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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: 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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HiDock launches P1 AI voice recorder with HiNotes 3.0

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HiDock's P1 AI recorder targets privacy-minded professionals with Bluetooth earphones, 64GB storage and GBP £169 pricing.
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Jabra launches Evolve3 headsets & room kit in Singapore

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Jabra rolls out new Evolve3 headsets and a modular PanaCast Room Kit in Singapore, targeting hybrid workers and larger meeting spaces.
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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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Apple unveils AirPods Max 2 with H2 chip & new audio tech

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Apple unveils AirPods Max 2 with H2 chip, improved noise cancellation, creative tools and Live Translation, starting at AUD $999 in Australia.
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Hands-on review: Edifier NeoBuds Pro 3

Wed, 18th Feb 2026
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Edifier NeoBuds Pro 3 deliver impressive ANC, comfort and crisp audio, though simplistic touch controls and lack of earbud volume may irk.
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Hands-on review: Dell Pro Plus Wireless Speakerphone

Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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Dell's Pro Plus Wireless Speakerphone delivers crisp, Teams-ready audio in a compact, travel-friendly package that works straight from the box.
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Yealink debuts hybrid work audio gear at Officeworks

Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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Yealink launches SP92 speakerphone and BH71 Pro headset at Officeworks, targeting hybrid workers needing clearer calls in noisy spaces.
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Hands-on Review: Logitech Zone Wireless 2 ES headset

Fri, 28th Nov 2025
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The Logitech Zone Wireless 2 ES headset offers lightweight comfort, adaptive noise cancellation and clear mics, ideal for interviews and long workdays.
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Hands-on Review: Sprout Harmonic 4.0 Bluetooth Headphones

Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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Sprout Harmonic 4.0 Bluetooth Headphones offer rich sound, active noise-cancelling, and handy features like Duolink and a travel-friendly case.
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Hands-on Review: JBL Tour One M3 Headphones

Mon, 28th Jul 2025
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The JBL Tour One M3 headphones, priced at NZD $569.99, offer superb 3D sound, 70-hour battery life, and versatile connectivity for serious audio fans.
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Hands-on Review: JBL Tune Beam 2

Mon, 23rd Jun 2025
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JBL's Tune Beam 2 wireless earphones offer superb sound, comfort and up to 48 hours battery life, all for under NZD $170.
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Hands-on Review: JBL Wave Beam 2 (True Wireless Earbuds)

Mon, 23rd Jun 2025
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JBL Wave Beam 2 earphones offer Active Noise Cancelling, 40 hours playback, and IP54 rating, all for under NZD $90 - a top budget pick for sound and features.
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Hands-on Review: Apple AirPods 4 elevate music and everyday bliss

Fri, 13th Dec 2024
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Apple's AirPods 4 offer an extraordinary mix of superb audio quality and noise-cancelling features, transforming everyday listening into a blissful experience.
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Hands-on Review: TOZO OpenEgo True Wireless Open Ear Headphone

Wed, 8th May 2024
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The TOZO OpenEgo True Wireless Open Ear Headphone provides high sound quality and a unique LED digital display charging case at a highly affordable price, despite lacking noise-cancelling capabilities and fitting issues.
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Dell's groundbreaking WL7024 headset revolutionises noise cancellation

Fri, 12th Apr 2024
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Dell launches the world's 'most intelligent' wireless headset, the AI-driven Premier Wireless ANC Headset (WL7024), boasting AI noise cancellation, superior battery life, and ergonomic design.
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Hands-on Review: Maono Wireless Microphone WM620 Series

Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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Given my lack of descriptive vocabulary, I thought I'd take you through what Maono says before describing my experience using the WM620 series. .
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Hands-on Review: Asus Zenbook 14 OLED UX3405

Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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The new Asus Zenbook 14 OLED is one of the first of a new generation of notebooks sporting an Intel Meteor Lake Core Ultra processor.
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New state-of-the-art IMPACT 700 and 800 headsets from EPOS

Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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Audio tech firm EPOS introduces IMPACT 700 and 800, two industry-leading additions to its premier enterprise headset series, tailored for multiple work environments.