news

Scams unwrapped - Kaspersky’s cybersecurity experts warn of evolving holiday scams

With the holiday season here, it’s not only a time for magic and celebration but also a prime opportunity for fraudsters to exploit the festive rush for gifts and bargains.

The benefits of playing video games with family during the holidays

By Thabo Tsolo, CEO and Game Designer at SpaceSalad Studios

Three financing trends driving clean energy in the Global South

By Manish Pant, Executive Vice-President, International Operations, Schneider Electric

OPPO's new ColorOS 15 featuring AI enhancements heading to South Africa

OPPO has announced that its latest operating system, ColorOS 15, will soon be available in South Africa, bringing advanced AI capabilities and...
NEWS

KnowBe4 Releases the Latest Phishing Trends in Q3 2024 Phishing Report, With QR Code Phishing on the Rise

17 December 2024

KnowBe4's Q3 Phishing Report reveals the most deceptive email subjects users click, indicating HR and IT-related emails account for nearly half of top-clicked phishing emails.

NEWS

A strategic approach to AI sustainability in South Africa

17 December 2024

AI’s outsized demand for energy has already become infamous. Here’s how to fix it.

NEWS

Transformative Tech in 2025 - What’s Next for South African Enterprises?

12 December 2024

Doug Woolley unpacks what’s next for South African enterprises in 2025 as the year ahead is set to be a pivotal year for South African businesses.

NEWS

SAS Executive Insurance Roundtable Tackles Disruption, Innovation, and Trust

12 December 2024

At a time of unprecedented disruption and opportunity in the insurance sector, SAS hosted an Executive Insurance Roundtable in Johannesburg to unpack how technology is changing the industry.

NEWS

Impact sourcing is an important bridge to a career in the BPO industry

12 December 2024

Lizelle Strydom, Managing Director, CareerBox Africa explains how impact sourcing can be an important bridge to a career in the burgeoning BPO industry.

NEWS

Cisco Measures AI Readiness in South Africa - How to Navigate Challenges to Unlock Potential

12 December 2024

A new report from Cisco has shown that reality is setting in for companies in South Africa on their AI readiness, with only 18% in South Africa fully ready to capture AI's potential.

NEWS

Embracing the Future - The Benefits of 4IR and 5IR in Manufacturing

12 December 2024

Mark Wilson, CEO of SYSPRO EMEA & APAC, explores the latest trends in manufacturing, highlighting how Industry 4.0 (4IR) and the emerging Industry 5.0 (5IR) are transforming the sector.

NEWS

The cyber surge - Kaspersky detected 467,000 malicious files daily in 2024

11 December 2024

Kaspersky’s detection systems discovered an average of 467,000 malicious files per day in 2024, marking a 14% increase compared to the previous year.

NEWS

Tech's Big Bang in 2025 - AI is the spark igniting a new era

11 December 2024

John Roese, Chief Technology Officer, Dell Technologies shares his insights and predictions on how AI is igniting a transformative era of innovation in 2025, highlighting emerging trends that are shaping the future of...

NEWS

Adopting human-centric security

11 December 2024

As businesses adopt new technologies and adapt their ways of working to take advantage of the latest digitalisation trends, the unfortunate truth is that they are increasing their cyber risk, says John Penn, Security...

outdoor

Adidas Ultraboost 5

29 November 2024

Adidas’s Ultraboost range has gone through a few cycles of popularity. However, the Ultraboost 5 now packs 9 mm more Light Boost foam, how does this translate to performance on the road?

appliances

MeacoFan Sefte 10-inch Pro table air circulator

22 November 2024

The MeacoFan can move vertically, horizontally or combine both, which means it stirs the air in all kinds of directions, keeping a room clear of hot pockets. And now it comes with an optional battery.

4k tvs

LG 75-inch QNED 4K UHD 120Hz Smart TV

3 May 2024

LG was kind enough to send us a big boy for review - the 75” QNED 4K UHD 120Hz Smart TV (75QNED816RA). What are the standouts of this QNED smart television? Read more to find out.

audio

Top 5 features of the Anker Soundcore Space One active noise cancelling headphones

5 April 2024

The Anker Soundcore Space One active noise cancelling headphones certainly does what it says on the box. But the more time you spend with it, the more they impress. Here are the top five features of the Soundcore Space...

outdoor

Puma Velocity Nitro 3 running shoes

22 March 2024

Puma’s Velocity Nitro 3 is exactly what most people would want from a daily trainer.

netsmart

Oclean X Ultra Digital Sonic Toothbrush

1 March 2024

It’s not often that your toothbrush talks, but we are in the age of AI and all things smart, so anything is indeed possible. Oclean’s X Ultra Digital Sonic toothbrush will tell you to switch areas or admonish you...

outdoor

Under Armour Train and Run gear - TESTED!

21 December 2023

Iso-Chilll, vent shorts, built-in connectivity - there is a lot to talk about when it comes to Under Armour's new Train and Run gear. We worked up a sweat to put the shirt, shorts and running shoes to the test.

peripherals and components

Logitech Pebble 2 Combo

24 November 2023

Designed for portability with the ability to easily connect to any of three devices, the Logitech Pebble Combo seals the deal if you need this to use around the house. The keyboard pops easily into a notebook bag and you...

smartphones

Quick Review: Tecno Spark10 5G

3 November 2023

Having used the device for a few weeks, it’s clear that overall, the Spark10 5G is a solid offering from the brand, if you can forgive it a few sins.

smartphones

Oppo Reno8 Pro 5G vs Oppo Reno10 Pro+ 5G - worth the upgrade?

22 September 2023

The Oppo Reno10 Pro+ 5G has taken over the status as frontrunner from the Reno8 Pro 5G here in South Africa. After spending a lot of time with each, we ask the question - is it worth the upgrade?

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