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Google updates its mobile tools for businesses

Google has revealed two new updates for its online business tools, Test My Site and RCS Business Messaging. “Because mobile is where most people…

Google Maps’ ‘follow’ feature arrives on iOS

Google this week announced that iOS users can now follow their favourite places on Google Maps. “Simply search for a place—whether it’s a new…

Google just launched a new domain exclusively for developers

Google has revealed a new domain called “.dev”, made for developers to have their very own spaces online. “We hope .dev will be a…

Chrome’s incognito mode isn’t really incognito at all, report suggests

Google is making Incognito Mode more incognito, a report by 9to5Google claims. Currently, Incognito Mode does not really hide your presence from websites because…

‘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….

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,…

Google updates its analytics suite for more insight, less data

If you’ve only just gotten your head around what you need and don’t need from your Google Analytics dashboard (OK so maybe it’s just…

Maziv’s Fibre Push Brings Rural South Africa Closer to True High-Speed Internet

Innovate47 Launches Global Food & Agri Accelerator to Back Climate-Smart Startups

Simbi Wabote’s 10-Year Roadmap: How Nigeria Achieved 54% Local Content Growth

Records Tumble In Best Year Yet For South Africa’s Hedge Fund Industry

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

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TDK enhances IMUs for extreme temps

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