TikTok, YouTube, Google: This is what the SA internet did in 2021
As another year kicks off, it’s fair to assume that the World Wide Web will again have a significant hand in our […]
Tech platform Vambo Academy helps you learn local languages
Is one of your New Year’s resolutions to learn a local language? A new tech platform, designed by a master’s student at […]
Here are some of the tech subjects that have been introduced in schools
In the lead-up to the new school year, the South African Department of Basic Education has published a list of 19 new […]
Loadshedding and your cellphone signal
When loadshedding was first implemented in 2008, precious few of us could have imagined that the issue would persist some 13 years […]
Here are 5 budget smartphones that won’t break the bank
Did you know the modern smartphone’s forerunner was already introduced to consumers in 1994? The IBM Simon Personal Computer was equipped with […]
Global chip shortage: Here’s why it’s happening and how it affects you
Last year, talk of a global shortage in semiconductors began doing the rounds, following a surge in the demand for these little […]
This is what you need to know about 6G
As 5G is slowly rolled out across the globe and also on our own shores, another wireless technology is already in the […]
This is what to do if your phone is stolen
If you live in South Africa, you can consider yourself pretty darn lucky if your mobile phone has never been stolen. These […]
When every cent matters, SmartView+ helps businesses to keep telecoms expenses in check
The COVID-19 outbreak has put businesses across the board under immense financial pressure, but small and medium enterprises are especially feeling the […]
The simple solution to billshock for your business
Business owners understand how significantly higher-than-expected expenses can impact the day-to-day running of any organisation. Even so, bill shock is a […]
Easily manage your business expenses with SmartView Plus
If there ever was a moment to closely inspect all the expenses your business incurs every month, the moment is now. Covid-19 […]
How corporate social responsibility can benefit your small business
How corporate social responsibility can benefit your small business Most small business owners will have heard of the term corporate social responsibility, […]
This is how your business can benefit from using SmartView+
This is how your business can benefit from using SmartView+ If your business has been struggling with exceptionally high cellphone bills that […]
In-bundle and out-of-bundle data rates: an explanation
In April 2020, cellular giant Vodacom announced that it would be slashing data prices by as much as 40% to accommodate customers […]
This is what your Vodacom WhatsApp data bundle will cost you
This is what your Vodacom WhatsApp data bundle will cost you WhatsApp is the country’s most popular instant messaging service and is […]
The best tech tools when your employees are working from home
In the wake of the spread of COVID-19, many companies have opted to have their employees work from home in order to […]
Here are USSD codes that Vodacom customers might find useful
Whether you are using a smartphone or one that isn’t equipped with smart functionalities, USSD (short for Unstructured Supplementary Service Data) codes […]
How to trigger an emergency SOS call on your iPhone or Android device
When Police Minister Bheki Cele recently announced the annual crime statistics, it again became abundantly clear that for all the good there […]
How businesses and individuals can save big on their cellphone bills
They’re indispensable, but our mobile devices can certainly run up quite a bill, come month-end. There are a several simple ways in […]
Nedbank PocketPOS app lets clients tap on phone to pay
In a first for the continent, Nedbank is launching a tap-on-phone functionality to its PocketPOS app, which will turn vendors’ phones into […]
How do SA’s data prices compare with the rest of the world?
South Africans often lament the high cost of mobile data in the country. One result of this was the Competition Commission’s decision […]
Here’s how to get a free report on your business’ telecoms usage
These are trying economic times, and most businesses have to tighten their belts and reign in runaway expenses. One such expense is […]
How to stop your airtime and data from disappearing
There are few things quite as infuriating as unexpectedly running out of airtime and data. As our phones become even more deeply […]
Adapting to new trends
COVID-19 has been front and center for everyone for the past 60 plus days and the impact of the lockdown on us […]
Saving in crucial times
In the financially constrained times that we currently find ourselves in, there is still a way that you can reduce business costs […]
Microsoft Migration
Microsoft 365 Business (formerly Office 365 Business) has become a common name in the business environment. Three decades later and the Office […]
The mobile phone revolution
The beginning of the Industrial Revolution was also the starting point of the world becoming a smaller place. The vast amounts of […]
You can help find a coronavirus vaccine by using this app
Research to find cures to diseases like cancer require huge amounts of computing power to run the intricate calculations that scientists use […]
Here’s how to create Microsoft To Do tasks directly from Microsoft Teams
One of the biggest perks of using a comprehensive suite like Microsoft Office 365 is its integration. With apps to facilitate all […]
Mask wearers keeping an eye out for Face ID solution in latest iOS update
When Apple first unveiled its Face ID functionality when the iPhone X was released in 2017, the tech manufacturer couldn’t imagine that […]
