Samsung announce Android smartphone
By Thomas McKinnon 12 May 2009Samsung unveiled its first Android-powered smartphone this month, the I7500. FULL STORY >
New ways to do old things
By Lance Terner 12 May 2009The path to finding smarter, more efficient ways to do things lead me to some fascinating sites. The extensive resources and tools that I found dealt primarily with good-to-know information, inspiring ideas and handy tips for those who are looking to make the routine... FULL STORY >
Autohotkey
By Andrew Gould 12 May 2009AutoHotkey is a free, open-source utility for Windows. With it, you can automate almost anything on your PC by sending keystrokes and mouse clicks. FULL STORY >
Seth Rotherham of 2oceansvibe
By Mike Joubert 7 May 2009Seth RotherhamÔÇÖs blog 2oceansvibe strutted away with six awards at this yearÔÇÖs SA Blog Awards, held last month in Cape Town. TechSmart caught up with him to catch some tips on blogging, his favourite blogs and making money. FULL STORY >
How to Make an Infrared Camera
By Andrew Gould 7 May 2009The only way to see IR light (with its wavelength of 750 nm to about 100 ?Ám), is with an IR camera. Now you could go out and buy one, but you probably canÔÇÖt afford one, and then IÔÇÖd have nothing to write about. The alternative is to make your own. What we... FULL STORY >
Google Android OS
By Thomas McKinnon 6 May 2009Android is an operating system for cellphones, just like the Windows Mobile platform, or the Symbian platform youÔÇÖll find on Nokia phones. So why the big fuss? Well two reasons. Firstly, it was developed by Google, and we all know what Google did for the web. Secondly, it... FULL STORY >
Halo Wars
By Thomas McKinnon 7 April 2009ÔÇ£Halo WarsÔÇØ is an all-new real-time strategy game based on the legendary ÔÇ£HaloÔÇØ universe and designed exclusively for Xbox 360 by Ensemble Studios, creators of the ÔÇ£Age of EmpiresÔÇØ franchise. FULL STORY >
Dawn of War 2
By Thomas McKinnon 1 April 2009With a focus on fast-action RTS gameplay, Dawn of War II brings to life the science fiction universe of Warhammer 40,000 like never before. Experience the intimate brutality of battle as you play through the epic campaign. Clash with enemies on battlefields ablaze with visceral... FULL STORY >
Creative Xmod
By Mike Joubert 1 April 2009MP3s and other digital music are great because they are small and fast to download. But because this music is compressed, your songs sound squashed and lifeless. Xmod intelligently restores the highs and lows for rich, crystal clear music playback. FULL STORY >
Publish personal webpages
By Lance Terner 1 April 2009Getting a personal webpage up on the Internet is not as difficult as it may seem. There are lots of different types of webpage editors freely available. FULL STORY >
Imagine Pro 8
By Andrew Gould 1 April 2009Do you have trouble visualizing how your home improvement projects will look when finished? Imagine Pro 8 includes Interior, Remodeling & Landscaping solutions into one easy-to-use visualizaion software program. FULL STORY >
Iolo System Mechanic 8.5
By Andrew Gould 1 April 2009Boost your computer\\\'s performance and stability with advanced PC tune-up. System Mechanic gives you over 40 automatic tools to clean hard drive clutter, repair your registry, defragment drives and memory, and optimize system and internet settings. FULL STORY >
Time to Tighten Tech Spending
By Andrew Gould 1 April 2009TechSmart spoke to Arthur Goldstuck who heads up the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) research group, World Wide Worx. He is one of South AfricaÔÇÖs foremost commentators on the ICT sector, and we decided to get his take on how the world-wide... FULL STORY >
Canon IXUS 100
By Andrew Gould 30 March 2009This tiny little camera works great, especially with Canon's new Smart Auto feature. The 12.1 Megapixel 100 IS is the slimmest IXUS model thus far and has an array of features that should tempt those of you looking for an high quality compact. FULL STORY >
IBMs smart water solutions
By Thomas McKinnon 16 March 2009The smart water portfolio forms part of IBMÔÇÖs larger Smarter Planet strategy in which the company intends to encourage the development of more intelligence driven societies by more effectively using instrumented and interconnected devices. FULL STORY >
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