Samsung launches Gear Fit2 and Gear IconX in SA
Samsung Electronics South Africa has announced the availability of the Samsung Gear Fit2 and the Gear IconX locally, the newest additions to Samsung's range of advanced sports technologies. The Gear Fit2 sports band features an embedded GPS and a heart rate monitor...
Swiss trials digital entertainment system
Swiss travellers from Geneva can now trial the new passenger digital entertainment system. The experimental new facility, which has been developed together with SITA and the Geneva airport authority, will be available in the departure halls and lounges, and will be...
Peace of mind with Cell C MiAssist emergency app
Cellfind has partnered with Cell C to deliver Cell C MiAssist, a value added service (VAS) mobile application to allow subscribers instant access to emergency services at the touch of a button. The new service is provided by Cell C and gives customers peace of mind...
MiBlackBox, a witness on call
In distressing situations, it pays to have a witness, but that's far from a sure thing during emergencies or unforeseen events. MiBlackBox is a personal, affordable virtual witness service that allows users to better communicate with loved ones or emergency services...
TaxTim simplifies your online tax return
With a continual upward spiral in the cost of living, everyone is mindful of curbing excess, cutting down on expenses and reigning in debt. For even the most diligent, the challenge is to unlock value and to maximise where and how we spend our money. One area where...
New courier crew offers convenience
Need to get a package across town in a hurry? Time is tight and you’re struggling? Well, now there’s a new courier crew in town. 1Fetch, a new on-demand, same-day, hand-to-hand motorbike delivery service, provides users with speedy, professional and super-efficient...
Fitbit helps to manage a better sleep
Fitbit has released a simple yet powerful set of sleep tools to help users improve their sleep consistency and overall health. Sleep plays a critical role in health and wellbeing, from protecting against cardiovascular disease, diabetes and obesity, to boosting...
Record sales for Huawei P9 and P9 Plus
Huawei Consumer Business Group South Africa has announced that sales of its newest flagship smartphones, the P9 and P9 Plus, have achieved unprecedented levels since the launch on 2 June. This the global success of the P-series, which saw over 2,6-million devices sold...
SA suffers from a debt hangover
South Africans have headed into 2016 with a debt hangover that is going to have a huge impact, compounding the fact that South Africans were rated as the biggest borrowers in 2014. This is according to Andrew van Niekerk, MD of Teleforge Communications, a company...
Win a share of R4m with MTN
Forty MTN subscribers stand a chance to walk away with R100 000 over a period of 13 weeks with MTN's Wish It! Love It! Win It! competition. Through this campaign, MTN will select three lucky subscribers a week who will each pocket a R100 000 cash prize. The...
The changing world of digital photography
Image capture and related technology is speeding up exponentially, and changing the world of communication and creativity as we know it, writes Hitendra Naik, director of innovation, Middle East, Turkey and Africa at Intel. It's estimated that globally more pictures...
Smart tech for a better lifestyle
Home and office technologies are now smarter than ever before. Not only are they simplifying our daily lives, they are also transforming the way we work and live. Everything from entertainment and appliances to security, heating and lighting systems are now all...