More South Africans than ever before are trying their luck at online casinos and sportsbooks. If you’re new to this world or just confused…
CouchSurfing network gets $7.6m investment boost
CouchSurfing International, a startup devoted to connecting travellers with like-minded locals, has received a US$.7.6-million boost from investors Benchmark Capital and Omidyar Network. The…
Amazon tablet to oppose iPad dominance
The widely predicted Amazon tablet could knock the iPad off its perch, according to researcher team Forrester. There have been no public announcements of…
China’s Sina Weibo bans users for spreading ‘false rumours’
China’s largest microblogging service has contacted millions of its users warning them to ignore any false reports spread over the network. The move is…
Video Review: LG Optimus Black
Black and blocky – you’re not going to get a much bigger screen this side of a tablet, and it’s got some pretty serious…
First National Bank app now available on BlackBerry Curve
One of South Africa’s top four banks, First National Bank (FNB), has announced that its successful mobile banking application is now available for download…
Steve Jobs is a God: Chinese web users
From tech leaders to lovers of Apple products, the shock resignation of Apple magnate Steve Jobs triggered an outpouring of praise. For some Chinese…
Steve’s gone, now what?
Apple’s reign as king of the high-end consumer tech world is assured in the short term but the long-term outlook is hazy without the…
Pilots ditch paper, switch to iPad for nav and checks
United Airlines recently announced it was replacing the hefty flight manuals and chart books its pilots have long used with 11 000 iPads carrying…
The rise of the app and Asia’s digital publishing future
The penetration of sophisticated handsets into Asian markets is growing rapidly, as is the demand for content. Ahead of the upcoming Apps World Asia…
Silicon Cape launches startup academy
Cape Town based IT movement, the Silicon Cape has launched a new initiative it is calling the Silicon Cape Academy. The initiative takes the…
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