FlySafair passengers get boarding passes via WhatsApp
FlySafair passengers will now have the option to send their boarding passes straight to their phones via WhatsApp, once they've completed the check-in process. In addition, passengers who have made bookings for multiple passengers will have the option to send each...
Vodacom OneNumber, first eSIM wearable launched
Vodacom customers will soon have the freedom to connect and link a number of devices to their primary account using the same phone number following today's launch of Vodacom OneNumber. As the service evolves, customers with multiple devices that have SIM or eSIM...
FNB broadens digital payment with Samsung Pay
FNB and RMB Private Bank customers who own a compatible Samsung smart device now have the option to use Samsung Pay to make secure contactless payments at almost any payment terminal in South Africa. Raj Makanjee, FNB Retail CEO, says: "As leaders in digital...
STC rolls out IPv6
Smart Technology Centre (STC) is one of the first Internet Service Providers (ISPs) in South Africa to roll out a full production Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) connectivity to its client infrastructure and cloud services platform. "In essence, an IP address...
Fibre unlocks value for gated communities
Gated communities in South Africa are starting to use fibre for more than just internet access. New offerings from Vox are designed to not only improve communications, but also increase the value of the property and enhance its security. "We are seeing significant...
inDriver taxi app launches in SA
The ride-hailing app that lets passengers bargain for a good price, has arrived in South Africa. inDriver, used by 20-million people across more than 200 cities, has officially launched in Cape Town, with other cities to follow. The app's Real Time Deals (RTD) model...
LG debuts Hybrid Watch
Alongside the LG V40 ThinQ, LG has announced its first hybrid smartwatch, the LG Watch W7, a wearable device that combines mechanical movement with digital functionalities. As the first LG wearable to run the new Wear OS by Google platform, the LG Watch W7 is designed...
New Galaxy available for pre-order at MTN
MTN customers can pre-order the newly announced Samsung Galaxy S10e, S10 and S10+. Customers who pre-order a Samsung Galaxy S10 device from 21 February 2019 will receive Samsung Galaxy Buds and R500 OFF any qualifying Samsung original cover, with a total value of R3...
Tips and tricks: Where am I supposed to be?
How can the beginner, the expert and the pro absolutely get the most out of Microsoft Office 365 calendar on their mobile device (and their PC or laptop)? There is no way anyone can remember everything they have to do in the average working day. You’ve got to deal...
Product review: the Mecer Xpression Z140C
The Mecer Xpression Z140C is a 14-inch entry-level notebook, or cloudbook. It's specifications are as follows: Item Code: Z140C+ Mecer Xpression 14-inch Z140C+ Windows 10 Entry Level Notebook / Cloudbook Intel Cherry Trail Quad Core Z8350 CPU (1.44GHz / 1.92GHz, 2MB...
Viu gets SABC rights
The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has signed a license agreement with global over-the-top (OTT) video service Viu, operated by PCCW Media and Vuclip. Through the partnership, Viu gains exclusive digital rights to selected SABC titles, as well as a...
An easy way to log business mileage
Tax season is upon us and with it the determination to do things better, like logging business mileage. Now, thanks to the Journey Organizer from Tiger Wheel & Tyre, separating business from personal mileage no longer requires arduous manual logging in a...