Stories by Patrick - Page 2
Hands-on Review: D-Link Powerline AV2 1000 HD Gigabit
Thu, 22nd Sep 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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notebook
For a near bomb-proof means of filling in that pesky WiFi coverage hole, this offering from D-Link will be exactly what the doctor ordered.
First impressions of macOS Sierra: Destined to fly or fated to pie?
Wed, 21st Sep 2016
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apple
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macos
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technology gifts
Today macOS Sierra is finally available as a free download for Mac users. It is still only early days, but here are my first impressions.
Hands-on Review: Sony MDR1000x Bluetooth Headphones
Mon, 19th Sep 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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headphones
Sony have an impeccable sense of timing. Almost straight after Apples headphone socketless iPhone 7 launched, their new Bluetooth headphones arrived.
Grumpy Tech Guy: Isn't that ironic - Adblock to display adverts
Wed, 14th Sep 2016
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martech
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adblock
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adtech
Despite the fact you downloaded Adblock to block adverts, you're now back at square one, as they will soon display ads they deem as 'good'.
Grumpy tech guy: Welcome to Transylvanian tech support hell
Tue, 13th Sep 2016
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uc
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endpoint protection
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edr
Frustrated by a phone glitch, a journalist's call to tech support takes a bizarre turn as he's connected to a call centre in Transylvania.
Grumpy tech guy: Apple, this isn't courage - it's arrogance
Fri, 9th Sep 2016
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bluetooth
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apple
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airpods
Tech veteran slams Apple over iPhone 7's 'courageous' jack removal, calling it a profit-driven insult to users' intelligence.
Intel Skull Canyon NUC: When size doesn't matter
Mon, 5th Sep 2016
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intel
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tablets
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gpu
Under its hood the hardware includes Intel's latest quad-core i7 CPU. The usually anaemic Intel integrated graphics got a serious dose of steroids.
Meet Kaby Lake: Intel uncovers its new 7th generation CPUs
Tue, 30th Aug 2016
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semiconductors
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notebook
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intel
Still salivating, we've now got the good oil on the rest of Intel's new 7th-generation CPU range, codenamed Kaby Lake.
The Internet of Sh*t - the opinions of a tech afficionado
Wed, 24th Aug 2016
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uc
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iot
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cloud services
The reality of the Internet of Things is more akin to an Internet of Shit, with many gadgets failing to live up to the hype.
Hands-on Review: Huawei P9 Plus - all the bells and whistles
Thu, 18th Aug 2016
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gaming
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digital signage
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digital entertainment
This is a well-crafted phone that ticks all the boxes a high-end buyer is ever likely to have - including one of the best cameras out there.
Hands-on Review: Vodafone Smart Mini 7 - absolutely affordable
Tue, 16th Aug 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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vodafone
In our in-depth review, the Vodafone Smart Mini 7 proves to be the budget-friendly smartphone that doesn't compromise on essentials.
Hands-on Review: Meizu M3 Note - bang for buck value
Tue, 9th Aug 2016
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gaming
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semiconductors
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digital signage
Not so long ago budget smartphones translated into dinky specs in Tupperware chassis with lousy battery life and pokey processors. A lot has changed.
Hands-on Review: Fuji X-Pro2 - great or one to hate?
Wed, 27th Jul 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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fuji
Fujifilm's X Pro2 compact mirrorless camera is their new flagship. It joins the X-T1 and X-Pro1. My question is this; how good is it?.
Smartphone leak: Samsung Galaxy Note 7 details
Wed, 13th Jul 2016
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digital signage
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displays
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samsung
Pictures of the Galaxy Note 7 have surfaced, and Samsung fans have worked themselves into a lather of speculation.
Will Microsoft pull out of the smartphone market?
Tue, 5th Jul 2016
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semiconductors
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digital signage
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displays
Amidst ongoing speculation, Microsoft faces a critical decision: should they withdraw from the smartphone market after writing off USD $950m and cutting jobs?.
Hands-on Review: Android Auto vs CarPlay
Wed, 29th Jun 2016
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gaming
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cartech
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digital entertainment
Holden Captiva offers compatibility with both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, providing a glimpse of the future of smart car technology.
The Voda-Sky merger: What does it mean?
Fri, 10th Jun 2016
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uc
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sky
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m&a
Sky's the limit as Vodafone plots a merger with Sky TV, aiming to shake up content delivery and tighten grip on NZ's telco market.
The smartwatch shoot-out: Which one should you choose?
Thu, 9th Jun 2016
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wearables
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digital signage
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displays
With every smartphone maker and their dog launching a smartwatch, many are scratching their heads, wondering which to buy.
Intel launches 10 core monster CPU
Wed, 1st Jun 2016
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semiconductors
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intel
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asus
Intel have finally revealed their latest high-end CPU. It is a 10 core monster that will crunch through data like a dieter at a pizza convention.
Hands-on review & sneak preview: Huawei P9 Plus
Wed, 25th May 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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huawei p9 plus
I've managed to get some early hands-on time with one of the first P9 Plus units in New Zealand to compile this sneak preview.