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Who's ready for augmented intelligence? The AI investment gap
Artificial Intelligence

Who's ready for augmented intelligence? The AI investment gap

The AI Investment Gap – a discrepancy between C-Level executives who understand AI and those who have yet to deploy it into their business.

By Vanessa Thompson • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Jun 2017
Ultimate UE Wonderboom giveaway!
UE Wonderboom

Ultimate UE Wonderboom giveaway!

Win a UE Wonderboom! Email your wildest adventure idea to FutureFive and subscribe for a chance to win this lilac audio gem!.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 1 min read • Thu, 22nd Jun 2017
EB Games Expo 2017 coming to the Gold Coast with lots of publishers
Gaming

EB Games Expo 2017 coming to the Gold Coast with lots of publishers

If you live in Australia, you will be happy to know that the 2017 EB Games Expo is coming to the Gold Coast this year with lots of publishers on board.

By Damian Seeto • 1 min read • Wed, 21st Jun 2017
Three epic electric motorbikes you'll see cruising down your street soon
Cartech

Three epic electric motorbikes you'll see cruising down your street soon

From the high-speed Lightning LS-218 to the powerful Brutus V9 and the sleek Energica EGO, these electric motorbikes are set to redefine cool on the streets.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Jun 2017
Gaming conference invites Kiwis to learn from the experts
Gaming

Gaming conference invites Kiwis to learn from the experts

Games for Learning conference invites gaming experts, Kiwi game devs and educators to explore the role of games in learning.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Jun 2017
New Zealand pilots union pushes for tighter drone regulations
Drones

New Zealand pilots union pushes for tighter drone regulations

As drone popularity soars in New Zealand, pilots call for urgent regulatory revamp to ensure air safety, citing increasing incidents and outdated rules.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Jun 2017
Tomorrow comes today: Gorillaz help Jaguar recruit coders
Cartech

Tomorrow comes today: Gorillaz help Jaguar recruit coders

Jaguar Land Rover is recruiting coders through a collaboration with virtual band Gorillaz in an innovative new app. #Jaguar #Gorillaz #coding.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Jun 2017
Instagram update; replay and share your live stream
Instagram

Instagram update; replay and share your live stream

Instagram's latest tweak lets users share and replay live streams, boosting content reach and engagement on the platform.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Jun 2017
Older consumers - not convinced by the idea of smart tech, report says
Smart Home

Older consumers - not convinced by the idea of smart tech, report says

To appeal to a wider audience including older consumers, brands need to ensure that they highlight the applicability of products in day-to-day life.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Jun 2017
The definition of cool: 4 ANZ companies declared Cool Vendors by Gartner
Digital Transformation

The definition of cool: 4 ANZ companies declared Cool Vendors by Gartner

Cool Vendors exist across all major areas of technology innovation, says Gartner, and they stand out because of their disruptive capabilities.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Jun 2017
Logitech G Powerplay system ensures your mouse never loses charge
Cybersecurity

Logitech G Powerplay system ensures your mouse never loses charge

Revolutionising gameplay, Logitech's Powerplay pad offers endless charge, ensuring wireless mice are battle-ready without pause.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Jun 2017
Consumers gain $4/month net decrease from wholesale broadband price drop
Unified Communications

Consumers gain $4/month net decrease from wholesale broadband price drop

In December 2015, the Commission announced its final decisions on the wholesale prices Chorus could charge internet providers.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Jun 2017
Solarcity fails to gain traction with their complaint against solar tax
Power / Energy

Solarcity fails to gain traction with their complaint against solar tax

Solarcity's solar tax battle falters as High Court denies their plea, affecting 45,000 Kiwis and NZ's renewable energy prospects.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Jun 2017
Gartner: Apple top IT vendor, Google leapfrogs Microsoft and IBM
Microsoft

Gartner: Apple top IT vendor, Google leapfrogs Microsoft and IBM

Apple is leading the pack as the largest IT vendor in the world, according Gartner, with Google leapfrogging both Microsoft and IBM.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Jun 2017
The new sensor device that allows the visually impaired to detect objects from over three metres away
SmartCane

The new sensor device that allows the visually impaired to detect objects from over three metres away

Revolutionary 'SmartCane' device empowers the visually impaired by detecting obstacles over 3m away, boosting independence.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Jun 2017
You're invited: Enabling e-Learning free PD webinars
Robotics

You're invited: Enabling e-Learning free PD webinars

There's a back catalog of e-Learning webinars sitting there for onto it educators to view on demand. Take advantage of free PD to bring tech to class.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Jun 2017
Queenstown broadband upgrades to 4.5G, the fastest in New Zealand
Unified Communications

Queenstown broadband upgrades to 4.5G, the fastest in New Zealand

Spark upgrades Queenstown to 4.5G, delivering the fastest broadband speeds in New Zealand and setting the stage for a 5G future.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Jun 2017
Six tips for integrating tech in the classroom
Microsoft

Six tips for integrating tech in the classroom

Discover six transformative tips from educator Eileen Heller on skilfully embedding tech into teaching for dynamic, student-centred classrooms.

By Matthew Bain • 4 min read • Tue, 20th Jun 2017
Online competition turns class-clowns into comedy writers
NCEA

Online competition turns class-clowns into comedy writers

Online tutorial site launched comedy writing competition and digital engagement with Kiwi students has been high. Is comedy in class a good tool?.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Jun 2017