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Facebook Messenger rolls out new camera features
Facebook Messenger has a lot of features baked into it, and now it’s getting a couple more, along with some changes to Stickers. The social media platform has confirmed that Messenger is getting a new selfie mode, along with support…
Google to build new campus in New York worth $1bn
On Monday, 17 December 2018, Google announced plans to put over USD 1 billion into a new campus in New York City, at Google Hudson Square. The office will have the capacity to more than double the number of Google…
Gemalto and GlobalmatiX partner to bring IoT automotive telematics
IoT telematics solutions, Gemalto and GlobalmatiX, have partnered up to deliver an innovative solution that excelled in the grueling Porsche GT4 Cup championship race. The Gemalto Cinterion LTE Cat. 1 IoT Module and a Gemalto eSIM delivered secure, reliable wireless connectivity for the GlobalmatiX…
Instagram introduces voice messaging feature
Instagram has joined social media networks including Facebook, WhatsApp, Voxer in rolling out voice messaging to it’s app. Considering that Facebook is the parent company of both WhatsApp and Instagram, it may come as a surprise that the latter didn’t…
Tips on how to avoid Christmas scams
This holiday season should be a joyous one — for criminals. Holiday spending always makes it easier for fraudsters to steal your money, for two reasons. First, you may be so busy with shopping and parties that you don’t take…
Apple to build new campus in Austin worth $1 bn
On Thursday, 13 December 2018 , Apple unveiled plans for a $1 billion campus in Texas that will create jobs for the tech giant outside Silicon Valley, a move made without the fanfare of the recent Amazon headquarters bidding war.…
UPU announces new financial inclusion programme in Africa
The Universal Postal Union (UPU) has officially rolled out a digital financial services project that is set to reach as many as 800,000 people and businesses across Africa, Asia and the Pacific under its Financial Inclusion Technical Assistance Facility (FITAF)…
South African tech firm adds Microsoft Gold cloud platform status
South African innovators in Internet of Things technology, IoT.nxt, added Microsoft Gold Partner status for Cloud Platform to its competencies this month, its second such competency after it was recognised as a Gold Partner for Data Platform in 2017. “According…
Samsung upgrades Notebook 9 Pen
Nearly one year after the debut of the original Notebook 9 Pen convertible laptop, on Wednesday 13 December, Samsung revealed an upgraded model redesigned for contemporary, creative professionals on the go. According to reports by Digital Trends, the updated Samsung…
Giphy introduces iOS compatible GIF keyboard extension
This week Giphy revealed an extension for its mobile app that brings a GIF keyboard to all multimedia-supporting applications. Giphy has udpated its iOS app to include a new sticker-making tool and a keyboard extension that you could incorporate into…
South African blockchain startup partners with new ticketing app
South Africa’s Tari Labs has announced a new collaboration in efforts to reach out into the ticketing industry. Tari expects to be leveraged by Big Neon, a new company developing a blockchain-enabled platform to modernise the ticketing industry. Big Neon…
Skullcandy introduces first pair of wireless earbuds
While companies across the world are drawing inspiration from Apple’s AirPods to design their wireless earbuds, Skullcandy’s first truly wireless, stemless set is making a psychotropical teal splash. The American company, which is usually known for its bright coloured and…
Google rolls out Android features to iOS
In June 2018, Google launched the For You recommendations section in Maps for Android, and in October 2018, the Pixel 3 lineup came with Lens already integrated into the default camera app. Google has now announced the roll-out of both…
STC rolls out IPv6 infrastructure and cloud services to clients
Smart Technology Centre (STC) is one of the first Internet Service Providers (ISPs) in South Africa to roll out a full production Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) connectivity to its client’s infrastructure and cloud services. “In essence, an IP address provides…
WATCH: Google and Levi’s introduce smart jacket
The tech industry’s obsession with wearables is at its peak. Fitness trackers and smartwatches are proliferating and now Google and clothing brand Levi’s have recently rolled out the smart jacket. If you have a habit of forgetting your phone at…
Why South African SMEs should adopt disruptive tech
As the Fourth Industrial Revolution – characterised by the interconnection of technologies, blurring the lines between the world’s physical, digital, and biological domains – continues to change the working landscape across the globe at a rapid pace. It is now…
