Wearable sensor platform now available in SA
Graphic Image Technologies (GIT) has announced the local availability of FLIR's industry-first wearable sensor platform, TruWitness. With its game-changing design, TruWitness brings together video, audio, location data, Internet of Things (IoT) capabilities, and cloud...
Vodacom adds affordable smartphone offers
Vodacom has taken an active step in driving financial and digital inclusion by giving customers the opportunity to purchase a 4G smartphone with an option to pay over a period of 12 months with zero interest. "Many people in the country cannot afford high-tech...
Nissan launches electric concept cars
Nissan has kicked off a new era in design and performance with the launch of two all-electric concept cars at the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show. The Nissan Ariya Concept and Nissan IMk concept are the latest centerpieces of Nissan Intelligent Mobility, the company's vision...
Vodacom launches the Vodacom Vibe
Vodacom has launched a 4G smart feature phone - the Vodacom Vibe 4G at R299. The device is designed for customers who are looking at getting their hands on a smart, yet affordable device and help them connect via popular social media platforms. Vodacom Vibe 4G smart...
FNB opens its app for all consumers
FNB is for the first time opening its banking app for all consumers in South Africa to experience and engage with. With the FNB AppVenture, all customers regardless of who they currently bank with, will have the opportunity to explore and experience the features of...
Self-driving Jaguar hits the streets
Jaguar Land Rover engineers have tested a self-driving prototype Jaguar I-PACE on the streets of Dubai. Jaguar Land Rover's commitment to an autonomous, connected, electric and shared (ACES) future is a cornerstone to delivering on its Destination Zero mission; the...
Talking is still important to consumers
FNB Connect data reveals that voice calls still account for between 30% to 40% of its customers' typical telco spend. Consequently, FNB Connect has announced new plans, Talk Max and Talk Max Pro, offering customers truly unlimited voice minutes on calls to any local...
R100m up for grabs in Vodacom’s ‘Shake!Up Summer’
To celebrate 25 years of connecting South Africans, Vodacom customers will share over R10-million worth of prizes through its 2019 'Shake!Up Summer' promotional campaign. Available exclusively to customers on the country's leading network, Vodacom customers will...
Standard Bank comments on data scheme
Standard Bank has acknowledged the decision by the Advertising Regulatory Board (ARB) on a customer complaint regarding a specific data package on offer. It has issued the following statement: The bank understands that there has been some misunderstanding relating to...
1-grid launches business registration feature
Local web-hosting company 1-grid.com has launched a business registration feature. Small to medium sized businesses (SMBs) can now register their company and its equivalent website address at the same time. The new feature allows start-ups to establish and protect...
A guide to online tax returns
Most of us could think of a myriad activities we'd rather do than stand in the queue at SARS. Luckily for all of us, mobile-tech has triumphed again, and now, you can pay your taxes via your phone. "We know our consumers are continuously digitising and using their...
Huawei targets 10 000 SA students for ICT competition
Huawei South Africa wants to see a local team win the company's prestigious annual Global ICT Competition to be held in China next year, and it is pulling out all the stops to make this happen. The Huawei ICT Competition is one of the largest ICT events in the world,...