Industry News

5 major IT headaches solved by the cloud

Companies across South Africa and the world are discovering that cloud computing is a pretty neat way to procure the services necessary to do…

The wearable workplace might be closer than you think

Think back eight years to the launch of the original Apple iPhone – a device that seemed at the time like an expensive toy…

Building an ecommerce store? We look at 6 solutions for you

With ecommerce constantly gaining traction in South Africa, it may be time to start that online store you’ve always dreamed of. While larger retail…

3 ways to pull off a brand overload like ‘Star Wars’

Nobody does branded products quite like the Star Wars franchise. It doesn’t matter whether you’re six or 60 — surely you’ve seen the Star…

How SEO can be used to maintain your online reputation

When implemented and used correctly, search engine optimisation can be a great medium that can be used to build your online business reputation. With…

Toby Shapshak hands over Stuff Magazine editorship

Toby Shapshak has handed over the editorial reins at Stuff Magazine South Africa some eight years after launching the magazine in South Africa. Taking…

Yahoo puts up the ‘for sale’ sign

This is big. Yahoo, one of the oldest internet companies still around, is exploring selling its assets. The move, announced by the company’s board…

SA websites see nearly 25% increase in unique visitors, push past 1bn impressions

Things are looking up in the South African digital space. The latest figures from online measurement tool Effective Measure, show that websites belonging to…

South Africa’s first Bitcoin ATM comes to Johannesburg

If you’re not virtually mining it or relying on the kindness of the internet, the most common way of getting Bitcoin cryptocurrency is to…

Embracing the age of the customer: where content and commerce come together

According to an Accenture Industry report, 68% of Millennials (those born between 1980 and 2000) demand an integrated, seamless online experience, regardless of the…

Steve Ballmer steps down from Microsoft board to focus on Clippers, civic duty

It’s over. Steve Ballmer has stepped down from his position on the Microsoft board. You may have thought it was all over when he…

Are all QR codes created equal?

The QR code has had a rocky road over the past two decades. Initially developed for the automotive industry in Japan in 1994, a…

Got a 3D printer? You may be at least 5 years ahead of the curve

We’ve managed to do some pretty amazing things with 3D printers in the last few years, printing out everything from living replicas of Van…

5 things you need to know about becoming an e-learning design pro

Over the past decade, the significance of e-learning has become increasingly apparent to corporate organisations and educational institutions throughout the world, which has prompted…

Is your site’s security sub-optimal? Here’s how to find out (and fix it)

Much as we would like to think otherwise, our online identities are just one little hack away from falling into unscrupulous hands. Websites that…

Could festivals be key to unlocking an RFID boom?

The festival industry is booming, and have proved to be an attractive marketing campaign for countries, regions and brands. A report from VisitBritain and…

Windows Phone up against the ropes as global market share slips

There was a moment, albeit a very brief one, where things were looking good for Windows Phone. Coupled with some great devices by Nokia,…

This company lets you listen to certain locations in 3D on Google Street View

Google Street View is awesome. You can visit everywhere from deep inside the Amazon jungle to the top of Mount Everest — experiencing the…

You can now buy Google Glass from Takealot… as long as you’ve R27k to burn [Update: someone did]

Critical update: someone has made the plunge and purchased Google Glass from Takealot. We don’t know how many, just that it has happened. “We…

Is the industry leader the best solution for your business? Three cases where the answer may be no

Those of us who work in the IT industry have all heard the old ad slogan from the 1970s: “Nobody ever got fired for…

Rise of the wearables: just how far away are we from ditching our smartphones?

When will the reign of the smartphone be over? The explosion of the wearable market within the past two years could signal the ringing…

Robin Williams gets his own Apple homepage tribute

Apple has joined the slew of companies paying tribute to Robin Williams following the actor and comedian’s suicide earlier this week. On its homepage,…

Gartner’s Hype Cycle: autonomous vehicles up, NFC down

Technology research house Gartner has released its annual hype cycle graph, which shows where various technologies are in terms of maturity, business benefit and…

Ayoba Partners with TikTok: A Game-Changer for African Digital Entertainment

Elon Musk’s Controversial Salute

KZN Growth Fund to Boost Economic Growth

An Unmissable Opportunity for African Healthtech Innovators

Will AI Boost or Break South Africa’s Startup Scene?

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)