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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…
Google to the rescue with new SOS Alerts function
Google has announced the launch of a new “SOS Alerts” feature for both Search and Maps. The new feature which is aimed at giving its users up to date information when a natural disaster or other crisis hits, will now feature at the…
Industroyer- The Malware That Could Leave You In Darkness
Cyber-security firms ESET and Dragos have unearthed a new malware that can disrupt power grids leading to blackouts for days. The malware has been named Industroyer by ESET, while Dragos has termed it as CrashOverride in their respective analyses. Whatever…
BYOD: The good, the bad and the just plain unsafe
Remember the good ol’ days? The days when you were judged on your work performance by the level of darkness outside when you stumbled in – and out – of work. Where your dedication to the job was assessed on one…
Who’s who in African Fintech
Financial technology (FinTech) is a growing market worldwide. However, the emergence and development of the FinTech industry in Africa is proving incredibly valuable. In October of last year, the first African Fintech Awards took place in Johannesburg – highlighting the…
In Pictures: Mobile World Congress 2014
With all the major mobile manufacturers including Samsung, Nokia and LG in attendance, the annual Mobile World Congress in Barcelona is in full swing. But MWC 2014 is not just about mobile manufacturers, the event attracts virtually every major company…
Who is Microsoft’s Satya Nadella?
Announcing his departure as CEO of Microsoft about a year ago, Steven Ballmer finally stepped aside on Tuesday. In his place, the company announced that, after a long and much-speculated candidate list, Satya Nadella would be taking over the helm…
Deep web: what search engines do not see
Ask any tech-savvy internet traveller, and they will probably tell you that they know the internet pretty well. With the help of powerful search engines such as Google, Yahoo and Bing, locating relevant and meaningful information has become a lot…
Samsung Galaxy S5 – what do we know?
There is no doubt that Samsung’s new flagship smartphone for 2014, the Galaxy S5, will be one of the most anticipated releases in the first half of the year. While details are very sketchy about the device, we’ve received an…
UHD televisions – what’s all the hype about?
As technology steamrolls its way into the homes of eager users and early adopters, there is no doubt that 2014 will be the year of UHD (Ultra High Definition)televisions. A number of these televisions were unveiled at this year’s Consumer…
Britehouse innovates with military precision
How does a company innovate and expand their offerings if they are constantly on the driving edge of technology? That was exactly the issue that solutions provider Britehouse faced. Britehouse delivers SAP, Microsoft, Mobile and Social Business Process Solutions, and…
Does Africa need to produce its own smartphones?
Smartphone manufacturing is one of the most competitive consumer segments.  In the last decade, innovation has upped levels of functionality and complexity in mobile devices and, with that, comes a hefty price. A number of smartphone manufacturers produce these devices…
Microsoft: Is it time for Bill Gates to go?
It has come to light that three of the top 20 investors in technology giant Microsoft are actively trying to persuade the company’s Board of Directors to get co-founder and chairman Bill Gates to step down from his position. Gates…
Instagram Video and Vine: what’s the difference?
Social networking giant Facebook announced yesterday that the photo sharing and manipulating app Instagram would be adding video sharing functionality – which can then be shared to Facebook. Facebook acquired Instagram in a highly-publicized $1-billion cash buy-out in April last year.…
Video: Why science parks are important for Africa
During IT News Africa’s Tech Demo Africa 2013 showcase, which took place on 21 May, Online Editor Chris Tredger spoke to McLean Sibanda, Chief Executive Officer of The Innovation Hub, about his appointment as the President of the International Association of Science Parks…
Oscar Pistorius – The tweet that shook the world
In the early hours of 14 February 2013, South Africans were rudely awakened by the buzz of non-stop online chatter. It was around the same time when most people were making their way to work, or pouring their first cup of coffee. The…
