Internet of Things

Connect by Axis showcases top-tier video and surveillance technology

The headline may be a bit wonky but genius was regarded as crazy at some point and that’s exactly how we qualify Axis Communications’…

What is an iSIM and will it bury the SIM card?

We wrote a piece about whether or not to opt for an eSim card or stick to the old SIM card and which was…

Trending: Elon Musk, UFO’s and the friends taken down

While Twitter head Elon Musk tweeted that his alien friends had stopped by, social media was ablaze with schools of tweets related to Unidentified…

Minister of Electricity trends, an extension or load shedding solution?

In a fiery State of the Nation address President Cyril Ramaphosa plans to introduce a Minister of Electricity to his cabinet. This was followed…

A fashion show for the elderly using AI, here’s how Malik raised the bar

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Life Magazine (@lifemagciv) Story teller, and filmmaker Malik Afegbua has raised the bar…

Cut shopping time in half with AR shopping, this is what it looks like

Augmented Reality or AR for short is the real-life modification of the environment by the addition of sound visual and other sensory stimuli from…

Emerging tech ready to transform the office

It’s a new year and new tech is hitting our shores. We’ve spotted some incoming hot new tech that we thought would make anyone’s…

Vodacom’s IoT division now connects ‘three million things’ in South Africa

Hot on the heels of MTN Business’s Internet of Things (IoT) network announcement, Vodacom revealed that its IoT division is now connecting more than…

MTN Business announces dedicated IoT network

MTN has today announced a dedicated Internet of Things (IoT) network that it suggests will “enhance security of business-critical information”. It quoted two distinct…

5 everyday things that didn’t need a smart version [Native]

The internet of things (IoT) promises all manner of connected devices, but there are some things that don’t need to be connected to the…

US woman sues after smart vibrator transmits her data

A Chicago woman is suing adult sex toy manufacturer Standard Innovation, claiming that its We-Vibe smart vibrator transmitted user data back to the firm….

Are you vetting Internet of Things platforms? Your competitors might be

As the Internet of Things (IoT) continues to expand in size and influence, many businesses are seeking to harness its potential to innovate and…

User experience and the IoT: tech should be all about humans

I remember reading about the Twittering Ferries a few years ago. This story captured my imagination and I started to explore the Internet of…

The IoT future: 6 ways smart technology will affect your business

Smart technology (IoT), is simply about connecting devices, but while the focus has been on technology that facilitates the creation of smart households, its…

The Internet of Things can potentially transform the South African job market

According to the Adcorp Employment Index job availability rose a mere 1.86% in 2015 and, coupled with the skills shortage and economic crisis, the…

Why the Internet of Things isn’t about things at all

Just what is the Internet of Things? The generally accepted definition is a digital ecosystem wherein everyday objects have network connectivity, allowing them to…

Four industrial revolutions and an Internet of Things

2016 is the year of the fourth industrial revolution and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), but is the industry IoT-ready? Industry 4.0 refers…

Card-free SIMs are vital to an Open IoT Ecosystem

Ultimately, the Internet of Things (IoT) will only reach its full potential if it benefits consumers and makes life more convenient on a worldwide…

Know the cyber-security risks of smart homes

A recent survey by Cisco, an American multinational technology company, estimates that 50 billion devices will be connected to the internet by 2020 due…

The IoT Focus: how can SA make the most of the Internet of Things? [Video]

About this content. When it comes to reporting on the Internet of Things, you’ll often see publishers referring to the massive numbers surrounding this…

5 videos that show off the future of scientific innovation [SPONSORED]

National Geographic and General Electric have teamed up for Breakthrough; a new TV series which explores the latest developments in brain science, longevity, water,…

The IoT Focus: how the Internet of Things is changing the way we power our cities [Native Content]

About this content. As global population rates continue to soar, so does our need for electricity. At the same time though, it’s increasingly obvious…

The IoT Focus: 4 ways the Internet of Things is changing the way factories work [Native Content]

About this content. Depending on which source you consult, factories either date back to ancient Egypt or the earliest parts of the Industrial Revolution….

The ChatGPT update, new voice and image capabilities

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HONOR 90 Lite 5G, unleash your creativity

Apple Check In feature gives more than location, they took off their watch

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