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Apple retakes the lead in the smart watch race
Wearables

Apple retakes the lead in the smart watch race

Apple reclaims the top spot in the wearable band market with 3.9 million shipments in Q3 2017, fuelled by strong demand for the Apple Watch Series 3.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 20th Nov 2017
Never worry about device security policies again with an NAC
Firewalls

Never worry about device security policies again with an NAC

IDC interviewed five organisations that use Aruba ClearPass as a policy management platform for network access control.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Mon, 20th Nov 2017
Seven most interesting hardware startups at Meet Taipei 2017
Internet of Things

Seven most interesting hardware startups at Meet Taipei 2017

A large concentration of Taiwanese startups are in the hardware sector, integrating IoT and smart technologies into their innovation.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Nov 2017
PAX Aus 2017 offers gamers a glimpse of what's to come
Gaming

PAX Aus 2017 offers gamers a glimpse of what's to come

FutureFive's Darren Price took some time out to fly down to Melbourne to spend a day at Australasia's largest festival of gaming culture.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Nov 2017
How the future will blur the lines of authentication & identity management
Biometrics

How the future will blur the lines of authentication & identity management

According to Verizon's 2017 Data Breach Investigation Report, 81% of hacking-related breaches leveraged stolen or weak passwords.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Nov 2017
Enterprise mobility management market more competitive than ever
Virtualisation

Enterprise mobility management market more competitive than ever

EMM platforms have evolved from being just tactical device management tools, with the market more competitive than ever. So who's leading the race?.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Nov 2017
Pokemon Go developer now making a new Harry Potter mobile video game
Gaming

Pokemon Go developer now making a new Harry Potter mobile video game

The developer of the famous Pokemon Go game is now making another game based on a famous franchise. This time, Niantic is tackling Harry Potter.

By Damian Seeto • 1 min read • Thu, 9th Nov 2017
Hands-on Review: Oppo R11, the perfect iPhone for Android lovers
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Oppo R11, the perfect iPhone for Android lovers

Oppo R11 dazzles with features rivalling iPhone, making it a win for Android devotees seeking Apple's flair at mid-range cost.

By Greig Strafford • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Nov 2017
1 in 4 organisations relying solely on passwords to secure BYOD
Malware

1 in 4 organisations relying solely on passwords to secure BYOD

​Bitglass has released the findings from its newest research, 'BYOD and Identity', which are alarming to say the least.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Nov 2017
Smartphone market up 2.7% as more affordable models dominate
Apple

Smartphone market up 2.7% as more affordable models dominate

Smartphone vendors may be launching their high-end flagships in abundance, but it's more affordable models that will drive the market.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Tue, 7th Nov 2017
Hands-on Review: The Nokia 8
Gaming

Hands-on Review: The Nokia 8

Nokia 8 impresses with a sharp 5.3-inch display, robust camera setup, and smooth performance, despite its lofty price tag.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 6th Nov 2017
Four out of five key tablet vendors see growth - but market still declines
Lenovo

Four out of five key tablet vendors see growth - but market still declines

Growth for four of the top five tablet vendors has failed to stop the tablet decline as a critical crossroad for detachable tablets looms.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Mon, 6th Nov 2017
Lenovo buys majority stake in Fujitsu PC business
Lenovo

Lenovo buys majority stake in Fujitsu PC business

Lenovo has acquired a controlling stake in Fuitsu's PC business in a JPY 17.85 billion-plus deal as it seeks to shore up its PC business.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 6th Nov 2017
Microsoft's new Surface Pro with LTE seeks to eject MacBook Pro
Microsoft

Microsoft's new Surface Pro with LTE seeks to eject MacBook Pro

Microsoft unveils the LTE-equipped Surface Pro, targeting mobile professionals and enterprises seeking a viable alternative to the MacBook Pro.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 3rd Nov 2017
Music creators rejoice, GarageBand just got updated
Digital Entertainment

Music creators rejoice, GarageBand just got updated

Apple's latest GarageBand update for iOS offers new instruments, sound packs, and a Beat Sequencer, enhancing music creation on iPhone and iPad.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Fri, 3rd Nov 2017
Samsung launches its Android 9.0 beta
Software Updates

Samsung launches its Android 9.0 beta

Samsung has launched the Samsung Experience 9.0 beta for Galaxy S8 and S8+ users, allowing them to preview new Android 9.0 features before the official release.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Fri, 3rd Nov 2017

Stories from Other Regions

HP New Zealand Partner Awards: And the winners are…
HP

HP New Zealand Partner Awards: And the winners are…

Cyclone, Lexel, Ingram Micro, Noel Leeming and Samoa Stationery were among the winners at the HP New Zealand Partner Awards.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Nov 2017