The great play to pay scam
Is it possible to earn decent wads of cash from 'play to pay' apps? PAT PILCHER drives himself a little nuts getting to the
Smart moves: Panasonic TVs return to the USA
Kiwis love Panasonic panels but they've been MIA for some years in the USA. PAT PILCHER details the return of Panasonic TVs to the
Panasonic Z95A: Is this The Smartest TV ever?
New TV models come around each year but PAT PILCHER discovers that Panasonic's latest isn't just an evolution, it's a smart revolution.
This 2024 HP Spectre laptop is a productivity powerhouse
It may not be cheap writes PAT PILCHER but the latest iteration of HP’s Spectre is a productivity powerhouse that won’t disappoint serious users.
These new Panasonic TVs are so smart they break the brain barrier
PAT PILCHER attends the launch event of Panasonic's rather astounding new line-up of super-smart TVs and reports on their exceptional intelligence.
Luxury foldable smartphone just gets better
Samsung’s latest Fold phone is packed with superb technology and features but can it improve on it predecessor? PAT PILCHER walks you through the
An alarming piece of kit
In tough times home security needs solutions and PAT PILCHER finds a security system with a burglar alarm that does what it's supposed to
WD My Passport 6TB review – the Tardis of hard drives
This wee beaut is a great travel companion but will also handle those daily or less regular backup chores with aplomb, writes PAT PILCHER.
Samsung AI update changes everything
Smartphone updates are totally unremarkable, right? Think again. Samsung's One UI 6.1 is a game-changer, as PAT PILCHER discovered on holiday.
Review: Ecovacs Deebot T30 Pro Omni Robot Vacuum Cleaner
PAT PILCHER is something of an expert in hi-tech robot vacuum cleaners and he explains how this sucky number really is the business.
How to revolutionise your cooking routine
PAT PILCHER was scared stiff of pressure cookers before he came across a cooker that has revolutionised his cooking routine with sensational tasting dishes.
Is this the solution to NZ’s media crisis?
NZ media is in a state of catastrophic upheaval and could be in its death throes. PAT PILCHER wonders if Canada has found a
This mesh router looks like a manta ray
With its ease of set-up, striking design and way of dealing with Wi-Fi dead spots, the Aquila Pro is up there with the best
Smart features make this affordable phone a contender
PAT PILCHER plays with the new Motorola G34 smartphone and finds that there's plenty to recommend it for the affordable price.
Finally, a notebook that does justice to gaming
It's rare to find a notebook that does gaming well but PAT PILCHER plays with HP's new Omen Transcend and is pleasantly surprised.
Here’s an insanely handy travel gadget
Chargers are useless if there's nothing to charge them with, but PAT PILCHER has discovered a nifty space-saving solution to this dilemma.
You need more Ethernet ports. End of story
PAT PILCHER has one heck of a lot of gadgets which means he needs a lot of Ethernet ports. If you do too, check
Nest, mesh and forget
Desirous of blinding-fast internet speed and no blind spots in your home? PAT PILCHER thinks Google’s new Nest Wi-Fi Pro might be the answer.
Cutting and crafting with Cricut’s Joy Xtra
PAT PILCHER details how the latest super-versatile Cricut crafting machine has got his imagination running wild.
Amazon’s latest smart home hub is touchy-feely
PAT PILCHER plays with Amazon's latest smart home hub and finds that it's a nicely intuitive interfacer with his gadget-laden environment.
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