Articles by Gabriella Mulligan

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Thu, February 21st, 15:31 · Gabriella Mulligan

IEBC computers stolen, may contain voter data

Two computers have been stolen from the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) offices in Kisumu, Kenya, which may contain voter registration information. → Read more
Thu, February 21st, 13:25 · Gabriella Mulligan

Official Pistorius website dedicated to providing updates

Oscar Pistorius’ family has dedicated his official website to providing court updates and information to supporters, citing “enormous global interest” in the ongoing case. → Read more
Thu, February 21st, 12:53 · Gabriella Mulligan

Nakumatt sees no benefits from online shopping

Kenyan supermarket chain Nakumatt says it has felt no impact from e-commerce, with uptake of online retailers negligible due to the lack of payment solutions. → Read more
Thu, February 21st, 10:59 · Gabriella Mulligan

Twitter advises strong password security

Twitter has highlighted the importance of maintaining strong password security, as reports of high-profile Twitter account hacks escalate and the social integrity of the site is questioned. → Read more
Thu, February 21st, 09:10 · Gabriella Mulligan

Sony launches PS4

Sony’s PlayStation 4 console will be available commercially at the end of the year, as the company fights back against industry rivals. → Read more
Tue, February 19th, 15:43 · Gabriella Mulligan

Outlook.com now fully available, over 60 million users

Microsoft’s Outlook.com web-based email service today moved out of the preview stage into full availability, with over 60 million users having flocked to the service since the launch of the trial phase. → Read more
Tue, February 19th, 15:18 · Gabriella Mulligan

World’s first 3D printing pen launched

The world’s first 3D printing pen the 3Doodler has been launched on Kickstarter, exceeding its funding target in the first day of its listing. → Read more
Tue, February 19th, 14:06 · Gabriella Mulligan

MTN furthers Mahala offering with pre-paid starter pack

South Africa’s MTN has launched a new pre-paid starter pack offering lower call prices and special offers, building on the success of its previous Mahala offerings to further enter the country’s mobile price war. → Read more
Tue, February 19th, 12:57 · Gabriella Mulligan

Rural Kenyans to benefit from Indigo Telecom’s white-space tech

Rural Kenyans will receive broadband Internet through new white-space technology being rolled out by Indigo Telecom, in the world’s first commercial launch of the technology. → Read more
Mon, February 18th, 16:22 · Gabriella Mulligan

SOS campaign group condemns Zuma for State of Nation speech

The SOS: Support Public Broadcasting campaign group has condemned President Jacob Zuma’s State of the Nation address for its failure to consider the expensive digital migration billed to take place this year. → Read more
Mon, February 18th, 14:36 · Gabriella Mulligan

OPINION: Zuma brushes tech aside in State of Nation address

Between renewing old promises and throwing in a few quirky facts, President Jacob Zuma’s State of the Nation address failed to address tech-related government failures and the importance of technology in the nation’s development. → Read more
Mon, February 18th, 12:44 · Gabriella Mulligan

PS4 to stream games, reports

The much-anticipated PlayStation 4 will stream games via the Internet, according to the latest reports by the Wall Street Journal. → Read more
Mon, February 18th, 09:36 · Gabriella Mulligan

Africa-specific smartphones to launch in SA this week

Dream Mobile is to launch its range of Africa-specific smartphones in South Africa this week, making high-end devices more affordable for African consumers. → Read more
Fri, February 15th, 15:36 · Gabriella Mulligan

Goldie death prompts emotional social media response

A statement on Nigerian singer Goldie’s Facebook page and Twitter announcing her sudden death at the end of last week prompted a surge of tributes on the social media sites. → Read more
Fri, February 15th, 15:03 · Gabriella Mulligan

Facebook secures Graph Search for younger users

Facebook has released details of how its Graph Search feature will provide for the online security of young users, giving extra protection for users aged 13 to 17. → Read more
Fri, February 15th, 13:29 · Gabriella Mulligan

Android, iOS dominate smartphone shipments

Android and iOS accounted for 91.1 percent of global smartphone shipments in the fourth quarter of 2012, according to the latest research by the International Data Corporation (IDC). → Read more
Fri, February 15th, 12:51 · Gabriella Mulligan

Leaked PS4 photos precede Sony press conference

A newly leaked photograph purporting to be of the rumoured PlayStation 4 shows the console will feature a touchscreen controller, building anticipation ahead of the upcoming Sony press conference. → Read more
Fri, February 15th, 11:24 · Gabriella Mulligan

Pistorius trial will not be televised – court

The trial of South African Paralympian Oscar Pistorius will not be televised, the court has ruled, although an audio recording of the judgment will be permitted. → Read more
Fri, February 15th, 10:33 · Gabriella Mulligan

Zuma recognises role of technology in education improvement

President Jacob Zuma used his State of the Nation address to recognise technology could play a crucial role in improving educational standards in South Africa, though technology formed just a minor part of the speech in general. → Read more
Thu, February 14th, 20:22 · Gabriella Mulligan

iOS 6.1 bug allows passcode bypassing

A bug in Apple’s iOS 6.1 update allows anyone to bypass the device’s passcode, the latest in a string of complaints surrounding the new system update. → Read more