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Spring training: Johnny be good
Lazy Lucy's gruelling relationship with her 'trainer' keeps her coming back for more positive results.

<i>British Vogue</i> launches first iPad application
The December issue of British Vogue will be available as an iPad app, but editor Alexandra Shulman is waiting to gauge reaction before embarking on a second instalment.

TomTom 'Voice of NZ' winner announced
This man's voice will be heard worldwide after being voted the 'Voice of New Zealand' for TomTom GPS devices after a month-long contest.

Struggling for altitude
New businesses with big ideas are fighting to stay aloft as the money runs out, Karyn Scherer reports.

One out of the box
Elite British hi-fi companies like Arcam have long been the preserve of big-spending audio- and video-philes like our own Peter Jackson. But now the firm is about to launch a must-have portable speaker system for iPod, iPhone and iPad.

Travel gadget: Fuji Finepix XP10
There was a lament about British manufacturing in the 1970s that went something like, "Why buy British when the Japanese make it smaller and cheaper?"

<i>Anthony Doesburg</i>: Devotees and gadgets gather for Apple love-in
Auckland forum brings brand's followers together for expert sessions on tech giant's products.

Disaster survival kit: Must have gadgets
In the wake of the Christchurch earthquake, nervous Welly dweller Pat Pilcher looks at some useful gadgets for your survival kit.

Travel gadget: MyAlbum
This one's especially for grandparents (though it'll be useful for plenty of other people).

Apple TV: Hello high-def. Oh, and goodbye HDD
Even though the Apple TV has been a dream to use and has quietly gathered a loyal following of fans, it has long been due an overhaul.

Orcon picks up iPad, Apple reassures on demand delays
As Apple reassures US iPad customers that it can fill demand, Orcon has become the first telco in New Zealand to sell the device.

Review: Dell Inspiron Mini 10
Despite a tricky trackpad, Dell's Inspiron Mini 10 offers pretty good bang for buck in the underpowered netbook world.

iPhone 4 to go on sale today
Vodafone has now announced that it will be selling limited numbers of the iPhone 4 from midday.

iPad launch sparks a typically Kiwi 'buying frenzy'
There was no mad rush at one of Auckland's biggest Apple dealers as the much-hyped iPad went on sale this morning.

iPad hits NZ this week
The Apple iPad will finally go on sale in NZ on Friday with recommended retail prices of $799 to $1349 , the company has announced.

Kiwi company unveils life-changing technology
A local company has launched the Rex exoskeleton, a robotic device which enables wheelchair-bound people to walk.

Lightening the load with eBooks
The biggest challenge Jim Eagles faces in trying to travel light is the need to take lots of books. Can an eReader help?

Could Apple's first mistake come back to haunt it?
Apple's iOS4 lock-down may cost it in the smartphone market, the same way its 'no clone' policy hit it in the 1990s.

Bosses told to get with programme as staff bring in gadgets
More staff are hooking up their own gadgets - such as iPhones and laptops - to networks at their workplace, research shows.

Can't see the optical zoom for the megapixels?
Far be it from me to accuse anyone of lying, but we're certainly bamboozled and confused into making purchases.