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Hands-on Review: No Man's Sky Next adds new features
Gaming

Hands-on Review: No Man's Sky Next adds new features

No Man's Sky initially came out back in 2016 and was met with a lot of criticism because it did not deliver on its promises. Well now it's back...

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Mon, 30th Jul 2018
AI is at 'an ethical crossroad' and we need better guidelines, says report
Artificial Intelligence

AI is at 'an ethical crossroad' and we need better guidelines, says report

The growing power of artificial intelligence is being hailed A the fourth industrial revolution, but how are ethics being used in the real world?.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Jul 2018
Apple Supreme Court case could have 'far-reaching ramifications'
Application Performance Monitoring

Apple Supreme Court case could have 'far-reaching ramifications'

A GlobalData analyst says that the outcome of the Apple v Pepper case could impact the app development market at all levels.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Mon, 30th Jul 2018
The end is nigh… AI can now predict your personality using your eyes
EduTech

The end is nigh… AI can now predict your personality using your eyes

New artificial intelligence research has revealed your eyes may be a window into your personality simply by the way they move.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Sat, 28th Jul 2018
Biometric Mirror: The AI that can detect attractiveness and personality from your photo
Surveillance

Biometric Mirror: The AI that can detect attractiveness and personality from your photo

The AI displays 14 different characteristics including gender, age, ethnicity, attractiveness – and even weirdness and emotional stability.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Jul 2018
Apple watch shipments up 30% YoY with boost from LTE in APAC
Wearables

Apple watch shipments up 30% YoY with boost from LTE in APAC

Apple saw a 30% YoY rise in Q2 2018 smartwatch shipments, driven by LTE model popularity in APAC. Yet, its market share dipped to 34%.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Fri, 27th Jul 2018
Facebook to bridge distances with new 'Watch Party' feature
Unified Communications

Facebook to bridge distances with new 'Watch Party' feature

Effectively, participants of a Watch Party can watch videos from anywhere (live or recorded) and interact with each other at the same time.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Jul 2018
GirlBoss Awards calls forth NZ's trailblazing young females
Trade Me

GirlBoss Awards calls forth NZ's trailblazing young females

Celebrating young female leaders, the GirlBoss Awards call for New Zealanders aged 11-18 who defy stereotypes and inspire change in their communities.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Jul 2018
Spark to launch new online service to connect Kiwis with SMEs
Online services

Spark to launch new online service to connect Kiwis with SMEs

Spark, the New Zealand telecommunications company, has launched WeDo, an online service connecting consumers with local businesses.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Jul 2018
Tycoon game series teaches essential skills to run your own small business
Fintech

Tycoon game series teaches essential skills to run your own small business

Want to find out what it would be like to be the next tech tycoon? A new interactive game series might just teach you the skills to walk that path.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Jul 2018
ASUS PN40, the compact and affordable 4K UHD PC for everyone
Digital Signage

ASUS PN40, the compact and affordable 4K UHD PC for everyone

ASUS introduces the compact PN40, a mini PC perfect for space-saving thin-client applications and business owners.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Jul 2018
Cylance brings AI antivirus solution into the home
Endpoint Protection

Cylance brings AI antivirus solution into the home

After seeing widespread success in the business and enterprise world, smart cybersecurity has now found its way into the home.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Wed, 25th Jul 2018
Aged care residents live out their dreams in virtual reality
AR, VR & Metaverse

Aged care residents live out their dreams in virtual reality

Age is no excuse for experiencing the rich world of virtual reality, as three dementia patients from Sydney discovered for themselves recently.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 25th Jul 2018
The 2018 AU CIO Summit – an exclusive opportunity
Digital Transformation

The 2018 AU CIO Summit – an exclusive opportunity

The Australian CIO Summit is just around the corner bringing decision makers and solution providers together as well as a burly line-up of speakers.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Jul 2018
Hands-on Review: Sonic Mania Plus is a fast paced experience
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Sonic Mania Plus is a fast paced experience

Sonic Mania came out last year and is often regarded to be one of the best Sonic games of all time. Now a newer version of the game is here.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Jul 2018
Kiwi surfer prospers on world stage with tech partnership
Photography

Kiwi surfer prospers on world stage with tech partnership

Kiwi surfer Paige Hareb secures unexpected victory at World Surf League Founders Cup. Talks to FutureFive about her win and partnership with Kaiser Baas.

By Kai Ping Lew • 5 min read • Tue, 24th Jul 2018
Social media cafes and bubble tea - 'Instagrammable spaces' are coming
Instagram

Social media cafes and bubble tea - 'Instagrammable spaces' are coming

Starting from the end of July, New Zealand will have its own new prototype 'social media' café designed specifically for social media lovers.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 24th Jul 2018
Hands-on Review: The Lenovo Carbon X1 - rugged with style
Gaming

Hands-on Review: The Lenovo Carbon X1 - rugged with style

The Lenovo Carbon X1 is aimed at the business user. More than that, it could also provide a  student or photographer on the move with a very well-equipped unit.

By Owen McCarthy • 4 min read • Mon, 23rd Jul 2018
Hands-on Review: Corsair's outstanding Strafe RGB MK2 keyboard
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Corsair's outstanding Strafe RGB MK2 keyboard

Corsair's Strafe RGB MK2 keyboard impresses with new features and sublime design, catering to gamers and typists alike.

By Tom Richmond • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Jul 2018