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Hands-on review: HP Sprocket, the portable instant printer
Sat, 15th Jul 2017
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The HP Sprocket harkens back to the days of Polaroid cameras, giving you the ability to print photos anywhere, at any time.
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Exclusive: Kiwi startup Hydroxsys could help clean up NZ’s waterways
Fri, 14th Jul 2017
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Clean-tech company Hydroxsys has developed a revolutionary membrane that extracts water from industrial waste in multiple industries.
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Tekken 7 eSports tourney will hit NZ TV screens September 11
Fri, 14th Jul 2017
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New Zealand's top Tekken 7 players to clash on Sky TV for a $10K prize and a chance to compete globally this September.
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Gran Turismo Sport races out this October for PS4 and PS4 Pro
Fri, 14th Jul 2017
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Sony Computer Entertainment has finally announced that Gran Turismo Sport is coming out this October for the PS4 and PS4 Pro consoles.
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AI, big data and drones, are these the future of NZ businesses?
Fri, 14th Jul 2017
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New and innovative technology is in strong demand across all industries, including services such healthcare...
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Guardians of the Galaxy 2's Mantis heading down to the Auckland Armageddon Expo
Fri, 14th Jul 2017
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The 2017 Auckland Armageddon Expo continues to get recognisable guests as Pom Klementieff will be heading down to the event happening later this year.
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NZ Symphony Orchestra uses VR, creating a unique musical experience
Fri, 14th Jul 2017
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The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra offers an immersive VR experience, allowing Kiwis to virtually step onto the conductor's podium or move among musicians.
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Drone film festival coming to ANZ
Fri, 14th Jul 2017
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Spectacular aerial cinema takes flight as the Drone Film Festival ANZ descends on 11 cities with prizes galore, launching in Darwin.
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D-Link ANZ launches new full HD 180-degree Wi-Fi camera
Thu, 13th Jul 2017
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D-Link ANZ have launched their newest mydlink-enabled Wi-Fi Camera, the DCS-2530L Full HD 180-Degree Wi-Fi Camera.
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The 2020 EV conversion, does NZ have the necessary infrastructure?
Thu, 13th Jul 2017
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NZ's electric rush: Are we wired for the EV revolution? Concerns over grid strain and EV hotspots ignite calls for coordinated planning.
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AI and you: How to adapt to inevitable shifts in the job market
Thu, 13th Jul 2017
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The market for AI services has a growth rate of 25% per year and AI is beginning to creep into all aspects of our lives, it is time to adapt...
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Our UE Wonderboom giveaway winner!
Thu, 13th Jul 2017
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Joanne Magill triumphs in the UE Wonderboom contest! A big cheer for our winner and watch this space for FutureFive's anniversary bash!.
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A nation of smart cities: Is IoT the answer to traffic congestion & crime?
Thu, 13th Jul 2017
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By managing traffic flows to reduce congestion and deterring crime using intelligent lighting and cognitive CCTV, IoT can make a city more desirable.
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Hands-on review: Logitech BRIO 4k HDR webcam, fancy but expensive
Thu, 13th Jul 2017
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This webcam has infrared facial recognition, allowing you to unlock your computer just by looking at the camera...
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Acura runs its first augmented reality race
Thu, 13th Jul 2017
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Behind the wheel of a 2018 TLX A-Spec, drivers competed for the fastest overall time, using just an AR visor...
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NZ 3D animation students win international creative competition
Wed, 12th Jul 2017
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The Rookies competition winners have been announced, with students from New Zealand's Media Design School taking home awards and internships.
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Pioneer: Mars, the game that promises you can live out your Martian dreams
Wed, 12th Jul 2017
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JCB Pioneer: Mars, a survival sandbox game set on the red planet, will launch on Steam Early Access this year, allowing players to colonise Mars.
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Evolve or die: The future of NZ is fundamentally intertwined with technology
Wed, 12th Jul 2017
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NZ's future hinges on tech adoption, warns entrepreneur Valintine, urging educational reform and business innovation to stay competitive.
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Getting Superhot in VR
Wed, 12th Jul 2017
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FutureFive’s Darren Price kicks some butt with the PC version of the VR actioner, Superhot VR, on the HTC Vive.
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Three of the coolest drones on the market right now
Tue, 11th Jul 2017
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There is a drone to suit nearly every person and budget, here are three epic drones you could own right now...