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We bring you the future, today: Why NetGuide changed its name

Mon, 31st Jul 2017
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NetGuide rebrands as FutureFive, shifting its focus to emerging tech like drones and virtual reality while continuing to cover consumer technology news.
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Even more tips for staying safe online: There's no such thing as too safe!

Thu, 1st Jun 2017
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Post-WannaCry era prompts urgent call for cyber vigilance, with crucial online safety tips revealed. Stay secure, stay updated!.
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Forget Bear Grylls: Hacking the Wild shows how to survive using only gadgets

Tue, 30th May 2017
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Quitmeyer ventures into some of the most remote and hostile locations in the world, surviving armed with nothing but everyday pieces of technology.
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Malicious apps discovered on Google Play - some lurking for more than a year

Tue, 30th May 2017
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Check Point, a security software company, has revealed that their researchers discovered another widespread malware campaign on Google Play.
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Snapchat drones could be coming your way soon

Mon, 29th May 2017
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Their latest venture appears to be putting their camera technology atop drones, which could potentially prove to be a game changer.
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This handbag charges your phone and protects from prying hands

Mon, 29th May 2017
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The handbags feature wireless smart device charging, bio-lock security, Bluetooth proximity alerts, and enough organization to rival a mobile office.
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DJI requires drone users to register their machines before flying

Fri, 26th May 2017
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DJI is enforcing mandatory drone registration, issuing a software update that limits flight capabilities unless users register their machines and accounts.
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Elon Musk: Tesla's market cap higher than they deserve

Wed, 24th May 2017
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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.
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Hackers run circles around Samsung's iris scanner security

Wed, 24th May 2017
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Chaos at Samsung: Hackers bypass S8 iris scan with picture and contact lens, exposing security flaws in high-tech system.
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WiFi can create holograms of objects, even through walls

Tue, 23rd May 2017
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German researchers have developed a method using Wi-Fi signals to capture 3D hologram images of objects through walls and obstacles.
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Real life Robocop patrols the streets of Dubai

Tue, 23rd May 2017
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Criminals in Dubai, you are officially on notice: The world's first 'robocop' is set to begin roaming the streets of Dubai.
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3 Facts About Naked Broadband You've Probably Been Wondering About

Mon, 22nd May 2017
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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.
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Facebook deems a number of threatening statements 'acceptable'

Mon, 22nd May 2017
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Leaked guidelines for Facebook moderators show how they monitor violence, hate speech, revenge porn and more on the social media platform.
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Google provides internet to disaster-struck Peru

Fri, 19th May 2017
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Google's Project Loon initiative has provided basic internet access to flood-hit regions of Peru over the past two months.
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The Corsair K95 RGB Platinum, the gaming keyboard you've always dreamed of

Thu, 18th May 2017
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The K95 Platinum sets a whole new bar for mechanical gaming keyboards. In terms of responsiveness, customisation and overall build, it's a winner.
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NYC hopes to help homeless with an app - is it enough?

Thu, 18th May 2017
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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.
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New Corsair gaming chairs built for speed AND comfort

Wed, 17th May 2017
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Corsair launches first-ever gaming chair, the T1 Race, designed for comfort and durability. Available in five different colors.
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Hewlett Packard unveils ridiculous memory-driven computer

Wed, 17th May 2017
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By building around memory rather than the CPU, they can eliminate the relatively clunky and inefficient manner that the computers process data today.
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Pirates of the Caribbean film held ransom by, well.. pirates

Tue, 16th May 2017
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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.
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Elon Musk's SpaceX to bring internet to far corners of the Earth

Tue, 16th May 2017
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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.