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Google ditches the desserts in its biggest Android rebrand yet

It seems that it’s just too difficult to think of a dessert that begins with Q. Google on Thursday announced a number of marketing…

Google updates Chrome OS with better navigation and audio control

Google on Thursday revealed new media and notification updates coming to Chrome OS, the operating system that powers the company’s Chromebook laptops. “Starting this…

Huawei unveils Harmony OS, its new do-all operating system

Huawei’s Hongmeng OS was unveiled on Friday, in the form of Harmony OS. The operating system is the company’s Android and Fuschia competitor, that…

Huawei could finally reveal its Android rival Hongmeng OS this week

Huawei could showcase its Hongmeng OS as early as this week, a report by Global Times revealed on Sunday. A source told the Global Times…

Windows 10 ‘Cloud Recovery’ could be a huge life saver come 2020

Microsoft is working on a cloud recovery and reinstall feature for Windows 10, this is according to details stemming from the latest Windows 10…

These are the 65 new emoji coming to Android Q later this year

Google is adding 65 new emoji to its upcoming Android Q keyboard, the company revealed on Wednesday. Acknowledging World Emoji Day, Google teased that…

You probably need to rewrite your website

When you think of refreshing your website, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? The overall look and feel, right? Have you ever…

You can soon own a .blog domain, thanks to Automattic

The awkward but frank domain name .blog will soon be available to purchase for bloggers everywhere. This comes after Automattic, the company behind WordPress,…

7 really simple hacks to speed up your website and increase conversions

As part of its drive to ensure optimal user experience, Google continuously adjusts its search algorithm in favor of websites that perform well. This…

4 reasons you should use HTML5 in eLearning

The web and its related technologies have never been short on interactivity. Ever since the first browsers were made available to the public, the…

Balancing creativity & productivity: how to retain your best developers

While there has been a well documented need for more IT and software development skills in South Africa, companies themselves often play a part…

7 remarkable database management practices you should embrace

Your business database is definitely one of the most valuable assets in your arsenal. It’s an asset that shows you where you are coming…

Why you need to put emotion into your UX design

Imagine yourself walking into a newly-opened neighborhood coffee shop. You love drinking coffee—from the soothing aroma to the unmistakable bitter taste. You also enjoy…

Your low-down dirty guide to the CMS landscape

The CMS landscape is a bit of a maze. New players are entering the scene seemingly weekly, each fighting for market share. Below is…

Beauty and the brain: why it’s impossible to take your eyes off an iPhone

There is an inherent paradox in the title of this article: While beauty does not need “reason” to make an impact, there is still…

4 WordPress theme design tips for improved conversion rates

Let’s make something clear. We’ll not be talking about trending themes and fads. I won’t tell you whether you should use this color or…

How social media is impacting web design and how you can integrate it

Social media is everywhere and seems to be affecting everything from the way marketers advertise and sell their products to how websites look. The…

10 elements every business homepage should have

The old saying “First impressions last” may be a cliché, but as with most clichés it really does ring true. In the digital age,…

Design vs usability: coming together for success

This is a long standing argument between designers and usability experts which may not be solved in this article but I will attempt to…

This tuition free, P2P programming school wants to find tech’s next hero

This is pretty cool. A new incubator, aimed at creating the next generation of African innovators, has launched. Called WeThinkCode_, the digital training programme…

Drupal’s on the rise and South Africa needs to get onboard with that

While there are numerous content management software (CMS) offerings out there, across the globe there is a tendency to stick with the big three…

Microsoft SQL server coming to Linux mid-2017, preview build available

In a blog post, Microsoft has announced that SQL Server will be making its way to Linux with a final release scheduled mid-2017. “This is…

Anthropic Refuses To Let AI Spy On Customers

Netflix Walks Away From Warner Bros Bid As Paramount Skydance Wins a New Phase of the Streaming Wars

Samsung Unveils Galaxy S26 Series: The Most Intuitive Galaxy AI Phone Yet

Innovate47 Launches Global Food & Agri Accelerator to Back Climate-Smart Startups

Simbi Wabote’s 10-Year Roadmap: How Nigeria Achieved 54% Local Content Growth

Records Tumble In Best Year Yet For South Africa’s Hedge Fund Industry

OPPO Reno15 Series Lands In South Africa With Big Cameras And Bigger Battery Ambitions

OPPO Reno15 Series Brings Flagship-Level Hardware Logic to the Mid-Tier in South Africa

HONOR’s customer first strategy is reshaping South Africa’s smartphone market

Omoda C5 X review

TDK enhances IMUs for extreme temps

Data centres and defence are reviving diesel