FutureFive New Zealand
VerifiedOnline/Digital
FutureFive NZ is a live technology news website that is devoted to all things futuristic. A part of the Techday network, FutureFive NZ brings tech news of the future to consumers Source
Actions
Media Outlet details
| Scope | National |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Country | New Zealand |
|
Similarweb UVM |
Request pricing |
|
Comscore UVM |
Request pricing |
Recent Articles
Search ArticlesHands-on review: Epomaker Carbonis wireless gaming mouse
Epomaker's lightweight, stylish, Carbonis wireless mouse offers an 8kHz polling rate for precision gaming. In the box is the mouse, a male USB Type-A to Type-C cable, a USB Type-C female 2.4Ghz wireless receiver, and a sheet of replacement stickers for the underside of the mouse. The USB cable doubles as a charge cable for the wireless mouse but is also essential for the wireless receiver.
Game review: Ghost of Yotei: Complete Edition
A year after Ghost of Yotei's release, Sucker Punch has rereleased it as Ghost of Yotei: Complete Edition. This version includes the full game from last year, plus the new DLC that was just released. Let's dive in and see what else is in store with this new version. Echoes of Sekigahara DLC Expansion The biggest draw of Ghost of Yotei: Complete Edition is that it includes the new DLC expansion called 'Echoes of Sekigahara.
Hands-on review: No fold, but iPhone 18 Pro Max still shines
Since its introduction back in 2019, the iPhone Pro Max has always been the premium, flagship product in Apple's iPhone line-up, the jewel in the crown - until now. Apple's first foldable iPhone, the Duo, which launches with a starting price of A$3,499, has taken at least the most pricey mantle from the Pro Max. But upgrades to the Pro Max's camera, battery and the lightning-quick A20 Pro chip still provide plenty of reasons for creatives and professionals to get excited.
Adobe adds Claude Motion hand-off to Firefly Video Editor
Adobe has added a "Send to Adobe" option to Claude Motion, letting users open animations created in Claude Motion directly in Firefly Video Editor. The feature connects Claude Motion's short, code-based animation workflow with Adobe's video editing tools. Once a project is moved into Firefly Video Editor, users can cut and rearrange clips, adjust pacing, refine audio and colour, add their own footage, or generate new clips using AI models within the editor.
NOVBYX unveils prototype e-bike with new frame design Original
NOVBYX has presented a prototype electric bicycle built around a different primary frame architecture. The project remains in pre-production and is undergoing testing and technical validation. The Polish father-and-son team of Tadeusz and Filip Lacny is developing the bicycle around continuous structural profiles and precision mechanical interfaces in the main frame. A physical prototype has been built, and work is continuing to turn the concept into a repeatable product.
Logitech makes largest B2B move yet with Rally Bar 2
Logitech is making its biggest step yet into the B2B market, launching a new generation of workplace video conferencing hardware, led by the Rally Bar 2, as the Swiss-based company looks to give enterprise meeting rooms more processing power and greater support for AI-enabled features.
$30 vape sparks $2.5m headache: Recycling mistakes cost ratepayers
The alarm that rings through the Blenheim Waste Sorting Centre resembles a starting gun, as nine recycle operators prepare to receive the first load of the day. "Let's go team," Marlborough district councillor Cyril Dawson called. The sorting centre marked its reopening on Wednesday, 11 months after a discarded lithium-ion battery, believed to be from a vape, sparked a $2.5m fire that left the building structurally damaged.
Turnitin says Clarity cuts AI-written student work
Turnitin has published data showing that students in Australia and New Zealand were less likely to submit writing judged to be almost entirely generated by artificial intelligence when they used its Clarity writing platform. Regional figures were also lower than comparable rates reported for the United States and the United Kingdom.
Hands-on review: AirFly Pro 2
Twelve South's AirFly Pro 2 is a neat little gizmo that adds Bluetooth audio functionality to any device with a 3.5mm audio socket. The AirFly Pro is a small, lightweight (16.5g) unit at just under 60mm by 30mm and 10mm thick. A short 20mm cable with a 3.5mm audio jack protrudes from one end. The package also comes with a neat little pouch and a USB Type-C to Type-A cable for charging. An impressively comprehensive manual is included, which is useful for some of the more advanced features.
New Zealand app Zeeën aims to spark real-world ties Original
New Zealand-founded social discovery platform Zeeën has launched an app designed to help people turn nearby encounters into real-world connections. Positioned as an alternative to dating apps, Zeeën focuses on friendship, community and networking rather than romantic matching. The platform lets users discover people in their wider area, view shared interests and see the social profiles others have chosen to make visible before deciding whether to connect.