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Samsung unveils new Galaxy Watch tools for sleep & fitness
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Samsung unveils new Galaxy Watch tools including Bedtime Guidance, Running Coach, and Antioxidant Index to boost users' sleep, fitness, and nutrition habits from 2025.
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Apple unveils watchOS 26 with new design & smart features
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Apple unveils watchOS 26 with a fresh Liquid Glass design, Workout Buddy and smarter features for a personalised, motivating Apple Watch experience.
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Apple expands Apple Intelligence with developer access & new AI
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Apple expands Apple Intelligence with new AI features and developer access to on-device models, enhancing privacy and offline capabilities across its devices.
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Xero introduces Tap to Pay on iPhone for NZ small businesses
Thu, 29th May 2025
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Xero has launched Tap to Pay on iPhone in New Zealand, enabling small businesses to accept contactless payments via the Xero app without extra hardware.
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OPPO launches Watch X2 in NZ with premium health features at NZD $649
Fri, 23rd May 2025
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OPPO launches its Watch X2 smartwatch in New Zealand at NZD $649, featuring military-grade durability, medical health tracking and five-day battery life.
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Huawei unveils WATCH FIT 4 Pro & FIT 4 wearables in Australia
Fri, 16th May 2025
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Huawei launches WATCH FIT 4 Pro and WATCH FIT 4 in Australia, offering advanced fitness tracking, sports features, and up to 10 days battery from AUD $299.
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Apple unveils major accessibility updates across its platforms
Wed, 14th May 2025
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Apple will launch new accessibility features this year, including Accessibility Nutrition Labels, a Mac Magnifier app, Braille Access and an Accessibility Reader.
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Apple unveils new accessibility features & nutrition labels
Wed, 14th May 2025
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Apple will launch new accessibility features, including Magnifier for Mac, which enhances device use for people with disabilities, later this year.
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Hands-on review: Apple Watch Series 10 a sleek, advanced smartwatch for iPhone users
Fri, 13th Dec 2024
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The Apple Watch Series 10 offers iPhone users a refined design and enhanced health features, making it a top contender in the smartwatch market.
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Hands-on review: Apple Watch Series 10 smartwatch
Mon, 23rd Sep 2024
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The Apple Watch Series 10 impresses with its sleek design, advanced health features, and remarkable functionality, redefining the smartwatch experience.
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Hands-on review: Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra
Thu, 19th Sep 2024
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Samsung's Galaxy Watch Ultra dazzles with top-tier features and a hefty NZD $1,199 price tag, but is it worth the investment for non-fitness enthusiasts?.
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Apple introduces the thinnest, most advanced Apple Watch yet
Tue, 10th Sep 2024
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Apple unveils the sleek, feature-rich Watch Series 10, boasting its largest, most advanced display yet, and innovative health-tracking capabilities. Priced from NZD $749.
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Apple Watch Ultra 2 debuts in stylish black titanium finish
Tue, 10th Sep 2024
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Apple introduces Apple Watch Ultra 2 in striking black titanium finish with watchOS 11, offering advanced features like sleep apnoea monitoring and dual-frequency GPS.
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Apple expands health features in Apple Watch & AirPods Pro 2
Tue, 10th Sep 2024
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Apple introduces health features for the Apple Watch and AirPods Pro 2, targeting sleep apnoea and hearing issues, expanding its health-tech footprint.
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Apple unveils watchOS 11 with new health & fitness features
Tue, 11th Jun 2024
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Apple's watchOS 11 debuts with new health apps, advanced fitness tracking, and customisation options, reinforcing Apple Watch as a vital health tool.
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Hands-on review: Fitbit Charge 6
Thu, 1st Feb 2024
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The Charge 6 comes filled to the brim with features, including more than 40 different exercise modes, built-in GPS, and an ECG heart health reader.
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Wearable Devices ramps up Mudra Band production for 2024 CES
Fri, 29th Dec 2023
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Wearable Devices boosts production of its AI-powered Mudra Band, preparing for anticipated demand surge after its presentation at the 2024 Consumer Electronic Show.
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Zepp Health to launch Amazfit Active Edge smartwatch in Malaysia
Thu, 28th Dec 2023
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Zepp Health gear to launch the rugged yet stylish Amazfit Active Edge smartwatch in Malaysia on 22nd Dec 2023.
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Hands-on review: Tozo S3 Smartwatch and T20 Ear Buds
Thu, 14th Dec 2023
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Golden X1 earbuds and was impressed with the aesthetics, quality, and performance. I leapt at the chance to review the S3 Smart Watch and the T20 Ear Buds.
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Cisco unveils AI-powered enhancements for Webex in bid to strengthen hybrid work
Wed, 1st Nov 2023
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Cisco's WebexOne event revealed significant enhancements to its Webex software powered by AI, improving user productivity, experience, and preventing burnout.