Articles by Edward Swift
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Technology
Epson EcoTank worth the investment
Wednesday, 22 July 2015, 3:48pmImagine this. It’s 9pm on Sunday and you need to print an important document for a 9am meeting tomorrow. You click print...
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Technology
Hands on: Vodafone Smart Prime
Wednesday, 15 July 2015, 2:03pmIn a lot of my tech reviews over the last few years, we’ve been looking at premium products. But every so often a little...
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Technology
Hands on: Microsoft Surface 3
Tuesday, 23 June 2015, 3:13pmIt seems like it’s been quite a while since we got our hands on the last Surface 3. In fact it’s been around 9 months since...
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Technology
Hands on: ASUS ZenWatch
Thursday, 4 June 2015, 10:30amWearable technology is starting to become more commonplace. Apple has finally jumped on the bandwagon with their Apple Watch...
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Technology
First look: Samsung's new SUHD TVs
Friday, 1 May 2015, 6:26pmIt’s amazing to think how much TVs have changed in the past 5 years. It wasn’t that long ago that 3D was the next big thing,...
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Entertainment
Netflix announces launch pricing
Monday, 23 March 2015, 9:12amNetflix has announced their pricing ahead of their launch in New Zealand tomorrow. The TV and movie streaming giant will...
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Entertainment
Netflix coy on availability of key shows
Friday, 20 February 2015, 5:03am"Stay tuned" is the official word on whether shows like House of Cards will be available when they launch in New Zealand. The...
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Technology
Hands on: The new TVNZ OnDemand
Tuesday, 10 February 2015, 11:03amNewstalk ZB's Edward Swift takes a sneak peek at the new TVNZ OnDemand, which is being launched this week
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Technology
Hands On: Fitbit Charge
Monday, 22 December 2014, 11:05amI’m not the fittest guy in the world. I’m not morbidly obese, but I’m no Channing Tatum. Ilive halfway down a very steep...
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Entertainment
Facebook releases annual year in review
Wednesday, 10 December 2014, 9:07amThe World Cup was the biggest conversation on Facebook this year. The social media giant has analysed the past year's conversations...
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Technology
Content is king for smart TVs
Tuesday, 9 December 2014, 3:35pmWhen it comes to TVs, it used to be that you’d find a reliable brand in the size that you want, and you’d buy it. There wouldn’t...
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Entertainment
Pedestrian pong takes off in Germany
Tuesday, 9 December 2014, 12:51pmThe boring wait to cross the road may be no more. VIDEO: Playing pong at the traffic lights In Hildesheim, Germany, an interactive...
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Technology
What you need to know about Netflix
Monday, 24 November 2014, 1:44pmNetflix has finally announced a New Zealand launch date. It had been widely tipped they'd be entering the market in the coming...
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Business
Qantas goes back to the future
Monday, 17 November 2014, 2:12pmAustralia's national carrier is going back to the future. Qantas has unveiled a 'retro-inspired' livery on one of its brand...
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Technology
Hands On: Sony Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z3 Compact
Saturday, 1 November 2014, 3:40pmNewstalk ZB's Edward Swift reviews the latest smartphones from Sony - the Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z3 Compact
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National
Kiwiblog becomes OMSA member
Wednesday, 1 October 2014, 1:13pmKiwiblog has become a member of the Online Media Standards Authority.
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World
Start menu returns to Microsoft's Windows 10 (+PHOTOS)
Wednesday, 1 October 2014, 10:11amMicrosoft has unveiled their new operating system this morning - Windows 10.
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World
Facebook trialling trip slideshows (+PHOTOS)
Wednesday, 1 October 2014, 8:09amForget sitting the family in front of the computer to show them your latest holiday snaps.
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World
Apple users tricked into microwaving their iPhones
Tuesday, 23 September 2014, 12:01pmiPhone users around the world are falling for a hoax that they can put their phone in the microwave to charge it wirelessly.
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Politics
Auckland Anglicans concerned about child poverty
Friday, 5 September 2014, 12:44pmAuckland Anglicans have expressed their concern about child poverty.
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National
Auckland Anglicans concerned about child poverty
Friday, 5 September 2014, 12:44pmAuckland Anglicans have expressed their concern about child poverty.
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Travel
Postcards from Shanghai: It's all about the money
Tuesday, 9 July 2013, 12:00amWhat a busy 24 hours it has been! So I left things off at Auckland Airport. Everything was a breeze there. We checked in...
