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Get me out of this car! NZ Airshow averts traffic disaster by utilizing built-in Bluetooth

We all know the frustration of travelling to and from major events, this is how the Royal New Zealand Air Force avoided a traffic disaster...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Mon, 31st Jul 2017

Digital Entertainment

Move over UE Boom, there's a new (actually old) kid in town

Bose has recently introduced its new range of Bluetooth speakers, that shares the cylindrical shape of arguably the market dominator, UE Boom.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Apr 2017

Gaming

Hands-on Review: MYNT smart tracker - never lose anything again

MYNT smart tracker's review unveils a tech marvel that vows to end the days of lost keys and wandering pets, all for a crisp NZ$30.

By Greig Strafford • 4 min read • Thu, 15th Dec 2016

Bluetooth

Air NZ 'pioneers' gate-to-gate Bluetooth for passengers

As of July 21 last week, Air New Zealand customers can now use Bluetooth devices 'gate to gate' on all its domestic and international flights.

By Sara Barker • 1 min read • Wed, 27th Jul 2016

Apps

Guess who's back with Bluetooth: Furby's had a makeover

It seems these days 90s trends can't be rehashed fast enough as generation Y grows up - and it seems Hasbro has jumped on the bandwagon too.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Jul 2016

Bluetooth

Scenic beauty & road safety: Bluetooth alerts to help rental car drivers

Bluetooth technology to deliver safety messages will be used to educate rental drivers as they drive along the Christchurch to Queenstown route.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Jul 2016

Bluetooth

Unable to buy a round because you 'forgot your wallet?' No excuses now

Ever gone to the bar when it's your turn to buy a round of drinks and realised you've left your wallet at home? A new innovation will change this.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 10th May 2016

Gaming

Hands-on Review: iLuv Bluetooth Aud Mini Speaker with LED Light Show

I've tried a lot of Bluetooth speakers and many are almost identical. Finally, I've found something completely different.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Dec 2015

Semiconductors

Toshiba targets wearable market with new Bluetooth devices

Toshiba America Electronic Components is releasing two Bluetooth Smart ICs with Bluetooth Low Energy v4.1 capabilities.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Nov 2015

Gaming

Hands-on Review: Neo Smartpen N2

The Neo Smartpen N2 proudly claims to bridge the gap between paper and digital. Artists, writers, scribblers will find this a welcome addition.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Nov 2015

Global Stories

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Gaming

Hands-on Review: Kanex MultiSync travel keyboard

The Kanex MultiSync Bluetooth travel keyboard is a comfortable, slim, and portable travel keyboard that can sync with up to four simultaneous devices.

By James Fraser • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Apr 2017

Wireless Networks

Snapchat gets a new name and unveils some fancy sunglasses

Snapchat rebrands as Snap Inc. and announces new product, Spectacles - sunglasses with an integrated video camera.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 27th Sep 2016

Gaming

Hands-on Review: Sony MDR1000x Bluetooth Headphones

Sony have an impeccable sense of timing. Almost straight after Apples headphone socketless iPhone 7 launched, their new Bluetooth headphones arrived.

By Patrick Pilcher • 4 min read • Mon, 19th Sep 2016

Bluetooth

Grumpy tech guy: Apple, this isn't courage - it's arrogance

Tech veteran slams Apple over iPhone 7's 'courageous' jack removal, calling it a profit-driven insult to users' intelligence.

By Patrick Pilcher • 4 min read • Fri, 9th Sep 2016

Bluetooth

Grumpy tech guy: Are smart appliances aimed at dummies?

If opening the fridge door to see what's in the fridge is too much of a chore then great, you've saved yourself 15 seconds.

By Patrick Pilcher • 4 min read • Tue, 6th Sep 2016

Gaming

Hands-on Review: Sony SRS-XB3 Bluetooth Speaker

The Sony SRS-XB3 Bluetooth speaker is a good quality, USB-chargeable, compact, multi-layout Bluetooth speaker built for bass.

By James Fraser • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Apr 2016

Gaming

Hands-on Review: Kwikset Kevo Bluetooth Deadbolt

Kwikset's Kevo Bluetooth Deadbolt revolutionises home security by letting you unlock your door with just a touch, priced at NZD $369 from Mitre10 Mega.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Apr 2016