I have Insecurities about AI Therapy
Do mental health apps really care or are they merely another way to exploit the vulnerable? ANNA BUTTERFIELD explored the issue and came away
Tech’s delusion of simplicity
We know how to push the right buttons on our shiny doodads but, asks ANNA BUTTERFIELD, do we know what's going on under the
Is this the solution to NZ’s media crisis?
NZ media is in a state of catastrophic upheaval and could be in its death throes. PAT PILCHER wonders if Canada has found a
Gosling’s got charisma-plus but The Fall Guy misses its mark
ASHTON BROWN can't get his pecker up about a film that despite good stunt-work is just another day another dollar for Ryan Gosling.
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
1001 Albums You Must Die Before You Hear #100: Metallica with Lou Reed – Lulu
MATT KELLY somehow manages to listen to 90 minutes of possibly the worst collaborative album by major rock figures ever made.
A tube-based music streamer for the price of a song? Tell me more…
GRANT FAMILTON gets acquainted with a diminutive tube-based music streamer that seduces him into listening to more music.
The best (and worst) streaming TV shows & films right now
A regular column in which GARY STEEL sifts through the mountain of available streaming TV and brings your attention to great new and old
A flawless, low-cost security camera system gets our top rating
It's a crowded market but some security systems can bleed you dry over time with extra costs. Not so the Swann Xtreem4K, writes PAT
A microphone perfect for budding YouTube influencers
Thinking of becoming the next celebrity YouTube influencer? Then you'll need a decent wireless microphone. PAT PILCHER reviews one of the top contenders.
Zyxel’s NWA50AX: a solution for WiFi dead zones
PAT PILCHER reviews an affordable and practical solution for homes and small businesses dealing with dead zones and finds it very useful.
1001 Albums You Must Die Before You Hear: Wing
MATT KELLY's tribute to one of the best/worst singers ever to grace NZ stages and Southpark, a true classic of awful. RIP Wing.
Graham Nash – Just a song before he goes (to Christchurch)
GARY STEEL joined a venue full of grey power in a two-hour journey through 60 years of music history.
Dell’s XPS 15: same name but 2024 specs
PAT PILCHER gave top marks to its predecessor but does the new iteration of Dell's powerhouse laptop scrub up well? Read on...
The best (and worst) streaming TV shows & films this month
A regular column in which GARY STEEL sifts through the mountain of available streaming TV and brings your attention to great new and old
Technics SL-1200GR2 Turntable: audiophile delight
Don't let anyone tell you that this turntable is not for audiophiles, writes ANDREW BAKER, who gives the SL-1200GR2 our highest award.
1001 Albums You Must Die Before You Hear: Captain Sensible’s Happy Talk
MATT KELLY has something to say about a punk icon making music softer than a pillowcase stuffed with whipped cream.
Norton Genie uses AI to take on scammers
Norton's completely free new service uses AI to detect email, text and social media scams. What's not to like, asks PAT PILCHER.
Plans to gut the public service challenged
An impassioned open letter to the people of Aotearoa from an anonymous civil servant with some troubling information.
Technics SU-G700M2 Integrated Amplifier: a pure digital power house for a new era
The mid-price SU-G700M2 integrated amp is packed with leading-edge technology making it a startling mid-price product, writes GARY STEEL.
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