Stories by Alex
We bring you the future, today: Why NetGuide changed its name
Mon, 31st Jul 2017
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cloud services
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techday
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netguide
NetGuide rebrands as FutureFive, shifting its focus to emerging tech like drones and virtual reality while continuing to cover consumer technology news.
Even more tips for staying safe online: There's no such thing as too safe!
Thu, 1st Jun 2017
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malware
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ransomware
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phishing
Post-WannaCry era prompts urgent call for cyber vigilance, with crucial online safety tips revealed. Stay secure, stay updated!.
Forget Bear Grylls: Hacking the Wild shows how to survive using only gadgets
Tue, 30th May 2017
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cloud services
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gadgets
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mobility
Quitmeyer ventures into some of the most remote and hostile locations in the world, surviving armed with nothing but everyday pieces of technology.
Malicious apps discovered on Google Play - some lurking for more than a year
Tue, 30th May 2017
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malware
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endpoint protection
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edr
Check Point, a security software company, has revealed that their researchers discovered another widespread malware campaign on Google Play.
Snapchat drones could be coming your way soon
Mon, 29th May 2017
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robots
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drones
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cloud services
Their latest venture appears to be putting their camera technology atop drones, which could potentially prove to be a game changer.
This handbag charges your phone and protects from prying hands
Mon, 29th May 2017
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smart home
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
The handbags feature wireless smart device charging, bio-lock security, Bluetooth proximity alerts, and enough organization to rival a mobile office.
DJI requires drone users to register their machines before flying
Fri, 26th May 2017
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drones
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cloud services
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dji
DJI is enforcing mandatory drone registration, issuing a software update that limits flight capabilities unless users register their machines and accounts.
Elon Musk: Tesla's market cap higher than they deserve
Wed, 24th May 2017
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cartech
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cloud services
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tesla
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has said that the company's market cap is higher than it deserves and that starting a car company is the worst way to earn money.
Hackers run circles around Samsung's iris scanner security
Wed, 24th May 2017
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biometrics
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payment technologies
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cybersecurity
Chaos at Samsung: Hackers bypass S8 iris scan with picture and contact lens, exposing security flaws in high-tech system.
WiFi can create holograms of objects, even through walls
Tue, 23rd May 2017
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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naas
German researchers have developed a method using Wi-Fi signals to capture 3D hologram images of objects through walls and obstacles.
Real life Robocop patrols the streets of Dubai
Tue, 23rd May 2017
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robots
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cloud services
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smart robot
Criminals in Dubai, you are officially on notice: The world's first 'robocop' is set to begin roaming the streets of Dubai.
3 Facts About Naked Broadband You've Probably Been Wondering About
Mon, 22nd May 2017
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wireless networks
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cloud services
Here are a few facts about naked broadband you may have either pondered on in the past or forgot to ask about in the first place.
Facebook deems a number of threatening statements 'acceptable'
Mon, 22nd May 2017
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ndr
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cloud services
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facebook
Leaked guidelines for Facebook moderators show how they monitor violence, hate speech, revenge porn and more on the social media platform.
Google provides internet to disaster-struck Peru
Fri, 19th May 2017
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google
Google's Project Loon initiative has provided basic internet access to flood-hit regions of Peru over the past two months.
The Corsair K95 RGB Platinum, the gaming keyboard you've always dreamed of
Thu, 18th May 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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pc hardware
The K95 Platinum sets a whole new bar for mechanical gaming keyboards. In terms of responsiveness, customisation and overall build, it's a winner.
NYC hopes to help homeless with an app - is it enough?
Thu, 18th May 2017
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apps
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cloud services
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social networking
With more than 62,000 homeless living in New York City, demand for shelter in the city has increased by 79 percent in the last decade.
New Corsair gaming chairs built for speed AND comfort
Wed, 17th May 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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peripherals
Corsair launches first-ever gaming chair, the T1 Race, designed for comfort and durability. Available in five different colors.
Hewlett Packard unveils ridiculous memory-driven computer
Wed, 17th May 2017
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
By building around memory rather than the CPU, they can eliminate the relatively clunky and inefficient manner that the computers process data today.
Pirates of the Caribbean film held ransom by, well.. pirates
Tue, 16th May 2017
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malware
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ransomware
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crypto
The hackers have demanded an enormous undisclosed amount of money be paid in Bitcoin. Disney apparently refuses to pay, and is working with the FBI.
Elon Musk's SpaceX to bring internet to far corners of the Earth
Tue, 16th May 2017
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spacetech
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wireless networks
Half the world doesn't have the luxury of being able to connect to the internet at their leisure, even though internet access is basic human right.