Enough’s Enough: Kicking The Plastic Habit
It’s everywhere, it’s causing mayhem and PAT PILCHER has decided enough is enough.
Air NZ’s Meat-free Storm In A Teacup
PAT PILCHER delivers both bouquets and brickbats to Air New Zealand over their meat-free burger.
Hands-on With Batman’s – Or Bob The Builder’s – Phone
If Bob the builder owned a smartphone, there's a good chance that it'd be the CAT S60, says PAT PILCHER.
Oppo Kills The Notch, Adds Pop-Up Camera
Notch-smotch! Oppo dumps the notch on it's latest smartphone, trading it in for a pop-up camera, as PAT PILCHER discovers.
Bad Apple: A$9m Aussie Fine For Apple
Apple has copped an A$9m fine from Australia's consumer watchdog after using a software update to disable devices repaired by non-Apple authorised repairers, as
Acres Of Oonst In Sony’s Latest Wireless Earbuds
Bass junky PAT PILCHER spends a week in the company of Sony’s latest wireless earbuds. And the verdict?
The Little Mid-Range Smartphone That Could
PAT PILCHER takes a detour from the flagship smartphone market to test out a mid-range smartphone - the Nokia 7 Plus.
Nifty ‘Female Friendly’ USB Chargers And Phone Cases
PAT PILCHER grabs a lipstick case, compact mirror and clutch bag and gets in touch with his feminine side – for the sake of
How Much Netflix Content Do We See In NZ?
A new survey shows just how much Netflix content is available in NZ. PAT PILCHER looks at the complex world of streaming and its
Is This The Ultimate Blast For The Ears?
PAT PILCHER cranks up the volume and annoys the neighbours just so he can bring you the lowdown on UE’s Blast Bluetooth speakers. Who
Apple’s $14,000 Watch Is Now Obsolete
Remember the eye-wateringly expensive US$10,000 Apple Watch Edition – all shiny gold or rose gold, promising to last for generations? Well, three years on,
Under Covr – D-Link’s New Mesh Network Tested
PAT PILCHER goes under COVR to test out a mesh networking solution to the Wi-Fi deadspot issue.
Got ‘Dem Wi-Fi Blues?
PAT PILCHER’s quest to improve the wonky Wi-Fi in his wife’s home office finds success.
Big, Round And Beautiful: Harmon Kardon Onyx Studio A Winner
There’s no feature-itus here! PAT PILCHER discovers Harman Kardon’s Onyx Studio Bluetooth speakers do just what they’re meant to – delivery impressive sound.
JBL Reflect Contours – Little Big Wireless Ear-buds
PAT PILCHER gives JBL’s Reflect Contour in-ear headphones a workout. It hasn’t converted him to working out, but has it converted him to the
The Working Poor – New Zealand’s Big Issue
Working full time and still struggling to pay the bills? You’re not alone. PAT PILCHER looks into the increasing rise of the ‘working poor’
Nokia 6.1 Offers Big Bang For Your Bucks
PAT PILCHER finds there’s a lot to love about the Nokia 6.1. In fact, he can only find a couple of minor flaws.
Sonos Lays Off Staff, Talks Up Streaming Future
A leaner, more streamlined, Alexa-friendly and streaming focused Sonos is coming your way. But will consumers go for it? PAT PILCHER takes a look
Google Smarty Pants AI: Good Or Grim?
Google’s new AI offering can masquerade as a human caller. But is that good, or bad, asks PAT PILCHER. And what are the ramifications?
Android One De-Mystified
Android Ice Cream Sandwich, Kit Kat, Oreo… and One? PAT PILCHER explains what Android One is, and why you might just want it.
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