Internet of Things

Zoom, the virtual meeting, will they withstand the shift forward?

It was a great year for Zoom as the entire world shifted towards necessitated hybrid work and online antipersonal meetings as a solution. The…

Can you download Threads by Meta on Huawei yet?

Meta introduced what many hoped would be a competent contender against Mark Zuckerberg’s, X, which was formally known as Twitter. On July 5th the…

Tech smart South African’s continue rising past expectations

A South African team that took top position in the 2022-2023 Huawei Global ICT Competition held in Shenzhen, China seem to be on the…

How WiFi really works, the simple version

It was between 1992 and 1996 that CSIRO retrieved patents for a method that we today call WiFI. The very first version of what…

Voice controlled home automation devices, our three favs

Hey device…!! Who left me a message last Thursday about the tech summit? Device response: [Pause, loading, calculating possible response, provide feedback] Answer, it…

WATCH: Was Malema right? Eskom pushes to Stage 6 load shedding

A cold week has led to Eskom pushing load shedding to Stage 6, due to the loss of additional generating units. The power utility…

TIP: How to find that lost, REFRESHED video on TikTok

Here’s a way to find that refreshed video that you were watching before something grabbed your attention which led to that interesting video lost…

OnlyFans untapped rising economic boost or honey trap?

OnlyFans, an online platform, and app where people can pay for content in the form of videos, photos, and live streams, using a monthly…

Social media depression: How social media causes depression

Your biggest asset could be the reason you’re depressed. October is Depression Awareness Month and to create awareness around an illness that seems to…

Here’s one app that’s saving lives by bending time | Time Keeper app

Janssen South Africa has launched an app that helps patients with multiple Myeloma have more time to fight back. When patients receive a Multiple…

WATCH: NASA asteroid collision

In an effort to measure asteroid trajectory by imparting momentum, NASA has crashed a spacecraft into an asteroid in an attempt to shift it’s…

Zoom’s email, calendar feature’s may take-on Google, Office

Popular video conferencing service Zoom is reportedly working on a stand-alone calendar and email feature. This will mean most who use third-party email services…

South African app Fluss brings smart gate, door access control to your phone

South African company Fluss has developed a solution that allows users to turn most electronic access points, such as a motorised gate or magnetic…

Vodacom’s NB-IoT network is now live in Gauteng

Vodacom’s first commercially available Narrowband-IoT (NB-IoT) network is now live in Gauteng. This announcement is the latest in a string of IoT plays made…

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…

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