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Pint-sized gadgets: When smaller is better

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 10:57:00 +0200

It's not every day you hear scores of men arguing over whose is the smallest. But in the modern world of mobile computing, it's a conversation that's becoming increasingly common. Read full story... | Send to a friend

At home with robots: the coming revolution

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 07:47:00 +0200

Normally, we think of robots as humanoid and self-aware, like Rosie or Data. Some day, they might be more like that, but robots are here in our homes today, cleaning our floors and even making our coffee. What does the future of human-robot relations hold? Read full story... | Send to a friend

Apple's superlative sequel: The latest iPod touch

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 13:37:00 +0200

The differences between the iPod touch's first and second generations may be relatively subtle, but they're enough to earn the newer model a perfect score. The price of entry has been lowered, and the fact that it's open to third-party applications from Apple's App Store makes it much more than just a music player. Read full story... | Send to a friend

New search site brings sales to customers online

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 10:55:00 +0200

SaleSearcher, the newly-launched online sales and specials listings site, gives South African retailers an innovative opportunity to capture additional customers during this time of economic belt-tightening. Read full story... | Send to a friend

Software pirates bust in Durban

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 08:25:00 +0200

Two Durban-based computer outlets, Computer and Electronic Services in Smith Street and World Wide Web in the Bluff, have been raided by police for allegedly selling PCs pre-loaded with illegal software. Read full story... | Send to a friend

Touchy feely BlackBerry Storm a worthy iPhone rival

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 06:25:00 +0200

The Storm, Research In Motion's touchscreen BlackBerry, is a compelling phone that rivals the iPhone in likability, writes Mike Wendland. However, it's still not enough to make him want to switch. The Storm's touchscreen requires the user to actually click down on a button rather than simply touch it. Wendland found that awkward after using an iPhone for so long, though others liked the additional tactile feedback. Read full story... | Send to a friend

Now business can keep up with the latest in wireless technology

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 07:47:00 +0200

New European online portal keeps IT users abreast of developments in wireless technology. Read full story... | Send to a friend

US cheese producer uses robotics to boost production

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 07:39:00 +0200

To keep pace with the growth of its Hispanic cheese product line, Wisconsin Cheese Group automates its pick-and-place pack-handling operations with a robotic system featuring camera-based vision. Read full story... | Send to a friend

The new dawn of the 3-D film era

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 07:28:00 +0200

In a few years, every movie we watch could be made in 3-D, predicted Dreamworks chief Jeffrey Katzenberg. His studio, along with Disney and Fox, are betting on 3-D technology to give the film industry a boost. If Katzenberg has his way, 3-D glasses could be a new fashion accessory. Read full story... | Send to a friend

Dell dispels music player rumours

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 11:48:00 +0200

Dell, struggling to recharge its lineup of consumer product offerings, indicated Monday that a digital music player is not in the computer maker's near-term plans despite speculation that such a product is in the works. Read full story... | Send to a friend