The latest on electronics, appliances, & technology issues ... direct from the experts in our testing and research team.
20 January 2012
The old joke that the internet is a series of tubes isn't entirely inaccurate. The undersea cables which carry the information between countries and servers are vitally important if you live on an island in the Pacific Ocean. more »
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19 January 2012
In the US, legislation is being debated which will have a significant impact on your life. SOPA (Stop Online Piracy Act) and PIPA (PROTECT* IP Act) sound benign until you read more about them. more »
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21 December 2011
Following our annual ISP satisfaction survey the Commerce Commission released its telecommunications market monitoring report. The findings are interesting and damning. more »
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15 December 2011
It's usually a good day in the office when the editor tells you that he'd like a list of the best video games to buy this Christmas. more »
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13 December 2011
Is it acceptable to give "group-buying" website vouchers as gifts this Christmas? In these tough economic times it can sometimes be great to receive "the gift that keeps on giving".more »
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28 November 2011
Netflix is an American company that supplies on-demand streaming for television and movies. It's a fairly simple service that acts like an online video store and has all the latest releases. more »
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18 November 2011
Blu-ray discs notoriously take a long time to load and often have features that can connect to the internet for extra content. As my PlayStation is connected to my WiFi network, that is super simple. Too simple, unfortunately. more »
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16 November 2011
The iPhone 4S is out and Vodafone and Telecom both released pricing plans to go with it. Comparing the two is difficult as their pricing plans don't align. more »
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11 November 2011
After years of being asked about it, Telecom has (rather surprisingly) announced it’ll be offering the new iPhone 4S on its Smart Phone Network. more »
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27 October 2011
The PlayStation Vita is Sony's brand new handheld game machine. It's in competition with a number of other products including the Nintendo 3DS and any smartphone with a big enough screen for decent gameplay. more »
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