FutureFive Australia - Consumer technology news from the future

Latest news - Page 97

Story image
CompTIA launches IT workforce planning guide
Wed, 18th Mar 2020
#
healthtech
#
comptia
#
it careers
The free resource, called My IT Path, is designed to provide a personalised and interactive experience for anyone learning about careers in the field.
Story image
Game review: MLB The Show 20
Wed, 18th Mar 2020
#
gaming
#
reviews
#
digital entertainment
MLB The Show 20 is sure to please baseball fans as it continues to be the best baseball game franchise of all time.
Story image
Twitter aims to be 'world's most diverse & inclusive tech company'
Tue, 17th Mar 2020
#
dei
#
twitter
#
hashtag
Twitter aims to be the world's most diverse and inclusive tech company by setting ambitious diversity targets and implementing an inclusive hiring program.
Story image
Video-streaming services to see a boom as people stay at home
Tue, 17th Mar 2020
#
digital entertainment
#
netflix
#
video
Most of the world’s economy is contingent around people leaving their houses; now, a ‘stay at home economy’ will see a meteoric boom.
Story image
Mines, underwater, outer space - the weirdest data centers on Earth and beyond
Tue, 17th Mar 2020
#
datacentre infrastructure
#
facebook
#
nasa
From Norwegian fjords to converted World War II shelters, data centres are finding homes in unique locations to keep up with skyrocketing global data demands.
Story image
Hands-on review: D-Link Talkbox 2800 DVA-2800 VoIP modem
Tue, 17th Mar 2020
#
gaming
#
uc
#
reviews
The D-Link Talkbox 2800 is an AC1600 NBN (AU) and UFB (NZ) compatible modem/router with ADSL2+ and VDSL2 functionality.
Story image
Game review: DCL – The Game (PC)
Tue, 17th Mar 2020
#
gaming
#
drones
#
reviews
DCL – The Game attempts to bring the world of competitive drone racing to the masses. It’s the official videogame of the Drone Champions League.
Story image
Esports viewing breaks records as 'stay at home economy' booms
Mon, 16th Mar 2020
#
gaming
#
digital entertainment
#
console gaming
As global sports events are halted due to COVID-19, Torque Esports' The Race All-Star Esports Battle shatters records, embracing the 'stay at home economy.'.
Story image
Hands-on review: ASUS ZenWiFi AC (CT8)
Mon, 16th Mar 2020
#
gaming
#
reviews
#
digital entertainment
ASUS’ new ZenWiFi AC3000 Whole-Home Mesh Wi-Fi System is the perfect way to create a reliable and secure mesh network in your business or home.
Story image
Apple rolls out new App Store restrictions in response to COVID-19
Mon, 16th Mar 2020
#
smartphones
#
cybersecurity
#
personal computing devices
The tech giant has also banned outright entertainment or game apps which use the coronavirus as a theme or central idea.
Story image
Super Mario jumps into the real world through new LEGO game
Mon, 16th Mar 2020
#
gaming
#
digital entertainment
#
nintendo
Nintendo is joining forces with LEGO to bring a new physical game experience to kids (and kidults) who can’t get enough of Super Mario.
Story image
Game review: Nioh 2 is a tough challenge
Fri, 13th Mar 2020
#
gaming
#
reviews
#
digital entertainment
Though stunning and challenging, Nioh 2 pushes the boundaries with its punishing difficulty, new mechanics, and intricate dark realms. Can you survive?.
Story image
NordPass releases new features on the back of extensive audit
Thu, 12th Mar 2020
#
vpns
#
biometrics
#
passwords
NordPass has launched new features for PCs and mobiles, including the ability to share passwords, as well as new mobile features and native apps.
Story image
Infineon accelerates 3D facial recognition innovation
Thu, 12th Mar 2020
#
surveillance
#
biometrics
#
qualcomm
Infineon says the technology, which uses the REAL3 3D Time-of-Flight (ToF) sensor, features an easy-to-design integration for smartphone manufacturers.
Story image
'No sleep: Must game' - research hints at the rise of binge gaming on mobile
Thu, 12th Mar 2020
#
gaming
#
digital entertainment
#
mobile gaming
Binge gaming sessions last an average of over four hours, with young gamers aged 18-25 averaging over six hours, according to LimeLight Networks.
Story image
Remote working is here to stay - and employees love it, says GitLab report
Wed, 11th Mar 2020
#
martech
#
apm
#
hybrid & remote work
Remote working is becoming a reality for many, with 83% of professionals saying they can accomplish all tasks remotely, according to a new report from GitLab.
Story image
AI will be unstoppable with market value to jump 457% by 2025
Wed, 11th Mar 2020
#
digital transformation
#
ai
#
google
As a result of AI entering the mainstream, one in five workers in a nonroutine job will rely on it for at least part of their role, according to Learnbonds.
Story image
Cybercriminals prey on healthcare panic to spread malware
Wed, 11th Mar 2020
#
malware
#
phishing
#
email security
Cybercriminals exploit COVID-19 panic, sending fake HIV test results via phishing emails to spread Koadic malware, forensic experts from Proofpoint reveal.
Story image
Zynga to launch Harry Potter: Puzzles & Spells mobile game
Wed, 11th Mar 2020
#
gaming
#
digital entertainment
#
mobile gaming
Zynga soft launched the game in ‘select markets’, with plans to roll out the game worldwide – but for some, it might be a bit of a wait.
Story image
Playform's new AI a 'creative soulmate' for artists, says founder
Tue, 10th Mar 2020
#
ai
#
creative technologies
#
arts
Playform founder Ahmed Elgammal touts the platform's new AI as a 'creative soulmate' for artists, designed to transform sketches into vibrant, detailed works.