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Interview: ZeniMax Online's game director talks Elder Scrolls Online
Gaming

Interview: ZeniMax Online's game director talks Elder Scrolls Online

FutureFive's Darren Price sat down with Matt Firor, ESO's designer and now president and game director at ZeniMax Online.

By Darren Price • 8 min read • Fri, 7th Dec 2018
IDC: Tablets stay dead, notebooks keep head above water
Gaming

IDC: Tablets stay dead, notebooks keep head above water

An IDC report predicts a soft personal PC market, slipping into further decline with the exception of notebooks, gaming PCs, and business PC upgrades.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Dec 2018
A hands-on guide to Christmas shopping by Santa's IT elf
Digital Signage

A hands-on guide to Christmas shopping by Santa's IT elf

Santa's IT elf has your Christmas shopping covered with top tech recommendations from FutureFive. Discover the best sound, gaming, wearables, and more!.

By Owen McCarthy • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Dec 2018
Silver lining to declining personal computing market
PC Hardware

Silver lining to declining personal computing market

Despite a shrinking market for personal computing devices, IDC highlights bright spots like growth in high-end notebooks and rising Chrome OS adoption.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Dec 2018
Almost half of NZ businesses unprepared for data breaches
Network Infrastructure

Almost half of NZ businesses unprepared for data breaches

The HP New Zealand IT Security Study surveyed 434 New Zealand small to large businesses across the services, production, retail and hospitality.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Nov 2018
Phishing: It's all too easy on mobile devices
Endpoint Protection

Phishing: It's all too easy on mobile devices

Phishing attacks are surging on mobile devices, with 56% of users last year falling prey. Yet, firms like Lookout are stepping up with robust defences.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Nov 2018
Intel aims to bring AI to the masses with the Neural Compute Stick 2
Endpoint Protection

Intel aims to bring AI to the masses with the Neural Compute Stick 2

Intel has launched the Neural Compute Stick 2, a USB thumb drive that enables developers to build smarter AI algorithms.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Nov 2018
Making the most out of IPv6 deployment
Unified Communications

Making the most out of IPv6 deployment

IPv6 is the latest version of the Internet Protocol, which identifies devices across the internet so they can be located.

By Robbie Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 16th Nov 2018
Simple, scalable and secure DDI - next level network management
Network Infrastructure

Simple, scalable and secure DDI - next level network management

Infoblox has been the market-leading provider of DDI management for years. Now, thanks to their extensive R&D, they have taken it to the cloud.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Wed, 14th Nov 2018
How to leverage cloud for data-driven business ops
IT Automation

How to leverage cloud for data-driven business ops

The next gen of cloud-based data platform services are flexible and cost-effective so even small organisations can unlock data insights.

By Fergal Cott • 4 min read • Wed, 14th Nov 2018
Royole's FlexPai: So bendable phablets are a reality now
Phablet

Royole's FlexPai: So bendable phablets are a reality now

Royole's FlexPai, the world's first commercial foldable phablet, promises revolutionary design and cutting-edge technology, set to redefine mobile devices.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Nov 2018
Exclusive: Why Australian enterprises are prime targets for malware attacks
Ransomware

Exclusive: Why Australian enterprises are prime targets for malware attacks

Australian businesses need to take cybersecurity more seriously as their attitudes and awareness don't match up to evolving threats.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 7 min read • Wed, 14th Nov 2018
Hands-on Review: The iPhone Xs
Gaming

Hands-on Review: The iPhone Xs

Apple's iPhone Xs boasts an upgraded Super Retina display, durable all-glass finish, advanced dual cameras, and engaging augmented reality features.

By Lama Farhat • 5 min read • Tue, 13th Nov 2018
Hands-on Intel Optane performance test: HP Pavilion Gaming Laptop
Gaming

Hands-on Intel Optane performance test: HP Pavilion Gaming Laptop

Testing Intel's Optane memory on an HP Pavilion Gaming Laptop revealed read speeds double those of SSDs, showcasing impressive performance gains.

By Darren Price • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Nov 2018
Router security leaving major cyber exposure gap
Firewalls

Router security leaving major cyber exposure gap

IoT device neglect exposes risks as hackers target routers, highlighting the crucial need for tighter security.

By Bede Hackney • 2 min read • Fri, 2nd Nov 2018

Stories from Other Regions

NZ firms lack cybersecurity confidence, HP survey says
Cloud Services

NZ firms lack cybersecurity confidence, HP survey says

A new HP New Zealand survey reveals that just 50% of Kiwi businesses feel prepared for cyber threats, with many neglecting basic security measures.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Nov 2018
Announcing the finalists for the 2018 HP Partner Awards!
Partner Programmes

Announcing the finalists for the 2018 HP Partner Awards!

HP has announced the finalists for its 2018 Partner Awards, including new categories for Sustainability and Future Technologies to be presented on 22 November.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Nov 2018