PAT PILCHER avoids terrorising the family pets, as he tests out the Dyson V10 Cyclone vacuum and discovers that while vacuuming ain’t fun, it can be easy.
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TVs Are Going OLED, But Is There Still Life In LCD TVs?
PAT PILCHER checks out the SK85 for a TV packed with great features – but still affordable on a mortal’s salary.
Swann Smart Security Camera Keeps It Simple And Smart
With a multitude of smart home security cameras to choose from nowadays, PAT PILCHER checks out what Swann’s Smart Security Camera has to offer.
Rare Gems From The Vaults Reviewed
Three legendary artists reviewed, a double album, a triple album and a seven-disc box set of rare gems.
Here’s The Greatest Kiwi Post-punk Band You’ve Never Heard Of
Back in the early 1980s Alms For Children turned into This Sporting Life and then disappeared before many even knew about them. Now, at last, there’s a compilation to memorialise them, writes GARY STEEL
Drake & The De-evolution Of Rap
The mega rap phenomenon Drake has just released another record-breaking album, and its awfulness is an indictment on our lame acceptance of shit, writes GARY STEEL
Hands-on With Batman’s – Or Bob The Builder’s – Phone
If Bob the builder owned a smartphone, there’s a good chance that it’d be the CAT S60, says PAT PILCHER.
Painting With Sound
Daniel Lopatin’s new album tunes into the zeitgeist but chooses to abuse the prevalent tropes. GARY STEEL is well impressed.
Acres Of Oonst In Sony’s Latest Wireless Earbuds
Bass junky PAT PILCHER spends a week in the company of Sony’s latest wireless earbuds. And the verdict?
The Little Mid-Range Smartphone That Could
PAT PILCHER takes a detour from the flagship smartphone market to test out a mid-range smartphone – the Nokia 7 Plus.
Paquin The Ice Queen
It’s a long, long way from The Piano for Anna Paquin and the scary world of Bellevue. GARY STEEL has this to say about it.
Hello Darkness My Old Friend
GARY STEEL has found just the album for those who like it dark: dark, hi-def electronica, that is.