A grand vision for RFID
A typical radio-frequency identification tag is a relatively small device, varying in size from a small coin to a match box. The time may be ripe to apply this tracking technology on a truly grand scale. “Currently, industry uses GPS to track vehicles carrying goods...
Bullying moves from playground to PC
In our fast-paced world of smartphones and always-on connectivity, bullying has taken a quantum leap from the playground to the world of social media, making it harder to track and more complicated to resolve. According to a recent survey by consumer insights company...
Lobola Calculator app improved
The popular Lobola Calculator app has launched an enhanced user experience. Digital Peppa, the incubators of the app, took user, fan and media feedback to heart and introduced an improved version on Friday, 13 March 2015. The first version of the Lobola Calculator app was launched in October 2014 and attracted over 74 000 downloads within the first four months, generating interest from across the globe.
Lumia 435 now available in SA
Microsoft has announced the availability of the Lumia 435 in South Africa, retailing from R1 149. The Lumia 435 is the first 400 series Lumia, and the most affordable Lumia yet. With core smartphone features, the best Windows Phone experiences and access to the latest...
Simfy Africa now available on Windows Phone
The new innovative music service simfy Africa debuts on Windows Phone devices in South Africa. The application has been developed by simfy Africa, in conjunction with Microsoft, offering consumers using Windows Phone 8.1 smartphones a compelling user experience. Simfy...
LG showcases smart car
LG Electronics (LG) is showcasing its various automotive products at the 85th Geneva International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland from 3 to 15 March. In collaboration with top automotive design studio Italdesign Giugiaro, LG has contributed several of its products...
BlackBerry introduces Leap smartphone
BlackBerry has introduced the new BlackBerry Leap smartphone for 4G LTE networks. The BlackBerry Leap is an affordable all-touch smartphone in a modern and powerful design that is built for career builders and companies who value security and privacy when pushing their productivity to the next level. BlackBerry Leap includes a brilliant edge-to-edge five-inch HD display, BlackBerry’s latest operating system and more than a full day’s battery power, keeping users hyper connected, productive and always in control.
Tecnotree, TruTeq team up on value-add
Tecnotree has announced that it has chosen TruTeq Wireless as its premium partner for its “consolidated VAS” (value-added service) offering. TruTeq Wireless has established itself over the past 14 years as a market leader in the digital messaging space in Africa, with...
Mobile technology boom boosts tourism
The World Tourism Organisation reports that tourism continues to be an important driver of socio-economic development in Africa, after growing from 26-million international tourists in 2000 to 56-million in 2014. According to Wiza Nyondo, head of Niches at FNB...
Vidi dashboard enhances viewing experience
Vidi, South Africa’s premier video-on-demand entertainment service, now offers a highly-personalised viewing experience following a revamp of the Vidi dashboard. That's according to Vidi GM: Marketing, Taryn Uhlmann, who says that the online streaming service now...
LG wins at MWC 2015
The LG G3 smartphone from LG Electronics (LG) was named Best Smartphone of the Year by the GSMA at the Global Mobile Awards during Mobile World Congress 2015 for its quality, variety of useful features and ease of use. Additionally, the LG Watch Urbane and LG Watch...
Huawei LampSite solution wins at MWC
Huawei has announced that it won Best Mobile Infrastructure Award at Mobile World Congress 2015 with its innovative LampSite solution. In MBB era, the indoor coverage's digitisation has become the industry consensus. It can greatly reduce the cost of construction and...