FutureFive New Zealand - Consumer technology news from the future

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Cryptocurrency trading in NZ below world average, but signs show increased awareness

A recent study has revealed that although cryptocurrency is still a growing market in New Zealand, the country's usage rate is still well below those of our overseas counterparts.>>

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Hands-on review: Nanoleaf Lines

If you have read any of my previous reviews, you would know I am a big fan of Nanoleaf and its products. I have their panels and strips all over my house.>>

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Hands-on review: Sony WF-C500 earbuds

My first impressions of the WF-C500 earbuds were really good. The packaging is very similar to that of the flagship earbuds. The earbuds themselves came with a protective charging case, instructions, warranties, different size ear tips and a USB-C charging cable.>>

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Fortinet partners with Telecom Niue to increase network security

Fortinet has provided the island nation of Niue with a range of cybersecurity solutions in an effort to increase network communications among residents.>>

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Zoom awarded new international security certification after intensive evaluation>>

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Four industries revolutionised by robots>>

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Analysis: AI the way of the future for modern contact centres>>

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Surfshark adds a website safety warning feature to its browser extension>>

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Game review: Gear.Club Unlimited 2

Developer Eden Games has been in the video game industry for decades, working on famous games such as the V-Rally and Test Drive Unlimited series. Well, more recently, the developer has made Gear.Club Unlimited 2 in 2018 exclusively for the Nintendo Switch.>>

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Avast launches a new firewall in latest product updates

Avast has announced a new firewall will be packaged with its latest free and premium product updates for Windows.>>

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Growth streak for traditional PCs continues during holiday quarter

"Consumer need for PCs in emerging markets and global commercial demand remained strong during the quarter with supply being a gating factor.">>

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Hands-on review: EPOS H3 Pro Hybrid gaming headset

EPOS goes from strength to strength, unleashing with its top-of-the-range EPOS H3 Pro Hybrid what could just be the ultimate gaming headset.>>

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New Citrix study says employees prefer remote work to office work

According to a new poll conducted by Citrix, nearly 80% of employees say they would rather work in a hybrid way, and more than 70% would prefer to remain fully remote.>>

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Microsoft to acquire Activision Blizzard in landmark deal

The merger is set to create further opportunities for Microsoft’s gaming business across mobile, PC, console and cloud while also providing a solid foundation for entry into the metaverse.>>

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DHL tops list of companies most impersonated by criminals

Cybercriminals often impersonate brands to gain valuable data, and new research by Check Point Software has found DHL to be the brand most frequently imitated by cybercriminals. >>

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Supply chain woes set to continue in 2022 - Shopify

"In the months ahead, we will see logistics companies build more resilient supply chains with a heightened focus on digitisation and decentralisation.">>

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WordPress vulnerabilities more than doubled in 2021

WordPress vulnerabilities more than doubled in 2021, and 77% of them are exploitable.>>

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YouTube Shorts a haven for scammers using stolen TikTok videos

Scammers are stealing existing short-form videos from TikTok and reposting them as YouTube Shorts, racking up millions of views and gaining tens of thousands of subscribers, according to new research from Tenable.>>

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Log4Shell zero day vulnerability most significant security threat of past decade

Its effects will be felt far into 2022 and beyond, according to Imperva Research Labs.>>

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Tablets & laptops

Getac announces new rugged tablets for release in 2022

Getac has expanded its lineup with the announcement of the release of new rugged android tablets suitable for a variety of situations from March 2022.>>

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Internet of Things

4G technology represents more than 60% of all IoT cellular module models

"This is not surprising, due to 5G not being applicable to many IoT applications outside of the automotive space and for fixed wireless terminals.">>

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Artificial Intelligence / AI

Alibaba reveals its top 10 tech trends for the year ahead

Alibaba DAMO Academy has released its forecast of the leading trends it believes will shape the tech industry in 2022.>>

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Kaspersky lists 5 cyber threats to watch for in 2022

Global privacy company Kaspersky has highlighted some of the most significant cyber threats New Zealand consumers and businesses should be prepared for in 2022. >>

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Virtual reality investment explodes in 2021 - report>>

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Major cryptocurrency losses for SMBs from BlueNoroff threat actor>>

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Artificial Intelligence / AI

Smart device security the focus of newly funded research>>

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Trends that will shape workspace layouts in 2022>>

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Cloudflare Radar releases surprising internet traffic and security statistics in 2021 review>>

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Game review: God of War (PC)>>

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Artificial Intelligence / AI

New predictions by Brainly say AI and interactive learning still vital in classrooms of 2022>>

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E-signature software use in small to medium businesses on the rise>>

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Artificial Intelligence / AI

Ulisse launches visual data collection platform to transform physical spaces into smart spaces>>

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Artificial Intelligence / AI

Newcomer VinAI debuts its impressive AI-based product portfolio at CES 2022>>

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Trickbot overtakes Formbook as most prevalent malware>>

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Risk and reward: Report reveals what risks businesses should look out for in 2022>>

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Older people targeted by ransomware while young adults fall for TikTok scams>>

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Vodafone, Te Rourou foundation launch emergency grant, match donations for Tonga tsunami recovery>>

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Hands-on review: PNY XLR8 Gaming NVMe Gen4x4 SSD and PS5 SSD Cover with integrated heatsink>>

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Honeywell receives Rainbow Tick for diversity & inclusion in NZ>>

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App and mobile usage continues to soar according to new App Annie report>>

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Hands-on review: Intel 12th-Gen Core i9-12900K and Core i5-12600K CPU>>