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How consumers can take control of their mobile content
Consumers can take control of their mobile content selection by correctly configuring their cellular network subscription services and by learning more about the structure of the mobile industry. “Taking charge of one’s own mobile content options can be easy as…
How to shop safely online with your credit card
If you are amongst many customers who are taking advantage of the ease and convenience of shopping online with their credit cards, it is important to empower yourself with a few tips to keep your card details safe whenever you…
Which technologies will reshape business in 2018
Dimension Data released a list of the company’s top IT predictions for 2018. Blockchain, together with artificial intelligence, machine learning, robotics, and virtual and augmented reality, have the potential to deliver disruptive outcomes and reshape digital business in 2018 according…
South African data breach: How to protect yourself
It was revealed on Tuesday 17 October 2017 that South Africa had been hit by the worst data breach in its history. The personal information of more than 30 million South Africans – more than half of the total population…
Digital mapping services save South Africa billions
Google has launched a report, conducted by research group AlphaBeta, detailing the impact of digital geospatial services on the South African economy. The study shows that these tools, including Google’s own Maps, are making positive economic contributions around the globe…
10 areas to strengthen your security position and risk mitigation strategies
The changing face of IT security is seen in such factors of modern life as the pervasiveness of the Internet, the sheer abundance of mobile devices, the rise of social media, and dramatic shifts in web and cloud-based technology. The…
First portable micro-projector for Nintendo Switch launched
Gaming gadgets company, YesOJO Studio, has unveiled the world’s first portable micro-projector for the Nintendo Switch. The projector will be available on the Indiegogo crowdfunding platform at $269. OJO will be available for shipping worldwide from December and will be in…
Assassin’s Creed Origins: Cinematic Launch Trailer
Set in mysterious ancient Egypt, Assassin’s Creed Origins is a new beginning. Experience a new way to fight while exploring the great pyramids and hidden tombs across the country of ancient Egypt, and encounter many memorable storylines along your journey as…
What if your fibre can stop your alarm system from working?
The nationwide rollout of fibre in South African homes is apparent around almost every residential corner. However, along with the major advantage of added connectivity comes an unknown impact on the operations of home alarm systems, placing residents at risk.…
South Park: The Fractured But Whole Review
Developed and published by Ubisoft, in collaboration with South Park Digital Studios, South Park: The Fractured But Whole has finally launched on the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. The title is the sequel to the 2014 hit, South Park: The…
South Africa: Drone company raises $499,000 in funding
A Cape Town-based drone operator, UAV Industries, announced on Tuesday 24 October that the company has raised ZAR6.84 million (US$499,000) in funding from Glenheim Venture Capital Company, in what was the first direct investment made by Glenheim’s Section 12J fund.…
Top 8 worst online security breaches in history revealed
No matter how well guarded a website and database is there will always be some hackers who will find a way to breach through the system. These online security breaches happen on a daily basis. However, for the most part,…
SD WAN to hit South Africa’s telecom market
The concept of virtualisation is coming to the wide area network (WAN), promising to give enterprises a more agile, cost-effective and resilient approach to managing their network infrastructure. SEACOM is seeing the concept of the software-defined WAN (SD WAN) starting…
Seedstars open applications for Botswana leg of world competition
Seedstars announced on Tuesday 24 October 2017 that applications for the Botswana leg of the Seedstars World competition in now open. The startups who will make up the participants of the competition will battle it out for the chance to…
Pervasive connectivity still a pipe dream in Africa?
The African continent is still being marked by a lack of pervasive connectivity. This is largely because of outdated infrastructure such as copper and GSM networks, as well as delayed decisions around the introduction of 3G and 4G technologies. Many…
Tecno Mobile launches Phantom 8 smartphone
Tecno, a mobile phone brand under Transsion Holdings, launched its newest smartphone the “Phantom 8” in the Middle-East and Africa region on the 22nd of October 2017 at the Jumeirah Beach Hotel in Dubai. Addressing the media at the event,…
