South Africa’s smallest businesses are punching above their weight when it comes to job creation – but the system is still actively working against…
Google’s US$2.7-million fund is open for the taking
Internet search giant Google has awarded US$2.7-million to media watchdog, the International Press Institute (IPI) as part of a new project to support digital…
Transphorm: Google-backed startup targets electricity waste
A Google-backed startup on Wednesday came out of “stealth mode” with a way to dramatically cut the amount of electricity wasted by data centers,…
Web and social media come to aid of NZ quake survivors
As the death toll climbs in the wake of the recent earthquake in New Zealand, the web has become a virtual crisis centre. Survivors…
Amazon launches video streaming — A competition for Netflix?
Online retail giant Amazon recently launched a movie streaming service, which competes directly with internet film star Netflix. Prime Amazon subscribers, who pay US$79…
