ICON comic and games convention coming soon
Bigger and better than ever before, with growing international status, the 25th edition of the ICON Comic and Games Convention (ICON CGC), Home of the Super-Hero, returns to Johannesburg's Gallagher Convention Centre from 16 to 18 June 2017 over the Youth Day long...
Cut the cost of airtime and data in half
Aetas Mobile, a new SIM-only mobile service, has just been launched as part of the Aetas network of brands and is set to redefine the cost of airtime for the South African consumer. Aetas Mobile sells all the services consumers have come to appreciate from a mobile...
Qualcomm Technologies has launched the Qualcomm Mesh Networking Platform
Qualcomm Technologies has launched the Qualcomm Mesh Networking Platform, a combination of technologies upon which original equipment manufacturers (OEM) and broadband carriers can deliver next-generation connected home experiences. Devices based on the Qualcomm Mesh...
Legacy offers unlimited broadband WiFI
Legacy Hotels & Resorts is going the extra mile to ensure that guests remain fully and thoroughly connected while staying at its hotels. The group announced that, effective immediately, it has increased its bandwidth to allow its guests at select properties to...
You’ve got fibre, now what?
So you've made the decision to go fibre. But why is that an important step for your business, and what now? Fibre broadband is the transference of data over thin glass fibres, using light.The preferred standard before fibre used copper cables and electrical current....
Nedbank’s Karri app to pay for kids’ school activities
Nedbank has announced a new payments solution to simplify school payments to help teachers, parents and kids. The Karri Payment Solution powered by Nedbank is a global first, and is aimed at parents, teachers and schools who are often inconvenienced by payments for...
Lock/unlock and start your car using your smartphone
Gemalto is providing its Trusted Services Hub (TSH) to support Daimler's new smartphone-based 'digital vehicle key' for the Mercedes-Benz E-Class range. The premium car maker's innovative solution gives drivers the freedom to lock/unlock and start their vehicles using...
Parenting? There’s an app for that?
The fact that 80% of cellphone users keep their mobile devices within arm's reach, coupled with growing acceptance of preteen mobile use, means parenting in the age of always-on connectivity has taken on a decidedly digital edge. That's the word from South Africa's...
TomTom Sports app syncs daily activity
The TomTom Sports app allowsusers to import data from Google Fit and Apple Health to their account. As a result, users can continuously track their activity data and see trends, insights and daily summaries in the TomTom Sports app, even without a TomTom Sports...
Reading delivers a focused and engaged consumer
The Publisher Research Council's (PRC) latest South African research, Media View, shows that although consumers may not be spending as much time reading as engaging with broadcast media, the time spent reading is more focused and far less distracted. Conducted...
For Mother’s Day, check out these apps
To celebrate Mother’s Day, Alcatel suggests some Android apps that will help busy moms make the most of their time. Cozi Family Organizer Manage your hectic schedule and keep the whole family in the loop with Cozi. This app turns your mobile devices into family...
More global awards for LG
LG’s webOS 3.5 smart TV platform was recognised with a Common Criteria (CC) certification for its enhanced Application Security Solution Version 1.0 software. By snagging another internationally-recognized security certification, LG continues to demonstrate that its...