Ericsson wins Emmy award
Ericsson has announced it will receive a Technology & Engineering Emmy Award from the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences for its work in developing pioneering JPEG2000 interoperability technology. This is Ericsson’s fifth Emmy Award recognition and...
LG introduces Quad HD display
Gone are the days when phones were technologically inferior to televisions. Nowadays, your smartphone might just have better display technology than your television. Being at the forefront of mobile and display technologies, LG has introduced the next standard for...
LG explains the 4K TV revolution
If you’ve visited a tech site or read a tech gadget magazine recently, you’ve no doubt come across talk of 4K and how it’s set to revolutionise TV viewing. The uninitiated may be wondering exactly what is 4K and why it’s got tech fundis everywhere excited. Wonder no...
The end of the road for traditional media
Traditional media and entertainment players may be entering crisis mode as digital channels erode their advertising revenue, bloggers and social media divert their audiences and the rising cost of content generation puts them at a disadvantage in an age of citizen...
Vodacom stores offer LG G3
The much anticipated LG G3 is now available from Vodacom stores. The latest smartphone from LG Electronics (LGESA) is a culmination of consumer research based on LG’s product development philosophy, Learning from You. LG listened and the G3’s philosophy, "simple is...
Timex introduces innovative smartwatch
Timex, the iconic leader in outdoor and sports performance timepieces and the first authentic watch brand to enter the smartwatch space, has reached yet another milestone with the introduction of the Timex IRONMAN ONE GPS+, offering consumers stand-alone wireless...
CloudGate bridges tablet and desktop
CloudGate, the new computer from Cloudware Technologies (a MICROmega company), combines the simplicity of the Android operating system with the creative tools of the traditional desktop to create what Cloudware’s MD Brian Timperley calls “a powerful new hybrid device...
Lounge İstanbul now offers Sky Library
Lounge İstanbul guests can now enjoy Sky Library and other information services thanks to iBeacon technology. Turkish Airlines' strategy is to make passengers feel special and valued throughout their journey. Turkish Airlines is now offering the Sky Library app to all...
Emirates offers movies for visually impaired
Emirates, the global connector of people and places, continues to set industry standards by becoming the first airline to introduce Audio Description on movies for visually impaired customers on its inflight entertainment system, ice Digital Widescreen. ice now offers...
Five things to consider when buying a TV
Choosing a TV isn’t the simple task it once was. With all of the new technologies and features available, making an informed choice is more important than ever, particularly if you want to avoid buyer’s remorse down the line. Below are the five things you should look...
Upgrading to ultra HD
Ultra high definition (UHD) is here and it is beautiful, says Paul Divall, MD: Broadcast and Managed Solutions, Jasco. At 2160p compared to Full HD’s 1080p – that’s roughly four times the amount of pixels and 60 frames per second, not 24 - it’s a “see it to believe...
BlackBerry launches BlackBerry Z3 in SA
BlackBerry has introduced the new BlackBerry Z3 smartphone in South Africa. The BlackBerry Z3 smartphone will be available to Vodacom customers in stores and online from mid July 2014. The device has the recommended selling price of R2 999 and will also be available...