Gadgets, Page 17
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Thu, February 6th, 15:40 · Chris Udemans
FNB’s PS4 stock runs out in 24 hours
South Africa’s First National Bank (FNB) has announced its PlayStation 4 (PS4) stock ran out just a day after it was made available on the list of smart devices. → Read more
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Thu, February 6th, 11:41 · Paul Adepoju
Lenovo enters Nigerian market, debuts 7 smartphone models
Chinese firm Lenovo has introduced seven smartphone models into the Nigerian market, saying it will compete aggressively and be innovative. → Read more
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Thu, February 6th, 07:00 · Chris Udemans
Senegal Airlines adopts Sage FRP software
Sénégal Airlines has begun using Sage FRP 1000 financial management software, hoping to oversee its turnover more accurately. → Read more
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Thu, February 6th, 06:00 · Tom Jackson
Sony discussing sale of personal computer business
Sony is in talks over the sale of its loss-making personal computer business Vaio to investment fund Japan Industrial Partners for up to US$490 million), according to a newspaper report. → Read more
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Wed, February 5th, 19:00 · Chris Udemans
New Microsoft boss to prioritise mobile, cloud
Newly appointed Microsoft chief executive officer (CEO) Satya Nadella says the company is set to prioritise innovation and focus on a “mobile and cloud-first world”. → Read more
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Tue, February 4th, 20:00 · Chris Udemans
FNB adds PS4, HD TVs, Blu-ray to smart device range
South Africa’s First National Bank (FNB) has added the PlayStation 3 and 4, high-definition televisions (HDTVs) and Blu-ray DVD players to its smart device range, providing an alternative to those who cannot afford one-off payments. → Read more
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Tue, February 4th, 18:20 · Chris Udemans
Samsung Galaxy S5 to be unveiled this month
Samsung looks set to unveil the Galaxy S5, the newest version of its flagship smartphone, this month. → Read more
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Tue, February 4th, 08:00 · Chris Udemans
Tourism Radio expands to Canada
Cape Town-based digital tour guide creator Tourism Radio is expanding its services to Canada, hoping to emulate the recent success experienced by the company in New Zealand. → Read more
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Mon, February 3rd, 17:40 · Paul Adepoju
Nokia introduces new Asha devices in Nigeria
Nokia has introduced three new devices in its Asha range into the Nigerian market - the Asha 500, Asha 502 and Asha 503. → Read more
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Mon, February 3rd, 15:40 · Paul Adepoju
Nigeria to host 2014 World Electronics Forum
World Electronics Forum (WEF), through Consumer Electronics and Technologies Industry Association of Africa (CETIA), has granted the Country Hosting Right (CHR) for the 19th World Electronics Forum 2014 to Nigeria. → Read more
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Thu, January 30th, 12:20 · Paul Adepoju
Zinox Technologies launches online retail store
Nigerian computer manufacturer Zinox Technologies has launched Task Direct, an e-commerce platform that allows the company to offer its customers products from global manufacturers such Dell, Lenovo, HP and Samsung. → Read more
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Wed, January 29th, 18:20 · Chris Udemans
Tourism Radio partners German app producer for mobile guides
South African digital travel guide creator Tourism Radio has partnered with German travel app producer Yopegu to create mobile audio travel guides. → Read more
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Wed, January 29th, 12:20 · Chris Udemans
Kenyan e-textile startup introducing wearable tech for motorcyclists
Kenyan e-textile startup CladLight hopes to release the Boda Pack, a wearable technology that aims to increase the safety of motorcyclists by making them more visible. → Read more
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Wed, January 29th, 11:40 · Paul Adepoju
Nigeria’s electoral body to pay $105m fine for importing direct data capture machines
A court in Abuja has ordered Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to pay Bedding Holdings Limited (BHL) NGN17 billion (US$105 million) for importing direct data capture machines valued at NGN34.5 billion (US$212 million). → Read more
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Wed, January 29th, 07:00 · Chris Udemans
More than 1bn smartphones shipped in 2013
Over one billion smartphones were shipped in 2013, a 38 per cent increase from 2012, according to International Data Corporation’s (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. → Read more
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Tue, January 28th, 19:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
SANRAL must stop deceiving itself – OUTA
The South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) must stop deceiving itself that the population will accept e-tolling and should heed the “warning signs of a discontented society”, according to the Opposition to Urban Tolling Alliance (OUTA). → Read more
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Tue, January 28th, 16:20 · Paul Adepoju
Quickteller supports cardless withdrawals for Nigerian mobile money users
Mobile money users in Nigeria can now make cash withdrawals from ATMs without a bank account or card, according to Interswitch Transnational, due to the ability of its Quickteller to power cardless ATM withdrawals. → Read more
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Tue, January 28th, 15:40 · Tom Jackson
Kenya PC shipments decline, EA remains stable
PC shipments in Kenya fell 10.7 per cent year-on-year in the fourth quarter of last year following the implementation of value added tax (VAT) charges on electronic goods, though East Africa as a region saw some growth. → Read more
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Tue, January 28th, 07:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
LG boosts operating income
LG saw operating income increase across all its business units for the full year 2013, the company has announced revealing its year end results. → Read more
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Tue, January 28th, 05:00 · Chris Udemans
Qualcomm buys HP patents
Chipmaker Qualcomm has acquired over 1,000 patents from technology solutions firm Hewlett-Packard (HP), hoping it “enhances the strength and diversity” of the company. → Read more
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