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Sharpest PC decline yet
Year-on-year PC shipments drastically fell in Q2 of this year, particularly in Africa and the Middle East.
CES 2015: Intel unveils button-sized computer module for wearables
During a keynote address at the International CES 2015 expo in Las Vegas this week, Intel unveiled its smallest computing module yet.
3D Secure now mandatory on e-commerce sites
The deadline for implementating 3D Secure was at the end of February, meaning that all e-commerce sites now have to offer their customers the service.
Telkom and MTN team up with shared networks
Telkom has announced that it has entered into a heads of agreement with MTN South Africa for the two providers to share each other’s networks.
BlackBerry’s Z3 smartphone coming to SA ‘very soon’
BlackBerry has announced the Z3 smartphone, a new all-touch BlackBerry 10 smartphone designed with Indonesian customers in mind, will come to SA soon.
Nokia launches ultra-cheap Android phones
Nokia has released five new low-cost phones, including three that can run both Android apps and Microsoft services.
Sona 2014 gets the social media treatment
Social media exposed more than 300-million internet users to this year’s State of the Nation address, from the red carpet to the speech itself.
Wits student merges guitar with robot
Even the performer doesn’t know what will happen when a new form of music is presented on a Wits University theatre stage later this month.
South Africans ‘digital scatterbrains’ when it comes to data storage
SA is in digital chaos, with users storing data on no fewer than 14 electronic devices and 60% of us never backing it up.
Sony’s Xperia T2 Ultra destined for Africa
Sony Mobile has unveiled a large-screen 6" smartphone, the Xperia T2 Ultra, targeted at emerging markets, including Africa.
CES 2014: Wrist revolution gets a kickstart
Part of the 2014 International Consumer Electronics Show is dedicated to wearable devices, highlighting the eruption of gadgets in this segment.