
Microsoft highlights changing nature of learning
By Ryan Noik 8 March 2017Microsoft announced this week that Minecraft: Education Edition, launched late last year, is now available to schools in South Africa. FULL STORY >

Alphabet has used machine learning to improve Project Loon
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 17 February 2017The team behind Project Loon have developed a smarter way to beam down bandwidth to areas in need of it. FULL STORY >

The revolution of learning in the Information Age
By Press Release 23 January 2017Education, and the primary ways of learning new knowledge are changing, due to social media and the proliferation of information. FULL STORY >

Deloitte Africa announces 2017 Technology, Media & Telecommunications Predictions
By Press Release 16 January 2017Deloitte Africa predicts that over 300 million smartphones, or more than one fifth of units sold in 2017, will have machine learning capabilities within the device in the next 12 months. FULL STORY >
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Trends for Machine Learning in South Africa for 2017
By Press Release 12 January 2017Machine learning as a subset of Artificial Intelligence is an emerging trend in South Africa, with demand for data scientists rising sharply and university programmes incorporating the discipline in study programmes. However, still a long way... FULL STORY >

Forbes lists highest paid YouTubers for 2016
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 6 December 2016Showing just how lucrative vlogging on a daily basis can be, Forbes lists ten of the highest earning YouTubers for 2016. FULL STORY >

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 >

A Magical Classroom - Gauteng Department of Education unveils the new e-chalkboard
By Press Release 24 August 2016The Gauteng Department of Education MEC, Panyaza Lesufi recently unveiled the new e-chalkboard (SMART Kapp) a replacement for the dry-erase board, which will be soon rolled out to schools. FULL STORY >

Parker is Nvidia's latest SoC for self-driving cars
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 24 August 2016Initially shown at CES this year, Nvidia details its System on Chip (SoC) offering for autonomous vehicles, named Parker. FULL STORY >

Orlando Pirates Learning Centre powered by Acer host students from Queens Park Ranger Football Club
By Press Release 29 July 2016Since the announcement of the Orlando Pirates Football Club and Queens Park Rangers Exchange Programme in October 2015, four young students from each club were selected to travel to each... FULL STORY >

Apple reaches milestone by selling one billionth iPhone
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 28 July 2016Despite a recent decline in iPhone sales, Apple has confirmed that it has sold its one billionth smartphone. FULL STORY >

Samsung's latest earnings report buoyed by Galaxy S7 and S7 edge
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 28 July 2016Following its initial projections, Samsung reaches operating profit of $7.2 billion for Q2 2016, as Galaxy S7 and S7 edge lead the charge. FULL STORY >

Do we still need teachers in this day and age?
By Press Release 19 July 2016Claudia Johnston, Education Sector Lead at Microsoft, explores the role of formalised education in the age of self-determined learning. FULL STORY >

Xperien now offers IT Asset Management courses
By Press Release 14 July 2016In conjunction with Information Technology Asset Management South Africa (ITAMSA), Xperien will now be offering a Foundations Certified IT Asset Management course with an optional Certified Asset Management Professional (CAMP) Certification. FULL STORY >

Samsung predicts its Q2 earnings for 2016 will be strongest in two years
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 7 July 2016Said to be the South Korean company's strongest quarterly earnings in more than two years, Samsung predicts an estimated $7 billion in operating profit ahead of its official report. FULL STORY >
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