How not to get your identity stolen
PAT PILCHER inspects Norton's latest identity protection service that offers more than just clever software.
Spotify’s Audiobook revolution
Spotify has just launched its Audiobooks service for free with Premium subscriptions. PAT PILCHER gets an earful of its 250,000 books.
Fallout: a world of mutants and metal armies
A popular post-apocalyptic game with an “atompunk retro-futuristic style” makes it to streaming TV and ASHTON BROWN loves it madly.
Get high on your senses with this 75-inch unicorn
Hisense may not be a well-known brand in NZ but PAT PILCHER was impressed enough to give this TV a clean bill of health.
A Shure Thing: MoveMic Wireless Lavalier Microphone
YouTube creators can't get away with crappy audio, and PAT PILCHER auditions a microphone that does a great job.
Live Shows From Way Back – The Chills
GARY STEEL revisits his short review of a Chills gig in a pub one dark night in Wellington back in 1984.
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.
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.
This turntable runs on batteries and sounds incredible
Reviewer ANDREW BAKER liked the last The Wand turntable so much he bought it. Now there’s a ‘Master’ version to contemplate.
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.
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...
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.
Surface Laptop Studio 2: Bends in all the right places
PAT PILCHER reviews a revamped iteration of a very crafty and power-packed super-duper laptop for creatives.
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.
Sony’s PS Portal: Hands-on review
PAT PILCHER's better half banished his PS5 fun from the TV panel. No worries, he had the new Sony PS Portal to play with!
HP Spectre Fold: The ultimate road warrior hardware?
HP delivers a notebook, tablet, and desktop PC all in one attractive tiny, foldable package, writes a very impressed PAT PILCHER.
Perfect Days – a must-see slice of real life
After winning several awards at Cannes a perfect rumination on imperfection makes it to our big screens. Reviewed by GARY STEEL.
Amazon Echo Pop: the most affordable Alexa ever
It lacks the bells and whistles of its bigger siblings but, writes PAT PILCHER, the Echo Pop is very smart and a genuine bargain.
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