Gear·Hi-Fi·Music Centres·Sound and Vision·Thought Piece Cowon Plenue L Portable Hi-Res Digital Audio Player REVIEW August 1, 2021 Andrew Baker So you've downsized and the stereo has to go, but you still need superb sound in your life. ANDREW BAKER finds a genuine solution. Read More
Gaming·Gear·Head-Fi·Thought Piece Razer Hammerhead X Wireless Earbud REVIEW August 1, 2021 Pat Pilcher PAT PILCHER puts a pair of nicely priced wireless earbuds to the test and discovers that they sound better than expected. Read More
Accessories·Fitness Gear·Gear·smartwatch·Thought Piece SpaceTalk Kids Smartwatch REVIEW – July 22, 2021 Pat Pilcher Cool tech for kids that's useful for both parents and their wee horrors. PAT PILCHER reviewed it with the help of an actual kid. Read More
Gear·Smart Homes Amazon Echo Show 8 REVIEW July 21, 2021 Pat Pilcher The sequel to Amazon's original Echo Show 8 is both a worthy upgrade and a fabulous addition to any really smart home, writes PAT Read More
Gear·Smart Homes·Thought Piece Echo Show 5 Gen 2 REVIEW July 6, 2021 Pat Pilcher It might look merely like a digital photo flipper, but Amazon's latest Echo Show 5 comes in very handy, reckons PAT PILCHER. Read More
Gear·Hi-Fi·News·Sound and Vision New Auckland audio club forms June 29, 2021 Gary Steel Fancy a monthly get-together to listen to music on superb hi-fi gear with other audio appreciators? Witchdoctor gets all the info. Read More
Accessories·Gear Vlog Pocket 2 Gimbal REVIEW June 28, 2021 Charles Jameson Can a gimbal make phone videos look smoother than hand-held? Find the answer in CHARLES JAMESON'S Vlog Pocket 2 gimbal review. Read More
Accessories·Gear·Life Hand Bidet Kit REVIEW – arse blaster bummer? June 26, 2021 Phil Parker Witchdoctor wine expert PHIL PARKER figures out how to save on toilet paper but discovers the cold downside of this handy gadget. Read More
Gear·Smartphones·Thought Piece Nokia G20 REVIEW June 25, 2021 Pat Pilcher If you're after a budget phone with loads of battery power this Nokia might fit the bill. PAT PILCHER puts it through his testing Read More
Buyer's Guides·Gear·Smart Homes How to set up an affordable smart home June 24, 2021 Pat Pilcher Everyone wants a smarter home, but smart equals expensive. PAT PILCHER looks at some great smart gadgets that won't break the bank. Read More
Computers·Gear·Thought Piece Lenovo Yoga 7i Carbon Notebook REVIEW June 22, 2021 Pat Pilcher Lenovo's new notebook is as flexible as its name, and PAT PILCHER only stops short of giving it his highest commendation. Read More
Gear·Home wares Dyson V15 Detect Total Clean REVIEW June 18, 2021 Pat Pilcher Dyson's latest sucker has lasers that can differentiate dust types. How cool is that? PAT PILCHER puts it to the sucking test. Read More
Gear·Head-Fi·Thought Piece Sony WF-1000XM4 Earbuds REVIEW June 14, 2021 Pat Pilcher What's a reviewer supposed to do when a 10/10-rated product gets even better with its next iteration? PAT PILCHER tests Sony's new buds. Read More
Gear·Smartphones·Thought Piece Oppo A94 Smartphone REVIEW June 4, 2021 Pat Pilcher If you're on a budget but need a smartphone that's going to meet the challenge, Oppo's A94 may be just the ticket, writes PAT Read More
Gear·Printers/Scanners·Thought Piece HP OfficeJet Premier Pro 9019 REVIEW June 3, 2021 Pat Pilcher Home office printers are so boring we don't think about them until they go wrong. PAT PILCHER finds one that's as stylish as it Read More
Gear·Hi-Fi·Sound and Vision·Speakers Wing Zeros – a loudspeaker that rewrites the book May 28, 2021 Gary Steel GARY STEEL chats with the two genius designers of a revolution in sound reproduction. Prepare to be amazed. Read More
Gear·Smart Homes·Thought Piece Google Nest Hub – 2nd Gen REVIEW May 25, 2021 Pat Pilcher The sequel to Google's popular Nest Hub is a substantial evolution but its sleep monitoring system needs work, writes PAT PILCHER. Read More
Audio Visual·Gear·Hi-Fi·Sound and Vision·Thought Piece·Vinyl The Wand 14-4 Turntable REVIEW May 24, 2021 Andrew Baker ANDREW BAKER spends quality time with a New Zealand-made turntable that's both a work of art and an exceptional piece of engineering. Read More
Gear·Product News·Smartphones·Thought Piece Seismic shift in smartphone market predicted May 11, 2021 Pat Pilcher Chinese operating system Harmony OS is rumoured to replace Google on popular brands. PAT PILCHER is on the case. Read More
Gear·Head-Fi·Thought Piece Huawei Freebuds 4i REVIEW April 30, 2021 Pat Pilcher Fancy a Bluetooth signal that never drops, even in the most testing city environments? PAT PILCHER checks out the latest Huawei earbuds. Read More