WASPA’s self-regulating status means real consumer benefits
South Africa's Wireless Application Service Providers' Association (WASPA) was founded in 2004 as a self-regulating industry body and has worked hard to protect this hard-won status ever since. "The best way to keep the local mobile content and applications industry...
Spotify Lite extends the app’s reach
Spotify Lite is a small, fast, and simplified version of the music experience that works much like the main Spotify app. Users can still search and play songs and artists, save them, share with others, discover new music, and enjoy playlists - but a few extra features...
Students access high-speed WiFi in Cape Town libraries
During June the City of Cape Town and the Tertiary Education and Research Network of South Africa (TENET) turned on the eduroam WiFi service in 57 of Cape Town's public libraries. Eduroam is a wireless roaming service that provides free Internet access to the research...
New Canon Zoemini cameras arrive in SA
Drive Control Corporation (DCC) has announced the release of the Canon Zoemini S and Canon Zoemini C all-in-one instant camera printers to the ICT channel. The Canon Zoemini S and Canon Zoemini C can now shoot and print mini photos on 2x3-inch (5 x 7.6cm) Zink...
Collaboration, tech key to safer, connected communities
The advent of fibre-to-the-home has not only changed the way we work and play but has also heralded the launch of a number of advances for the security industry. Atlas Security and MetroFibre Networx have entered into a collaborative partnership that brings many...
Tech Relief launches in SA
Solutions builder Black Beard has joined forces with female tech champions GirlCode Tech Relief, in an initiative designed to collect and utilise old tech devices. Tech Relief aims to collect and distribute 'old' technological devices that are collecting dust in...
eBucks members can book domestic, international flights
FNB has announced that, from 1 July 2019, eBucks Rewards members will be able to book domestic and international flights directly from the FNB app. Customers can now pay for all their travel needs via this seamless and secure payment system on the FNB app; so they...
Ecsite holds e-voting using Polys platform
Ecsite, the European network of science centers and museums, chose Polys, a blockchain-based voting system powered by Kaspersky, to make a collective choice at its recent annual meeting. Nonprofit organisations (NPOs) are increasingly interested in such voting...
Help is a tap away for Uber riders
Using Uber safely starts with riders checking their ride details. But what happens when an accident or an incident happens on a trip? With safety being a number one priority for Uber, they have provided features to keep you safe from before your trip starts to after...
Truecaller adds free audio call feature
Truecaller has announced the launch of its voice call feature, Truecaller Voice, globally. The in-app voice over internet protocol (VoIP) based feature will allow users to make free high quality (HD), low latency and quick to connect audio calls through WiFi or mobile...
Canon adds Rugby World Cup nail stickers
Canon has released nail sticker designs for all twenty teams competing in Rugby World Cup 2019 through its free Nail Sticker Creator for Canon application. Canon designers have created these designs by drawing inspiration from the color schemes of each national team's...
Chicken Licken now available on Uber Eats
Customers in Johannesburg, Pretoria, Midrand, Durban, Cape Town and Bloemfontein can now get Chicken Licken delivered through the Uber Eats app. Founded in the South of Johannesburg, Chicken Licken is the largest non-American-owned fried chicken franchise in the...