Articles by Petra Player, Writer

Petra has had a long-time love of tech, gaming and entertainment, especially if she can find it at a discount. With a background in archaeology, she’ll dig deep to find the best deals and thanks to her long history in retail, knows what makes a good bargain. She also is a bit of a keyboard hobbyist, having found enjoyment with mechanical keyboards during 2020’s lockdown, and enjoys trying out new peripherals whenever she gets the chance.

In her free time, you can find Petra consuming some type of Star Wars media, wandering around catching Pokémon, or just generally annoying her opponents with board destruction in Magic the Gathering. She adores animals, particularly cats, and wants to find all the best pet tech out there for her two spoiled kitties at home.

Articles by: Petra Player

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PSA: Disney Plus prices rise on March 5 – lock in another year now and save AU$40 / NZ$40

By Petra Player published 27 February 24

Last chance Disney Plus has new pricing tiers coming on March 5, but you still have time to stay subscribed at the current price with all the perks for one more year.

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Shark SpeedStyle RapidGloss Finisher & High-Velocity Dryer review: hair drying made easy

By Petra Player published 11 February 24

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The Shark SpeedStyle RapidGloss Finisher & High-Velocity Dryer can automatically select an optimum heat setting to match an attachment, but another Shark hairstyling tool has it beat.

Disney Plus is getting an eye-watering price hike, but you still have time to avoid it

By Petra Player published 24 January 24

Disney Plus has announced a restructure of its current plans is coming in March for both Aussies and New Zealanders – including a significant price rise.

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The best back-to-school tech supplies for students in New Zealand

By Sharmishta Sarkar last updated 15 January 24

Updated Whether it’s school or uni, we’ve found the best back-to-school tech essentials for any student.

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Nanoleaf Matter Essentials smart bulb review: same great light, better compatibility

By Petra Player published 28 September 23

The Nanoleaf Matter Essentials smart bulb gets Matter-over-Thread connectivity, but how important is this upgrade to your smart home setup?

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Amazon announces official October dates for its Prime Big Deal Days sale

By Petra Player published 18 September 23

Amazon Prime Big Deal Days sale has an official date, and it takes over where Prime Early Access left off.

Disney Plus deal: nab 3 months for just AU$13.99 / NZ$14.99

By Petra Player published 6 September 23

Limited offer New Disney Plus subscribers can get three months for the price of one until 11.59pm AEST on September 20.

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Amazon confirms a second Prime Day is coming in October 2023

By Petra Player published 9 August 23

Amazon’s bringing the Prime Big Deal Days sale to 19 countries in October.

Tineco Floor One S5 Pro review: combine and conquer with this mop and vacuum in one

By Petra Player published 2 August 23

The Tineco Floor One S5 Pro is a wet/dry vacuum designed to halve your chores when keeping hard floors clean.

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Buying a Kindle on Prime Day? Don’t forget your three free months of Kindle Unlimited

By Alex Whitelock last updated 4 July 23

Act fast Amazon Prime Day has started early for book lovers – get three months of Kindle Unlimited or Audible on the house with this superb extended free trial promo.

Amazon locks in official dates for Prime Day 2023

By Petra Player published 21 June 23

Prime Day 2023 Amazon has officially confirmed when the next Prime Day sales event will take place, and it's less than a month away.

Ahsoka: Disney's next Star Wars show gets an official release date

By Petra Player published 8 June 23

Disney confirms the official release date of the highly anticipated new series Star Wars: Ahsoka.

Where to watch Avatar: The Way of Water in Australia and New Zealand

By Petra Player published 6 June 23

News James Cameron’s Avatar: The Way of Water is coming to Disney Plus on June 7 – here’s how to watch it online in Australia and New Zealand.

How to watch Colin From Accounts: stream the Aussie comedy from anywhere

By Petra Player published 4 May 23

News Love a heartwarming comedy? We’ve got all the information on where to watch the Binge original series, Colin From Accounts.

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Hurry! Grab an Amazon Kindle Paperwhite for AU$170 in this limited time deal

By Petra Player last updated 4 May 23

TechRadar Deals An extremely limited AU$70 discount on the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (2021) makes one of our favourite ereaders worth considering if you – or mum – are an avid reader.

Our favourite ereader is AU$30 off in time for Mother's Day

By Petra Player published 26 April 23

TechRadar Deals The Kobo Libra 2 scores a rare discount on Amazon, making this ereader a tempting gift for Mother’s Day.

Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 review: budget tablet with a beautiful display

By Petra Player published 14 April 23

The Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 is an affordable tablet, but does its lower price affect its overall performance and design?

The Kobo Elipsa 2E on a desk next to the Stylus 2 surrounded by books both opened and closed.

Kobo's newest Elipsa 2E ereader is ready to take down the Kindle Scribe

By Petra Player published 5 April 23

Kobo has announced a new 10.3-inch ereader as a competitor to the Kindle Scribe, and has extended its ebook subscription service to more markets.

Amazon’s Big Smile Sale brings plenty of savings to New Zealand shoppers

By Petra Player published 30 March 23

TechRadar Deals Amazon’s Big Smile Sale has kicked off, and these are the best deals available right now in New Zealand.

Tears of the Kingdom art behind the Nintendo Switch OLED

Nintendo's Zelda-themed Switch OLED is the final link that's pushed me to upgrade

By Petra Player published 29 March 23

Nintendo has announced a Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Edition Switch OLED console ahead of the game’s May release.

TCL Nxtpaper 10s review: a mid-range tablet with an eye-catching matte display

By Petra Player published 9 March 23

The TCL Nxtpaper 10s has been designed to reduce blue light, but does this kind of screen tech make for a unique tablet experience?

How to watch Wakanda Forever: what time can you stream Black Panther 2 in New Zealand?

By Petra Player published 1 February 23

News Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is coming to Disney Plus on Wednesday, February 1. In New Zealand, you’ll be able to catch the film from 8pm NZDT.

The Kobo Clara 2E positioned between a speaker, fake plant, two books and a coffee mug. On the display is a page from the current book being read.

Kobo Clara 2E review

By Petra Player last updated 31 January 23

The Kobo Clara 2E comes packed with features in an environmentally-conscious package.

Last chance: subscribe to Disney Plus today to avoid the price hike

By Petra Player last updated 8 December 22

Aussies and New Zealanders can expect a price jump in their Disney Plus subscription from 7pm AEDT / 9pm NZDT December 8.

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We’re not blowing hot air: grab a Philips air fryer for 45% off

By Petra Player published 3 November 22

TechRadar Deals A Philips air fryer for just AU$249 from Amazon is a great early Black Friday deal.

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