FCM’s AI assistant goes live for SA  business travellers

FCM has rolled out its next-generation virtual assistant 'Sam' to customers across South Africa, bringing conversational AI technology designed to tackle real-world travel challenges facing local businesses. Sam uses machine learning to anticipate traveller needs,...

Satellite tech to track unregistered rooftop solar

Even professionally fitted, well-maintained, and technically sound private solar installations may soon be disconnected or heavily fined by municipalities or utility provider Eskom if the correct paperwork is not in order, warns a solar expert. “Eskom and government...

Outdated tech could cost you in safety

South Africa is in the process of transitioning away from 2G and 3G cellular networks, with a full switch-off targeted for the end of December 2027. While the aim is to free up spectrum for faster and more efficient 4G and 5G services, there are unintended...

Fedhasa welcomes SA’s online visa system

The Federated Hospitality Association of South Africa (Fedhasa) has welcomed the recent announcement by the Department of Home Affairs that South Africa’s first online instant visa system, incorporating advanced “selfie-based” biometric technology, will go live this...

LG wins Red Dot honours

LG Electronics received 21 honours at this year's Red Dot Design Awards, one of the world's top three design awards. The built-in Signature Kitchen Suite Pro Range oven and the high-end LG CineBeam Laser 4K projector were judged among the best of 5 300 designs from 59...

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Nokia 1 smartphone arrives in SA

HMD Global has announced that the Nokia 1 smartphone running on Android Oreo (Go edition) is now available to buy from Cell C, MTN and Vodacom from R999.00. The Nokia 1 delivers smartphone essentials, and a familiar design, running the latest Android Oreo (Go...

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Sharp launches Joburg trade hub

Sharp has launched a new subsidiary and an Experience Centre in Johannesburg to service the greater Southern African Development Community (SADC) region. Direct distribution from the OEM to southern Africa now means SADC countries will have access to a wider range of...

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Huawei launches P20 Series in SA

Huawei Consumer Business Group, South Africa has unveiled the Huawei P20 and Huawei P20 Pro smartphones. "Huawei's flagship Huawei P Series devices are known for their best-in-class camera, cutting-edge technology and sophisticated design. Continuing this illustrious...

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Canon cameras are tops – again

Canon's interchangeable-lens digital cameras (digital SLR and compact-system cameras) have maintained the number one share of the global market for 15 consecutive years1, from 2003 to 2017. Canon develops the key components featured in its interchangeable-lens cameras...

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