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Hands-on review: Final Fantasy XV Royal Edition packs a lot of extra content
Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Final Fantasy XV Royal Edition adds loads of new content for players to explore. Is this version of the game worth revisiting FFXV?.
Hands-on review: Security and elegance meet with Ring
Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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gaming
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reviews
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smart home
Ring's Spotlight Cam seamlessly blends security with style, featuring HD video, motion-activated lights, and two-way audio, all controllable via mobile.
Hands-on review: Change is constant - unless you’re the iPhone 8 Plus
Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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smartphones
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gaming
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digital signage
After using the iPhone 8 Plus for the last six months, I’ve come to the conclusion that it’s a model for those wanting the safety of the familiar.
Govt announces first eight members of digital divide taskforce
Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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dei
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digital divide
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nz government
The Digital Economy and Digital Inclusion Advisory Group will advise the Govt on how it can build the digital economy and reduce digital divides.
Bayonetta 2 comes to Switch
Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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gaming
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network infrastructure
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reviews
Nintendo Switch users can now enjoy Bayonetta 2, a former Wii U exclusive, which includes a download code for the original game in boxed copies.
Netgear launches their first gaming router
Sat, 17th Mar 2018
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netgear
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router
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xr500
Netgear launched their new XR500 gaming router at a special event in Sydney. FutureFive was there to check it out.
Finally! Your very own AI chief of security
Fri, 16th Mar 2018
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smart home
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ai
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cybersecurity
Every day a piece of science-fiction becomes real. Today, it's a cybersecurity offering that learns how to protect you without straining your CPU.
How Google secured more than two billion Android devices
Fri, 16th Mar 2018
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smartphones
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cybersecurity
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google
Despite all of the breaches across platforms last year Google remains optimistic about their security progress.
DJI implements no-fly zones during ASEAN-Australia Special Summit
Fri, 16th Mar 2018
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drones
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dji
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g7
The temporary no-fly zones will help reduce the likelihood of drone operators inadvertently entering sensitive areas.
AUT launches online course to support Kiwi entrepreneurship
Fri, 16th Mar 2018
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edutech
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aut
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online courses
The Practical Innovation and Entrepreneurship Paper (ENTR770) welcomed its first official intake of students on March 14.
How to turn water into power with this new turbine
Fri, 16th Mar 2018
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
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cleantech
Vortical Tech's new turbine converts household tap water flow into 120 watts of electricity, providing sustainable energy with every wash and flush.
Haier and AUT partner to create AR charity campaign
Fri, 16th Mar 2018
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ar, vr & metaverse
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aut
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applab
An augmented reality colouring-in mobile application will take the Big Hoot art trail from the streets of Auckland to kids nationwide.
Lara Croft returns later this year in Shadow of the Tomb Raider
Fri, 16th Mar 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
The Tomb Raider movie out now is not the only thing Lara Croft fans can get excited about because she will be in Shadow of the Tomb Raider.
Kiwi non-profit launches AI KiwiSaver advisor
Fri, 16th Mar 2018
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uc
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martech
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open source
Simplicity launches Artie, an AI chatbot to answer questions on its KiwiSaver and investment funds, as part of its robo-advice platform.
Is there an answer for soaring numbers of cyberbullying cases?
Fri, 16th Mar 2018
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mdm
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iot
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smart home
In the wake of the mass digitisation taking homes by storm, cyberbullying and online harassment has accelerated 60 percent with no signs of slowing.
Lost or found someone's pet? PiP facial recognition will reunite our furry friends
Thu, 15th Mar 2018
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surveillance
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biometrics
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cloud services
New Zealand rolls out PiP facial recognition technology to help reunite lost pets with their owners, revolutionising animal recovery services.
Vodafone xone accelerator calling for AI and IoT innovators
Thu, 15th Mar 2018
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accelerator
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vodafone
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vodafone xone
Eight startups will receive a total package valued at more than $150,000 including seed-funding and access to world-class technology.
Aconex shareholders vote in favour of Oracle acquisition
Thu, 15th Mar 2018
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software
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oracle
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construction
Aconex shareholders have overwhelmingly approved Oracle’s AUD $7.80 per share acquisition offer, valuing the deal at USD $1.2 billion.
Social media campaigns secure $1million for Kiwi charities
Thu, 15th Mar 2018
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social media
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charity
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the trusts
Social media campaigns help New Zealand charities secure $1m in funding in less than two weeks through online community initiative.
Google to follow Facebook's lead on banning cryptocurrency ads
Thu, 15th Mar 2018
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blockchain
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email security
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cybersecurity
Google will ban cryptocurrency ads from June 2018, tightening its Financial services policy, following Facebook's similar move to combat scams.