Are PCs making a comeback in SA?

Contrary to popular wisdom, it seems that PCs are making a comeback – although it is still early days, says Christopher Riley, the CEO of The Notebook Company. “The PC market is still at risk, but some of the indications are that it is not yet time to declare...

IoT, connected cars in CES spotlight

As expected, the Internet of Things and connected cars took centre stage on the opening days of the 2015 International CES, taking place this week in Las Vegas. Samsung president and CEO of Consumer Electronics Boo-Keun Yoon explored the implications of a fully...
Gen Y to drive connected cars

Gen Y to drive connected cars

Generation Y drivers are going to drive the move to connected cars, according to a new study from GfK launched this week at 2015 International CES in Las Vegas. New car sales in some key markets are getting close to – or even exceeding – levels not seen since the...

TV technology takes off in Las Vegas

Television technology is one of the fastest moving areas in the consumer electronics space, and the 2015 International CES being held this week in Las Vegas is awash with new and improved viewing systems. New research from CEA, 4K Ultra HD Update: Consumer Adoption...

Wearables come into their own at CES

Wearables are tipped to be the hot new technology of 2015, and companies have debuted some useful examples at this week’s 2015 International CES, which was held in Las Vegas. Siemens has launched smart hearing aids that can be discreetly controlled via both iPhone and Android devices, with latest models clinically proven to outperform people with normal hearing in background noise.

How smartphone users engage on Twitter

Selecting a smartphone is no easy decision. As the range of devices available continues to grow, the devices are a significant investment. The prospect of committing up to two years to any of the myriad of service plans offered can cause even the hardiest buyer to...