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Fri, February 1st, 14:04 · Brandon Gregory

Most Africans reject electronic transactions

When it comes to personal consumption expenditure (PCE), over 90 percent of the population in Africa prefer using physical cash over electronic payments. → Read more
Fri, February 1st, 13:08 · Gabriella Mulligan

Sony PlayStation 4 on the way, reports

Sony may be set to launch a PlayStation 4 console, with anticipation sparked by invites to a press conference to be held on February 20. → Read more
Fri, February 1st, 09:44 · Robin Okuthe

Kenya in digital TV migration stalemate as regulator meeting is snubbed

Talks aimed at setting a proper date for analogue television broadcasting switchoff between the Communications Commission of Kenya (CCK) and Consumer Federation of Kenya (Cofek) yesterday failed to take off, heralding a fresh spell of disagreements. → Read more
Thu, January 31st, 20:30 · Tom Jackson

Microsoft Surface sales fall short of one million

Sales of Microsoft’s Surface tablets have fallen fell short of the one million mark, with return rates also high, according to market research firm iSuppli. → Read more
Thu, January 31st, 12:09 · Brandon Gregory

E-tolling: all systems go by end of March

Ben Martins, the South African Transport Minister, has said the controversial e-tolling system in Gauteng may be fully active by the end of March this year. → Read more
Wed, January 30th, 18:34 · Vincent Matinde

Projector chipmaker Texas Instruments sees growth in EMEA demand

Texas Instruments, a top manufacturer of chips used in high-resolution projectors, has said it has witnessed a rise in demand in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) markets. → Read more
Wed, January 30th, 10:09 · Brandon Gregory

ZIMRA considering introduction of plastic money

The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) has said it needs to update its technology in order to implement plastic money for the introduction of vehicle registrations at border posts later this year. → Read more
Wed, January 30th, 09:59 · Gabriella Mulligan

Apple confirms launch of 128GB iPad

Apple has announced the launch of a 128GB fourth-generation iPad, to be commercially available from next week, confirming rumours that a new tablet was imminent. → Read more
Wed, January 30th, 09:17 · Robin Okuthe

REVIEW: Microsoft Office 2013

Software giant Microsoft has unveiled its latest version of the Office software suite, in which it has optimised Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook to work better with touch-screen-controlled computers. HumanIPO had a chance to review the subscription version of the new software. → Read more
Tue, January 29th, 06:31 · Tefo Mohapi

New Geeko range of tablets launched by South Africa’s Esquire Technologies

South Africa's Esquire Technologies, the 2012 African Distributor of the Year, is set to launch the Geeko Junior and Geeko Premium Tablets. → Read more
Mon, January 28th, 15:23 · Tefo Mohapi

SONY fined for failing to prevent PlayStation cyber attack in 2011

UK regulators have fined Sony almost US$400,000 for failing to prevent cyberattacks on its PlayStation Network in 2011. → Read more
Mon, January 28th, 14:43 · Brandon Gregory

Cosatu to renew protests against e-tolling

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) in Gauteng is set to continue protest action against the government’s implementation of e-tolling on the province’s freeways. → Read more
Mon, January 28th, 14:03 · Gabriella Mulligan

Apple to release 128GB iPad, reports

Apple may be set to release an iPad 4 model with 128 GB of memory to complement the existing fourth generation iPad range, reports suggest. → Read more
Fri, January 25th, 13:03 · Elly Okutoyi

Data storage in human DNA now possible

A team of scientists has successfully stored and retrieved data using human DNA, an innovation that could replace hard drives and compact disks in storing files for thousands of years. → Read more
Fri, January 25th, 11:17 · HumanIPO

One step closer to cashless society with fingerprint payments

Fingerprint payment is the imminent solution to a cash and card free trade future, Biocryptology studies at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology (SDSM&T) and Nexus USA revealed. → Read more
Fri, January 25th, 10:47 · Brandon Gregory

South Africa’s Hydrox Holdings’ hydrogen breakthrough

Hydrox Holdings claims to have invented a technology which could change the way hydrogen is produced and how automobiles are run. → Read more
Fri, January 25th, 05:11 · Nanine Steenkamp

SA schools still slow to catch on with ebooks

South African Educational publisher MacMillan has noted an increase in ebook requests during the latest school rush for textbook orders, though it remains a minor percentage of general sales. → Read more
Wed, January 23rd, 05:36 · Nanine Steenkamp

Samsung launches new Wi-Fi fridge

The Samsung T9000 refrigerator connects with Wi-Fi to the home network and features world first functions such as a triple cooling system, expiry date management and recipe note functions. → Read more
Tue, January 22nd, 13:51 · Kamau Mbote

Kenya to destroy one ton of pirated DVDs

The Kenya Copyright Board (KECOBO) will destroy infringed DVDs and CDs weighing more than one ton on Thursday. → Read more
Mon, January 21st, 15:01 · Kamau Mbote

Notorious Nairobi laptop thief nabbed as guards go hi-tech

An infamous computer thief reported to have stolen dozens of laptops from city-based sellers in Kenya’s capital Nairobi has been nabbed after security firm Securex resorted to high-tech measures. → Read more