Sony has been kind enough to show off the brand new designs of its soon-to-be-released PlayStation 5 console. If early impressions are anything to go by, straight lines are out and curves are in. There is a very different look to this gaming icon.
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Xbox One S All-Digital Edition Goes Disc Free
It had to happen. Disc free gaming has been inevitable for a while now, thanks to developments in the digital world; for example, the ability to compile a library of digital games that travels with you and is accessible in the cloud. The Xbox One S All-Digital Edition makes the most of its disc free status and offers gamers a lot of features that fit right in with the new digitised environment.
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After years of research and testing, Netgear is ramping up its router technology. The result is Nighthawk routers, including the Netgear RAX40 and the awesome Netgear RAX200. What makes them so good, and what are the key differences between the two?
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Seagate Backup Plus Portable drives are compact and unobtrusive but don’t be deceived by their sleek looks. They are big on storage and comes with the latest security technology.
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The Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e is proof that less can be more! Samsung promises “More Tablet, Less Frame” by trimming away the bulk while still delivering the essentials of a tablet.
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Apple has upgraded the powerful business laptop MacBook Pro. The latest MacBook Pro 2018 models feature a Retina True Tone-screen, improved switches on the keyboard and an improved Intel-based processor architecture. Continue reading “MacBook Pro 2018 Upgrades – Powered by Intel Coffee Lake”
Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 Features Redesigned S-Pen
The normally well-informed analyst Evan Blass has published leaked images of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 tablet. It shows a redesigned S-pen. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 Features Redesigned S-Pen”
Microsoft Surface Go Is a Versatile Budget Laptop
Microsoft eventually released a budget version of its Surface tablets. The new 10-inch Microsoft Surface Go is available for pre-order at Microsoft’s store, Noel Leeming and JB Hifi. It costs $699 inclusive of GST and will start shipping on August 28th. Continue reading “Microsoft Surface Go Is a Versatile Budget Laptop”
Gigabyte X299 Aorus Gaming Leverages Intel Kaby Lake-X Processor
Gigabyte X299 Aorus Gaming will be the first motherboard in the world that’s powered by Kaby Lake-X. Competitors to Gigabyte are rumoured to launch new models on this processor later this year. Continue reading “Gigabyte X299 Aorus Gaming Leverages Intel Kaby Lake-X Processor”
New iMac Pro Sports Kaby Lake Chips
Apple has upgraded its iMac line-up with better displays and more powerful processing capabilities. The US tech giant also revealed the new iMac Pro for professional users that require powerful hardware. Continue reading “New iMac Pro Sports Kaby Lake Chips”
Western Digital My Passport SSD Debuts 1TB Storage
Western Digital has released the world’s first portable SSD drive with a capacity of 1 TB in the US. The new My Passport SSD offers read speeds of 515 MB/s. Continue reading “Western Digital My Passport SSD Debuts 1TB Storage”
Asus Rapture GT-AC5300 – Fast Gaming Router
Asus produces high-end gaming computers through its ROG brand. The Taiwanese company is now expanding its router lineup with Asus Rapture GT-AC5300, which has been designed and developed especially for gamers. Continue reading “Asus Rapture GT-AC5300 – Fast Gaming Router”
New Raspberry Pi Compute Module 3 (CM3) Optimised for Automation
The Raspberry Pi Foundation has released two new boards for automation and IoT: Raspberry Pi Compute Module 3 (CM3) and a lite CM3L version. These new boards target companies that require low-cost hardware that’s easy to install and use to automate processes in manufacturing and industry. Continue reading “New Raspberry Pi Compute Module 3 (CM3) Optimised for Automation”
Linksys Announces 4 New Routers
Leading tech firms have announced a slew of new products at the just concluded CES fair in Las Vegas. Linksys was one of the most active firms at this year’s fair and announced four new routers targeted at different audiences: the Linksys WRT32x gaming router, Velop, EA8300 and EA9400. Continue reading “Linksys Announces 4 New Routers”
Nintendo Switch Release Date Confirmed
The official date for the Nintendo Switch release event is the 13th of January 2017. The NZ time is 5PM, which is ideal for many Kiwis. Get your friends together and watch the event live online. Continue reading “Nintendo Switch Release Date Confirmed”
Asus ROG G701VI – VR Compatible Gaming Laptop
Asus designs and manufacturers powerful laptops for gamers. The newly announced Asus ROG G701VI is no different. It’s a 17.3-inch laptop with the latest hardware that’s optimised for VR headsets and games. Continue reading “Asus ROG G701VI – VR Compatible Gaming Laptop”
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New Microsoft Surface Book With Improved Graphics & Battery Life
Microsoft listens to its users. The next generation Surface Book is here with more powerful hardware and longer battery life. The design remains the same as previous versions except that the space between the screen and the keyboard has been reduced somewhat when the laptop is folded. Continue reading “New Microsoft Surface Book With Improved Graphics & Battery Life”
New Apple MacBook Pro features Touch Bar
Apple’s new MacBook Pro comes with a new display strip at the top of the keyboard that replaces the traditional function keys located at the top of the keyboard. The display strip is called Touch Bar and adapts to the software programme used. For example, Touch Bar displays formatting related buttons when editing a page and media buttons like volume controls when listening to music. Apple has upgraded both the 13-inch and the 15-inch models. Continue reading “New Apple MacBook Pro features Touch Bar”
Nintendo Switch – New Console From Nintendo
Nintendo’s latest console has a very descriptive name: Nintendo Switch. It adjusts to any environment and type of game that you want to play. It’s portable when you’re on the go and functions as a stationary console when at home. Continue reading “Nintendo Switch – New Console From Nintendo”
Netgear Nighthawk X10 – World’s Fastest Router
Do you feel that your router is slowing down your internet connection? Then you should have a look at Netgear Nighthawk X10, which is the fastest router on the market for personal use. The price tag is high though so speed better be important to you in case you decide to buy this router. Continue reading “Netgear Nighthawk X10 – World’s Fastest Router”
Asus ZenBook 3 – Powerful & Beautiful Laptop
Asus ZenBook 3 is a 12.5-inch laptop with powerful hardware packaged in a slim body of height 10.4 mm. It runs Windows 10 and has been called the MacBook killer by some tech media pundits. Continue reading “Asus ZenBook 3 – Powerful & Beautiful Laptop”
Canon Pixma G4000 – New One Tank Printer
Canon has released its third ink-efficient printer. The new Canon Pixma G4000 can print 6,000 black and white pages and 7,000 colour pages per ink set. Continue reading “Canon Pixma G4000 – New One Tank Printer”
Apple’s new Mac OS Sierra Now Available for Download
Good news for all Mac users out there. Download the new Mac OS Sierra for free. The main draw is the integration of the assistant Siri into the OS. This new feature will certainly delight iPhone and iPad users. Continue reading “Apple’s new Mac OS Sierra Now Available for Download”
Stuff Fibre Enters the NZ Broadband Market
Stuff unexpectedly announced that it enters the broadband market as a provider in a surprise move that took many experts by surprise. The new unit is called Stuff Fibre and will deliver fibre-optic broadband to Kiwi homes starting this spring. Continue reading “Stuff Fibre Enters the NZ Broadband Market”