11th Jul 2025
Hands-on Review: Sprout Soundwave Bluetooth speaker
Digital Entertainment

Hands-on Review: Sprout Soundwave Bluetooth speaker

Sprout's Soundwave is a portable, IP67 waterproof Bluetooth speaker with 14-hour battery life, crisp sound, and power bank function-ideal for outdoor music lovers.

By Darren Price • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Jul 2025
Hands-on Review: Oclean X Pro Digital sonic electric toothbrush
Gadgets

Hands-on Review: Oclean X Pro Digital sonic electric toothbrush

The Oclean X Pro Digital is a sonic electric toothbrush with a touchscreen and app, scoring your brushing to improve dental hygiene for all ages.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2025
Hands-on Review: JBL Charge 6 portable speaker
Digital Entertainment

Hands-on Review: JBL Charge 6 portable speaker

JBL's Charge 6 Bluetooth speaker blends durability, eco-friendly design, and impressive sound for just NZD $229.95, ideal for outdoor music lovers.

By Tom Richmond • 4 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2025
Game review: Anger Foot (PS5)
Gaming

Game review: Anger Foot (PS5)

Anger Foot, a violent FPS from South African indie studio Free Lives, kicks off on PS5 with brutal humour and unique sneaker powers in crime-ridden Shit City.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Tue, 8th Jul 2025
Hands: on review: iGarden Pool Cleaner K Series
Smart appliances

Hands: on review: iGarden Pool Cleaner K Series

The iGarden Pool Cleaner K Series is a sleek, user-friendly robot offering versatile cleaning modes to keep pools pristine even in the off-season.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Mon, 7th Jul 2025
Hands-on Review: Acer Predator X39 OLED monitor
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Acer Predator X39 OLED monitor

Acer's Predator X39 OLED is a 39-inch ultra-wide curved gaming monitor with vivid colours, 120Hz refresh rate, and excellent HDR for immersive gameplay.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Mon, 7th Jul 2025
Game review: Death Stranding 2: On the Beach (PS5)
Gaming

Game review: Death Stranding 2: On the Beach (PS5)

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach for PS5 greatly improves on its predecessor with enhanced gameplay, new enemies, fast travel, and stunning photorealistic graphics.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Fri, 4th Jul 2025