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Owen McCarthy
Reviewer
Owen McCarthy has had a long love affair with all things technical since the dawn of the computer age. A child of the 1960’s, he agrees with legendary author, Douglas Adams, that digital watches were a pretty neat idea. By the 1980’s Owen was learning how to code using C and by the turn of the century, he was teaching HTML to enthusiastic youngsters. These days, Owen can be found pestering editors for new technology to review on an annoyingly regular basis. In his spare time, he rides motorcycles of the three-wheeled variety, studies theology, aqua-jogs, and works hard to honour his late wife’s request to live a joy-filled life.

Stories by Owen - Page 5

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Hands-on review: The OPPO Reno Z in gorgeous Aurora Purple
Wed, 7th Aug 2019
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gaming
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smartphones
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reviews
OPPO's Reno Z dazzles with its 'Aurora Purple' and robust features at an enviable price point.
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Forget the lag - we go hands-on with the ROG Rapture GT-AC2900 router
Mon, 5th Aug 2019
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gaming
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reviews
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technology gifts
ROG Rapture router transforms laggy home networks into gaming nirvana, with impressive non-gaming perks too.
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Hands-on review: The LIFX Tile's amazing colour combinations
Mon, 5th Aug 2019
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gaming
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reviews
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technology gifts
I can creep quietly into bed after a late night on my computer, without disturbing my significant other. No more bashed big toes for me!.
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Hands-on review: The OPPO Reno 10x Zoom - no fumbling around for the right lens
Tue, 16th Jul 2019
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gaming
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smartphones
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reviews
OPPO's Reno Series dazzles with top-notch camera tech and user-friendly features, set to innovate NZ's mobile scene.
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Hands-on review: The 6th Gen Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon
Thu, 11th Jul 2019
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gaming
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mobility
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tablets & laptops
Laptop envy strikes again as Lenovo's ThinkPad woos with its lightweight charm and potent features.
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Hands-on review: The Harman Kardon Allure Portable Speaker
Tue, 2nd Jul 2019
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gaming
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digital music
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reviews
Harman Kardon's Allure Portable marries quality sound with Amazon Alexa's voice control, offering both WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity.
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Hands-on review: LIFX A60+ LED Smart Light brightens the day
Thu, 27th Jun 2019
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gaming
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reviews
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smart home
LIFX A60+ smart bulb dazzles with colour, mood settings & app ease, enhancing homes sans hub. #SmartLighting #Review.
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Hands-on review: Edifier S880DB Active Speakers are little with big sound
Wed, 12th Jun 2019
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gaming
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digital music
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reviews
Edifier S880DB speakers blend fashion with top sound, but the manual needs work.
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Hands-on review: The illuminating TP-Link Smart Wi-Fi LED Bulbs
Mon, 27th May 2019
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gaming
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reviews
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smart home
ve been feeling somewhat in the dark with developments in the growth of the ‘smart home’, so it was a great opportunity to find out how things work.
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Hands-on review: MiniTool Power Data Recovery Software
Tue, 21st May 2019
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gaming
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dr
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cloud services
MiniTool earns high marks for data recovery, with robust features for Windows users but a steep learning curve.
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Hands-on review: Visme transforms you into a graphical presentation guru
Mon, 13th May 2019
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gaming
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martech
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reviews
Versatile design tool Visme wins praise with templates, webcasts, and a user-friendly experience for creators.
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Hands-on review: The Corsair K70 RGB Mk.2 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard
Thu, 9th May 2019
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gaming
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reviews
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technology gifts
New K70 keyboard: A game-changer for comfort, control, and prolonged play, says Corsair fanatic.
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Hands-on review: The beauty of Adobe Premiere Rush
Thu, 9th May 2019
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gaming
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video
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martech
A good photographer will tell you that you need to follow the four main principles; lighting, lighting, lighting and lighting.
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Hands-on review: The ruggedly tough CAT S61 smartphone
Thu, 18th Apr 2019
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smartphones
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gaming
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reviews
The driveway beckoned me, so I dropped the phone several times.  Back in the study, close examination has failed to reveal a single scratch.
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Hands-on review: ASUS Mini PC PB60G
Wed, 17th Apr 2019
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gaming
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pc hardware
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cloud services
Mini but mighty—ASUS PB60G PC packs a punch in tiny form.
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Hands-on review: The sleek The ASUS ProArt Series PA27AC monitor
Mon, 8th Apr 2019
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gaming
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reviews
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monitors
ASUS ProArt PA27AC monitor dazzles with HDR-10 precision and Thunderbolt ease, a creative's dream.
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Hands-on review: The Dyson Pure Hot and Cool Air Purifier
Thu, 4th Apr 2019
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reviews
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gaming
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technology gifts
Dyson's Pure Hot and Cool revolution for asthmatics; 99.95% of fine pollutants trapped, fostering a sneeze-free home.
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Hands-on review: The Samsung Galaxy S10+ and Galaxy Buds
Wed, 27th Mar 2019
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smartphones
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gaming
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reviews
For those of us who demand high quality performance and durability, this model will have you drooling with delight. I'll see you down at the phone shop.
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Hands-on review: D-Link DCS-2802KT Wire-Free Camera Kit
Tue, 26th Mar 2019
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gaming
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surveillance
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reviews
Revolutionary D-Link cams elevate home security with stellar Full HD clarity, ensuring burglars can't hide.
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Hands-on review: The Huawei Y7 Pro 2019
Wed, 13th Mar 2019
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gaming
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smartphones
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reviews
Huawei's Y7 Pro smartphone impresses with its AI camera, long battery life, expandable storage, and user-friendly interface.
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Hands-on review: The HP Spectre X 360 convertible
Thu, 28th Feb 2019
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gaming
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mobility
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tablets & laptops
HP Spectre review: Stylish, versatile & powerful laptop-tablet hybrid impresses.
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Hands-on review: Epson ET-4700 EcoTank Workforce Printer
Mon, 25th Feb 2019
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gaming
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printing
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reviews
Epson's ET-4700 revolutionises printing with cost-effective, high-quality EcoTank tech for SMBs.
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Hands-on review: The Ekster Wallet protects your cards against RFID attacks
Tue, 15th Jan 2019
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gaming
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reviews
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technology gifts
Farewell tinfoil hats—Ekster's wallet promises chic protection against RFID skimming with a stylish, secure solution.
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Hands-on review: The Logitech R500 laser presentation remote
Mon, 17th Dec 2018
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gaming
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digital transformation
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reviews
Unlock TED Talk secrets with Logitech's presenter tools – speak with ease and control slides!.