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A student on a mission: the dark side of smart appliances
High school student Liam Martin is asking the government to stop the sale of data collected by smart appliances in New Zealand homes.
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
A student on a mission: the dark side of smart appliances
High school student Liam Martin is asking the government to stop the sale of data collected by smart appliances in New Zealand homes.
Home entertainment
Is Kmart’s E-Calendar any good? Or should you buy a TRMNL?
We tested Kmart's E-Calendar to see if it was worth buying.
Internet & mobile
Think you’re wise to online scams? Take the test
Consumer NZ data shows 8 in 10 people are confident they can spot scams – but that confidence could be your downfall.
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.
