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Nyiko Shiburi appointed as new MultiChoice South Africa CEO
Nyiko Shiburi appointed as new MultiChoice South Africa CEO of its South African (MCSA) operations – effective from 1 December 2020. Until now, Shiburi has been the Regional Director of MultiChoice Africa: Southern Region — a role that spans nine countries. “Nyiko is an extremely experienced leader and has successfully navigated the complexity of multiple
Samsung reveals new SD cards for the first time in 5 years
Samsung has revealed their new SD cards which feature exceptional speeds and improved durability that aim to deliver exceptional speeds to support 4K UHD and Full HD video formats. Leading in advanced memory technology, Samsung uncovered the PRO Plus and EVO Plus, its two new lines of SD cards in nearly five years that will
Facebook removing Holocaust denial content under hate speech policy
The social media conglomerate corporation, Facebook has announced an update to its policies on hate speech on its platform, particularly on posts and comments regarding the Holocaust. The company revealed in a blog post that it will now prohibit any content that “denies or distorts the Holocaust”. Facebook further explained that it also recently banned
Apple launches cheaper Beats headphones ‘beats flex’
American multinational technology company recently announced its first ever Beats headphones, ‘beats flex’ to feature USB-C charging, replacing its proprietary Lightning port, with the $50 (R826,88) Beats Flex and just on time because these affordable wireless earbuds arrive as Apple no longer bundles a wired set with iPhones. The neck buds-style wireless earphones are replacing
What to expect on the new iPhone 12?
Apple is expected to finally unveil the iPhone 12 with 5G connectivity, a technical upgrade that will help the company keep pace with competitors and increase adoption of 5G technology at the special “Hi Speed” event. Analysts predict the new capability could prompt a "super cycle" of iPhone upgrades as the company showed off a
World's first Hydrogen powered double decker bus has been revealed
The world's first ever hydrogen-powered double decker bus has been revealed in Aberdeen, and it showcases the city as a trailblazer in hydrogen technologies. The entry of the first of the zero emission buses underlines the city's role as the energy capital of Europe and shows its commitment to the transition of green energy from
The new R1.3-billion Umhlanga Arch development project is open for business
The new R1.3-billion luxurious Umhlanga Arch development project in Durban is now open for business. The food court is now fully effective, and the four-star Hilton Garden Inn Hotel is set to start running in November. The 45,000m2 development is made up of commercial office space formed in the shape of an iconic glass arch
Galaxy S21 Ultra introduces 108MP camera at 65W fast charging speed
After releasing the premium Note 20 series, Samsung has now revealed that they are planning to launch 2021 flagship Galaxy S20 Ultra with 65W fast charging support and 108MP camera system. According to the report by GizmoChina, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra will come with the company's own Samsung HM2 108-megapixel primary camera in the
Deon Geyser has been appointed new Liquid Telecom South Africa CEO
South Africa’s first converged telecommunications network operator, Liquid Telecom South Africa has announced it has appointed Deon Geyser as its new CEO. Starting from January 2021, Geyser will be accountable for managing the strategic transposing of the company as Liquid Intelligent Technologies and the implementation of the new planned direction of providing an integrated technology
New Microsoft action to fight ransomware ahead of U.S. elections
American multinational technology company, Microsoft has revealed that they have taken action to disrupt a botnet called Trickbot, one of the world’s most infamous botnets and prolific distributors of ransomware. Ransomware is said to be one of the largest threats to the upcoming U.S elections as enemies can use it to infect a computer system
Version 86 of Google Chrome introduces new security features
Google’s Chrome web browser version 86 added new security options on smartphones. This has been done to intensify password security on both Android and iOS devices by telling you if the passwords you’ve asked Chrome to remember have been compromised, and if so, how to fix them. This new feature sends usernames and passwords to
Sasol agrees to sell shares in Lake Charles project
The petrochemical giant, Sasol has agreed to a deal to sell a 50% share of its troublesome Lake Charles project in the United States for US$2 billion (R33.3-billion). Due to its high debt levels struggle, reduced demand and volatile oil prices, in June Sasol announced a restructure of the business, the closure of some operations
“No mask. No ride.”: Uber introduces mask verification
One of the world’s biggest transporting services, Uber is making it clear that if you do not wear your mask, then you get no ride and they are introducing a mask verification. The Uber Mask Verification tool requires passengers who have been reported to have not worn a mask during rides to take a photo
The Foschini Group purchases more than 400 national Jet stores
With over 4 500 outlets across 32 countries, The Foschini Group- also known as TFG, has confirmed that it has finalised the purchase of Jet stores. Earlier this week, the Competition Commission said all the conditions for the group’s acquisition of Jet stores in South Africa had been met. The Foschini Group, which has over
Instagram tests new feature to hide offensive comments and expand nudge warnings
Instagram accomplished 10 years on Tuesday with over one billion users, and they announced fresh updates to make its platform safer like hiding potentially offensive comments and expanding nudge warnings. Owned by Facebook, the company said they have started testing a new feature that automatically hides comments similar to others that have been reported. One
(SPONSORED) Join the College of Human Sciences family, and be a part of a family that is unapologetically African
For those who see the distance in open and distance learning, studying at UNISA’s College of Human Sciences (CHS) may come as a surprise. UNISA’s ODeL (open distance e-learning) model makes it possible for students to enrol for human sciences-related qualifications wherever they are. The ODeL model opens doors for thousands of students who might
Samsung has released the 4K Ultra Short Throw laser projector: The Premier
If you are not really interested in buying a large LED TV but you would still love to watch your movies and series on a big screen, you might just have the solution. Samsung released its new 4K Ultra Short Throw laser projector: The Premiere, which provides a big picture cinematic experience in the comfort
Studies show that AI can detect Covid-19 in your lungs
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) has been a global pandemic with an exponential growth rate and an incompletely understood transmission process. Researchers have demonstrated that an artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm could be trained to classify Covid-19 pneumonia in computed tomography (CT) scans with up to 90 per cent accuracy. It also identifies positive cases 84 per
Google Maps uses Artificial Intelligence to predict traffic performance
Google says more than 1 billion kilometres are driven with Google Maps in more than 220 countries and territories, and that is a lot of traffic data to take in. Using Artificial Intelligence, Maps can you show instant traffic updates from the moment you start navigating. All of it appears extremely simple, but there’s a
The Volocopter has taken urban air mobility to whole new level
Some of these latest inventions are evolving way past concept, and technology on the Volocopter has taken urban air mobility to whole new level. This is an electric taxi that shoots straight to the sky. Volocopter is a German start-up aircraft manufacturer that has been working on its revolutionary 18-rotor electric aircraft. The aircraft is