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FNB launches eWallet eXtra mobile bank accounts in South Africa

First National Bank has today announced eWallet eXtra, a digital bank account that can be opened from a mobile device for unbanked South Africans….

Chrome 66 kills audible autoplaying content by default

Chrome 66 now blocks autoplaying content with sound by default. The new version of Google’s web browser was granted stable status this morning and…

The omni-channel experience and its true definition

The omni-channel experience is a relatively new marketing term that quickly reached buzzword status. Already in that first sentence there are a number of…

7 security strategies to protect everyone from data breaches

Recent reports of large data breaches are alarming for everyone. Customers worry about the implications of having their financial and personal information hijacked. The…

Google Go now available in South Africa

If the standard Google app is proving too bloated for your device, the company has today made its lightweight Google Go app available in…

Google Photo’s Lens can now recognise the breed of your furry friend

In the most important tech news of the year, Google has announced that Lens can now identify the breed of your dog and cat….

MTN is South Africa’s best mobile network, new report suggests

MTN is the best mobile network in South Africa according to a new report published by MyBroadband. The company’s Q1 2018 Mobile Network Quality…

Big Data: the reality for smart businesses

Over the past couple of years Big Data has been part of every single conversation between business leaders, IT decision makers and public stakeholders….

3 tips for marketers and developers as they collaborate on digital products

Marketing is all about the “what” and the “why” — what is the essence of this product, and why does this particular market need…

Microsoft drops $250m on SwiftKey to deepen AI creds

Windows Phone may be on its last legs, but that isn’t going to stop Microsoft dropping serious amounts of money on mobile products. Its…

Uber comes of age and gets a new look, logo and branding

The next time you see Uber, you might not recognise it. That is because the company has had a massive aesthetic makeover to rival…

Is Bitcoin about to seriously take off in SA?

Amid the current global economic turmoil the largely misunderstood and somewhat maligned cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, has come into the spotlight as a realistic foil for…

Getting to know you: how tech allows big business to deliver personal service

Big businesses often face big challenges when it comes to catering to their customers. They want to deliver the same, hands-on, personal service that…

Uber users in China can now pay with Alipay when travelling

With an actual population of over 1.4 billion and an internet population of 649 million internet users by the end of 2014, with 557…

Digital media: what’s going to be big in 2016?

So here we are – 2016, with yet another year under our belts. 2015 held some interesting developments in the digital space. We saw…

Uber basks in phenomenal SA growth

On-demand driving service Uber has seen phenomenal growth since launching in South Africa in 2013. The Silicon Valley startup has been taking the world by…

3 homes that will give you green energy envy

Renewable energy is the future. Not only does it reduce your environmental impact, but it also allows you to become more self-sufficient and less…

8 reasons why your app isn’t making it onto the App Store [Infographic]

So you’ve built an app that you’re sure is going to change the world. You’ve put in the hard work, coding until the early…

Securing the enterprise: battling the enemy within

The world moves swiftly; the IT security world even more so. Just a couple of years ago, securing the enterprise would basically consist of…

Blockchain, brick and mortar, Deloitte Digital: 5 Memeburn articles you loved this week

I am breathing in. I am breathing out. Sometimes you just need to forget everything else and concentrate on those two things. That doesn’t…

IDC: people are still buying smartphones in their billions

The rate at which smartphones ship is incredible. And with more and more people joining the list of smartphone owners, the shipment of phones…

HONOR X9c Redefines Rugged Smartphones with Unmatched Durability and Smart AI Features

South Africans Embrace AI: 71% Excited About Future Impact, New Survey Reveals

Temu Survey Reveals Price is King for South Africans

Purple Elephant Ventures Secures $4.5M Seed Round, Setting Record in Kenya’s Tourism-Tech Scene

Conservio raises $1M to expand sustainable travel

Microsoft launches new Surface devices in new AI era

Honor Magic V3 launches, four things to know

Honor Magic V3, a Guinness world record attempt

GS3 Emzoom R Style review

Dakar dominated by South African built Hilux Evos

Elkann to create Jeep and Stellantis Meta(morphosis)