Freedom House reports says government censorship takes up two-thirds of internet
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 14 November 2016According to a new report from Freedom House, two-thirds of the world's internet users are censored by their country's government institutions. FULL STORY >
Facebook launches its Messenger Rooms group chat feature in select markets
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 14 November 2016Facebook appears to be taking the lessons learned from its failed standalone Rooms app and integrate them into a new feature in its messaging platform called Messenger Rooms. FULL STORY >
The true value of IoT lies in it being the Internet of Humans
By Press Release 14 November 2016by Richard Barry, CEO of Polymorph FULL STORY >
Oracle drives Digital Transformation in South Africa
By Press Release 14 November 2016Digital Day: Oracle’s largest conference in South Africa focuses on making digital business a reality to drive economic growth. FULL STORY >
Microsoft Underground Tour: Research projects uncovered
By Ryan Noik 11 November 2016The second part of the behind the scenes look at Microsoft Research focused on practicalities, with the potential of predicting weather phenomena, the future of growing food and placing data centres in unexpected locations being among some... FULL STORY >
Facebook to host Africa’s first FbStart event at AfricaCom
By Press Release 11 November 2016Facebook is having its first FbStart event in Africa on Tuesday, 15 November at AfricaCom 2016 in Cape Town – one of the largest and influential Africa-focused tech events in the world. FULL STORY >
Asus South Africa partners with South African band, Monark
By Press Release 11 November 2016Hardware manufacturer, ASUS South Africa officially announces their partnership with the popular South African Band, Monark. FULL STORY >
Microsoft Underground Tour: Into the research labs
By Ryan Noik 11 November 2016With the foundations laid, and its renewed culture explained, Microsoft’s attention on our tour then turned to its research department. Here is where we began to see Microsoft’s promise that it had become more innovative take more tangible... FULL STORY >
PS4 Pro update: Where you can pre-order it… at the moment
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 11 November 2016The PS4 Pro is on its way to South Africa, but an official launch date from PlayStation South Africa is still forthcoming. Nevertheless, several online retailers have it available for pre-order. These are the early listers. FULL STORY >
First trailer for Valerian and the city of a Thousand Planets has arrived
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 11 November 2016Directed by The Fifth Element's Luc Besson, the first trailer for Valerian and the city of a Thousand Planets showcases a movie that could be really good or really bad. FULL STORY >
Cancer - Speak up and ask for help
By Press Release 10 November 2016When you see a young man fight for his life, and lose the battle, it changes something in you. It was this experience that changed the life of South African actor Sobantu Nqayi, best known for his role as Zuko Ntuli in the e.tv drama series Umlilo. It is... FULL STORY >
Robots threaten up to two thirds of developing countries' jobs
By Press Release 10 November 2016The increased use of robots threatens millions of jobs in developing countries, by undermining the advantage of low wages and facilitating the "reshoring" of industries back to industrialized countries, according to a new policy... FULL STORY >
Cloud storage: Implications of the PoPI Act
By Press Release 10 November 2016More and more companies are moving their data to the cloud, as well as government agencies and institutions. But what does this mean for data sensitivity and customer protection? FULL STORY >
US Company TrackOFF committed to reduce online fraud in South Africa
By Press Release 10 November 2016Focused on empowering South Africans, TrackOFF seeks to enable consumers to use the Internet without having to forfeit their privacy rights FULL STORY >
Big recognition for small business at the 2016 South African Small Business Awards
By Press Release 10 November 2016The accomplishments of the small business community in South Africa was in the spotlight as winners of the 2016 South African Small Business Awards were announced on 10 November at Montecasino in Fourways,... FULL STORY >
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