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Apple’s new TV app is called ‘TV’ because some things never change

Apple’s October event wasn’t all MacBooks and iPhone updates. Today, Tim Cook and crew announced a few things for the Apple TV. Chief of…

Apple Q4 2016 financials: revenue slides as services boom

Apple has revealed its Q4 2016 earnings report, revealing US$46.9-billion in revenue and US$9-billion in profit for the quarter. How did they fare compared…

New tech makes wind turbines cheaper, lighter and sturdier

The WALiD (Wind blade using cost-effective Advanced Lightweight Design) project in conjunction with the Fraunhofer Institute, have developed lighter but sturdier wind turbine blades…

Google purchases eyeball tracking firm Eyefluence

“Eyeball tracking” might sound like the stuff of science fiction horrors, but it’s an essential focus for those in the virtual and augmented reality…

Eaze: weed-delivery startup gets $13m in funding

Who says you have to visit a dispensary to get the Devil’s Lettuce? Certainly not the people behind Eaze, which promises to get the…

AT&T, Time Warner in $85bn deal – but will it happen?

US network AT&T has agreed to acquire Time Warner in a deal worth around US$85.4-billion. The acquisition, which will take the form of stock and cash,…

2017 Bookmark Awards are now open for entries [Sponsored]

The 2017 Bookmark Awards are around the corner, but which categories will be featured this year? We’ve got the information for you. The IAB has also…

Pinterest introduces ‘buyable pins’, making it possible to make purchases within the app

Pinterest has revealed a new feature that will see users buying things, all within the app without leaving the platform. The feature, ‘buyable pins’,…

5 big questions about the Internet of Things’ impact on business answered

Machine-to-Machine is about the ability to remotely collect data from devices and use this data in real-time to make more informed business decisions which…

The Internet of Things could see massive changes to logistics in South Africa

Recently, research firm Gartner released a report on the importance of the Internet of Things (IoT), a buzzword that simply refers to the connectivity…

Google refreshes, reinforces its user privacy and security settings

Google has rolled out two improvements to its privacy and security tools in a bid to give users more flexible options. There’s now a…

Google explains the design philosophy behind Material Design [video]

It’s been a few days since Google I/O 2015 ended but just hours after the annual shindig, Google gave its website a Material Design…

Is automation turning the proposal into a dying art?

In my line of work, we often explain how easy technology makes the process of creating great-looking, accurate and compliant proposals and RFP responses….

Forget the buzzwords: mind your (IT consulting) Language

What I mean to say is: Mind your buzzwordlittered jargoninfested language. Yikes. Too much? Well, let me tone it down a little. Among the…

Don’t be blinded by the buzzwords… why choosing the right cloud provider requires a critical approach

Earlier this year, Goldman Sachs released a study which projected that spending on cloud computing infrastructure and platforms will grow at a 30% compound…

Is proprietary software a necessary evil?

Richard Stallman is, in essence, one of the most influential founders of Linux. In 1983, he developed the GNU operating system, now commonly referred…

Online publication Quartz Africa launches in mission to cover the ‘next billion’

Renowned US publisher Quartz launches its second international chapter in Africa today, reiterating a ripple of international interest in the region which is said to…

Controversial Google, Oracle case could put future API usage in jeopardy

Both Google and Oracle are tech giants and their technology is ingrained into our everyday lives. The latter company owns the Java platform, which…

The Data Cycle: data’s journey across the network and how hacking can change that

It’s nice when everyone gets along, isn’t it? When websites play fair with each other and allow users to link up various accounts –…

The opportunities for tech in Africa have never been bigger

Turning tales of hardship into progress, passionate Africans innovatively use technology to improve life on the continent, fuelling future human progress and development especially…

Will crucial partnerships help drive Android Pay’s ecosystem?

Android Pay has officially introduced at Google’s I/O conference in San Fransisco. While the “simple and secure” mobile payment solution has been in the…

Technology in 2025: 5 reasons it’ll be the same, but different

Technology is an amazing thing, for many it’s miraculous, and once enjoyed, the benefits are hard to give up. Ten years in technology is…

Accra embraces Microsoft CityNext applications

On 22 May, Microsoft Ghana, the Accra Metropolitan Assembly and the Global Alliance of Mayors and Leaders from Africa and African Descent signed an…

R19,000 for Bass? Sony Tests South Africa’s Audio Appetite

Tech Stocks Tank – Can SA Survive a Global Meltdown?

iGaming FAQ: Answering the Most Common Questions for South African Players

Why MVNOs are gaining ground — and how Huge NXTGN is accelerating the shift

How UVU Accelerate is Empowering Women Entrepreneurs in South Africa

AI in Recruitment: How Blue Pearl is Transforming Hiring for Modern Businesses

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

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