Apr 29, 2016
A Nigerian uncle’s insistence on solving a “real African problem” convinced four students at the University of Johannesburg (UJ) to tackle tender corruption with technology. This week, the software application they developed won the World Citizenship...
Apr 29, 2016
How does the image-recognition technology in a self-driving car respond to a blurred shape suddenly appearing on the road? Researchers from KU Leuven, Belgium, have shown that machines can learn to respond to unfamiliar objects like human beings would. Imagine heading...
Apr 29, 2016
A new global study, “Mobility, Performance and Engagement” by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) has established a measurable link between “more mobile-first” working environments, and an increase in employee engagement. This proves that...
Apr 29, 2016
First quarter seasonality combined with an overall disinterested customer base led to an annual decline of 14,7% in worldwide tablet shipments during the first quarter of 2016 (1Q16). Worldwide shipments of tablets (including slate and detachable form factors) reached...
Apr 29, 2016
Satellite operator SES has announced a satellite broadband deal with Facebook to provide high-speed broadband connectivity services to sub-Saharan Africa. The agreement will support Facebook’s Express WiFi programme that is part of its Internet.org initiative....
Apr 29, 2016
Dell has appointed Pinnacle Africa as the sole distributor of the Alienware range of products in southern African. “Dell Alienware is considered to be the premier gaming brand in the world offering exceptional design and performance for the most demanding...
