Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC), better known – as the name implies – for building cars – has unveiled two new robots, a "Mobility Robot" and a "Violin-playing Robot" – the newest additions to its Toyota Partner Robots being developed to support people's everyday life. 11 Dec 2007
Contrary to popular belief, traffic volume should not be your primary reason for choosing keywords. Rather, traffic volume of a keyword or phrase should only be considered after the previous factors have been examined. Search volume can be used to compare the keywords that have been chosen based on the preceding recommendations. 11 Dec 2007
A scientist and his business partners cannot sell genetically modified yeast to local wine producers, following a government decision. 10 Dec 2007
One of the great product launches of the late 20th century and one of the greatest product failures of all time was New Coke. Launched as a counter to the rise in popularity of the Pepsi Challenge, the new formula of Coke was designed to be a sweeter version of the long-standing category leader. 7 Dec 2007
Nokia has teamed up with Universal Music to allow mobile phone users unlimited free downloads from the largest music company in the world's catalogue, a move that should stimulate significant mobile music usage and put pressure on Apple's iTunes, which dominates the download market. 7 Dec 2007
Users of Windows Vista caught running afoul of Microsoft's Windows Genuine Advantage (WGA) software verification program will retain use of the operating system (OS) following the release of Vista's first service pack (SP1) early in 2008, Microsoft announced Tuesday. 6 Dec 2007
You know the irritating drill. You are in the supermarket and the person with the cart in front of you is on the cell phone loudly consulting with someone at home about what to buy. 5 Dec 2007
George Santayana's adage "those who cannot learn from history are doomed to repeat it" is particularly appropriate in the market for consumer video formats and players. Consistently, manufacturers have been unwilling or unable to develop formats compatible over a broad range of CE devices, and consumers have suffered as a result. 3 Dec 2007
RFID Journal has announced that registration is now open for RFID Journal LIVE! 2008, the sixth annual conference and exhibition covering radio frequency identification (RFID). 3 Dec 2007
Gone are the days of large-scale worms that targeted operating systems, according to a recent SANS institute report that ranks the top computer security threats facing IT. 30 Nov 2007
Frustration with traffic congestion is contributing to the mounting popularity of pick ‘n click purchasing, says Jerome McClement, Director of PCMall.co.za, one of the market leaders in online shopping. 28 Nov 2007
The last thing I need to do is explain the value and importance of search advertising. According to recent statistics, more than a million companies advertise via Google's AdSense program, and, obviously, those companies range from Fortune 500 to individual entrepreneurs. 28 Nov 2007
DionWired has upped its consumer electronics game yet again with the opening of its flagship store at Durban's Gateway mall earlier this month. 27 Nov 2007
As the holiday season starts up, most major tech companies have laid down all the big cards they intend to play in 2007. Apple won out in personal media players but produced a relative dud in the set-top box category. In gaming, the Wii's surprise hotness is still hot, but no longer that surprising. In DVDs, Blu-ray and HD DVD are locked in a battle for supremacy that's left both starving. 26 Nov 2007
The following article relates to the UK, but it has lessons for South Africa, and our own IT security. 23 Nov 2007
Sony has opened an online content channel for PlayStation Portable users. By connecting to a computer, users can buy and download games and trailers. The move may be a push from Sony to gain ground on the Nintendo DS; however, the service does not take advantage of the PSP's WiFi capabilities, which could eliminate the need for a PC connection. 22 Nov 2007
Holiday insanity is on the horizon, and it's a season that will cap off a big year for the video game industry. Wii is the system everyone wants but nobody can find. The PlayStation 3 is tops with tech, bottoms with game selection. The Xbox 360 may have it best - a large stable of titles, apparently ample supply, and a new package that edges close to the Wii's price point. 22 Nov 2007
USA - AT&T is teaming up with Napster to deliver music to its users by way of a new Samsung phone. The wireless carrier will offer the Napster Mobile service through the SLM phone, which will enable direct-to-the-phone downloads of music. Customers will be able to either subscribe to a plan that allows five downloads a month or buy songs individually. 20 Nov 2007
The second generation of Microsoft's line of portable media players is apparently showing signs of life. The 80GB version of the device appears to have sold out at online retailers like Amazon. Microsoft said it emphasised production of smaller versions of the device, but added that more full-sized Zunes would make their way to shelves and retail Web sites within the next two weeks. 20 Nov 2007
The use of number 087 as a prefix for the delivery of a free-fax-to-email service is not legal says Walter Bredell, head of Integr8 FAX. 20 Nov 2007
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