Apple event slated for 15 March with a number of refreshes expected
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 3 February 2016Apple 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 >
WhatsApp passes the one billion user mark
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 2 February 2016Just shy of two years since Facebook acquired it, WhatsApp passes the one billion user threshold. FULL STORY >
2015 not a great one for smartphones as market slows down - Juniper Research
By Staff Writer 2 February 2016Mobile 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 >
The Apple Watch now ranks higher than Rolex among luxury watches
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 1 February 2016Despite Apple refusing to detail sales figures for its Apple Watch, the wearable is currently ranked higher than Rolex in the luxury watch stakes. FULL STORY >
New screenshots of Google Chrome show Material Design in action
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 1 February 2016Google's Material Design language is alive and well on its mobile platforms, but yet to make its way to Chrome. New screenshots show what the change to the browser will look like. FULL STORY >
BlackBerry PRIV confirmed for 1 February release date in South Africa
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 28 January 2016BlackBerry's latest flagship, the PRIV Android slider, is confirmed for arrival in South Africa from 1 February. Pricing is still incoming, as local carriers decide on the right price point. FULL STORY >
Oracle planning to put an end to its Java browser plug-in
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 28 January 2016Citing lack of support from popular browsers like Chrome, Safari and Firefox, Oracle says it will deprecate its Java browser plug-in with the next update, scheduled for 22 September 2016. FULL STORY >
BlackBerry launches Good Secure EMM Suites
By Staff Writer 28 January 2016BlackBerry Limited has introduced the new Good Secure EMM Suites by BlackBerry, a comprehensive set of mobile security, management, productivity and collaboration offerings including best-in-class app security and containerization, Identity and Access... FULL STORY >
Netflix now seamlessly accessible on Hisense Televisions
By Staff Writer 28 January 2016With Netflix finally arriving in South Africa, there has never been an easier way to stream a vast choice of movies and series than through a Hisense HD television. Coming equipped with a dedicated Netflix button on the remote control of... FULL STORY >
“New” trailer revealed for Batman v Superman
By Staff Writer 26 January 2016There is a new trailer out, with Clarke and Bruce trying their best to capture the spotlight. Unfortunately, there’s not much here that we haven't seen before, only a couple of shots of Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot, Fast Five). FULL STORY >
Twitter removing ads for some VIP users to boost use of platform
By Staff Writer 26 January 2016Following a mass exodus of executives, Twitter has reportedly begun removing ads from the platform for certain VIP users in order to retain their patronage. FULL STORY >
HBO debuts three teaser vids for Game of Thrones season six on Twitter
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 25 January 2016As everyone preps for season six of Game of Thrones in April, HBO has launched three new teaser videos representing each of the major Westeros families. FULL STORY >
DC details 2017 release dates for Wonder Woman and Justice League Part One
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 22 January 2016After detailing some of its upcoming movie plans, DC and Warner Bros. have announced the release dates for its 2017-slated Wonder Woman and Justice League Part One. FULL STORY >
Star Wars: Episode VIII's release date pushed back to 15 December 2017
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 21 January 2016While The Force Awakens continues to dominate box offices worldwide, Lucasfilm and Disney has announced that the sequel, Ep. VIII, will change its release date to 15 Dec 2017. FULL STORY >
Review: Philips Series 7000 shaver (S7530/50)
By Mike Joubert 20 January 2016For shaver manufacturers, a smooth shaving experience is high on the agenda. For Phillips it seems, so is a reduction in skin irritation, with the introduction of new microbead technology. FULL STORY >
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