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iPhone 4: MTN is cheaper, Vodacom already sold out

South Africa’s two largest cellular operators both launched the iPhone 4 at separate events last night. And by 11AM on Day One, Vodacom SMSed…

Jaron Lanier believes the internet is making us poor

Jaron Lanier understands the internet as well as anyone on Earth. He did, after all, help build it. Over the past thirty years, Lanier has…

Corporate social media policy: Are you in or are you out?

Corporates around the world are facing a profound question right now. It’s about whether they put a toe into the social media pool or…

5 tips on building a landing page you can be proud of

So you’ve optimised your keywords to ensure your ad appears when people are looking for your product; you’ve ensured your ads are relevant both…

Twitter.com exploited, then fixed! As you were…

What passes for normality has returned to the Twittersphere, and a “malicious flaw” that appeared on the micro-blogging platform appears to have been fixed….

Afrikaans music extravaganza, Skouspel, upset by tweeting rappers

Two Afrikaans rappers, Jack Parow and Snotkop have upset the organisers of Skouspel, Afrikaans music’s biggest festival, with their Twitter updates. Traditionally, the lineup…

Pigspotter is dead. Long live pigspotting!

The vicious dragnet of the South African police force is closing in on @pigspotter, trapping him in a vice-like grip from which there is…

TCL South Africa Unveils 2025 Mini LED TV Range with Wide Viewing Angles

TCL Electronics has officially launched its 2025 range of Mini LED TVs in South Africa, introducing cutting-edge display technology, massive screen sizes, and cinematic…

RIP Skype Microsoft Pulls the Plug on a Digital Pioneer

Skype isn’t disappearing with a bang — or even with its iconic ringtone. Instead, the platform that once defined internet calling is quietly being…

SITA pushes back as Home Affairs eyes IT exit

South Africa’s State Information Technology Agency (SITA) is pushing back against the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) following media reports that the department wants…

Wiinta: The AI Therapist Aiming to Revolutionise Mental Health in Africa

Mental health in Africa faces deep-rooted challenges—limited resources, widespread stigma, and a severe shortage of professionals. But Cape Town-based tech company Metasapien is looking…

SA’s AI Future Depends on One Thing: Skills

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rewriting the rules of work and innovation — but South Africa’s digital future may be held back by an old…

Epson Survey Reveals Surge in Demand for Projectors as Home Cinema Trend Takes Off

With streaming platforms, next-gen gaming, and hybrid lifestyles reshaping how we consume entertainment, the humble TV is slowly being overtaken by a bigger player:…

Opera Mini Brings Free AI to South Africa, Tackling Data Costs and Boosting Digital Inclusion

Opera is making a bold move in South Africa by launching its browser-based AI assistant, Aria, directly inside Opera Mini—and it’s doing it without…

HONOR X7c: Does This Budget Beast Deliver on Battery and That 108MP Camera?

HONOR’s throwing its hat into the budget ring with the X7c, a device that’s making some bold claims. We’re talking a massive battery, a…

Solar, storage exhibition points to green energy as Africa’s power answer

Build a new power system and green solution for the future of Africa. This was the message put forward by Huawei’s Director of Huawei…

Paint that cools down buildings is here, here’s what we know

Paint that cools down buildinggs and apparently saves lives is here, the science proven and is now at a large scale rollout transforming military…

The New HUAWEI MateBook D 16 with Intel i5 – Available in South Africa

South African consumers, professionals and students can now get their hands on the lightweight and powerful HUAWEI MateBook D 16, featuring a high-performance 12th…

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