Two new iPads coming?

Reports from Digitimes - a Taiwan-based electronics publication - suggest that Apple will launch two new iPads at the MacWorld event and iWorld conference later this month. 4 Jan 2012 11:52

Tablets, e-readers closing book on ink-and-paper era

SAN FRANCISCO, US: Tablet computers and electronic readers promise to close the book on the ink-and-paper era as they transform the way people browse magazines, check news, or lose themselves in novels. 29 Dec 2011 09:03

Strike up the wireless broadband networks

[Duncan McLeod] Icasa's draft spectrum plan for 4G mobile broadband networks is bold and could change SA's telecoms landscape forever. 28 Dec 2011 11:50

Archer Z-150 gives pilots 'a better heads-up'

Carl Zeiss Optronics (CZ0) has launched a new version of its helmet mounted display and sighting system that can be used by aircrew flying fixed-wing aircraft or helicopters. The Archer Z-150 was unveiled at the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA 2011) in Malaysia earlier this month. 22 Dec 2011 11:34

MIT opens labs to everybody

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology is developing technology that will allow students all over the world to use simulated laboratories, interact with professors and students and even earn certificates for their efforts. 22 Dec 2011 11:34

Continued growth in cyber-attacks

The publication of Kaspersky Lab's third quarter (Q3) report, 'IT Threat Evolution', notes a continued growth in cyber-attacks against some of the world's biggest corporations throughout the period. When it comes to attacking smartphones, there were clear signs that cybercriminals have made Android their platform of choice. 21 Dec 2011 09:16

Spectacular software failures

Consultants from Software Quality Systems (SQS) voted on software failures, which hit the headlines and, in their opinion, made a big impact in terms of money lost ($) or inconvenience caused. 20 Dec 2011 11:27

Pilots cleared to use iPad during takeoff, landing

Apple's iPad has been cleared for use by American Airlines pilots during takeoff and landing in a move that could make bulky flight bags crammed with manuals and charts a thing of the past. 19 Dec 2011 06:19

Capitalising on high sunshine, Solar Capital selected as preferred bidder for solar energy

Solar Capital has been selected by the Department of Energy (DoE) as a preferred bidder in an R18 billion deal to supply South African energy grid with electricity generated by its photovoltaic solar farms. Dr Mamphela Ramphele chairs the renewable energy company, based in Cape Town, which was founded by CEO Paschal Phelan, who immigrated to South Africa ten years ago from his native Ireland. 13 Dec 2011 09:29

Revolutionary solar system uses prepaid cellphone system

The Econet Solar Home Power Station is a revolutionary, standalone electricity solution designed for around 70% of Africa's people, who live in off-grid communities. It has been designed to supply, on a pre-paid basis, affordable lighting for small homes and cellphone charging. 8 Dec 2011 10:49

Cyber crimes up by 20% in two years

The Mercury reports that cyber crimes are hurting South African businesses. Quoting a survey conducted by PriceWaterhouseCoopers (PWC), the newspaper says that cyber crimes had increased from 3% in 2009 to the current level of 23%. 6 Dec 2011 13:16

New portable chargers for mobiles

Blue Cellular has introduced its range of Energizer Energi To Go portable chargers to the South African market to keep mobile phones and other mobile devices alive. 5 Dec 2011 11:24

Telecomms policy vacuum costing SA dearly

SA's lack of a clear telecom policy is costing it dearly. Local companies and consumers have long complained that the high cost of telecommunications is a burden to business here. 5 Dec 2011 10:22

Climate battle goes techno

[Kemantha Govender] Solutions to climate change challenges can come from virtually anywhere, and now a challenge has been put to software developers to come up with innovative ways to deal with the global phenomenon. 5 Dec 2011 10:03