Gadgets, Page 6
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Fri, June 13th, 19:00 · Tom Jackson
Tesla makes electric car patents open source
Electric car manufacturer Tesla Motors, which is run by South African Elon Musk, has announced it is making its patents open source to boost its industry. → Read more
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Thu, June 12th, 18:00 · Chris Udemans
SA startup develops solar powered tablet
South African startup Millbug Technology has developed a low-cost solar powered tablet, providing an accessible device for those who do not have electricity. → Read more
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Thu, June 12th, 16:30 · Gabriella Mulligan
SA tablet market to grow 13.5% each year until 2018
South Africa’s tablet market will see a 13.5 per cent compound annual growth rate (CAGR) to 2018, with tablet demand in the country taking over the notebook and desktop markets, according to the latest International Data Corporation (IDC) research. → Read more
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Thu, June 12th, 15:40 · Chris Udemans
SA airports app launched
Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has launched a mobile application giving passengers access to resources making navigation of the country’s airports easier and the ability to make travel arrangements from within the platform. → Read more
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Thu, June 12th, 12:30 · Paul Adepoju
Nigerian banks set to begin biometric registration of customers
Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) has announced the much awaited biometric registration of customers of Nigerian banks will begin on Monday, June 16. → Read more
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Thu, June 12th, 08:00 · Paul Adepoju
Globacom, Samsung partner on S5 in Nigeria
Globacom and Samsung have announced a partnership to offer in-store experiential activity on Galaxy S5 to Glo subscribers in the network’s Gloworld stores in Lagos. → Read more
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Tue, June 10th, 16:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
Xbox One to launch in SA in September
The Xbox One will be available in South Africa as of September 23, Microsoft has announced, with the console and a single controller to retail at ZAR6,299.99 (US$588). → Read more
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Tue, June 10th, 13:00 · Chris Udemans
MEA PC shipments to grow for first time in almost 2 years
PC shipments in the Middle East and Africa will grow by 3.2 per cent in the second quarter (Q2) of 2014, the first sign of positive growth in the PC industry in seven quarters, according to forecasts by the International Data Corporation (IDC). → Read more
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Tue, June 10th, 10:30 · Chris Udemans
Sony to launch PlayStation TV this year
Sony has announced it will launch its low cost PlayStation TV in North America and Europe by the end of the year. → Read more
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Tue, June 10th, 10:00 · Susan Mwenesi
Asus Kenya refreshes hybrid products to strengthen portfolio
PC and tablet manufacturer Asus has announced a number of new hybrid gadgets in a quest to strengthen its innovative product portfolio in Kenya. → Read more
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Tue, June 10th, 08:00 · Tom Jackson
Buymore offers Kenyan students discounts through electronic cards
Kenyan startup Buymore is offering students discounts on their favourite brands and merchants through an electronic card, and has signed up 20 stores for the programme so far. → Read more
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Mon, June 9th, 16:30 · Gabriella Mulligan
Germany quits SKA over financial difficulties
The Square Kilometre Array (SKA) Organisation has announced Germany is to quit the organisation due to “difficult national financial circumstances”, although insisting the decision bears no reflection on the country’s confidence in the project. → Read more
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Mon, June 9th, 09:30 · Paul Adepoju
Nomanini partners Nigeria’s Aurora VM for West African expansion
Cape Town-based electronic prepaid service distribution platform Nomanini has partnered with Nigeria-based Aurora VM to launch its services in Nigeria, aimed at building financial inclusion and alleviating poverty. → Read more
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Fri, June 6th, 11:30 · Paul Adepoju
Microsoft announces Twitter integration for Xbox
Microsoft has announced the integration of more than 45 entertainment apps into Xbox One and Xbox 360 globally, increasing the catalogue by 25 per cent to 225 apps. → Read more
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Thu, June 5th, 15:30 · Paul Adepoju
Amazon to unveil new device on June 18
Amazon has announced it will be unveiling a new device on June 18 in Seattle, with reports suggesting it could be a 3D smartphone pitching the company as a competitor in a market currently dominated by Apple and Google. → Read more
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Thu, June 5th, 13:30 · Chris Udemans
Cape Town firm launches low power Android computer with solar capability
Cape Town-based computer hardware firm Capsule Technologies has launched a low power Android desktop computer, opening the door to Africans using solar power. → Read more
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Thu, June 5th, 09:30 · Paul Adepoju
Microsoft unveils first smart dual SIM Windows smartphone in Nigeria
Microsoft has unveiled its first smart dual SIM Windows smartphone, the Lumia 630, in Nigeria following its acquisition of Nokia’s Devices and Services section. → Read more
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Wed, June 4th, 17:30 · Gabriella Mulligan
SANRAL stands by e-toll advert figures
Figures regarding the costs incurred by e-toll road users in advertisements were correct and have been verified by an independent auditor, the South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) has said. → Read more
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Wed, June 4th, 13:00 · Paul Adepoju
Airtel Nigeria seals partnership deal with Apple for iPhone 5s
Airtel Nigeria has announced a strategic partnership with Apple to debut the iPhone 5s in Nigeria, becoming the first telecoms firm in the country with an official partnership with Apple. → Read more
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Tue, June 3rd, 12:30 · Paul Adepoju
hellofood app to be preinstalled on Tigo smartphones
Online food ordering service hellofood has announced its app will be preinstalled on Tigo smartphones as part of a new partnership with the communications provider. → Read more
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