New IBM chip mimics the brain
Scientists from IBM have unveiled the first neurosynaptic computer chip – a significant step towards bringing cognitive computers to society.
Global IT market looking up
The recent volatility in the IT spending market will gradually give way to a more positive outlook in the second half of 2014. This is according to the newly published International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Black Book. With the US and other mature economies...
Digital switchover threatens SA TV
Most sub-Saharan countries – notably Nigeria and South Africa – will not achieve the ITU-mandated 2015 deadline to switch off their analogue terrestrial TV signals, according to Ovum.
Hiring still slow in Africa
Employers are still reluctant to hire new recruits, despite confidence among business leaders in Africa staying strong over the second quarter.
Asteroid impacts changed Earth
New research has highlighted the impact giant asteroids had on the shaping of the surface of the Earth.
New galaxy, seen 9,6bn years ago
Astronomers using NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope have unexpectedly discovered the most distant galaxy that acts as a cosmic magnifying glass. It pictures how the galaxy looked 9,6-billion years ago, with the monster elliptical galaxy breaking the previous record-holder by 200-million years.