PC sales set to grow for the first time since 2021
The past three years have been a rough ride for the PC industry. With inflation crunching consumer purchasing power and fewer people spending money on new tech, PC sales plunged by more than $20-billion, one of the sharpest drops in the market’s history. But, after...
Intel accelerates software-defined whole-vehicle approach
At CES 2025, Intel unveiled an expanded product portfolio and new partnerships designed to accelerate automakers’ transitions to electric and software-defined vehicles (SDVs). Intel now offers a whole-vehicle platform, including high-performance compute, discrete...
Banshee Stealer targets macOS users
As macOS continues to gain popularity, with over 100-million users globally, it’s becoming an increasingly attractive target for cyber criminals. Despite its reputation as a secure operating system, the rise of sophisticated threats like the Banshee MacOS Stealer...
Nvidia launches Cosmos World Foundation Model Platform
At CES 2025, Nvidia announced Nvidia Cosmos, a platform comprising state-of-the-art generative world foundation models, advanced tokenisers, guardrails and an accelerated video processing pipeline built to advance the development of physical AI systems such...
2024 vehicle sales decline, despite late-year recovery
December vehicle sales in South Africa rose for the third consecutive month, increasing by 2,5% compared to December 2023. This growth was primarily driven by an 8,2% rise in passenger car sales, with the rental industry continuing to play a significant role in the...
Top IT trends to watch in 2025
In 2025, the business world will transform rapidly, thanks to exciting advancements in technology. With AI leading the charge, a collection of groundbreaking trends is set to redefine how we think about IT strategies. Warren Bonheim, MD of Zinia, shares six trends...
Emotional intelligence the missing link in the AI-driven workplace
Emotional intelligence (EQ) has become a critical skill for modern leaders aiming to advance their careers. In an era where technology manages routine tasks, EQ is what differentiates leaders by enabling them to inspire, engage, and create cohesive teams, writes...
How SA’s telecoms can prioritise the client
Around the world, telecommunications service providers are constantly evolving, adapting reconfiguring themselves to meet new industry and client expectations. At the same time, telecoms are drivers of innovation; they have to keep up with the latest trends, and...
LG demonstrates life with affectionate intelligence
LG Electronics (LG) is showcasing its latest innovations powered by AI at CES 2025. Themed “Life’s Good 24/7 with Affectionate Intelligence,” LG is illustrating how the company is providing convenience and new customer experiences by integrating AI into everyday life....
How global payroll can boost global business
Can global payroll truly exist in an era where business is increasingly international, and employees work from more places and locations than the office? More specifically, organisations need a single, global payroll platform with configuration, scalability, and...
HP Inc debuts AI PCs
At CES 2025, HP Inc launched new AI PCs and solutions. With HP’s newest EliteBooks, fast presentation creation, personalised emails, and a built-in recording studio are possible with a click of a button, alongside built-in security and intelligence thanks to Wolf...
What Intel’s Altera price hike on FPGA products means for the industry
The electronics industry faces yet another challenge as Intel’s Altera division announces significant price increases across its FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) product lines, writes Jacqueline Schwab, president of Honest Components. Starting in Q1 2025, prices...