The antidote to AI anxiety might be a plane ticket

In April 2026, Gallup’s annual State of the Global Workplace report revealed a global decline in employee engagement to just 20%, its lowest level since 2020. According to the report, the downward trend is driven by fears around job security, burned-out managers...

Know your rights: When work goes wrong, know where you stand

Most people do not expect to need legal advice to deal with their employer. Then a disciplinary notice lands in their inbox, a salary deduction appears on their payslip, or they are suddenly told that their employment is ending. Knowing your rights and where to get...

Set boundaries in a hyperconnected world 

The 2026 Global Digital Overview Report recently ranked South Africans among the world’s highest users of online media, with almost 53 hours a week, compared with the global average of 33 hours and 27 minutes. Occupational therapist, Rebecca Hurst and Claudia van...

SARS versus taxpayers, Who holds the power? 

Complaints that the South African Revenue Service (SARS) is becoming increasingly aggressive and overstepping its mandate have grown louder over the years. According to Nico Theron, founder of  Unicus Tax Specialists SA, these incidents reflect deeper systemic...

Sony releases Xperia M4 Aqua

Sony Mobile Communications has refocused its mid-range device strategy with the introduction of Xperia M4 Aqua - a smartphone bringing Sony’s leadership in camera, design, battery and performance to an accessible price point. “Xperia M4 Aqua represents our renewed...

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Livescribe releases Echo Desktop

Leading smartpen manufacturer Livescribe has announced the release of Echo Desktop, an update to their Livescribe Desktop software for managing notes and pencasts created with the award-winning Echo smartpen. In addition, through a new partnership with Anoto and its...

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Sony introduces the Xperia E4g

Earlier this month, Sony Mobile Communications introduced the Xperia E4: the affordable, easy-to-use smartphone with great battery life – in a quality Sony design. Now, Sony unveils the exciting Xperia E4g smartphone, offering the same ease-of-use and powerful battery...

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BlackBerry rolls out Blackberry 10 upgrade

BlackBerry has announced that BlackBerry 10 OS version 10.3.1 will begin rolling out globally for in-market BlackBerry 10 devices, including the BlackBerry Passport, Z30, Z3, Z10, Q10, and Q5, as well as the Porsche Design P’9983 and P’9982 smartphones from BlackBerry. Once downloaded, users will gain access to incredible new enhancements, including BlackBerry Blend, BlackBerry Assistant, battery boosting technology, plus improvements to the BlackBerry Hub, calendar, camera, multimedia and more.

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