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Stikeez, Uber, and JMPD: 5 Memeburn posts you loved this week

Seven days is a long time in tech. This time last week, Google’s logo was more or less the same one that had existed…

Technology is a differentiating factor for financial services firms

Few industries are as ripe for technological innovation as the financial services sector. This opportunity, however, also carries considerable risk for established players that…

(E)commerce: 5 ways the future of consumer retail is already here

The next generation of shopping experiences is not an abstract idea – it is here. Customers are ready. They’re increasingly tech-savvy, they’re demanding personalised…

There are lessons for every business in the Ashley Madison hack

At the end of July, news broke that Ashley Madison, an extramarital dating website, was hacked by a group calling itself The Impact Team….

6 UX design trends online retailers should be aware of

Focusing on your ecommerce website’s usability always adds a competitive advantage. Consumers today prefer the sites that provide the best shopping experience. According to…

10 things you need to know about keeping your kids safe online

Very few parents use parental controls on internet-enabled devices bought for their children, leaving youngsters potentially exposed to online threats. Most parents feel it…

Early-warning asthma prediction device secures top spot at SA Innovation Summit

The Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) Inventors Garage competition awarded PhD student Moses Kebalepile for his prototype, called the Asthma Grid, at the SA Innovation…

Bitcoin’s uncertain future: it has the power to change the world, but will it?

On a Friday morning in Singapore, an eclectic group of misfits gathered in a room to discuss Bitcoin, a digital currency that’s making headlines…

YouTube kicks trolls out, Snapchat turns down billions and Miley’s naked again: #StuffToKnow this week

YouTube exploded with trolls no longer having a bridge of anonymity to hide under as Google+ kicks them out. There is a guy named…

The web: because users deserve to be the superheroes of their platform [MEF]

What’s the most popular programming language on the web? Java? Yes, who invented it? Brendan Eich? You are correct. He also happens to be…

Wearable tech is the future, but if it’s not cool I don’t care [MEF]

All right, mobile is really big right now and it is going to revolutionise everything. Wait, that was five years ago. Welcome to the…

The consumer economy is dead, long live the creator economy [MEF]

Our world is about the technology and the use of technology — the invention and reinvention of technology. The industry most disrupted by technology…

Smart machines are totally disrupting the way business works: here’s how

When you think about the future as promised by the sci-fi movies and cartoons of your youth, it’s easy to get complacent (we were,…

Know me, be me: why your smartphone will soon be smarter than you

You’ve probably already noticed the change. Perhaps your favourite travel app scans your emails for your flight details and monitors if there’s a delay…

10 tips for creating engaging e-learning content

The evolution of technology over the past few years has led to major changes with regards to employee training and continued professional development. It…

Chinese shoppers spend $500m on Alibaba’s Tmall in 20 minutes

It has turned November 11 in China, commencing the nation’s craziest day of online shopping discounts and spending. It’s called 11/11. At Alibaba HQ,…

Twitter’s worth $31bn, net no longer neutral and Google teaches us to cook: #StuffToKnow this week

A certain internet birdie is now worth US$31-billion, but you probably already knew that right? If we are not careful meanwhile, some sites could…

Global businesses really need machine translation: here’s why

For those of us looking to do business internationally, this is an exciting time. The internet offers opportunities to connect on a worldwide scale….

Digital forensics is becoming vital to HR: here’s why

What if an employee visits the Human Resources Department with allegations that a colleague sent them offensive emails? What if the suspected employee deleted…

Hey tech optimists, we need a little activism for the unmonitored self

Historians will look back at the past 20 years as a unique period, a time when there was great opportunity to see deep into…

Ashton’s an engineer and your friends are giraffes: #StuffToKnow this week

You will soon break your phone into pieces on purpose. Kelso just became an engineer at Lenovo. The KitKat will no longer just give…

Press start: global games market to score $93-billion in 2013

All the gold coins Mario has collected over the years couldn’t compare to the success of the gaming industry. When 2013 is done and…

BYOD is the devil and your company’s security will suffer… sorta [RSAC]

It is like this: as buzzwordy and amazing as the “Bring Your Own Device” (BYOD) trend is, it’s dangerous for your company’s infrastructure. Currently…

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