ARTICLES RELATING TO TECHNOLOGY

NRF signs international partnership

2013-05-21 08:01

The National Research Foundation (NRF) has announced the signing of an agreement that will see the South African institution granted more access to a European research facility.

New Xbox launches this week

2013-05-18 20:42

Microsoft is set to make a splash this week with the eagerly awaited unveiling of its new Xbox game console, eight years after the last version.

Facebook, Twitter jump on Google glasses

2013-05-17 10:10

Facebook and Twitter have launched applications for Google glasses as developers rushed to learn more about tailoring software for the internet-linked eyewear.

Hanekom highlights beneficiation

2013-05-16 22:00

Government is aiming to drive up demand for platinum by developing hydrogen fuel cell technology, Science and Technology Minister Derek Hanekom says.

4-year-old technology addict

2013-05-15 17:08

Children as young as 4 years old are receiving therapy for technology addiction.

Windows 8 update free

2013-05-14 19:47

The Microsoft Windows 8 update will be free when it is released later this year.

Gun blueprints take refuge in Pirate Bay

2013-05-11 14:07

Virtual blueprints for the world's first 3D printable handgun have found a safe harbour at file-sharing website The Pirate Bay.

3D screen for smartphone

2013-05-09 22:22

Amazon, long rumoured to be developing its own smartphone, is working on a screen that allows people to see 3D images without glasses.

How much technology is good?

2013-05-08 14:11

How do you balance your kids exposure to technology?

Microsoft Windows 8 update soon

2013-05-07 19:10

Microsoft says it has sold more than 100 million licenses for the Windows 8 operating system launched six months ago, and will release an updated version later this year.

African innovators to be honoured

2013-05-07 14:36

The driving ideology of the African Innovation Prize is to nurture development on the continent that will offer solutions to local challenges.

Amputees adapt own bionic hands

2013-05-05 21:58

A new app lets amputees adapt their own bionic hand for every occasion on their phone.

Google Now takes on Apple's Siri

2013-04-29 18:54

Google will offer its personal assistant app Google Now to users of Apple devices, stepping up its challenge to its rival's Siri programme.

Obama filters unsafe drinking water

2013-04-23 10:31

President Barack Obama hopped on a mountain bike to take part in a science experiment on how to filter unsafe drinking water during an emergency.

Telkom cable theft hits Gauteng

2013-04-19 14:05

Cable thieves have caused disruptions to telephone lines in Gauteng, Telkom has reported.

FNB launches next generation banking app

2013-04-17 14:01

First National Bank launched a new banking app that allows new and existing customers to open an account in real time, directly from the app.

E-learning grows in SA

2013-04-10 09:32

A growing percentage of major retailers, financial service providers and mining companies across South Africa make use of e-learning.

Tips for online safety

2013-04-08 08:48

The internet gives us magical access to everything at the press of a button, but it also gives strangers access to us.

3D printer produces tissue-like material

2013-04-05 17:56

British scientists have used a custom-made 3D printer to make living tissue-like material that could one day serve medical purposes.

PCs losing ground to tablets

2013-04-04 22:47

Sales of traditional desktop and mobile personal computers are expected to drop 7.6% this year as consumers shift to tablets and other devices.

Apple iTV to be controlled by iRing

2013-04-03 21:59

Apple is to launch a 1.5m 'iTV' late this year to be controlled by a finger ring.

Android gains US share at Apple expense

2013-04-02 20:30

Smartphones using the Android platform have boosted their US market share in recent months, extending their lead over Apple's iPhone, a new survey has shown.

Time is ripe for smartwatches

2013-03-31 13:15

In recent weeks, reports have surfaced about plans for smartwatches from tech giants Apple, Samsung and Google, with launches possible later this year.

Digital kills beauty

2013-03-30 11:38

Sante D'Orazio, a photographer at the heart of the supermodel era, says the switch to digital cameras means greater detail than ever before, but the loss of something more important.

Solar plane set to travel across US

2013-03-29 16:37

A solar-powered plane that has wowed aviation fans in Europe is set to travel across the United States with stops in Phoenix, Dallas, Washington, DC, and New York.