Channel Partner Program – Agora Tec
As an entrepreneurial business ourselves, we understand the challenges SMEs face and, our SmartView range of services have carefully been developed to […]
Become an entrepreneur with only R100
Make money by selling mobile data, airtime and electricity with SmartLoad! Not every business owner starts their venture by creating the next […]
Use these Microsoft OneDrive tips to level up your cloud storage
Businesses across the globe are making use of Microsoft’s OneDrive cloud storage system to manage their data. With OneDrive for Business, enterprises […]
How to use the same settings on all your PCs
Is there anything more frustrating than having to tweak the settings every time you have to use a specific PC? We tend […]
South Africans are spending millions on streaming services
As South Africans tighten their belts, they are constantly looking for more cost-efficient ways to spend their money. The rise of streaming […]
Basic Windows keyboard shortcuts that will make your life a little easier
The Microsoft Office 365 suite is providing businesses with innovative ways to collaborate and streamline their work. In an era where everything […]
Vodacom announces that it will launch 5G in 2020
There has been huge buzz surrounding the launch of the fifth generation of wireless tech for digital cellular networks in South Africa, […]
WhatsApp now has 2 billion active users
The world’s most widely used messaging app has a significant chunk of the planet’s population using it, with the Facebook-owned company announcing […]
Coronavirus concerns compel organisers to cancel MWC 2020
Despite plans to implement a number of stringent sanitary precautions and scan the body temperature of attendees, the organisers of the Mobile […]
How local insurtech start-up Pineapple became one of the greatest success stories of 2019
The traditional insurance industry has undergone many disruptions and changes over the past few years, and a range of local insurance technology […]
What are the tech trends for business in 2020?
At the start of a new year, there is always speculation as to what tech trends will dominate an increasingly connected world […]
Get your tech on: 5 Podcasts that will keep you plugged in
Are you looking to get your tech fix, or maybe just want to get better acquainted with technological developments and concepts? Try […]
Here’s how Office 365’s collaboration tools can help your team
Business owners understand the value that great collaboration brings to the office. When every member of the team is informed and up-to-date […]
How to take notes with Microsoft OneNote
Many people today need to keep track of notes, whether it be meeting notes, to brainstorm ideas or just keeping a journal […]
Robot’s gymnastic ability sees it going viral
When the internet first became aware of Boston Dynamics’ humanoid robot, Atlas, in 2016, it was treading, rather unsure of itself, through […]
Where do memes come from?
Despite their popularity in the internet age, you might be surprised to learn that the term “meme” was first coined in the […]
This phone is ideal for weary smartphone addicts
After releasing the Light Phone in 2017, the developers behind this handset, which touts itself as a “phone away from phone”, are […]
Here’s where to learn the meaning of your favourite emojis
They have forever changed the way we communicate but, except for the very straightforward ones, emojis are also loaded with innuendo and […]
5 apps to help keep your kids safe
A recent spate of violent, gender-based crime and kidnappings have South Africans fuming and concerned for the safety of their loved ones. […]
This WhatsApp hack shows how many messages you’ve sent to people
One of the most popular messaging apps in the world has come a long way from its humble beginnings in 2009, when […]
AI Expo Africa showcases all 4IR has to offer
The second-ever AI Expo Africa, the largest B2B AI trade show on the continent, took place at the Century City Conference Centre […]
This Chinese deepfake app is blowing up the charts
Following the success of the similar face-modification app, FaceApp, which went viral earlier this year with its ability to change users’ faces […]
Google Assistant to integrate with Waze
The preferred navigation app among Uber drivers everywhere will now be integrated with Google’s virtual assistant. Google made the announcement on 10 […]
Facebook won’t come pre-installed on your new Huawei
Amid challenges brought about by the US ban on the purchase of American software and parts for its devices, the Chinese tech […]
What can get you banned on WhatsApp
It’s the staple for instant mobile communication globally, but the Facebook-owned messaging app WhatsApp isn’t about to adopt an “anything goes” approach […]
Here are the top announcements from Apple WWDC 2019
Apple’s annual developer conference was again filled with big announcements. WWDC 2019 featured news about software for the Apple family of products, […]
Facebook to launch a new cryptocurrency
Just when you thought the noise around bitcoin has started dying down, reports are that the biggest social network in the world […]
How the SANBS is using drones to save lives
If the idea of drones transporting blood to patients in need sounds far off to you, hold on to your hat. A […]
These are the new additions to Google Lens
Previously called Google Glass, Google Lens is adding a number of interesting additions to its smartphone functionality. The tech behemoth made this […]
Finnish design company paves the way for sustainable tech
As beneficial as technology has been in improving the world in almost every way, it has also contributed to a distinctly modern […]
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 […]