Budget laptops and the iPhone have been getting most of the attention in gadget circles lately, but there's another intriguing trend under way. 11 Aug 2008
SA home shopping giant HomeChoice says that it has implemented a VoIP solution from Orion Telecom. VoIP technology converts voice calls from analogue to digital to be sent over digital data networks. 8 Aug 2008
PC gamers will see the release of 'Grand Theft Auto IV' (GTA IV) for their platform of choice this fall. Game developer Rockstar Games and parent company Take-Two announced Wednesday that the popular title will hit store shelves on 18 November 2008. 7 Aug 2008
It has taken 21 years to get mobile phones into the hands of 3 billion people around the world. Reaching the next 1.5 billion, who live in the world's poorest and most remote corners, is expected to take a lot less time but will pose much tougher challenges. 6 Aug 2008
The Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) has pioneered a range of ground-breaking insect repelling products which have now been patented in over 40 countries. 5 Aug 2008
Storage vendor Fabrik has introduced an external hard drive with a manufacturing process focused on reducing its impact on the environment. 1 Aug 2008
Highlighting growing interest in iPhone-tailored advertising, a pair of US-based mobile ad networks has announced new initiatives for the Apple device. 25 Jul 2008
The world of online business communication has introduced two industry-changing elements for small business: more customers and more competitors. Circa 1999, you were ahead of the competition by simply having a website to preview your service or products. By 2004, web transactions were the norm, and convenience was the king. 25 Jul 2008
Small businesses generally buy their IT just as Joe Public does - at a computer retail store. 23 Jul 2008
USA - The company that pioneered the concept of skipping past television commercials is now introducing a new kind of TV-based advertising. TiVo has joined forces with Amazon to create an interactive system that will let viewers buy products featured on TV shows - right from their remotes. TiVo Product Purchase will present options on the screen and give users the opportunity to order without interrupting the program. 23 Jul 2008
Will artificial DNA be the future of computers and ‘green IT' after a team in Japan creates artificial DNA, furthering hopes in DNA computing? 21 Jul 2008
The rising interest rates and credit squeeze mean significant things for retailers. With less disposable income to spend, customers are becoming that much more selective. As such, retailers need to start using their IT software that much more effectively. 21 Jul 2008
Being "connected" sucks. It is highly overrated and getting old fast. 18 Jul 2008
Not too long ago, it seemed as if "smart appliances" would be everywhere by now. The technology certainly is there, but the desire - on the part of both manufacturers and customers - simply isn't. Too bad, because the customer relationship is suffering as a result, experts say. 18 Jul 2008
Nintendo continues to innovate with its motion-sensing Wii controller, displaying a few new options at E3 this year. With WiiMotion Plus, the controller more accurately reflects the user's movement for functions like swordplay. 'Wii Music' allows gamers to play virtual instruments, though the results can be a little rough on the ears. 18 Jul 2008
At its E3 press event, Sony Computer Entertainment of America opened up a new platform for its PlayStation Store on the PlayStation Network - a movie and TV show download service. 16 Jul 2008
Cutting down baddies in video games used to be a lot easier - they'd just stand there, or they'd try moves that experienced players had seen time and time again. Now, however, new technology is making video game characters' artificial intelligence a little smarter. 15 Jul 2008
Rising fuel prices drive consumer demand for oil-free packaging; new primo bottled water made from plants, not crude oil, expands distribution. 14 Jul 2008
The new Sony Ericsson F305 with Motion Gaming puts fun and entertainment at the heart of the mobile phone. In addition to horizontal gameplay and dedicated gaming controls, the F305 lets the user control the action with a swing or a swipe of the phone. 11 Jul 2008
Employers who forbid the use of social networks in the workplace often do so out of concern for security and productivity. However, if approached correctly, social networks can offer businesses great opportunities for employee training and learning, writes Udutu CEO Roger Mundell. 9 Jul 2008
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