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Hands-on review: D-Link 14-in-1 Thunderbolt 4 Docking Station DUF-E01

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D-Link's 14-in-1 Thunderbolt 4 Docking Station DUF-E01 brings 14 ports, 8K display support and a 135W PSU for portable devices.
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Hands-on review: Starfield (PlayStation 5/PlayStation 5 Pro)

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Starfield lands on PlayStation 5 after years of fixes and new interplanetary flight, with PS5 Pro owners getting the best console experience.
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New Zealand seeks public input on ad regulation rules

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New Zealand advertising watchdog seeks public input on tighter rules for ad labels, data use, pricing claims and endorsements.
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AI referrals convert nearly three times better than search

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Lebesgue data from 35,000 eCommerce brands suggests AI-driven visits arrive with stronger purchase intent than standard search traffic.
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Game review: Saros (PS5)

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Saros on PS5 delivers Housemarque's toughest yet most rewarding roguelike, blending blistering combat, polished 60fps action and deep upgrades.
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Game review: Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream (Switch 2)

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Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream delights with absurd island antics, custom Mii chaos and surprise romance in Nintendo's latest Switch 2 comedy.
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Hands-on review: JBL Endurance Peak 4

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JBL's Endurance Peak 4 earbuds impress with secure ear hooks, strong bass, IP68 durability and long battery life for active users.
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Hands-on review: Dynabook Z40L-N business laptop

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Dynabook's new Portégé Z40L-N business laptop blends sub-1kg portability, Copilot+ AI features and IT-friendly serviceability, but battery life lags.
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Hands-on review: JBL Quantum 650 Wireless Gaming Headset

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JBL Quantum 650 review hails modular wireless gaming headset with standout sound, removable parts and up to 45 hours' battery life.
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Hands-on review: Casa Pop-Up Desk for hybrid work

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Logitech's Casa Pop-Up Desk is a tidy hybrid-work kit, with a clever stand and comfortable keyboard offset by an average touchpad.
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Game review: Clean Up Earth (Xbox Series X)

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Xbox review: Clean Up Earth turns rubbish clearing into a calm, co-op scavenger hunt, but its repetition and battery-gated gadgets test patience.
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Game review: Marathon (PS5)

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Marathon review: Bungie's extraction shooter boasts slick gunplay and sharp visuals, but sparse launch content and a console fee blunt its appeal.
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Game review: Crimson Desert (PC)

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Crimson Desert impresses with a sprawling fantasy world, refined launch-day fixes and deep systems in a standout PC role-playing adventure.
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Game preview: Saros (Playstation 5)

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Saros preview: Housemarque's PS5 exclusive mixes fast-paced gunplay, roguelike death loops and brutal boss fights.
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Game review: Death Stranding 2: On the Beach (PC)

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Death Stranding 2: On the Beach lands on PC with ultrawide support, unlocked framerates and slick visuals, but remains an odd, divisive journey.
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Hands-on review: Apple AirPods Max 2 refined upgrade

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Apple's premium over-ear headphones gain stronger noise cancellation, USB-C lossless audio and new smart features, but keep the same familiar design.
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Game review: Super Mario Bros. Wonder + Meetup in Bellabel Park (Switch 2)

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Nintendo's Switch 2 re-release of Super Mario Bros. Wonder adds Bellabel Park, tougher boss fights and slick 4K visuals for fans.
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Hands-on review: OPPO Find N6 foldable flagship

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OPPO's Find N6 foldable brings slimmer design, stronger battery life and refined multitasking, with NZD $3,299 pricing in New Zealand.
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Game review: Life Is Strange: Reunion (Xbox Series X)

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Life Is Strange: Reunion reunites Max and Chloe in a three-day time-bending mystery at Caledon University, with choices shaping who survives.
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Game review: Marvel MaXimum Collection (Xbox Series X)

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Marvel MaXimum Collection revives six 1990s Marvel brawlers on Xbox Series X, adding save states, rewind and online co-op for nostalgic fans.