4 low-tech inventions that we couldn’t imagine a future without today
The world of tech is exploding. Almost every day, new high-tech innovations promise to change the future forever and never before has […]
Internet legend Grumpy Cat has died
Everyone knows that the internet is really only there for memes of cats. The internet loves all cats, but last week, the […]
Here’s how to access streaming content with Vodacom Video Play
According to a recent article on MyBroadband, Vodacom’s streaming service, Vodacom Video Play, could currently have more South African users than the […]
This is how Google’s break with Huawei affects you
Following an American trade ban, which also affects the technology trade between the US and China, Google’s parent company Alphabet Inc. has […]
Airtime disappearing without reason? This app can help
A new app, which its developers describe as an “anti-virus app for airtime”, promises to help users stop their airtime from disappearing […]
Tweak these settings to keep track of your data usage
Keeping track of the ways in which you spend mobile data can go a long way in sticking to your monthly data […]
Mobile tech is a weapon in the fight against poaching in SA
Technology has proved a useful tool in combating poaching in South Africa in the past and now a new initiative, driven in […]
Use these tips to stay safe while shopping online
Wherever you find yourself in the country, e-tailers (online retailers) have made it easier than ever before to do all your shopping […]
These are the changes coming to the Facebook family of apps
Privacy was in sharp focus at Facebook’s recently held annual F8 developer conference in California, with the social media giant announcing a […]
This tech-equipped trolley reduces supermarket aisle smashes
How many times have you had to nurse scraped heels due to a fellow shopper rather paying attention to the items on […]
How to secure your browser and control what websites have access to
Most of us spend a large part of our time navigating the intricate avenues of the web, and very often we do […]
BBM will be a ‘ping’ of the past at the end of May
Once the undisputed leader in the world of mobile instant messaging, BlackBerry Messenger will officially cease to exist by the end of […]
Vodacom Business users, take note of these new regulations
On 1 March 2019, ICASA implemented new regulations that pertain to data bundle limits. These regulations are also applicable to Vodacom Business […]
5 ways to prevent bill shock about your child’s mobile phone
Even the most responsible among us sometimes find ourselves almost swallowing our tongues when we receive our monthly cellphone bills. Even if […]
Vodacom’s Business Ticket keeps employees connected for less
Small business owners know the struggle of keeping their employees connected to the web while trying not to sacrifice profits in the […]
These South African tech jobs are the most lucrative in the country
As the world transitions from the industrial age into an era of technology, the tech industry is now, more than ever before, […]
Do you suffer from any of these tech-related phobias?
According to the Holy Grail of psychology, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, phobias can be grouped into one of […]
Hyundai’s new Sonata lets you unlock your car with your smartphone
The Hyundai Sonata has been gracing roads all over the world since it was first introduced in the 1980s, but the latest […]
Using your phone on a plane: flight of fancy or real possibility?
