Jan 30, 2017
More than half of all smartphone users spend no money on smartphone apps (paid-for downloads and in-app transactions), according to a new survey by Gartner. However, end-user spending on in-app transactions continues to rise. “Where users are prepared to pay for...
Jan 30, 2017
IBM and Tennis Australia have deployed new digital capabilities to enhance the fan experience at the Australian Open 2017. This includes IBM serving new richer real-time player insights via IBM SlamTracker analytics, available within the tournament’s mobile app....
Jan 30, 2017
Led by China and India, rising middle class consumers in Asia and elsewhere are driving increasing global demand for polyethylene (PE), a key plastic, according to new research from IHS Markit (Nasdaq: INFO), a world leader in critical information, analytics and...
Jan 30, 2017
Worldwide semiconductor revenue is forecast to total $364,1-billion in 2017, an increase of 7,2% from 2016, according to Gartner. This represents a complete turnaround for the semiconductor industry as the market experienced 1,5% growth in 2016. “The worst is...
Jan 30, 2017
The Gauteng Department of Education says the number of unplaced learners whose parents applied online has been drastically reduced to 2 865. The department said late applications and placements are increasing daily and the number has increased to 18 327. “Of the...
Jan 27, 2017
Scientists from the Salk Institute have succeeded in integrating stem cells from one species into the early-stage development of another – including growing human tissues in pic and cow embryos. In a paper published in the 26 January 2017, issue of the journal...
