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Hands-on Review: Avast Premium Security with Scam Guardian Pro

Mon, 14th Jul 2025
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
Avast Premium Security's new AI-powered Scam Guardian Pro offers proactive, real-time email scam protection, enhancing user safety without slowing device performance.
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Game review: Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 (Xbox Series X/Switch 2)

Mon, 14th Jul 2025
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 remakes iconic games with sharp visuals and smooth gameplay, but cuts to content and soundtrack disappoint longtime fans.
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Hands-on Review: Ecovacs Deebot T50 Max Pro ONMI robot vacuum

Mon, 14th Jul 2025
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robots
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smart home
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home automation
The Ecovacs Deebot T50 Max Pro OMNI uses 3D LiDAR and an Omni Station for autonomous vacuuming and mopping with minimal user intervention.
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Hands-on Review: OPPO Watch X2 smartwatch

Fri, 11th Jul 2025
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wearables
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payment technologies
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contactless payments
The OPPO Watch X2 smartwatch offers robust design, impressive health features, and up to 16 days' battery life, perfect for style and function on the move.
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Hands-on Review: Sprout Soundwave Bluetooth speaker

Thu, 10th Jul 2025
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digital entertainment
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speakers
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reviews
Sprout's Soundwave is a portable, IP67 waterproof Bluetooth speaker with 14-hour battery life, crisp sound, and power bank function-ideal for outdoor music lovers.
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Hands-on Review: Oclean X Pro Digital sonic electric toothbrush

Wed, 9th Jul 2025
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gadgets
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gamification
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reviews
The Oclean X Pro Digital is a sonic electric toothbrush with a touchscreen and app, scoring your brushing to improve dental hygiene for all ages.
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Hands-on Review: JBL Charge 6 portable speaker

Wed, 9th Jul 2025
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digital entertainment
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clean technologies
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speakers
JBL's Charge 6 Bluetooth speaker blends durability, eco-friendly design, and impressive sound for just NZD $229.95, ideal for outdoor music lovers.
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Game review: Anger Foot (PS5)

Tue, 8th Jul 2025
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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indie games
Anger Foot, a violent FPS from South African indie studio Free Lives, kicks off on PS5 with brutal humour and unique sneaker powers in crime-ridden Shit City.
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Hands-on Review: Acer Predator X39 OLED monitor

Mon, 7th Jul 2025
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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acer
Acer's Predator X39 OLED is a 39-inch ultra-wide curved gaming monitor with vivid colours, 120Hz refresh rate, and excellent HDR for immersive gameplay.
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Game review: Death Stranding 2: On the Beach (PS5)

Fri, 4th Jul 2025
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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konami
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach for PS5 greatly improves on its predecessor with enhanced gameplay, new enemies, fast travel, and stunning photorealistic graphics.
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Game review: Raidou Remastered - The Mystery of the Soulless Army (Switch 2)

Mon, 30th Jun 2025
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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xbox
Atlus remasters its 2006 JRPG, Raidou Kuzunoha vs. the Soulless Army, for Switch 2 with HD visuals, voiceovers, and action-packed combat in a gripping supernatural mystery.
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Elsevier unveils Embase AI to transform biomedical data research

Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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edutech
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genai
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data privacy
Elsevier launches Embase AI, a tool that halves biomedical data review time with natural language queries and transparent, up-to-date research summaries.
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Hands-on Review: WD_Black SN8100 2TB Game Drive SSD

Wed, 25th Jun 2025
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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western digital
The WD_Black SN8100 2TB Game Drive SSD offers blistering PCIe 5.0 speeds up to 14,900 MB/s, ideal for gamers with compatible high-end PCs.
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Hands-on Review: JBL Tune Beam 2

Mon, 23rd Jun 2025
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digital entertainment
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bluetooth
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wireless headphones
JBL's Tune Beam 2 wireless earphones offer superb sound, comfort and up to 48 hours battery life, all for under NZD $170.
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Hands-on Review: JBL Wave Beam 2 (True Wireless Earbuds)

Mon, 23rd Jun 2025
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digital entertainment
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anc
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reviews
JBL Wave Beam 2 earphones offer Active Noise Cancelling, 40 hours playback, and IP54 rating, all for under NZD $90 - a top budget pick for sound and features.
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Hands-on Review: Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 3 (Gaming Tablet)

Mon, 23rd Jun 2025
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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lenovo
The Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 3 is an 8.8" Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 tablet offering a sharp 165Hz display and robust gaming performance in a sleek, portable design.
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Game review: Bravely Default Flying Fairy HD Remaster (Switch 2)

Mon, 23rd Jun 2025
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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nintendo
Bravely Default Flying Fairy HD Remaster on Switch 2 offers a visually stunning jRPG experience with an innovative combat system and an affordable NZD $69 launch price.
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A look at several Sega Games on the Nintendo Switch 2

Tue, 17th Jun 2025
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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sega
Sega launches three enhanced games for Nintendo Switch 2: Sonic X Shadow Generations, Yakuza 0 Director's Cut, and Puyo Puyo Tetris 2S with new features.
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Hands-on Review: Corsair Scimitar Elite Wireless SE gaming mouse

Mon, 16th Jun 2025
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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windows
The Corsair Scimitar Elite Wireless SE gaming mouse offers 12 customisable buttons and virtual Stream Deck features for gamers and streamers alike.
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Game review: Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour

Mon, 16th Jun 2025
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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game review
Nintendo Switch 2 owners must pay NZD $16 for the Welcome Tour, a technical demo exploring new features like mouse controls on Joy-Con 2.