Jan 8, 2018
Emerging technologies and the resilience of historically leading categories will drive the US consumer technology industry to a record-breaking $351-billion in retail revenues ($266-billion wholesale) in 2018 — 3,9% higher than 2017. This is according to new the...
Jan 4, 2018
Intel has downplayed reports that many of its chips contain a flaw that could give hackers access to hidden information in the kernel. The UK-based news portal, The Register, this week disclosed that major redesigns to the Windows and Linux kernels are in the works,...
Dec 15, 2017
Device manufacturers are embracing software over hardware as their primary business model — and it is helping them to increase their revenues. Software is becoming crucial to device manufacturers, specifically in improving business performance and growing...
Dec 14, 2017
South African consumers are spending ahead of the festive season — but they are being cautious and growth is not showing the same levels as in previous years. Consumer spending showed a modest uptick in October this year, with total retail volumes for the month...
Dec 13, 2017
Rapid technological advancements are altering the world we live in, provoking both wonder and angst about the possibilities. Whether it’s artificial intelligence (AI), computer vision or blockchain, emerging technologies are uprooting the digital and physical...
Dec 12, 2017
More than 51% of South Africa’s informal enterprises have encountered strong customer interest in paying by card — but around 90% of them continue to run as cash-only businesses. This is according to a Mastercard study, Insights into the Informal Economy...