The budget airline FlySafair recently made the news when it became known that this was the only local airline where cellphones were […]
This couple had their wedding pictures taken by a robot
When UK-based couple Megan and Gary recently tied the knot at the Wroxall Abbey Estate in Warwickshire, it was a wedding for […]
Watch out for these 5 mobile security threats if you use your phone for work
Devices like smartphones have increasingly brought the office to wherever we are. While some countries have introduced laws banning work-related communication over […]
WhatsApp’s new privacy settings promises less annoying group notifications
WhatsApp groups are an easy way to keep loads of people in the loop of things, but they certainly aren’t everyone’s cup […]
Download this app before the elections in May
With national and provincial elections less than a month away, the political climate in South Africa is certainly heating up. Whichever party […]
Get the big picture with Huawei’s P30 and P30 Pro
Huawei smartphones have always been renowned for the quality of their cameras, and the mobile manufacturer’s latest offerings again don’t disappoint in […]
Chinese artist highlights e-waste with cellphone “Tower of Babel”
A 2013 United Nations report called China the “largest e-waste dumping site in the world”, and chances are that a large amount […]
Amazon plans to launch more than 3,000 satellites to improve global internet access
Going head to head with SpaceX, the e-commerce giant Amazon is planning to launch 3,236 satellites into space, in the hopes of […]
Google’s Stadia is a literal game-changer
Video game enthusiasts have reacted with excitement to Google’s announcement that it would expand its offering to include a cloud-based games streaming […]
How load shedding affects your cellular service
Load shedding is the bane of South Africa’s existence, and with its return to our collective reality this year, it has become […]
Vumacam promises neighbourhood surveillance like never before
Earlier this year, the open access fibre provider Vumatel announced plans to launch a CCTV platform in selected Johannesburg suburbs which aims […]
Disney’s streaming service is what childhood dreams are made of
Disney has announced that it will be launching a new streaming service later in 2019 to compete in the ever-more popular realm […]
eSIM support is now available through Vodacom
Vodacom has announced that it now provides support for eSIM devices. The announcement was made at an event held at Vodacom World […]
6 ways to cut down on your mobile data usage
Close to 60% of South Africans now have internet access, according to a study done by We Are Social and HootSuite in […]
The cat’s out of the bag: mobile developers turn to apps for animals
Everyone knows that cats have always had the lion’s share of the internet, but at the recently held Mobile World Congress in […]
These phones stole the show at MWC 2019
MWC Barcelona (formerly known as Mobile World Congress) is “the largest mobile event in the world, bringing together the latest innovations and […]
Here are the winners of Apple’s ‘Shot on iPhone’ competition
Apple announced that it was accepting entries for this year’s Shot on iPhone Challenge late in January, and a month later, the […]
Could you distinguish the AI-generated image from the real one?
We have written about Nvidia’s astonishing AI-generated images before. This American graphics processing company has utilised duelling neural networks to create images […]
5 ways in which small businesses can use tech to streamline their work
A hesitance to delve into tech quarries often leads to small businesses missing out on the large amount of technology gold that […]
5 productivity apps to help you level up at the office
Employees across a range of industries are increasingly required to be jacks-of-all-trades, and this often comes with bigger and more comprehensive job […]
How the tech world is shaping workplaces across industries
Big tech companies have become famous for their quirky office space, with features ranging from tube slides to fireman poles becoming a […]
5 films that were shot on an iPhone
The cameras on our mobile devices are constantly improving, and many tech experts believe that they will soon be good enough to […]
Samsung announces Spotify will come preinstalled on mobile devices
From 8 March, all Samsung mobile devices will come with the streaming music service Spotify preinstalled. The announcement comes after Samsung and […]
Vodacom can assist businesses with their Microsoft Azure needs
Vodacom assists South African businesses with a variety of tech solutions, including Microsoft’s Azure offering. Azure allows you to benefit from powerful […]
Win a VR box with Agora Tec!
Agora Tec is excited to announce that we will be giving away a number of VR boxes to a few lucky Agora […]
These phones are compatible with Android 9.0 Pie
Recent statistics from NetMarketShare have shown a markedly low adoption rate of Android’s latest operating system, Android 9.0 Pie. In fact, the […]
A few basic digital tools to help take your SME to the next level
Agora Tec regularly publishes articles about tech tools that helps small and medium businesses to improve their productivity. Apps, devices, software and […]
The Fourth Industrial Revolution is the backdrop for Africa Tech Week 2019
The inaugural Africa Tech Week was held in Century City, Cape Town, on 4 and 5 March 2019. Under the theme “How […]
5 TED talks about the future of tech that will make your jaw drop
By its very definition, the word “future” is filled with a sense of expectation, hope, and impending and irrevocable change. One need […]
Check out the wearables released at Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2019
Wearables are no longer the clunky sidekicks of mobile manufacturers, but have taken their own rightful place among the mobile devices they […]
Here are all the phones released at Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2019
Samsung is the first major mobile manufacturer to reveal what it has been working on for release in 2019, and fans all […]
Vodacom customers: Take note of these new out-of-bundle data rules
As per the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa’s (ICASA) new regulations pertaining to out-of-bundle (OOB) data billing, Vodacom will be implementing […]
The Africa Startup Summit showcases the best of Africa’s tech innovations
The Africa Startup Summit, which took place on 14 and 15 February in Kigali, Rwanda, provides a platform for entrepreneurs across the […]
Should you insure your smartphone?
