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5 biggest headphones trends of 2026
From open-ear listening to the return of wired earbuds, 2026’s biggest headphone trends have mixed genuinely useful ideas with features that feel more like hype.
Computing
MacBook Neo: our review of Apple’s first cheap laptop
Is the new MacBook any good? We’ve tested the Neo’s speed, battery, screen and audio to see how it compares to MacBook Air, MacBook Pro and Windows PCs.
Data & privacy
NZ’s best and worst loyalty programmes
Which of these 22 loyalty schemes offer the best value, and which aren’t worth signing up for?
Home entertainment
5 biggest headphones trends of 2026
From open-ear listening to the return of wired earbuds, 2026’s biggest headphone trends have mixed genuinely useful ideas with features that feel more like hype.
Internet & mobile
Spark and 2degrees mobile transparency ratings plummet in 2026
Two of the three network operators failed to provide customers with useful summaries of their usage. The third, One NZ, made no positive progress either.
Phones & watches
Learn te reo Māori on your phone or tablet with these apps
We review a handful of the many Māori language apps available on Android and iOS devices.
