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Kipochi brings Bitcoin to Africa through M-Pesa

Kipochi just launched its Bitcoin transfer service in Kenya using M-Pesa as its running platform. This service would allow people across Kenya to send…

Murray mauls Olympics in Twitter stakes

Andy Murray didn’t just set a record yesterday by becoming the first British male in 77 years to win Wimbledon, he also smashed a…

Next stop, Venezuela? Asylum offers pour in for Snowden

While NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden remains camped out in Russia, the question that still hasn’t been answered is ‘where will he go next?’ After…

Governments get ready to clamp down on major tech tax avoiders

A group of Western governments are ready to start formulating measures which will prevent major international tech companies from using loopholes to avoid paying…

Facebook finally ready to launch Graph Search

Facebook’s much hyped new search product Graph Search is finally ready to go live and will start appearing on user accounts today. Facebook first…

Poor PC sales cut IT spending forecast in two

IT sales for this year will rise approximately two percent, less than the four percent growth expected a few months ago. According to tech…

Doug Engelbart, the man behind the mouse, dies at 88

I want you to take a moment to appreciate your mouse today. Think about how different your relationship with your computer would be without…

Yahoo! continues fight back to the top with new iPad magazine

Despite facing innumerable rumours and speculation about possible buy-outs, releasing a free news magazine for the iPad, Yahoo! is continuing its slow but steady…

Google Street View takes you for a walk in the park

Days after announcing that it would allow you explore the inside of shops and museums, Google has announced an extension of its Street View…

Julian Assange loses rape questioning extradition appeal

The founder of Wikileaks Julian Assange has lost his appeal against extradition to Sweden where is wanted to face questioning regarding alleged sex-crimes. Assange,…

Google finally launches new look Gmail

The new look and feel version of Gmail that Google accidentally leaked a few weeks ago is now officially ready for users. The new…

UK accused of hypocrisy at global internet talks

The first day of a global summit aimed at addressing cyber-security threats and setting up the “rules of the road” for the internet saw…

‘Apple is a digital vampire,’ says rock legend Pete Townshend

Legendary lead guitarist for rock icons The Who, Pete Townshend, has attacked Apple’s iTunes music store accusing it of bleeding musicians like a “digital…

Google Street View invites you inside businesses

From the air, to the ground and now to the inside of our businesses, Google is inching ever closer to its dream of giving…

News Transparency looks to hold journos accountable

A brand new website has launched with the aim of providing people with information about the journalists behind the bylines. News Transparency operates off…

Politicians, tech leaders to meet in London for cyberspace conference

Politicians and high-profile tech leaders from over 60 countries are heading to London to discuss the benefits and security risks of cyber-space. Among those…

Sister’s touching eulogy for Steve Jobs reveals final words

“OH WOW. OH WOW. OH WOW,” the last words uttered by the iconic Steve Jobs have been revealed in an incredibly moving eulogy by…

BatteryGate? Apple déjà vu as reports of iPhone 4S battery issues increase

Following the recent release of the iPhone 4S, UK newspaper The Guardian has run a series of articles investigating severe battery drain issues discovered…

Online auction site gives bidders chance to play chess grandmaster

Bidorbuy, a large online auction site, based in South Africa, is set to give people a unique bidding opportunity. Six winning bidders will have…

Filipinos offer prayers online for All Saints Day

For Filipinos who are unable to make the trip to their loved-ones resting places on All-Saints’ Day, online prayers can now be offered thanks…

YouTube partners with celebrities to drive original programming

Globally popular video-sharing platform YouTube is set to partner with a number of high-profile celebrities to add around 100 channels of original programming. The…

Naspers closes African eCommerce sites

Emerging markets media giant Naspers is set to discontinue a number of African ecommerce platforms. In a brief statement on dealfish.co.ke, the company’s investment…

LG’s New 100-Inch QNED TV Is a Game-Changer for Home Entertainment in South Africa

ASUS Taps Into South Africa’s AI Obsession With Smarter Devices

HONOR 400 and 400 Pro Redefine AI Smartphone Innovation for South African Users

SA SMBs are AI-Ready – ASUS Report Shows Local Businesses Are Already Seeing Real ROI

Ocellics Reinvents Fund Factsheets with Automation-Driven Platform for Investment Managers

AWIEF 2025 Awards Nominations Now Open

Acer Unleashes Beastly New Predator BiFrost and Nitro GPUs with AMD Radeon RX 9000 Series

Philips Evnia Drops Jaw-Dropping QD OLED Monitors: 240Hz, Ambiglow, and All the Good Stuff

Microsoft launches new Surface devices in new AI era

TDK enhances IMUs for extreme temps

Data centres and defence are reviving diesel

The most recognisable tactical pickup truck evolves