Taxify integrated into Google Maps
Taxify has been integrated into the Google Maps app. People planning their travel routes using Google Maps will now see a Taxify icon in the app, in addition to the familiar car, public transport, walking and biking options. Taxify started operating in South Africa in...
Spotify celebrates a decade of discovery
October 2018 marks 10 years since Spotify officially launched its music streaming platform to fans. To celebrate this milestone, Spotify is taking a decade-long look at some of the biggest discoveries in music, as told through the lens of Spotify, via artists and fan...
How to save in difficult times
Most companies are still unaware of their operational inefficiencies and it could mean the end for many businesses in today's challenging economic environment. Without accurate information, it is nearly impossible for any business to address these inefficiencies and...
Top tips for protecting your Smart TV
The final few months will likely be a busy time of year for people and cybercriminals will be no different as they continue to look for weak spots in networks. It's holiday time, and maybe you've invited friends over and you plan to sit back and watch the latest...
How to pay less for a computer, components
The weak rand and poor economic situation has already raised the spectre of hefty price increases for IT products. Now, a shortage of Intel processors - which are at the heart of more than 90% of the world's laptops - is adding to the likelihood that South Africans...
MTN launches Entertainment Pass bundles
MTN contract customers can get free data access to social media, music and video streaming with the recently launched Entertainment Pass bundles. The Entertainment Pass gives customers who sign up for a new contract, or who upgrade to selected plans, access to...
Home-sharing shows travel industry is ageless
With people living longer than ever before, and typically working until later in life, the way that people retire is changing. Many are scaling down for a more manageable lifestyle, opting to use a different skills set for an additional source of income. For some,...
Cosplayers raise breast cancer awareness
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a critical time in the fight for education around a disease which statistically affects one in every 26 women in South Africa. For the duration of the rAge expo - running from 5 to 7 October at the Ticketpro Dome in Northgate...
Truecaller launches chat feature
Truecaller has launched its instant messaging (IM) platform Truecaller Chat. Truecaller, with the help from its community, has launched the new chat service as a shield against viral messages sent on its instant messaging platform. Users will be able to mark website...
Sign language translator on the cards
The world's first machine capable of turning British Sign Language (BSL) into written English is set to be built by the University of Surrey as part of a project funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council. BSL is a language in its own right, with...
Cell C extends ShoutOut promo
Cell C has extended its ShoutOut social bundle promotion until the end of January 2019. "Customers have really seen the value in our ShoutOut bundles. With the holiday season coming up, we have decided to extend the promotion to ensure that customers are kept...
Use cheaper banking channels, consumers advised
As another large fuel hike kicks-in to compound the financial burden on South African households, consumers are advised to consider using efficient and cheaper banking channels to contain costs. Dr Christoph Nieuwoudt, CEO of FNB Consumer says banking has become part...