Gadgets

How do you like them Apples?

21 July 2010

I hate to continually write about Apple but it seems to be the most interesting tech topic at the moment. First the good news: the iPad is coming to New Zealand this Friday (23rd of July). more »

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Shine up an old Apple

1 July 2010

While the first iPhone 4s are arriving in American customers’ hands the rest of the world is able to get a glimpse of the new phone’s functions via the iOS4 software upgrade. more »

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The great white hype

16 June 2010

Apple's big day has come yet again and the release of the iPhone 4 is all over the internet. The big tech blogs have all had a play with the new toy and had their say. more »

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Sony’s upgrade downgrade

18 May 2010

Sony's latest firmware upgrade of the PlayStation 3 console has some of our members complaining. One upgrade in particular, 3.2.1, was released at the end of April and instead of adding or enhancing functions it removed one. more »

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Foolstar?

25 March 2010

Fuelstar’s “fuel saving” device, advertised and sold in New Zealand, has been found to be ineffective for petrol engines, according to an independent study in Australia. more »

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iEverything?

4 March 2010

Apple has recently announced the iPad. Is it a must-have device for you? The iPad looks like an iPod Touch or iPhone on steroids – with its sizeable 9.7-inch touchscreen that has only a single physical button on its surface. more »

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The new iPhone 3GS

13 July 2009

Well, that only took a few weeks. The iPhone 3GS is here – but who should buy it? Let’s look at what it offers. The “S” in 3GS stands for “speed” – and with a faster processor and more RAM, that’s what you’re likely to get. more »

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Buying new tech? Read this first!

18 June 2009

It’s always the wrong time to buy technology, but some times are more wrong than others. Trust me, I know – when I bought my first iPod a friend suggested waiting two weeks. more »

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The earbud chronicles

13 March 2009

Earbuds (or earphones) are the dinky little things you get with portable media players. Probably the most “famous” ones are the white earbuds made by Apple. Stylish, yes – but they’re not the best for sound quality. More annoying is...more »

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When nature and technology collide

19 December 2008

Recently I was lucky enough to write an article on tramping packs and sleeping bags - look out for it online soon! Being immersed in a wide range of tech-based gadgets, it can be really nice escaping into the bush...more »

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