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Wireless Networks

WiFi coming to select Air New Zealand flights starting now

Air New Zealand introduces WiFi on overseas flights, commencing with a new Boeing 787 service to enhance customer experience.

By Alex Crossan • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Jun 2017

Phishing

IAG Insurance attempts to scam own employees - but not in a bad way

The goal is not to scam them into giving back their wages, but to test them on their cyber security awareness.

By Alex Crossan • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Jun 2017

Malware

ISPs build backdoors into customer modems, creating security breach

Vodafone and Spark are among the ISPs. Their policy is to use the access for troubleshooting, but it still raises red flags.

By Alex Crossan • 3 min read • Tue, 30th May 2017

Cybersecurity

Kiwi code-cracker heads to Oxford to hone her craft

She possesses a rare mind hard-wired to navigate complex algorithms in a way that even the most mathematically savvy out there would find difficult.

By Alex Crossan • 3 min read • Thu, 25th May 2017

Cybersecurity

Apple takes shots at Google in new ad campaign - smartphone showdown

Apple ignites smartphone rivalry, taunting Google with cash incentives to entice Android users to switch to iPhone in a bold ad blitz.

By Alex Crossan • 2 min read • Wed, 24th May 2017

Global Stories

Written by Alex

Cloud Services

We bring you the future, today: Why NetGuide changed its name

NetGuide rebrands as FutureFive, shifting its focus to emerging tech like drones and virtual reality while continuing to cover consumer technology news.

By Alex Crossan • 2 min read • Mon, 31st Jul 2017

Malware

Even more tips for staying safe online: There's no such thing as too safe!

Post-WannaCry era prompts urgent call for cyber vigilance, with crucial online safety tips revealed. Stay secure, stay updated!.

By Alex Crossan • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Jun 2017

Cloud Services

Forget Bear Grylls: Hacking the Wild shows how to survive using only gadgets

Quitmeyer ventures into some of the most remote and hostile locations in the world, surviving armed with nothing but everyday pieces of technology.

By Alex Crossan • 3 min read • Tue, 30th May 2017

Malware

Malicious apps discovered on Google Play - some lurking for more than a year

Check Point, a security software company, has revealed that their researchers discovered another widespread malware campaign on Google Play.

By Alex Crossan • 2 min read • Tue, 30th May 2017

Robotics

Snapchat drones could be coming your way soon

Their latest venture appears to be putting their camera technology atop drones, which could potentially prove to be a game changer.

By Alex Crossan • 2 min read • Mon, 29th May 2017

Smart Home

This handbag charges your phone and protects from prying hands

The handbags feature wireless smart device charging, bio-lock security, Bluetooth proximity alerts, and enough organization to rival a mobile office.

By Alex Crossan • 2 min read • Mon, 29th May 2017

Malware

The need for internet security on your devices

As cybercrime costs Kiwis over £257m annually, securing your devices with robust internet security is crucial to thwart hackers.

By Alex Crossan • 3 min read • Mon, 29th May 2017

Drones

DJI requires drone users to register their machines before flying

DJI is enforcing mandatory drone registration, issuing a software update that limits flight capabilities unless users register their machines and accounts.

By Alex Crossan • 3 min read • Fri, 26th May 2017