Vodacom has finally taken the wraps off its new broadband prices, introducing lower rates on its Broadband Standard offering that will take effect from 1 August as competition with rivals MTN, Vodacom and Cell C intensifies. The new rates take the cost
First National Bank has launched a transactional banking application for smartphones and tablet computers that allows its clients to view balances and transaction history, make payments and conduct transfers. The software, which FNB
Skullcandy has traditionally prized fashion over function with its headphones, but with the Aviator range of cans, the company is hoping to prove its mettle as a manufacturer of high-quality audio devices. We put a pair through its paces to see if
Taiwanese computer manufacturer Acer on Wednesday unveiled a selection of new products, devices aimed at the education sector and a slightly changed brand image. The company’s logo is now light green. It’s releasing a wide range of colourful
Sentech has appointed Protas Phili as its new chief financial officer. He was appointed by communications minister Roy Padayachie for a five-year term beginning on 1 August. Phili is a chartered accountant who also holds a
Microsoft’s share price is in the doldrums. For 10 years, the stock of the world’s largest software maker has languished while those of rivals like Apple have soared. But the company remains a cash and dividend machine and the product pipeline has
There’s something special about your favourite book shop. The smell of all those crisp pages, the comfy armchairs, those ranks of beautiful new covers. So I was sad to hear that Borders, a US book seller, has finally conceded defeat and gone into
On Thursday, MultiChoice will launch BoxOffice, a movie rental service on its DStv pay-TV platform. The service takes aim at traditional video stores. It’s the country’s first transactional video-on-demand service — a rival service called VOD:TV
Your panellists on the ZA Tech Show this week are Andy Hadfield, Brett Haggard and Simon Dingle. With classy wine in hand, they discuss Google+, Facebook video chat with Skype, Mac OS X Lion, Android tablets, Nokia 2.0 and more
Google on Tuesday launched the SA version of Engage, a programme that provides digital agencies, Web designers and marketers with tools meant to help get more small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) online and, ultimately, grow the