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Hands-on with the Halo: Fireteam Raven arcade video game
Gaming

Hands-on with the Halo: Fireteam Raven arcade video game

FutureFive NZ was kindly invited to play the new Halo: Fireteam Raven arcade game at Xtreme Entertainment Wairau and it was a blast.

By Damian Seeto • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Aug 2018
Codemasters' F1 2018 takes the podium
Gaming

Codemasters' F1 2018 takes the podium

After the surreal experience that was their OnRush game, Codemasters return to reality with this year's instalment of their Formula One franchise.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Tue, 28th Aug 2018
Compact and affordable Surface Go hits ANZ shelves
Microsoft

Compact and affordable Surface Go hits ANZ shelves

The latest product is the cheapest and smallest yet for the Surface range, and has now been released across Australia and New Zealand.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Tue, 28th Aug 2018
Eye spy: Jaguar Land Rover trials 'eye pods' on autonomous vehicles
Cartech

Eye spy: Jaguar Land Rover trials 'eye pods' on autonomous vehicles

Jaguar Land Rover's autonomous eye pods make 'eye contact' with pedestrians in Coventry trials to boost trust and safety in self-driving technology.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Aug 2018
Kiwi locals can now share 'Experiences' with Airbnb travellers
Airbnb

Kiwi locals can now share 'Experiences' with Airbnb travellers

Kiwis can now share unique local activities with Airbnb's 300 million global travellers through the expanding Experiences platform.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Aug 2018
Hands-on Review: HP Omen X PC 900-070a - a gamer's dream
Gaming

Hands-on Review: HP Omen X PC 900-070a - a gamer's dream

True to form, HP have done their best to impress me with the quality of their build and the features packed into this behemoth.

By Owen McCarthy • 5 min read • Mon, 27th Aug 2018
More people are reporting online bullying to Netsafe than ever before
Cyberbullying

More people are reporting online bullying to Netsafe than ever before

Online abuse, bullying and harassment are continuing to cause harm to New Zealanders nationwide, and more people are reporting incidents to Netsafe.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Aug 2018
Kiwis' scam losses hit $18.6m, eclipsing last year's figures
Email Security

Kiwis' scam losses hit $18.6m, eclipsing last year's figures

This year Kiwis have lost a staggering $18.6 million to scams, compared to $10.1 million for over the entirety of last year.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Aug 2018
Funding boost helps local tech clubs give young Kiwis a better digital future
Coding

Funding boost helps local tech clubs give young Kiwis a better digital future

Code Club Aotearoa, Digital Natives Academy and 21C Skills Lab will be able to help young Kiwis explore their digital futures.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Aug 2018
ACC automates claims process for straightforward injuries
Digital Transformation

ACC automates claims process for straightforward injuries

ACC is implementing a new claims process that it believes will speed up responses to straightforward accident-based claims.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 24th Aug 2018
Tech with heart: Datacom kicks off annual hackathon in Auckland
Digital Transformation

Tech with heart: Datacom kicks off annual hackathon in Auckland

Datacom's annual Datacomp hackathon in Auckland has attracted hundreds of participants from across Australasia to develop innovative technology.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Aug 2018
Back on the gridiron with Madden NFL 19
Madden NFL

Back on the gridiron with Madden NFL 19

As is now tradition, EA Sports heralds their new season of titles with the latest iteration of their Madden NFL franchise.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Fri, 24th Aug 2018
Think like a burglar: The keys to better home security
Surveillance

Think like a burglar: The keys to better home security

Many forego home security systems, but thinking like a burglar might change their minds. Here are three essential tips to bolster your protection.

By Jeremy Stewart • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Aug 2018
NZ joins future of energy with battery facility launch
DataCentre infrastructure

NZ joins future of energy with battery facility launch

The Mercury commissioned Tesla Powerpack battery facility has been launched today as a step in the grid-connected energy storage project.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Thu, 23rd Aug 2018
Hands-on Review: Navman MiVUE 800 dual camera dashcam
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Navman MiVUE 800 dual camera dashcam

I hoped the cameras wouldn't catch anything of interest because everyone drives safe. In just four days, my dreams were shattered.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Wed, 22nd Aug 2018
ComCom warns online phone store for discount claims
Marketing Technologies

ComCom warns online phone store for discount claims

Buy mobile has been warned for claiming discounts against retail prices it could not show proof for when asked.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Aug 2018
Digital natives love the blockchain because they trust it
Crypto

Digital natives love the blockchain because they trust it

The younger 'digital native' generation may turn out to be blockchain's driving force in years to come, argues Dentacoin's Donika Kraeva.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Aug 2018
NVIDIA brings cutting edge graphics to gaming market
Gaming

NVIDIA brings cutting edge graphics to gaming market

The RTX's hybrid graphics are made possible by NIVIDA's AI and ray-tracing inventions, delivering a 6x performance boost.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Aug 2018
Kiwis embrace age-diverse workforces, but communication needs work
Digital Transformation

Kiwis embrace age-diverse workforces, but communication needs work

New Zealand businesses may benefit from a workforce of 55+ year olds, as research suggests age diversity improves innovation and customer relations.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Aug 2018