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.
Cintiq’s 27″ tablet display is a sharp customer
PAT PILCHER discovers that computer peripherals have come a long way when he auditions a rather marvellous tablet display.
PlayStation VR2 – virtually perfect!
It takes a lot to send shivers of pleasure up the neck of Witchdoctor tech guru PAT PILCHER but Sony's new VR2 headset is
The Echo Show 15 gets Fire TV
Pat Pilcher checks out the Echo Show 15's Fire TV upgrade
Jabra Evolve2 Earbuds tick all the boxes
Looking for a pair of good all-rounder earbuds? PAT PILCHER has been putting Jabra's latest through their paces just for you.
Samsung Launches Galaxy S23 Range
PAT PILCHER previews the very hot new Samsung Galaxy smartphone range.
Technics’ astounding new Grand Class player does it all
Made for listeners with 2023 requirements but a penchant for physical media, this network player is a sonic marvel, writes ANDREW BAKER.
Amazon Echo Studio’s 2023 revamp: smart as!
PAT PILCHER is gobsmacked at the beaut sound and stupendously smart capabilities of the new iteration of Amazon's Echo Studio speaker.
Essential work-from-home kit: Jabra’s Evolve 75/PanaCast 20
With more of us working from home Jabra's latest kit meets the challenge of professional away-from-office kit, writes PAT PILCHER.
Turning it up to 11: The Wand got the power!
The maker of NZ's own The Wand turntable has come up with a battery power supply to take it just that bit further, reports
Travel tech tips – here’s what you need!
Here's the gadgetry you need to pack to make flying a breeze, writes PAT PILCHER. Just remember to watch out for the snakes!
Fitbit Inspire 3 Fitness Tracker – Tiny package, big Value
PAT PILCHER checks out the bounteous number of fitness features on the new Fitbit and proclaims it a top choice for the price.
Oppo’s Reno 8 5G mid-range smartphone sports flagship features
This phone packs flagship features for a mid-range price and is easily the best deal in town, writes PAT PILCHER.
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max – A capable stick
PAT PILCHER reviews a rather clever wee stick that's especially smart when it comes to fully coordinating with other Amazon gizmos.
Arcona 40 MK2 speakers – Near-perfect all-round sound
Looking for a pair of really special standmount/bookshelf speakers for a small-to-medium room? GARY STEEL writes that you’d be remiss not to audition the
Jabra Elite 5 Earbud Review: Good ANC/Solid Audio
PAT PILCHER loves sticking things in his ears and it turned out that Jabra's new buds had a lot to recommend them.
Bose QuietComfort II Buds – Blissful silence
PAT PILCHER is so impressed with the latest iteration of the BOSE QuietComfort earbuds that he gives them his ultimate rating.
Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 5 – will it last the distance?
Samsung's latest smartwatch is beautifully designed but somewhat hampered by its limited battery charge, writes PAT PILCHER.
This nicely priced Technics system does it all
ANDREW BAKER gets to know an ingenious sound system that does it all and sounds great for a comparatively small price.
Echo Show 15 – Hang it on a wall!
PAT PILCHER gets acquainted with the latest iteration of Amazon's smart home hub and finds it to be a pleasing progression.
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