The writer of this article considers herself a prudent and responsible consumer who takes care of her stuff. She uses a laptop […]
New emojis are coming in 2019 – here’s what to expect
Emojis have been the definitive metaphors of the mobile world since 1999, and 20 years later, the sixth major emoji update since […]
Full screen touch ID could equip new iPhones with military-grade security
Reports on AppleInsider have hinted at Apple quietly filing a patent that could bring Touch ID back to iPhones in a big […]
EskomSePush pushes past 400 000 downloads
There are certain apps that are absolutely and specifically tailored to the South African market, and many of these usually do quite […]
10 years ago in tech: This is what caused a buzz in 2009
In the tech world, 10 years is a very long time, with technology experts and futurists predicting even more exponential growth in […]
How to set up two-factor authentication on your social media accounts
Our social media accounts are increasingly filled with sensitive information that we’d rather not have anyone get their hands on, and two-factor […]
Apple user and avid photographer? Check this out!
Mobile manufacturing giant, Apple, has announced a new competition for iPhone users that puts their photography skills to the test. The Shot […]
5 tips to organise your mobile phone
There really is no better time to get your phone shipshape and ready for a new year than just after the December […]
5 gadgets to save for in 2019
The festive season has only just ended, but if you are a fan of tech gadgets, you probably already have your eye […]
This is where you can find free Wi-Fi hotspots in Jozi
We have reached 2019 and staying connected all the time isn’t just a convenience anymore – it’s a requirement for most people’s […]
This is how to dispose of your old phone
The festive season is a thing of the past (at least for the next 10 months or so) and if you’re lucky, […]
Tech meets traditional mindfulness with Muse
One of the releases that caught the attention in more ways than one at this year’s CES in Las Vegas brings centuries-old […]
Here’s the when and the why of WhatsApp’s new forwarding limit
The messaging service WhatsApp has announced that it would introduce a new limit on forwarded messages, allowing users to forward messages to […]
Here are some of the most unusual gadgets released at CES 2019
For more than half a century, CES has brought the world the latest and greatest in consumer electronics. Considering it is held […]
Can’t concentrate? This game might help.
You sit down at your desk to finally get to the work you were planning to do before you had to listen […]
AI can create realistic images by itself and the results are astonishing
When we had a look at disruptive and innovative technologies that blew our minds in 2018, artificial intelligence simply couldn’t be left […]
3 things that CES 2019 tells us about tech development this year
CES has always been a showcase of the latest consumer technology but, by definition, it also suggests the ways in which tech […]
5 local on-demand apps that will simplify 2019
If you can think of a problem, there’s probably an app with a solution. And even if the people of Mzansi are […]
ClassDojo is a comprehensive classroom app for the tech age
Perfect for learners and teachers alike, ClassDojo creates the opportunity for rapport between teachers and parents in an innovative way that is […]
5 back-to-school apps to make the transition to the new school year a little smoother
The December break is a thing of the past and all of us are trying our damnedest to get back into the […]
SA banks are entering the digital age – here are three trendsetters
Three banks that primarily operate in the online sphere have recently been introduced in South Africa. TymeBank, owned by entrepreneur and businessman, […]
No internet connection? Use offline Maps to find your way on the road less travelled.
December is here, and the impending holidays come with the prospect of travel for a great deal of people. You and your […]
A definitive list of chat and internet slang in 2018
While abbreviations aren’t as important as they were before the advent of the smartphone and its QWERTY keyboard, members of older generations […]
How can Vodacom One Net benefit your business?
