Technics revs up with Lamborghini
Technics and Lamborghini get together on a hot new turntable project.
Let’s protect and value NZ’s media
PAT PILCHER examines the media crisis in New Zealand and what can be done to protect this essential tool to ensure the future of
Sugden Audio boss Patrick Miller RIP
The audiophile world is mourning the loss of Patrick Miller, boss of legendary hi-fi company Sugden Audio.
NZ’s first unlimited mobile plans launched by Mighty Ape
PAT PILCHER reports on what appears to be the start of a revolution for smartphone users as a new player offers unlimited calls.
Is AI about to create seismic change?
Is AI about to change life as we know it? Could it bring peace and prosperity, or will it make life hell on earth?
Media’s clickbait coverage of KiwiSaver fees shameful
When did the government-owned RNZ become a vehicle for Luxon's fatuous and unchallenged pronouncements on the KiwiSaver fees? By PAT PILCHER.
Cricut announces new gear
PAT PILCHER is an enthusiastic new fan of Cricut gear and he spills the beans on their latest nifty products.
National predictably cries foul at voting reforms
We need more government transparency - not less - writes PAT PILCHER of National's sad moaning over the upcoming voting reforms.
Neil Miller tribute – our beer guru dies
PAT PILCHER reports on the sudden death of Witchdoctor's beer guru and wordsmith supreme, Neil Miller.
What’s on the box? Streaming TV previews for March 2022
Witchdoctor kicks and lunges its way through the televisual glut to find the most interesting viewing choices.
2Degrees mobile 5G goes live and 5G broadband on the way
Mobile 5G broadband went live on Monday, and 2Degrees confirms they’re working on fixed 5G broadband too, writes PAT PILCHER.
NZTrio concert goes online only
The popular chamber group has been forced into the cloud for their planned Cumulus show, writes Richard Betts.
Facebook rocks/sucks/whatever
The recent outage of the social media giant shows how dangerously over-reliant we’ve become. I know a couple of people who don’t use Facebook.
Spark and Skinny users dodge cyber bullet
Millions of routers are potentially vulnerable to attack reports PAT PILCHER on the latest tech scare.
Real good, for free
Auckland Chamber Orchestra presents its usual array of interesting music. And it’ll cost you nothing to attend, writes RICHARD BETTS.
Dimmer reforms for 20th anniversary tour
A reconstituted version of Shayne Carter's band Dimmer will perform the entire I Believe You Are A Star album for its 20th anniversary in
New Auckland audio club forms
Fancy a monthly get-together to listen to music on superb hi-fi gear with other audio appreciators? Witchdoctor gets all the info.
Streaming Xbox coming soon – but not to NZ
PAT PILCHER gets all excited about the Microsoft announcement of Xbox game streaming from smart TVs, and then crashes back down to earth.
NZSO springs into winter
RICHARD BETTS previews a clutch of performances by the NZSO this month.
Qobuz is better than Spotify and it’s launched in NZ
Qobuz offers genuine hi-res files and a wealth of artist info. GARY STEEL on the music streaming service, which has just launched in NZ.
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