Gadgets, Page 13
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Tue, April 1st, 08:00 · Abdirizaq Hussein
Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 launched in Kenya
Samsung East Africa has launched the Galaxy Grand 2 into the Kenyan market at a retail price of KSh37,999 (US$440) at all authorised Samsung dealers countrywide. → Read more
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Mon, March 31st, 15:30 · Gabriella Mulligan
Traffic-monitoring drones trialled in SA
South Africa’s Kagiso New Media and Jacaranda FM have launched a two-week trial of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in road traffic reporting, with a view to operating a fleet of drones to improve real-time news and information coverage. → Read more
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Mon, March 31st, 14:30 · Chris Udemans
Global device sales to grow 7% this year – Gartner
Worldwide combined shipments of devices will see a seven per cent increase this year from last year’s numbers, with overall growth being hampered by stagnant PC sales, according to a study. → Read more
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Mon, March 31st, 08:30 · Paul Adepoju
Nokia X on sale on Konga.com
Nigerian e-commerce platform, Konga.com has announced its customers can now the purchase Nokia X, which runs on the Android operating system, for NGN19,200 (US$120). → Read more
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Mon, March 31st, 07:00 · Abdirizaq Hussein
LG launches G2 mini
LG Electronics has launched the G2 mini, its first “compact” G Series smartphone, to the global market, offering the design and premium UX features of the LG G2 in a smaller form. → Read more
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Fri, March 28th, 13:40 · Chris Udemans
Microsoft launches Office for iPad
Microsoft has announced the launch of its Office software for Apple’s iPad, a move expected for the past two years and which opens the company up to new revenue streams. → Read more
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Fri, March 28th, 06:00 · Abdirizaq Hussein
Gemalto launches integrated border and visa management solution
South Africa’s Gemalto has introduced the Coesys Border and Visa Management solution to meet the combined needs of securing borders and simplifying travel procedures for fast, reliable and secure immigration control in the country. → Read more
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Thu, March 27th, 14:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
SKA to transform Africa’s image
The Square Kilometre Array (SKA) telescope installation in South Africa will transform international perceptions of Africa, proving it to be a location of cutting edge technology and science, South Africa’s science and technology minister Derek Hanekom said. → Read more
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Thu, March 27th, 08:30 · Chris Udemans
FNB to offer Galaxy S5
South Africa’s First National Bank (FNB) will offer the Samsung Galaxy S5 as part of its smart device portfolio, adding to the already extensive list of devices available to FNB customers. → Read more
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Thu, March 27th, 08:00 · Chris Udemans
HTC must not rely on One’s good looks – analyst
Taiwanese smartphone manufacturer HTC must not rely on the aesthetic appeal of the latest HTC One smartphone if it wants to avoid the poor financial performance it experienced last year, according to Julian Jest, research analyst at Informa Telecoms & Media. → Read more
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Wed, March 26th, 15:00 · Chris Udemans
Facebook to acquire VR tech firm Oculus
Facebook has announced its plans to acquire virtual reality (VR) technology firm Oculus, hoping to utilise the technology for communication and social media purposes. → Read more
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Wed, March 26th, 08:30 · Abdirizaq Hussein
LG, Google to develop LG G Watch
LG Electronics is working together with Google to develop the LG G Watch powered by Android Wear, extending the Android platform to wearables. → Read more
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Tue, March 25th, 19:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
Pistorius trial focuses on iPhone messages
The trial of South African paralympian Oscar Pistorius today focused on evidence and data collected from a range of personal devices, including analysis of thousands of WhatsApp and iMessage messages shared between the accused and his deceased girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. → Read more
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Mon, March 24th, 06:00 · Chris Udemans
HP to enter 3D printing
American technology firm Hewlett-Packard (HP) will outline plans to enter the 3D printing market in June, according to a report. → Read more
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Thu, March 20th, 20:00 · Chris Udemans
Google announces Android Wear
Google has announced Android Wear, an initiative that extends the reach of its mobile operating system to wearable technology. → Read more
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Thu, March 20th, 11:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
African banks should innovate around Bitcoin – Kipochi
African banks should innovate around the emergence of Bitcoin, which banks in the United States (US) and Europe are incapable of doing, according to Pelle Braendgaard, co-founder and chief executive officer (CEO) of Kipochi. → Read more
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Thu, March 20th, 06:00 · Agatha Nduku
World’s first reusable bulletproof screen protectors launched
Manufacturer’s Sir Lancelot’s Armor have launched The Holy Grail, which it claims are the world’s strongest screen protectors for Apple, LG and Samsung devices, made from a blend of tempered, bulletproof glass. → Read more
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Wed, March 19th, 19:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
Banks have done well with cards and payments – Masie
Banks have done a very “good job” with respect to developing cards and card payments, and provide consistency and security in the financial sector, according to Stafford Masie, founder of Thumbzup. → Read more
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Wed, March 19th, 16:20 · Gabriella Mulligan
Bitcoin protects privacy, suited to Africa – expert
Bitcoin provides for financial privacy from over-intrusion from governments, but is also provides personal privacy and is well suited to use in Africa, according to Bitcoin expert Michael Parsons. → Read more
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Wed, March 19th, 15:00 · Chris Udemans
Xbox One to launch in SA in September
Microsoft has announced the second tier of countries that will be receiving the Xbox One in September, which includes South Africa. → Read more
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