Multiple device use is here to stay
There is a school of thought that the future will see us using only one digital device to meet all our needs. However, this is counter-intuitive given the ubiquity of these devices and the many and varied roles they play, says Graham Braum, GM of Lenovo Africa....
Apple Watch to boost revenue by 8%
While the marketplace ponders just what kind of impact Apple’s new smart watch will have on the company – including on revenue – it appears that a stock shortage is causing a sense of anticipation from end users around the world.“The launch of the Apple smart watch –...
Sony launches Xperia C4
The selfie phenomenon is about to kick up a notch with the introduction of Xperia C4 – Sony’s next generation PROselfie smartphone, featuring a best in class 5MP front camera, a Full HD display and superior performance. “Following the success of Xperia C3, we are...
SAP a First Lego League Africa sponsor
SAP Africa has further bolstered its decade-long support of the First Lego League (FLL) in Africa through a major sponsorship of the Africa Open Championships, taking place today. The event runs alongside the Africa Automation Fair, at the Dome, Northriding,...
Booking.com launches Apple Watch app
Booking.com, the world's number one accommodation site, has announced the launch of the Booking Now app for the Apple Watch. Booking Now, which draws from Booking.com's vast selection of over 625 000 properties in more than 75 000 unique destinations, is the first and...
10 tips for data saving
With the demand for data at an all-time high, many consumers find themselves struggling to manage their bills, or receiving nasty surprises at the end of the month. Altech Autopage shares some tips on how to take control of your data consumption. Inclusive data Did...
Enhance your holidays with a tablet
Mobile devices like tablets have become an integral part of our lives – making us more productive and efficient in so many ways. But time flies when you’re working hard and it’s that time of year when we get to enjoy a few public holidays, when hopefully there’s a...
Vidi subsidises viewing data
Premier video-on-demand (VOD) service Vidi has subsidised over 60% of its customers' viewing data since its commercial launch in September 2014. The impressive percentage refers to the data that fixed line ADSL broadband viewers have used watching Vidi's unscheduled...
Microsoft introduces Lumia 540 Dual SIM
Microsoft has unveiled the Lumia 540 Dual SIM, designed for young, ambitious people looking for their first serious smartphone. The Lumia 540 Dual SIM features the latest Windows Phone 8.1 innovations and boasts a 5-inch HD display and crafted design details. It helps...
Trends shaping the future of music in Africa
Typewriters, rotary dial telephones, cassette tapes, video stores and spools of film- just some items of which next-generation children won’t experience or understand, says Hennie Theron, GM at Red Touch Media Africa. Technology is a major progress driver in every...
Five signs your hard drive is about to fail
Whether you have a solid state or mechanical drive there is always a chance the device will fail. Regardless of the type of drive, your computer usually will show subtle signs of a pending disk failure. Paying attention to these signs can save you from unexpectedly...
Ericsson powers period of change for TV
Ericsson’s Media Vision 2020 predicts that by the year 2020, the global media industry will be worth $750-billion. At NAB Show 2015, Ericsson will demonstrate how it is preparing the media landscape for this growth, enabling all players in the media value chain to be...