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Hands-on Review: Security and elegance meet with Ring
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Security and elegance meet with Ring

Ring's Spotlight Cam seamlessly blends security with style, featuring HD video, motion-activated lights, and two-way audio, all controllable via mobile.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Mon, 19th Mar 2018
Hands-on Review: Change is constant - unless you're the iPhone 8 Plus
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Change is constant - unless you're the iPhone 8 Plus

After using the iPhone 8 Plus for the last six months, I've come to the conclusion that it's a model for those wanting the safety of the familiar.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 19th Mar 2018
Bayonetta 2 comes to Switch
Gaming

Bayonetta 2 comes to Switch

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.

By Darren Price • 3 min read • Mon, 19th Mar 2018
Hands-on Review: ASUS ROG STRIX XG35V curved gaming monitor
Gaming

Hands-on Review: ASUS ROG STRIX XG35V curved gaming monitor

ASUS's ROG STRIX XG35V offers gamers a stunning ultra-wide display with a 100Hz refresh rate and AMD's FreeSync.

By Darren Price • 7 min read • Wed, 14th Mar 2018
Hands-on Review: Linksys WRT32X Gaming Router
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Linksys WRT32X Gaming Router

Linksys' WRT32X Gaming Router boasts superior performance for discerning gamers. FutureFive's Darren Price takes a look.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Mon, 12th Mar 2018
Hands-on Review: Acer Switch 5
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Acer Switch 5

Acer's Switch 5 hybrid laptop, though pricey at USD $1600-$1800, offers solid performance for everyday tasks with its 1440p touchscreen and detachable keyboard.

By James Fraser • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Mar 2018
Hands-on Review: Is this the best Fitbit yet?
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Is this the best Fitbit yet?

The Fitbit Ionic integrates seamless fitness tracking, GPS, and stylish comfort, making it a compelling choice for fitness enthusiasts this year.

By Owen McCarthy • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Mar 2018
Global Switch awarded certification for Amsterdam data centre
DataCentre infrastructure

Global Switch awarded certification for Amsterdam data centre

​Global Switch has announced that its Amsterdam data centre has achieved ISO 50001:2011 certification for its energy management system.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Mar 2018
Hands-on Review: Norton WiFi Privacy, is it worth the price?
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Norton WiFi Privacy, is it worth the price?

Security threats are a major concern, and these threats are only becoming more prominent as we connect more devices to the internet.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Mar 2018
Hands-on Review: Is Secret of Mana a good remake of the SNES classic?
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Is Secret of Mana a good remake of the SNES classic?

Secret of Mana came out in the early '90s on the Super Nintendo (SNES) and was one of the best beloved RPGs of all time. Now the game has been remade.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Tue, 27th Feb 2018
The Pac is back!
Gaming

The Pac is back!

Pac-Man Championship Edition 2 Plus launches on Nintendo Switch, featuring dazzling visuals and fast-paced gameplay, making it the best portable Pac-Man ever.

By Darren Price • 2 min read • Mon, 26th Feb 2018
Hands-on Review: Lost Sphear is an old-school JRPG
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Lost Sphear is an old-school JRPG

Lost Sphear is a new JRPG that came out recently for PC, PS4 and Nintendo Switch. Does it offer anything new to the genre?.

By Damian Seeto • 3 min read • Mon, 19th Feb 2018
Switch owners get their hands dirty with Serial Cleaner
Gaming

Switch owners get their hands dirty with Serial Cleaner

Retro 2D puzzler Serial Cleaner, where players clean crime scenes, sneaks onto Nintendo's Switch. Stealth, strategy, and 70s vibes await.

By Darren Price • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Feb 2018
Hands-on Review: Dissidia Final Fantasy NT slashes onto the PS4
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Dissidia Final Fantasy NT slashes onto the PS4

The Dissidia Final Fantasy series started on the PSP, but now the franchise hits the PS4 for the first time in this new iteration.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2018
Mario returns to Nintendo's Switch
Gaming

Mario returns to Nintendo's Switch

Super Mario Odyssey marks Mario's triumphant return to the Nintendo Switch, offering an expansive 3D adventure with new abilities and captivating kingdoms.

By Darren Price • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Feb 2018

Stories from Other Regions

Hands-on Review: Have fun with the new party game called 'Frantics'
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Have fun with the new party game called 'Frantics'

Sony has now released its own version of Mario Party in the form of the new PS4 PlayLink title called 'Frantics'.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Mar 2018
Game review: Samsara is a puzzle lover's dream game
Gaming

Game review: Samsara is a puzzle lover's dream game

Samsara, a captivating 2D indie puzzle game from New Zealand, combines intricate block mechanics and an immersive story, perfect for puzzle enthusiasts.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 26th Feb 2018
Hands-on Review: Crucial MX500 2.5” SSD
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Crucial MX500 2.5” SSD

At CES 2018, Crucial launched their MX500 SSD range. For the last week, FutureFive has been putting one of these hard drives through its paces.

By Darren Price • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Feb 2018