Liron Segev, Author at The Mail & Guardian

Five tips for online donors to avoid scammers

Article Liron Segev - 19 May 2015

When disasters strike, we often feel compelled to support fundraising campaigns online. But there are many pitfalls, warns Liron Segev.

Blame Moore’s Law for your obsolete new phone

Article Liron Segev - 23 Apr 2015

Thanks to the inexorable progress of chip design, any smartphone built today is "obsolete" tomorrow, as Moore's Law marks its 50th anniversary.

Facebook finally pulls in WhatsApp

Article Liron Segev - 13 Apr 2015

Facebook, the parent company of WhatsApp has announced a Send button that allows users to send their Facebook statuses and news to WhatsApp users.

Why ‘Big Data’ is wearing thin

Article Liron Segev - 20 Mar 2015

SurveyMonkey's CEO unravels realities behind Big Data, and explains the two distinct kinds of data that need to be collected, writes Liron Segev.

The flaw in factory resets

Article Liron Segev - 18 Feb 2015

A new service allows users to sell old phones and tablets, but deleting information before selling a device does not wipe your slate clean.

Microsoft will crowdsource Windows 10

Article Liron Segev - 3 Oct 2014

It used to be 'build it and they will come'. With Microsoft's new Windows 10, it's now 'let them build it and they will buy it', writes Liron Segev.

Active-Active: It’s no longer down to downtime

Article Liron Segev - 18 Sep 2014

The Huawei Cloud Congress presents the Active-Active data centre as a solution to the increasingly memory captive website, writes Liron Segev.

How to spot a fake Samsung Galaxy S4

Article Liron Segev - 6 Jun 2014

Fraudsters on the internet are trying to sell fake smartphones to unsuspecting buyers. Liron Segev tells us how to spot a fake Samsung Galaxy S4.

Samsung’s Galaxy Gear Fit is a go

Article Liron Segev - 30 Apr 2014

Samsung has launched its Galaxy Fit. Liron Segev, who's not too fond of wearable devices, has been impressed with its performance.

Kickstarter is not all good endings, sometimes it’s scams

Article Liron Segev - 4 Apr 2014

After backing a successful Kickstarter project, but not seeing the product in development, Liron Segev believes he may have been the victim of a scam.

Could this be the iWatch from Apple?

Article Liron Segev - 1 Feb 2014

There are more than a dozen smartwatches out there, but the prospect of an Apple version still excites the market, writes Liron Segev.

How your charger could be killing your phone

Article Liron Segev - 12 Mar 2013

The connector for phone chargers (besides the iPhone) may have been standardised, but the insides have not writes Liron Segev.

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Staff Reporter - 27 Mar 2020

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Staff Reporter - 26 Mar 2020

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SAB Zenzele’s special AGM postponed until further notice

Staff Reporter - 24 Mar 2020

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20th Edition of the National Teaching Awards

Staff Reporter - 23 Mar 2020

Teachers are seldom recognised but they are indispensable to the country's education system

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Awards affirm the vital work that teachers do

Thabo Mohlala - 23 Mar 2020

Government is committed to empowering South Africa’s teachers with skills, knowledge and techniques for a changing world

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2020 Humanities Award winners reflect a contribution to diversity and social justice, echoing South Africa’s socioeconomic condition

Anele Ngcoya - 23 Mar 2020

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SAB Zenzele special AGM rescheduled to March 25 2020

Staff Reporter - 18 Mar 2020

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Dimension Data launches Saturday School in PE

Staff Reporter - 16 Mar 2020

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