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Google experimenting with purpose-made e-books for smartphones

By Robin-Leigh Chetty 4 February 2016

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Google launches a new platform called Editions at Play, where the company will design e-books that are made for use specifically on smartphones. FULL STORY >


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Facebook celebrates 12th birthday with new friendship video maker

By Robin-Leigh Chetty 4 February 2016

Facebook is 12 today. To mark the occasion, the company has launched a new feature that takes users' photos from friendships and collates them into a supercut video to enjoy. FULL STORY >

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YouTube Red's Original series rolling out 10 February

By Robin-Leigh Chetty 4 February 2016

YouTube is entering the TV series game, with its Original set of shows coming to its Red paid-subscription platform on 10 February. FULL STORY >

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M-Net launches GOtv digital terrestrial service

By Staff Writer 3 February 2016

M-Net has unveiled its new digital terrestrial television service for South Africa, called GOtv. FULL STORY >

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Apple event slated for 15 March with a number of refreshes expected

By Robin-Leigh Chetty 3 February 2016

Apple has cleared its diary for 15 March, with an event scheduled to debut a number of rumoured devices, including a smaller iPhone, new iPad Air and Apple Watch. FULL STORY >

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YouTube reportedly discussing 360-degree livestreaming with manufacturers

By Robin-Leigh Chetty 3 February 2016

According to reports, YouTube is in fervent talks with 360-degree camera manufacturers to outline the specifications for livestreaming content on the online platform. FULL STORY >

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Uber ditches 'U' symbol for new logo and branding

By Robin-Leigh Chetty 3 February 2016

Wake up this morning and update your Uber app, and you'll be greeted by a new logo. The company has named it a 'bit', with an entire redesign on the way. FULL STORY >

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Lego returns to galaxy far, far away with Star Wars: The Force Awakens

By Staff Writer 3 February 2016

Lego has really been spoiling fans. Not only has Lego Marvel’s Avengers been released, but now they have also announced that Star Wars: The Force Awakens is being turned into a game. FULL STORY >

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Canon announces EOS 1D X Mark II

By Ryan Noik 2 February 2016

Canon has elected to start off the year by bringing out the big guns, namely a new flagship DSLR, the EOS 1D X Mark II. FULL STORY >

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Tablet sales declined by 10% during 2015 in new IDC report

By Robin-Leigh Chetty 2 February 2016

The most recent IDC report on tablet sales sees a 13.7% decline for Q4 2015, making it the fifth consecutive year-on-year quarterly decrease for the market. FULL STORY >

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WhatsApp passes the one billion user mark

By Robin-Leigh Chetty 2 February 2016

Just shy of two years since Facebook acquired it, WhatsApp passes the one billion user threshold. FULL STORY >

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Alphabet usurp Apple as most valuable company in the world

By Robin-Leigh Chetty 2 February 2016

Alphabet (Google's parent company) recently posted its quarterly earnings, which drove its stock up higher than Apple, making it the most valuable company in the world. FULL STORY >

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New iPad Air 3 rumours point to integration of iPad Pro elements

By Robin-Leigh Chetty 2 February 2016

Another week, another Apple product rumour. It's the iPad Air 3 this time, with new information and images leaning towards a number iPad Pro elements being added to the mix. FULL STORY >

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Metal Gear Online has numerous DLC on the way for March

By Robin-Leigh Chetty 2 February 2016

Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain's online multiplayer mode has a large batch of DLC lined up for March, with Quiet, maps and new modes in tow. FULL STORY >

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2015 not a great one for smartphones as market slows down - Juniper Research

By Staff Writer 2 February 2016

Mobile analyst firm Juniper Research has put last year in perspective by releasing its Q4 and full year smartphone market assessment for 2015. From what can be gained, it wasn’t the best one for manufacturers. FULL STORY >

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Orange South Africa lists its top selling products for Q4 2015

By Staff Writer 1 February 2016

After posting solid sales for Q4 2015, despite a falling rand, Orange details the top selling products from their South African online store. FULL STORY >

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