Facebook acquires facial recognition company FacioMetrics
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 17 November 2016Could more Snapchat-rivalling apps and features be on the way? FULL STORY >
Puma celebrates Madrid Derby with Special Edition evoSPEED
By Press Release 16 November 2016Griezmann to Take Pitch by Storm in Special Edition evoSPEED SL-S. FULL STORY >
Accelerating innovation and powering new experiences with AI
By Press Release 9 November 2016Facebook's long-term roadmap is focused on building foundational technologies in three areas: connectivity, artificial intelligence, and virtual reality. We believe that major research and engineering breakthroughs in each of these... FULL STORY >
Vine may still live on as Twitter has lined up five potential buyers
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 8 November 2016We may have said goodbye to six seconds prematurely as Twitter reportedly has five companies bidding to buy Vine. FULL STORY >
Innovation in financial services – a critical strategic enabler
By Press Release 31 October 2016Innovation is one of the most desired strategic enablers for modern-day businesses, explains Nicolaas Kruger, group CEO at MMI Holdings. FULL STORY >
Spotlight: Heinrich Pretorius, Dell Product Specialist at Drive Control Corporation
By Staff Writer 28 October 2016Recently appointed to the Dell product portfolio at Drive Control Corporation (DCC), TechSmart chatted to Heinrich Pretorius to discuss what the role entails and his goals for growing the brand. FULL STORY >
Bethesda gets nostalgic with claymation Skyrim Memories video
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 26 October 2016Enlisting the talents of animator Lee Hardcastle, Bethesda debuts a claymation video to mark the 28 October release of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition. FULL STORY >
Mastercard launches Chatbot Platforms for banks and merchants
By Press Release 25 October 2016Platforms provide partners with new ways to engage and deliver compelling, personalised experiences to consumers. FULL STORY >
Social media liability insurance a must in our digital world - SHA Specialist Underwriters
By Press Release 25 October 2016SHA decided to launch a liability product through its broker database, that consumers can purchase to cover the legal fees and damages associated with defending themselves against allegations of privacy... FULL STORY >
Ecobank closer to 100 million customer goal by partnering with Mastercard to roll-out Masterpass QR in 33 countries
By Press Release 24 October 2016Partnership will shift Africa to instant and secure digital payment solutions, says Ecobank. FULL STORY >
How intelligent is artificial intelligence going to get?
By Press Release 20 October 2016Imagine a Personal Assistant Bot, a machine or application that you could ask to organise a meeting or arrange bookings just as you would a live, human assistant. As Artificial Intelligence (AI) becomes more prevalent and approaches... FULL STORY >
Cyber threats and the CFO
By Press Release 29 September 2016Given the connectedness of organisations today, cyber security has become a fundamental part of business. Nathan Desfontaines, KPMG’s Cyber Security Manager in South Africa, believes that this environment is challenging CFOs to look differently at operational... FULL STORY >
Google, Facebook and three others have joined forces for AI partnership
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 29 September 2016A collaborative effort between Google, Facebook, Microsoft, Amazon and IBM, the Partnership on Artificial Intelligence to Benefit People and Society, will focus on AI best practices and standards. FULL STORY >
Social media indispensable for SA marketers in 2017
By Staff Writer 26 September 2016In 2017, social media will become an indispensable tool for South African marketers and politicians, artists and activists, reporters and media personalities alike. FULL STORY >
Twitter's character limit change could happen on the 19th of September
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 13 September 2016Announced in May this year, Twitter could finally make its character limit change on 19 September. FULL STORY >
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