Phones·Product News·Smartphones Samsung launches S25, Rings and lots of AI January 23, 2025 Pat Pilcher Samsung’s unpacked event is a highly anticipated tech event that sees gadget bloggers and writers enter into endless speculation about what the Korean tech Read More
Audio Visual·Head-Fi·Product News·Smart Homes·Sound and Vision·TV panels Panasonic wows CES audiences with new ear gear and smart TVs January 15, 2025 Gary Steel At CES, Las Vegas, Technics announced its latest true wireless earbuds, the EAH-AZ100. You’d be forgiven for wondering what the fuss is about, but Read More
Gear·Hi-Fi·Product News·Sound and Vision·Speakers Technics launches elegant wireless speaker system September 25, 2024 Gary Steel Next month Technics will release its first-ever active wireless speaker system, the all-purpose plug-and-play stylish SC-CX700. Read More
Amplifiers·Gear·Product News Kiwi amplifier wins French accolades March 13, 2024 Gary Steel JAVA boss Martin Bell spent a portion of 2023 overseas attending hi-fi shows and promoting his stunning range of amps, a necessary tactic in Read More
Gear·Product News·Smartphones Samsung announces S24 smartphone range with cool AI features January 18, 2024 Pat Pilcher PAT PILCHER tells you everything you need to know about the innovative, AI-enhanced features of the Samsung S24 smartphone. Read More
Gear·Product News·Smartphones 2024 Smartphone tech: Better, Stronger, Faster January 3, 2024 Pat Pilcher PAT PILCHER previews some of the innovations to look forward to in smartphone technology in 2024. Read More
Amplifiers·Gear·Hi-Fi·Product News·Sound and Vision NZ hi-fi distributor announces acquisition of top French brand Advance Paris September 15, 2023 Gary Steel PQ Imports takes on exquisite French brand Advance Paris and its extensive lineup of products. Read More
Gear·Hi-Fi·Product News·Sound and Vision·Speakers NZ to get just one pair of these special edition Perlisten speakers September 15, 2023 Gary Steel New Zealand Perlisten distributor Sole To Soul announces the imminent arrival of spectacular limited edition R7T. Read More
Gear·News·Product News·Smartphones NZ’s first unlimited mobile plans launched by Mighty Ape August 31, 2023 Pat Pilcher PAT PILCHER reports on what appears to be the start of a revolution for smartphone users as a new player offers unlimited calls. Read More
Music Centres·Product News Ruark R410 streaming music system announced August 31, 2023 Gary Steel Ruark’s beautiful new R410 integrated music system, built for streaming, is due to arrive in NZ this October. Read More
Gear·Hi-Fi·Product News·Sound and Vision·Speakers Special treat in store for Wilson Audio speaker purchasers August 16, 2023 Gary Steel Auckland agent for Wilson Audio offers a special treat for purchasers of the new Sasha V loudspeakers. Read More
Amplifiers·Gear·Hi-Fi·Product News·Sound and Vision Auckland’s HiFi Store takes on Creek Audio August 15, 2023 Gary Steel The HiFi store has announced that it will be the sole NZ distributor of the legacy UK Creek brand. Read More
Gear·Product News·Smart Homes Smart home tech outfit Rithum goes with Connected Media in NZ May 7, 2023 Gary Steel UK-based smart home tech company Rithum announces Connected Media as their latest Rithum Switch distributor for New Zealand. Read More
Film & TV·Product News Samsung announces 2023 TV line-up May 2, 2023 Pat Pilcher PAT PILCHER takes a look at the impressive new lineup of TV tech from Samsung whose new range looks like a winner. Read More
Amplifiers·Gear·Hi-Fi·Product News·Sound and Vision Local boutique JAVA brand delivers brand spanking new models May 2, 2023 Gary Steel Breakthrough technologies and unique circuit designs feature in just-released six-strong JAVA amplifier line-up. Read More
Amplifiers·Gear·Product News Technics releases surprising new streaming amp April 17, 2023 Gary Steel Technics’ new Grand Class SU-GX70 is a universal streaming amp with a wealth of source functions including video connectivity. Read More
Gear·Product News·Smartphones Samsung Launches Galaxy S23 Range February 2, 2023 Pat Pilcher PAT PILCHER previews the very hot new Samsung Galaxy smartphone range. Read More
Accessories·Gear·Hi-Fi·Product News·Sound and Vision·Thought Piece Turning it up to 11: The Wand got the power! December 26, 2022 Andrew Baker 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 Read More
Product News Apple unveils two new iPads and a rerubbed Apple TV gizmo October 19, 2022 Guest Contributor Apple has unveiled two new iPads - the new version of its normal iPad and the next-gen iPad Pro - along with a new Read More
Digital Sources·Product News Technics to release new-gen multi-digital audio player October 18, 2022 Gary Steel Looking for a source component that does it all and does it splendidly? The SL-G700M2 multi-digital audio player might just do the trick. Read More