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Bayonetta 2 comes to Switch
Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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gaming
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network infrastructure
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reviews
Nintendo Switch users can now enjoy Bayonetta 2, a former Wii U exclusive, which includes a download code for the original game in boxed copies.
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Netgear launches their first gaming router
Sat, 17th Mar 2018
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netgear
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router
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xr500
Netgear launched their new XR500 gaming router at a special event in Sydney. FutureFive was there to check it out.
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How Google secured more than two billion Android devices
Fri, 16th Mar 2018
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smartphones
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cybersecurity
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google
Despite all of the breaches across platforms last year Google remains optimistic about their security progress.
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DJI implements no-fly zones during ASEAN-Australia Special Summit
Fri, 16th Mar 2018
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drones
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dji
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g7
The temporary no-fly zones will help reduce the likelihood of drone operators inadvertently entering sensitive areas.
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How to turn water into power with this new turbine
Fri, 16th Mar 2018
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
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cleantech
Vortical Tech's new turbine converts household tap water flow into 120 watts of electricity, providing sustainable energy with every wash and flush.
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Haier and AUT partner to create AR charity campaign
Fri, 16th Mar 2018
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ar, vr & metaverse
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aut
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applab
An augmented reality colouring-in mobile application will take the Big Hoot art trail from the streets of Auckland to kids nationwide.
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Lara Croft returns later this year in Shadow of the Tomb Raider
Fri, 16th Mar 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
The Tomb Raider movie out now is not the only thing Lara Croft fans can get excited about because she will be in Shadow of the Tomb Raider.
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Is there an answer for soaring numbers of cyberbullying cases?
Fri, 16th Mar 2018
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mdm
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iot
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smart home
In the wake of the mass digitisation taking homes by storm, cyberbullying and online harassment has accelerated 60 percent with no signs of slowing.
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Aconex shareholders vote in favour of Oracle acquisition
Thu, 15th Mar 2018
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software
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oracle
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construction
Aconex shareholders have overwhelmingly approved Oracle’s AUD $7.80 per share acquisition offer, valuing the deal at USD $1.2 billion.
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Google to follow Facebook's lead on banning cryptocurrency ads
Thu, 15th Mar 2018
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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email security
Google will ban cryptocurrency ads from June 2018, tightening its Financial services policy, following Facebook's similar move to combat scams.
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D-Link wins iF Design Award
Thu, 15th Mar 2018
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d-link
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photography
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secuirity
D-Link's DCS-1820LM 4G LTE Outdoor Camera wins the prestigious iF Design Award, impressing with innovative AI features and superior battery life.
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Siri watch out, Google is gunning for your job
Thu, 15th Mar 2018
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smartphones
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smart home
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digital entertainment
In a fresh move against Siri, Google launches its Assistant on iPads, bringing enhanced smart home capabilities to Apple's larger screens.
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New study details how easy it is for hackers to steal your data
Thu, 15th Mar 2018
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malware
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cybersecurity
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hackers
It’s no secret that web browsers store a substantial amount of sensitive information about their users - hackers are taking advantage of this.
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These oversized headphones have no bass, but they do pinch your ears
Wed, 14th Mar 2018
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digital entertainment
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headphones
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digital music
NIRVANA, an ear acupressure device, promises relief from stress and better sleep, but its fit and lack of bass may disappoint audiophiles.
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Google makes music with machine learning
Wed, 14th Mar 2018
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digital entertainment
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ai
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digital music
Google's Magenta project launches NSynth Super, an open source instrument using machine learning to create entirely new sounds by blending characteristics.
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Fortnite is coming to mobile, as if it wasn’t addictive enough
Wed, 14th Mar 2018
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gaming
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uc
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digital entertainment
On phones and tablets, Fortnite is the same 100-player game you know from PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, and Mac.
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The VW Bus is back, and it’s gone green
Wed, 14th Mar 2018
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cartech
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autonomous vehicle
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volkswagen
Volkswagen to release production version of I.D. Buzz concept electric vehicle in 2022 following popular demand. #EVs #Volkswagen.
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The little robot slave that will clean your floor... Maybe
Wed, 14th Mar 2018
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robots
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smart home
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ai
Electrolux PUREi9 robot vacuum, app-controlled for easy home cleaning, blends tech & design. Launching Mar 15.
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Asia Pacific countries are a melting pot of cyber threats
Wed, 14th Mar 2018
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malware
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cybersecurity
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trend micro
APAC was also the region affected by the highest number of threats in most recorded categories including online banking malware.
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Bose unveils audio AR glasses, $50m funding for startups innovating for it
Wed, 14th Mar 2018
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
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bose
Rather than superimposing visual objects on the real world, Bose AR adds an audible layer of information and experiences.