Samsung’s Galaxy A54 is a mid-range phone with premium features
There's no middle-of-range phone on earth that's 100 percent premium in every way, but PAT PILCHER writes that A54 is better value than most.
Kiwi audio ingenuity: Tex Tone’s Classic Mini Speakers
Our audiophile expert ANDY BAKER soaks in the sonic vibrations emitting from Kiwi rock music icon Tex Houston's new baby-sized speakers.
Audiophile streaming bliss: Bluesound Node N130 Streamer reviewed
Looking for a music streamer that does everything you need it to do and is genuinely hi-res? PAT PILCHER is wooed by BlueSound's latest.
Sony’s WH-CH520: Budget-friendly headphones with a clever twist
Though their sound won't please audiophiles PAT PILCHER is impressed with the overall quality and features of these nicely priced headphones.
Smart home tech outfit Rithum goes with Connected Media in NZ
UK-based smart home tech company Rithum announces Connected Media as their latest Rithum Switch distributor for New Zealand.
Huawei’s FreeBuds 5i: unbeatable at this price point?
PAT PILCHER auditions the latest earbuds from Huawei and declares them a winner at their very reasonable price point.
Star Wars-influenced gaming headset is a real winner
Sci-fi nerd PAT PILCHER discovers that Logitech's Mandalorian-themed new gaming headset is much more than a mere gimmick.
Local boutique JAVA brand delivers brand spanking new models
Breakthrough technologies and unique circuit designs feature in just-released six-strong JAVA amplifier line-up.
Here’s a flipping wonder from Oppo
The first of Oppo's foldable phones available on the NZ market is an easy 10/10 rating writes a wildly enthusiastic PAT PILCHER.
This robot will clean your grubby windows
PAT PILCHER does not enjoy cleaning his windows, and with the Ecovacs WINBOT W1 Pro, he never has to do so again.
Technics releases surprising new streaming amp
Technics’ new Grand Class SU-GX70 is a universal streaming amp with a wealth of source functions including video connectivity.
PSB Alpha iQ Streaming Powered Speakers: Small but mighty
On the hunt for a pair of small streaming speakers? PAT PILCHER recommends these highly practical and great-sounding beauts
How to upgrade your PS5’s storage
PAT PILCHER's simple and effective method of upgrading PS5 storage for the PSVR2 is literally a game-changer.
HyperX Stinger 2 gaming ‘phones: boom-boom for buck
PAT PILCHER reviews a pair of nicely priced gaming headphones that are pleasingly light on fiddly features and great all-round.
A streaming dilemma – hi-fi used to be so easy!
Musings on a week of listening, watching and the rest of it. This week GARY STEEL auditions a streaming preamp and loses his self-confidence.
The new Apple Watch Series 8 is functionally superior
Apple's new Series 8 watch is so feature-packed and multifunctional that PAT PILCHER is completely won over.
An artisanal Japanese DAC that isn’t like the others – the Spec RMP-DAC3EX
All digital to analogue converters sound the same, right? ANDREW BAKER finds that this Japanese beaut proves otherwise.
Review: WD My Passport Portable SSD – blindingly fast, secure, and portable
Suffering burnouts with your hard drive? PAT PILCHER auditions Western Digital's super fast and ultra-portable SSD and likes it a lot.
PSB’s Passif 50 speakers look like 1970 but sound like 2023
PSB's retro-look Passif 50 speakers get ANDY BAKER's undivided listening attention and he likes them very, very much.
MacBook Pro review: The best laptop for creatives in 2023?
Is the new MacBook Pro the best-ever laptop for creatives? Witchdoctor tech guru PAT PILCHER has a nice long play with it.
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