Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
ASHTON BROWN finds the latest instalment of the Mad Max franchise not quite up to scratch but still worth a look-see despite the non-appearance
Nest, mesh and forget
Desirous of blinding-fast internet speed and no blind spots in your home? PAT PILCHER thinks Google’s new Nest Wi-Fi Pro might be the answer.
Records just sound better this way
GRANT FAMILTON auditions a phono preamp that raises the bar for tube-based gear, and he just can’t stop listening.
Cutting and crafting with Cricut’s Joy Xtra
PAT PILCHER details how the latest super-versatile Cricut crafting machine has got his imagination running wild.
Amazon’s latest smart home hub is touchy-feely
PAT PILCHER plays with Amazon's latest smart home hub and finds that it's a nicely intuitive interfacer with his gadget-laden environment.
Here’s a keyboard/mouse combo that goes and goes
PAT PILCHER bashes out his review on Logitech's new and nicely-priced keyboard and mouse combo and is highly impressed.
Less expensive than civet cat coffee
Innovative technology, luxury build, beaut design aesthetic and superb musical performance combine on this Kiwi amp writes ANDY BAKER.
The wetter the better for these wireless earbuds
According to tech guru PAT PILCHER Jabra's new midline ear buds like it rough and can handle a deluge of the wet stuff. They
Streaming for a song – WiiM’s wee winners
This streamer and amp topple the audiophile applecart with brilliant sound, smart thinking and an unbeatable price, writes WADE BOOTH.
Random Vinyl Play: This 1969 debut is an unheralded classic
In a new column, GARY STEEL dips into his vinyl racks. Today it’s the tasty debut by UK psychedelic band Caravan.
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.
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