Every January, CES reminds us that the future rarely arrives neatly packaged. Some products feel years away from real use, while others look strange…
China asks businesses to help it censor the web
Chinese authorities have roped in businesses to help them stiffen their stranglehold on online information. According to The New York Times, Web police units…
Google, 8ta introduce free mobile search, mail in SA with Free Zone
Google, in collaboration with mobile network operator 8ta, has announced “Free Zone” — a project that allows users with an 8ta sim card to…
Goodbye to Windows and all that: Steven Sinfosky leaves Microsoft
Steven Sinofsky is leaving Microsoft, having just led the release of Windows 8 and, in part, helping to give the company a fresh dose…
John McAfee: antivirus pioneer, murder suspect
Antivirus software pioneer John McAfee has gone into hiding after police came looking for him in connection with the murder of a neighbour. McAfee…