Clash of the titans – Apple Vs Facebook
PAT PILCHER reports on the stoush of the century - the looming battle between the two titans of the tech world, Facebook and Apple.
Fitbit Sense ECG enabled in NZ
This could be a lifesaver - the Fitbit's electrocardiograph finally gets permission in NZ, reports PAT PILCHER.
Everything you need to know about Wi-Fi 6
Wi-Fi 6E promises better wireless speed and reliability, but what is it exactly, and is it coming here anytime soon? PAT PILCHER reports.
EV battery breakthrough – from zero to hero in five minutes
Having a green consciousness is one thing but running out of juice is another. PAT PILCHER reports on the latest EV battery development.
APO announces 2021 season
With the rest of the world teetering on the edge of lockdown or hamstrung by social distancing the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra (APO) has defiantly
Human Or Bot? There’s A Norton App For That
PAT PILCHER discovers a cool free utility to help you detect Twitter bots and conspiracy crazies.
Throwing Cash At Media In Poor Taste
The Government will help out our big, overseas-owned media, but is that a solution to the problem? PAT PILCHER thinks not.
Good News For Modern Techies
Here’s a compilation of zesty news snippets from Witchdoctor’s tech guru PAT PILCHER that’s specially concocted for lockdown-itis.
Can Fitness Trackers Help People Avoid The Coronavirus?
Study shows that fitness trackers like Fitbit could potentially help stem the spread of pandemics, reports PAT PILCHER.
Sonos Recycling Mode Is Anything But
PAT PILCHER delves into the issues around a so-called ‘recycling programme’ that’s totally counter-intuitive.
IBM Invents Better Batteries
IBM claims to have invented a battery that doesn’t require mining and exploitation and doesn’t pollute. Roll on the revolution writes PAT PILCHER.
Australian Fires & Climate Change: The Facts
Tired of the endless debate and misinformation online, PAT PILCHER searches for answers around Australia's catastrophic fires.
What’s 5G Really Like? We Go To London To Find Out!
PAT PILCHER travels to blighty with a killer smartphone in a mission to discover how fast 5G is and whether it lives up to
Kogan Launches Competitively Priced Mobile Offering
PAT PILCHER looks at the pros and cons of Kogan, a new player in the NZ mobile market offering competitive pricing but only online
RIP iTunes! You Had Your Day
PAT PILCHER takes a backward glance at the demise of iTunes and buy-to-own vs streaming models like Spotify.
Trump, Google And Huawei – What Does It All Mean?
PAT PILCHER smells a rat in the coverage of the Trump/Huawei debacle, and looks to the facts to explain the likely outcome.
Trump Forces Google To Block Huawei
America is coming down hard on Chinese telco Huawei. PAT PILCHER reports.
NZ’s Mobile Phone Future Not So Rosy
PAT PILCHER dissects the Commerce Commission’s report into mobile phones in New Zealand, and finds that it’s deeply flawed.
Huawei: 5G Delays, Higher Costs Likely
PAT PILCHER catches up with Huawei's head of communications Joe Kelly to discuss the current controversy around Huawei and what it means for the
New Zealand’s Darkest Day – The Aftermath
As New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said, yesterday's shooting brought with it one of our darkest days. PAT PILCHER looks at the aftermath.
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