FutureFive New Zealand - Consumer technology news & reviews from the future

Moth stories - Page 27

166226652 1

Synnex expands amid birthday celebrations

Wed, 18th Sep 2013
#
gaming
#
digital entertainment
#
microsoft
Celebrating its 8th birthday, Synnex NZ expands its team to Wellington and Christchurch, signalling significant growth and innovation.
Fallback

8-year-old boy kills Gran after playing GTA

Mon, 26th Aug 2013
#
gaming
#
digital entertainment
#
grand theft auto
In a chilling incident, an 8-year-old in Louisiana shot his grandmother dead after playing GTA, sparking debates on gaming and child access to guns.
20130824 115807

Steve Ballmer retires as CEO of Microsoft

Sat, 24th Aug 2013
#
microsoft
#
nzenterprisetech
#
forsta
Steve Ballmer, CEO of Microsoft corporation announced Friday morning Seattle time that he would be retiring from Microsoft when they find a replacement.
K bigpic 1a

JOBS: Ashton Kutcher honours a genius

Thu, 22nd Aug 2013
#
gaming
#
digital entertainment
#
apple
Ashton Kutcher's connection with Steve Jobs helped him secure lead role in JOBS, due to his deep understanding of technology and Apple.
Screen grab of get home safe which acts as a guardian angel for everyday activities media

Kiwi app 'Get Home Safe' aims to save lives

Tue, 6th Aug 2013
#
apps
#
apple
#
get home safe
NZ's 'Get Home Safe' app, a pioneering tool by Boyd Peacock, offers live safety tracking, aiming to protect individuals during solo activities.
Fallback

Activision blasts 'whiny A-holes' threatening COD developers

Thu, 25th Jul 2013
#
gaming
#
digital entertainment
#
activision blizzard
Activision community manager Dan Amrich appeals to members of the Call of Duty community who verbally abuse and threaten its developers via social media.
Steve ballmer all the things 3

Has Microsoft been sleeping for 10 years?

Tue, 23rd Jul 2013
#
microsoft
#
apple
#
technology gifts
Microsoft faces criticism for allegedly neglecting industry advancements over the past decade, resulting in a USD $900m hit and sluggish innovation.
Fbjobs

How I teach my Mother... Facebook

Tue, 16th Jul 2013
#
facebook
#
how i teach my mother
#
moth
A son's tale of guiding his pool-loving mum through the treacherous waters of Facebook, from game addictions to ad-infested newsfeeds.
156894401

How I teach my Mother... Apps

Fri, 28th Jun 2013
#
apps
#
apple
#
how i teach my mother
My mum can't pronounce apps properly, but that's not the real issue. She refuses to use them on her new iPhone.
Screen shot 2013 06 21 at 10

Introducing video for Instagram…

Fri, 21st Jun 2013
#
apple
#
facebook
#
instagram
Mark Zuckerberg announces the launch of video capability for Instagram, signaling a new era for the popular photo-sharing service.
Gettyimages 542304950

How I teach my Mother... Computers

Wed, 19th Jun 2013
#
google
#
how i teach my mother
#
digital divide
Witnessing the setup of this machine and watching her switch from a ten-year-old PC to a Macbook Pro has been the highlight of my week.
123818275

Three considerations for security strategies

Wed, 29th May 2013
#
data protection
#
siem
#
iam
With stricter regulations governing data inevitably coming into force, the impact to any organisation of a serious data breach has never been greater.
154063177

Spammers exploit Mother's Day

Fri, 10th May 2013
#
apm
#
software development
#
symantec
Spam messages relating to Mother's Day have begun flowing into the Symantec Probe Network as Kiwis are warned to stay vigilant online.
134704575

Kiwi software co has bigger ambitions

Thu, 11th Apr 2013
#
data protection
#
data analytics
#
bi
Technology solutions provider ramps up its efforts within the industry - driving sales in a quest to dominate niche marketplaces.
Gettyimages 1166280991

Why Microsoft needs to shed their CEO, Steve Ballmer

Wed, 10th Apr 2013
#
microsoft
#
moth
#
retail
Under Steve Ballmer's leadership, Microsoft struggles for direction, impacting stock values despite innovations like Surface.
Vanhorn

Mother selling kids on Facebook - society does NOT like this

Wed, 13th Mar 2013
#
facebook
#
social media
#
children
An Oklahoma mother faces charges after allegedly trying to sell her kids on Facebook for USD $5,000 to bail out her boyfriend, sparking outrage.
80466211

First Benedict XVI Tweets, now Vatican records go digital FOR FREE

Sat, 9th Mar 2013
#
storage
#
emc
#
digitisation
Vatican partners with EMC to digitize 80,000 manuscripts for free, making centuries of religious texts accessible online.
Fallback

Review: Devil May Cry

Thu, 24th Jan 2013
#
gaming
#
digital entertainment
#
devil may cry
Ninja Theory's reboot of Devil May Cry, despite the controversy, delivers a compelling story and engaging gameplay. A fresh yet respectful take.
Cozy christmas living room laptop security settings evening

Securing Your Holiday Tech Gifts - Windows Guide

Tue, 18th Dec 2012
#
lenovo
#
windows
#
notebook
The good folk at ESET bring us a phenomenal series on securing your Christmas tech gifts, starting with your new Windows PC.
Telstra logo 1

Telstra head resigns from Asia campaign

Wed, 24th Oct 2012
#
telstra
#
resignations
#
moth
Telstra's Asia strategy chief, Tarek Robbiati, resigns to become CEO at Flexigroup, marking a significant shift for the firm's regional ambitions.