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RIM looks to expand Indian footprint

RIM is looking to expand its BlackBerry sales presence in India to 160 cities, more than doubling its current retail footprint. According to the…

The big BlackBerry shuffle

The new year has started with some pretty big tech upheavals. The tech and mobile industry is heaving with new products, new deals, and…

Gearburn’s BlackBerry Torch 9810 Review

It feels like RIM’s current range of products is dwarfed by the melodrama of a flailing company desperately trying to reinvent itself. Pundits are…

5 big tech stories to look out for in 2012

I saw a joke going around recently … according to tech-experts at Apple, 2012 is actually 2011S. Rather funny, considering I just got myself…

When the tech market cries ‘unfair’, look behind the numbers

Share prices are the barometer of market sentiment about companies, but when investors complain that the market is being “unfair”, one needs to look…

Indian minister proposes screening online posts, says ‘not censorship’

The government of India has asked some of the world’s largest online players to assist it in blocking out any material it deems offensive…

If Android’s so popular, where are all the Android phones?

It’s “all Android, all the time”. That’s what they’ll tell you. It’s “totally blowing away the competition“. According to Gartner, Google’s pet project (which…

Three reasons I love Android

Open source. Free information. The power to customise what I want, when I want. These are not simply words used to describe one of…

Breaking news: Vodacom SA backs out of Blackberry speed capping

When Vodacom SA announced that it would be throttling the speeds of Blackberry users in South Africa, the company experienced a phenomenal backlash of…

FNB app has processed more than R160m since launch

When FNB launched its banking app in July it was a South African first. Since then, the app has gone from strength to strength,…

The truth about BlackBerry’s encryption

I’ve been thinking of not writing this piece in order to let the criminal underworld continue to operate, wrapped tightly in the warm blanket…

SA government ‘clarifies’ position on monitoring BlackBerry Messenger

Recent reports that South Africa’s government was looking to regulate the BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) service were greeted with dismay and anger. In a recent…

Increased calls for social media, BBM regulation

Formal content regulation on social networks and messenger services like BlackBerry’s BBM is currently a topic of heated discussion around the world. Governments in…

Forget the rest of the world, Apple’s real future is in the BRICS

It’s strange how we all get caught up in the Silicon Valley (and Alley) hype. If a company’s product fails in the US, it…

BlackBerry’s cloud-based music service launches in beta

Following recent rumours that BlackBerry was set to launch a new product called BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) Music, Research In Motion (RIM) announced the arrival…

Blackberry unveils three new Curves

BlackBerry manufacturer Research in Motion (RIM) has announced three new Curve smartphones integrated with the sleek Blackberry 7 OS. The Curve 9350, 9360 and…

Huh? Why is BlackBerry being blamed for the London riots?

In recent days, the streets of London have descended into bedlam as riots and looting spread, sparked by a protest organised around the shooting…

Research In Motion to cut 2 000 jobs

BlackBerry maker Research In Motion (RIM) has announced that it is cutting 2000 jobs and that its ailing chief operating officer plans to retire….

RIM shareholder: Android and Apple are kids’ games

The press was expecting an angry, mutinous mob at RIM’s Annual Meeting of Shareholders 2011 held at the company’s headquarters in Waterloo, Ontario last…

Video Review: Blackberry Playbook

The Playbook is many things to many people: an iPad competitor; a desperate attempt at relevancy; a RIM fanboy’s wet dream; just another tablet….

The BlackBerry PlayBook: Like dating someone with a drinking problem

Living with The BlackBerry PlayBook is like dating someone with a drinking problem. When you first meet, things are great. She seems fun. A…

RIM’s week from hell — A sign of things to come?

The first quarter of Research in Motion (RIM)’s fiscal 2012 year results released last Friday, made it plain to see that the company is…

The cutting edge: Look to the future, but don’t get lost in it

One of the keys to success in the fast paced world of technology and internet culture is keeping your eyes on the horizon. It’s…

Productivity On A Large Screen

Everlytic Launches Cutting-Edge AI Studio with WhatsApp Chatbots for Smarter Communication

Everlytic’s new API Communicator feature enhances customer engagement across multiple channels

Savant Launches Savant Build Cohort 3 to Accelerate Deep-Tech Innovation in the Green Economy

Simplicity at scale: The role of leadership in agile transformation

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

GM switches-off Cruise control on $10bn robotaxi project

CHARGE taking EVs off-grid in the North West

eActros 300 and Zimi Charge creates EV win for Bakers

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