 

Shakespeare comes to life in new app

2013-05-20 20:11

A new app has been launched aims to bring William Shakespeare's sonnets to the masses with the help of short films starring stage actors performing them in front of New York landmarks.

Hong Kong launches first electric taxis

2013-05-18 14:01

Hong Kong has seen its first electric taxis hit the streets in a step towards reducing the city's high levels of roadside pollution.

Plug in to improve your maths

2013-05-16 22:05

Applying painless but targeted electrical stimulation to parts of the brain that play a role in number manipulation may in future be a way to help people who struggle with maths.

Android gets player matching

2013-05-15 22:10

Google has added player matching and leaderboards to Android games, closing the gap on Apple.

Solar power lights Cape sports field

2013-05-15 14:41

Philips has built a set of solar powered floodlights in Cape Town in a programme to roll out 100 "Community Light Centres" across Africa.

App developed for corporate training

2013-05-14 12:42

The Training Room Online, which designs and develops e-learning material, is developing an app for corporate training.

iPads may affect heart implants

2013-05-10 08:10

New research suggests that people with implanted heart devices avoid placing tablets too close to their chest.

SA companies 'slow' on IT security

2013-05-09 11:30

South African companies are not on the same par as their European counterparts when it comes to the security of their computer systems, an expert has revealed.

SA firm wins innovation prize

2013-05-08 08:50

A South African's company's idea to lower the cost of animal feed for farmers has won the African Innovation Prize.

Sound you could only dream of

2013-05-07 14:45

Widex South Africa is proud to present the absolute latest in hearing aid technology, the Widex Dream family of hearing aids.

'Print' gun plans posted online

2013-05-07 11:22

Computer files to create a handgun almost entirely from parts made with a 3D printer has gone online, alarming gun control advocates after it was successfully test-fired.

Cern to re-create first web page

2013-04-30 09:46

A team at the European Organisation for Nuclear Research (Cern) has launched a project to re-create the first web page.

Group attacks 'killer robots'

2013-04-23 20:20

A global rights group has launched a campaign to ban Terminator-style "killer robots" amid fears the rise of drone warfare.

Yahoo! weaves Summly into iPhone app

2013-04-22 22:11

Yahoo! has released an iPhone app that weaves in story summarising software bought from a London schoolboy last month for a sum reported to be around $30m.

London satnav cycle friendly

2013-04-18 23:31

A British firm has unveiled a sat-nav system that warns lorry drivers when they are approaching roads where they are at high risk of hitting a cyclist.

PC sales plunge, Windows 8 flops - firm

2013-04-11 09:32

Microsoft's Windows 8 software appears to be driving buyers away from PCs and toward smartphones and tablets, research firm IDC has said.

How to cope with email overload

2013-04-09 00:00

Are you constantly being bombarded with email? Here are a few tips on how to manage it.

Japan scientists can 'read' dreams

2013-04-05 22:11

Scientists in Japan say they have found a way to "read" people's dreams, using MRI scanners to unlock some of the secrets of the unconscious mind.

PCs are not dead, says HP

2013-04-05 09:48

The growth of tablets and smart devices does not mean that the PC market is dead, a manufacturer has claimed.

SA road congestion revealed

2013-04-04 10:00

A mapping company has conducted a survey into congestion on South Africa's roads and revealed the most congested city.

Mobile phone celebrates 40 years

2013-04-03 14:45

The first mobile phone call was made 40 years ago on 3 April 1973.

Tech firms bumping up perks

2013-04-01 12:45

As the tech industry is soaring out of the Great Recession, plans are in the works for a flurry of massive, perk-laden headquarters.

Virtual reality makes a comeback

2013-03-30 15:20

The virtual reality headset, the gizmo that was supposed to seamlessly transport wearers to 3D virtual worlds, has made a remarkable return at this year's Game Developers Conference.

'Facebook phone' may soon ring true

2013-03-29 22:14

Facebook has fuelled fresh talk about its own mobile phone after the leading social network scheduled a press announcement.

Firms 'not serious' about IT security

2013-03-28 09:02

Security is especially important in the corporate environment as intellectual property is at stake, but companies don't always take effective precautions to protect their IP, an industry insider has said.

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