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Disney launches new streaming service
Bob Iger, CEO of Disney has announced that the streaming service, Disney+, will launch in the United States in December 2019. It will feature a range of exclusive Marvel, Star Wars and Pixar content. Star Wars and Marvel fans across…
AfricaCoin: The African alternative to bitcoin
With the world moving fast towards a digital era, the AfricaCoin’s President and CEO, Amos Tsopotsa says it is important for the citizens of our country to adopt a digital approach when it comes to using their monies and considering…
Public beta of Red Dead Online set to launch later this month
An open public beta for the online multiplayer version of Red Dead Redemption 2 will be launching later this month. CEO of Take-Two Interactive, Strauss Zelnick, confirmed this but couldn’t provide any additional details in terms of a time or…
Standard Bank launches Chinese internet banking in Angola
Angola has a strong relationship with China, which offers diplomatic backing for the state. With that said, Standard Bank has recently launched Chinese internet banking in Angola with hopes of installing to the rest of the continent by 2019. The…
Taking computing to the edge
The intelligent edge is defined as the place where data is analysed and aggregated in a spot close to where it is captured in a network – in a lot of cases on a mobile device. This is the next…
Vodacom launches BoardPAC meeting & paperless solution
Vodacom Business has announced the launch of the BoardPAC Platform and Application. This is a Digital board meeting automated solution which is now available for download on the network operator’s Cloud Marketplace. BoardPAC is a tool designed for board directors…
Nigeria re-elected into ITU Council
At the 20th Plenipotentiary Conference held in Dubai the United Arab Emirates, Nigeria emerged as Africa’s representatives of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Council, receiving 114 votes in the process. As a member of the global body for the next…
No one is to be trusted when it comes to online data
A new study of mid-size businesses and consumers reveals that many are confused and lack trust when it comes to the privacy and security of their online data and behaviour. The research, which covered six countries in Europe and North…
Make your network ready for the Fourth Industrial Revolution
Modernised, scalable telecoms networks are essential for businesses looking to seriously embrace the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), the fourth major industrial era since the initial Industrial Revolution of the 18th century, characterised by emerging, disruptive technology breakthroughs. This was the…
WATCH: Netfix lets you control app using eye movements
Internet entertainment service provider, Netflix is rolling out a new feature that allows you to control the iOS app using facial expressions. At the recent Netflix’s Fall 2018 Hack Day held on Nov 7, the company unveiled and tested a…
A closer look at security concerns of OT Networks
As with traditional IT networks, Operational Technology (OT) networks are undergoing a digital transformation process of their own. The goal is to improve productivity, efficiency, up-time, and flexibility through better monitoring. To do this, online sensors and connected systems are…
Microsoft integrates collaborative AI powered to-do list in Word
This week, Microsoft revealed new AI features in Word that will help you create an in-platform to-do list where you can invite others to help out without ever breaking your writing mojo. The new tools make it simple to create…
Google announces policy update after mass protest
Following an international protest over the mishandling of sexual harassment and misconduct at Google, the company announced that it was updating its policies to better reflect the demands of protesters. Google CEO, Sundar Pichai, wrote in an email to employees…
5 tips to consider when shopping online this Black Friday and Cyber Monday
It is that time of the year again where consumers are preparing for Black Friday and Cyber Monday. To avoid long queues and the hassle of getting to the shops, more consumers are now opting for online shopping. It is…
The Vine experience will live on through an app called Byte
Dom Hofmann, co-creator of the short-form looping video app Vine, has announced that the app’s successor will be launching next year. Called Byte, this new app is expected to work just like its predecessor, but not much else is known…
The 5G imperative
It has been just a decade since the mobile phone spread rapidly across Africa, leapfrogging the landline and bringing literacy, education and connectivity to widely scattered populations. Mobile has played a significant role in building improved communities, healthcare and financial…