Vodacom One Net is a managed unified communications service that brings teams together to help them work more efficiently, and the benefits […]
Google Lens helps you find exactly what you’re looking for
Have you ever come across something you wanted to know more about, but had difficulty formulating a Google query to search it? […]
A novel anti-hijacking device is the latest South African tech innovation
Considering the huge amount of locally designed apps and gadgets to make it big, it seems like 2018 is the year of […]
KnowRoaming’s Global SIM sticker takes the sting out of international roaming costs
Planning a business or private trip overseas this December, or sometime soon? A new product, available from Smartcom, can help you to […]
Want to learn how to code for free? WeThinkCode is recruiting!
Earlier this year, we looked at the innovative tuition-free, peer-to-peer tech institute, WeThinkCode. Applications for WeThinkCode’s 2019 cohort are now open, and […]
Vodacom’s super HD voice calling: what makes it different?
Mobile distributor Vodacom recently announced the introduction of super high-definition voice calling to its service. Also called HD Voice+, Vodacom is collaborating […]
Payments are more convenient than ever before with Slide
How often have you had to make a quick payment to someone, only to go through the entire process of having to […]
Huawei’s Mate 20 Pro is now available in Mzansi
The world’s second-largest smartphone manufacturer recently launched its latest flagship device, the Huawei Mate 20 Pro globally, and now the phone that […]
How to verify a hoax on Facebook and WhatsApp
The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines a hoax as “an act intended to trick or dupe”, but it is difficult to trace the exact […]
20 interesting facts you might not have known about Google
Google celebrated its 20th birthday last month, and in honour of the colossus of web crawling, here are 20 facts you might […]
4 practical ways to use Shortcuts in iOS 12 that you didn’t know you needed
iOS 12 is a little over a month old, and the operating system for Apple mobile devices came with the introduction of […]
5 cell-compatible gadgets to add to look out for on Black Friday
Black Friday is just around the corner, and if you love tech that works seamlessly with other tech, you might enjoy these […]
5 essential tips for Black Friday 2018
Black Friday 2018 is set to take place all across South Africa on 23 November 2018. Black Friday traditionally takes place on […]
You can now report local fake news to Facebook
Facebook started out as a tool for staying in touch with friends, but has increasingly also turned into the primary channel through […]
This app takes the hassle out of paying bills
A new app promises to make settling all your monthly bills less of a drag. Dubbed walletdoc, the app is a free, […]
The Samsung Galaxy A9 is the perfect phone for mobile photographers
Who wants one camera when you can have four? Samsung is launching the new Galaxy A9 locally in December 2019, and it […]
JOBJACK is an innovative way to find employment
Let’s face it: finding a way to make a living is perhaps harder than ever before. South Africa’s unemployment rate currently stands […]
If you’re looking to learn, Tutor Roots is the app for you
In an effort to radically simplify the process of finding a tutor for yourself or for your child, a new locally developed […]
Bargain shoppers: take note of this app
We all have that one friend who is always on top of the latest special offers. You mention that you need to […]
These rugged smartphones are perfect if you have butterfingers
Most of us have experienced that sinking feeling associated with dropping our phones, and the unfortunate consequences of said blunder. Smartphone manufacturers […]
A breakdown of the cost of WhatsApp video calling
For data-conscious consumers, knowing exactly how much data is used for certain applications is imperative. The arrival of WhatsApp calling has been […]
Use this app to help others and make a quick buck
A new proudly South African service is attempting to address the ongoing problem of unemployment in the country with an innovative app […]
SA tech start-up breaks new ground for US emergency services
South African tech companies, and some individual app developers have recently been making waves on the international tech scene, and now one […]
Check out these great data deals for the home from Vodacom
Staying connected at home is becoming more and more important to the public in general, as the internet continues to become an […]
Striving to store a yottabyte: the story of data
Sure, you probably know how far your month’s worth of data will get you before you have to recharge your data bundle, […]
5G promises unmatched mobile speeds and IOT capabilities
5G is the next generation of mobile internet connectivity, and it raises the bar significantly in terms of internet speeds. Expected to […]