Understanding and planning key to building sustainable smart cities
By Staff Writer 20 May 2016When building sustainable cities, it is vital to first understand the difference between a smart city and a sustainable city. FULL STORY >
Alcatel launching its Go Play and Pop Star smartphones in SA
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 18 May 2016Designed for users who enjoy getting out and about, Alcatel is bringing its Go Play and Pop Star mid-range smartphones to South Africa. FULL STORY >
Google readying Amazon Echo competitor called Google Home
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 18 May 2016With Google I/O kicking off today, reports say the company is readying an Amazon Echo competitor called Google Home, which is wants to release later this year. FULL STORY >
Huawei brings its GR5 and GR3 mid-range smartphones to SA [Update]
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 17 May 2016First detailed at the company's launch for the Mate 8, Huawei has brought its mid-range GR5 and GR3 smartphones to South Africa with young consumers in mind. FULL STORY >
Microsoft planning to double promoted ads on Windows 10's start menu
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 16 May 2016In what could turn out to be ill thought out move. Microsoft is planning to double the number of promoted ads on its Windows 10 start menu following a July-slated OS update. FULL STORY >
New iOS keyboard with built-in search released by Google
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 13 May 2016Named the Gboard, this latest iOS-specific offering from Google allows users to search as well as send GIFs from their keyboard. FULL STORY >
Political will needed to unlock PPP value
By Staff Writer 12 May 2016In order to engage in effective partnerships, government needs to appreciate that there are countless competing investment opportunities around the globe and should immediately start working much harder to create a stable environment favourable to... FULL STORY >
Upcoming Moto X devices rumoured to have modular components like LG G5
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 10 May 2016It appears as if Motorola is trying to do one better than LG, as reports and leaked images suggest they are working on modular design and components for their 2016 Moto X devices. FULL STORY >
Viv makes debut at TechCrunch Disrupt NY as it aims to go beyond Siri
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 10 May 2016After previewing its new AI platform to select media last week, Viv makes its global debut at TechCrunch Disrupt NY. FULL STORY >
DCC updates Smart-UPS On-Line products from APC
By Press Release 9 May 2016Drive Control Corporation (DCC) is pleased to announce the availability of recent updates to the popular Smart-UPS On-Line products from APC. The SURT2000XLI will be replaced by the upgraded SRT2200XLI and the SURTD3000XLI will be replaced by the... FULL STORY >
PayPal eliminating Purchase Protection for crowdfunding platforms
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 9 May 2016In a recent policy update, PayPal will be eliminating its Purchase Protection cover for users funding online campaigns, citing project failure rates. FULL STORY >
$99 tube amp for high-end headphones ready for Raspberry Pi
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 9 May 2016Keen on plugging in some high priced headphones into your Raspberry Pi? Pi 2 Design's recently funded Hybrid Tube Amp should do the trick. FULL STORY >
LinkedIn reportedly working on Facebook-esque Instant Articles
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 6 May 2016With sources close to the matter, BuzzFeed News is reporting that LinkedIn has been talking to publishers about creating its own Instant Articles feature like Facebook. FULL STORY >
FanCon details international guests for this weekend's festivities
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 5 May 2016Happening this weekend (7-8 May), FanCon: Cape Town Comic Con details its international lineup of guests, all of whom a wealth of experience in the comic book industry. FULL STORY >
Siri creators readying new Viv AI platform for unveiling next week
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 5 May 2016The creators behind Siri, Viv labs, are reportedly readying a new AI system that they say revolutionises users ability to "interface with everything". FULL STORY >
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