A rogue computer reseller who sold pirated software to unwitting consumers in Port Elizabeth and Johannesburg has been handed a...
Month: June 2011
We all know and use Google, probably every day. Sure its search product is the defacto standard, but over time we have started integrating more and more of their service in our online lives. Think about it - Google Talk, Buzz, Gmail.
Take a look at this great little infographic to show how much data is created as a result of social media. A recent study puts that figure at around 1.8 zettabytes (A zettabyte is equal to 1 billion terabytes) - so next time you look at how many Facebook photos you have to see, think about about how many storage all those photos take up.
We have spoken in the past about RICA, and well, the time has come. You really should have RICA'd by now. The process is pretty easy - just take your SIM Card, proof of address and ID with you to your preferred cellular provider. You dont have to go your own network, in fact many retailers are also taking part in the initiative. The whole process takes about 5 minutes at most, and it will prevent you from getting your number cut off on the 1st of July. Just a friendly reminder from us...
Group buying in South Africa is reaching a mature level in record time. There are now many group buying websites,...
8.ta, South Africa’s fourth and newest mobile network operator, is going to market with a big, fast and low cost mobile broadband promotion that will get South Africans using the Internet more. With the lowest mobile broadband rates supported by its new network; 8.ta is living up to its promise to change the mobile communications market.
OK, this inforgraphic is huge, but great for anyone who sees himself in either camp of the Microsoft vs Apple war (if there even still is a war). Made by Manolution, it tracks the timeline of the two companies, with major announcements and the change in shareprice between events.
When Nokia announces a new handset, the world still sits up and takes notice. Yesterday Nokia showed off their new N9 handset, which is a stunning slab of hardware design. Perhaps more significant is the use of Meego, Nokia's own smartphone OS which it has been very slow to roll out until now (a previous version called Maemo showed up in the horrible Nokia N900). At first glance the phone's simple design is what grabs your attention...
Group buying is all the rage, all over the world. In South Africa, numerous industry players have come to the...
We have all seen how popularity of Facebook has increased over time - it is no longer only the internet-savvy only site it was long ago. There are plenty of stats out there about its popularity, but OnlineSchools.org did this great infographic showing off some surprising, and other not so surprising facts.
Early in December 2009 Google announced the launch of their visual search app called Google Goggles [pictured above]. At the time the app was available only on phones using the Android OS, however around October 2010 Google Goggles eventually made its debut on the iPhone.
So why the fuss?
The Motorola XOOM was the first device to sport Google's brand-spanking new Android OS designed specifically for the tablet form factor: Honeycomb. We've managed to get our hands on one, and spend a few days with it before it lands on South Africa's shores.
