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...
Video on demand set for disruption
Digital entertainment on demand is set to disrupt broadcasting, traditional media, telecoms, marketing and more. Stephen Watson, MD of on-demand specialist company Discover Digital, comments: "There's no going back. Whether you're talking streamed linear broadcasting...
FNB offers life cover on digital platforms
FNB Life has taken the next step in its digital evolution by giving customers the option to take up and manage life insurance through the FNB banking app and online banking. By logging into their profiles, choosing the insurance option, answering medical questions and...
HD-recording and transmission DVR/NVR debuts
Graphic Image Technologies has announced that the new SerVision IVG 400-N DVR/NVR is now available locally, offering both in-vehicle HD digital video recording and live transmission for remote monitoring. "The dilemma that most surveillance operators were faced with...
LG wins at Red Dot awards
LG Electronics (LG) was a big winner at this year's Red Dot Design Awards, earning an impressive 20 total Red Dot Awards for excellence in design, including two Best of the Best awards. The top Best of the Best awards were given to LG's Signature OLED TV W and Smart...
OpenWeb launches affordable fibre pakcages
OpenWeb has launched affordable Capped Unshaped ADSL and Fibre packages from as low as R1.37 per Gigabyte. OpenWeb CEO Keoma Wright comments: "This product runs at the speed of your line, whether it is a 2Mbps or 100Mbps line." He says the superfast ADSL/VDSL data...
What is your old smartphone worth?
With the much-anticipated Nokia 3310 relaunch taking place this year, users might want to consider selling their old phone, says Claire Cobbledick, marketing head for Gumtree SA. The iconic Nokia 3310, first launched in 2000, quickly became one of South Africa's most...
Incredible Connection opens new brand stores
Incredible Connection has opened two new brand stores - one at the new Springs Mall and one at Ballito Junction. "We have seen a growing need for a store in these regions and we are pleased to be able to bring a new look store to these respective malls," says Craig...