Sony Electronics announces new in-car media receiver with upgraded connectivity
Posted on 10-Jun-2021 21:43 News, Consumer Electronics
The XAV-AX8100 is an updated model of the well-regarded XAV-AX8000. While maintaining the design, seamless utility, smart features and powerful audio, the new model is updated with an additional HDMI input that allows customers to enjoy extended connectivity with other HDMI devices.
Sony announces new WF-1000XM4 headphones
Posted on 9-Jun-2021 09:56 News, Consumer Electronics
The WF-1000XM4 headphones take Sony’s industry-leading noise cancelling and audio quality to the next level. With an improved design for comfort, they offer a personalised experience that adjusts to every situation.
Sonos Roam review
Posted on 18-May-2021 13:32 Reviews, Consumer Electronics, by tehgerbil
I recently came into possession of this wonderful wee speaker and would like to share why I believe it's better value for money than the ever-present Logitech UE Boom series.
QR Codes to appear in TV ads in New Zealand first
Posted on 5-May-2021 09:31 News, Consumer Electronics
Eagle-eyed television watchers will notice their viewing experience getting a whole lot smarter when for the first time QR codes will be embedded into New Zealand television advertisements.
Huawei FreeBuds 4i review
Posted on 30-Apr-2021 14:39 Reviews, Consumer Electronics, by M Freitas
Huawei is today launching its Huawei FreeBuds 4i in New Zealand. It continues evolving the design and specs of its FreeBuds series, which includes earbuds and headphones.
Jabra launches intelligent camera line up
Posted on 29-Apr-2021 14:50 News, Consumer Electronics
Jabra PanaCast 50 intelligent video bar and PanaCast 20 personal camera reinvent the meeting room and hybrid work for modern collaboration through immersive video.
Laptop recycling programme to help schools
Posted on 28-Apr-2021 09:29 News, Consumer Electronics
Recycle A Device (RAD) takes second-hand laptops donated by businesses and households; teaches local high school students to refurbish them; and then gets them into the hands of those who need them the most.
Jabra Elite 85t earbuds review
Posted on 27-Apr-2021 12:01 Reviews, Consumer Electronics, by M Freitas
Jabra is a well-known brand in the business world, thanks to its speakerphones and video conferencing devices and systems. The brand also designs and manufactures headsets and headphones for the consumer market and I look at their latest release, the Jabra Elite 85t earbuds.
HyperX Cloud Stinger Core Wireless Gaming Headset review
Posted on 23-Apr-2021 16:59 Reviews, Consumer Electronics, by M Freitas
Two consumer electronics seem to have had a huge uptake during covid-19 lockdowns: cameras and headsets. This time I have a look at a more affordable (but not necessarily cheap) gaming headset that by all means is also a good choice for online meetings: the HyperX Cloud Stinger Core Wireless Gaming Headset.
Earfun Free Pro review
Posted on 5-Apr-2021 19:05 Reviews, Consumer Electronics, by michaelmurfy
The Earfun Free Pro is a cheaper pair of fully wireless in ear earphones that do sound great and provide both some noise isolation + noise cancelling.
Synology NVMe SSD review
Posted on 21-Mar-2021 17:46 Reviews, Consumer Electronics, by michaelmurfy
The Synology SSD range is designed for longevity and speed giving you a speed boost to your NVMe enabled Synology NAS.
