Big Tech

‘Interpreter Mode’ rolls out to Google’s smart devices

Last month at CES 2019 Google revealed an “interpreter mode” that helps you translate conversations in real time. Now, the feature has rolled out…

Apple to debut news subscription service in March – report

According to Buzzfeed News, Apple is planning a launch event set for 25 March, where it is expected to debut its news subscription service….

Gmail adds more options in right-click menu

Google has added more actions to its right-click menu in Gmail that will allow you easier access to more of the platforms features. “With…

Google reveals the most searched love questions ahead of Valentine’s Day

With Valentines Day just around the corner, Google has released a “Romance Report” of its most searched love-related questions. The list is long, and…

Google launches two new security updates for Safer Internet Day

Google has revealed two new updates to its security features on Safer Internet Day. “We’re always working to make sure your data is protected,…

Google debuts Live Transcribe, Sound Amplifier apps for Android Pie

Google has revealed two new accessibility apps for Android 9.0 Pie meant to help those with hearing difficulties. In a blog post, the company’s…

Google Arts & Culture app hides its cool features in new ‘camera’ tab

Google’s Arts & Culture app has moved a number of features into its new “camera tab”, including its new “Art Projector” and “Art Selfie”….

Apple loses exclusive rights to ‘iPhone’ name in China

This has to be one of the strangest legal battles of the year, but Apple has now lost a case against a company in…

Microsoft launches its cloud solution provider programme in SA

Microsoft South Africa announced the launch of its Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) programme on Friday. This will allow select partners to directly support, bill,…

Why Apple is a lot like Gary Player right now

There are many times when you buy a particular stock and then question why you own that particular stock. In fact, it happens all…

Google derps, thinks own Google.com domain is dodgy

Here’s a strange story. Google has a little tool for internet users to check the good standing of websites across the web. Its known…

Icon Home Energy Hub, the SA developed energy solution taking on Tesla Powerwall

Move over Tesla and Powerwall, because you’ve got competition in SA. Announced yesterday, Energy Partners unveiled their Icon Home Energy Hub, an all-in-one solution for storing…

Windows users, say goodbye to Apple’s QuickTime

To all Windows users with Apple’s QuickTime installed, it’s time to let go of the dream and uninstall that piece of software. In an…

Microsoft releases Visual Studio Code 1.0 code editor

Tech giant Microsoft has released version 1.0 of its browser-based code editor Visual Studio Code (VS Code). This comes after its initial Public Preview in…

Google brings more specific traffic alerts to SA

Checking your smartphone for commute times has become the norm for millions of people around the world. Google pioneered this function with Google Now, but Apple…

Google promises to train one million Africans in digital skills

There’s no doubting that internet penetration, digital skills and economic growth are closely entwined. So it comes as no surprise to hear that Google has…

Google provides seed funding to Taiwanese renewable energy program

Google is concerned about the well being of the environment and has provided seed funding to a renewable energy company based in Taiwan. This…

‘Jacob Zuma’ more popular than ‘April Fools Day’ on Google

President Jacob Zuma tonight took to the Luthuli House podium to comment on the Constitutional Court’s ruling regarding upgrades made to his Nkandla homestead….

Google wins, loses on April Fool’s Day

It’s that time of the year, when tech firms and news websites decide to leap on the April Fool’s bandwagon. As usual, Google decided…

Are smart bots the way forward? Microsoft says yes

You’ve already dealt with auto-replies and robotic phone calls, but Microsoft still thinks that automation has a key role to play in your interactions…

Analysts get the iPhone SE, but aren’t sure it’ll succeed

Among the many announcements made by Apple during Monday’s launch event, the new 4-inch iPhone SE was probably the most important. Targeted at the…

Kill the PC? The new iPad Pro probably won’t even save Apple’s tablet line

At a special launch event on Monday, Apple launched a new 9.7-inch iPad Pro. It’s certainly an impressive device — as Apple’s Phil Schiller…

Tim Cook kicks off Apple launch with dig at FBI

Apple launches are usually all about product, whether that’s new headline-grabbing device or an update to a piece of its software. On Monday however,…

TCL South Africa Unveils 2025 Mini LED TV Range with Wide Viewing Angles

RIP Skype Microsoft Pulls the Plug on a Digital Pioneer

SITA pushes back as Home Affairs eyes IT exit

EmpowaEntrepreneurs 2025 Targets Africa’s High-Growth Founders and Investors

French No-Code Pioneer Tinkso Secures Strategic Investment from SA Entrepreneur Henk Pretorius

IBM Think 2025: Enterprise Gen AI Moves Beyond the Hype

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

Slate Truck is an outrageously sensible pickup

Red Bull wings for Lucid – not Tesla

Gravity is a true driver’s EV SUV