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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Make the most of your data with Vodacom Tickets
Make the most of your data with Vodacom Tickets Vodacom Tickets will have the mobile service provider’s Prepaid, Top-Up and Contract customers […]
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 […]
There’s no link between 5G and Covid-19 – here’s why
It isn’t unusual for conspiracy theorists to start coming out of the woodwork once a crisis arises – it’s only human to […]
Beating Underutilisation Costs
We often come across businesses with a medium to large workforce who are provided with company mobile devices. In most cases, companies […]
Mobility Management and IoT
IoT (Internet of Things) is growing rapidly and will have a major role to play in many areas of the market. As […]
How a virtual influencer is helping the WHO fight coronavirus
As the world’s workers have retreated to their homes in an effort to curb the spread of COVID-19, technology has become essential […]
Out of Billing danger – Dreaded Content Services
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1587714560132{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Previously, we have covered out of bundle charges for Data and Roaming services. The last culprit that we often […]
The danger of billing out of data bundles – Roaming
Roaming occurs when a mobile phone is used outside the range of its home network and connects to another available cell network […]
The danger of billing out of data bundles
It’s been proven that most South Africans have been shocked by a massive mobile data bill that was not planned nor budgeted […]
The softer-side of managing remote teams
So, your company gave you a laptop and sent you home to work. You’ve searched the company archives and found plenty of […]
Surviving the COVID-19 flood
Life has changed because of COVID-19 and it looks like some things will never return to the way they were before. Life […]
Tech has evolved, and so has the tools to support your business
In the pre-mobile app era at the beginning of the millennium, mobile phones had already made a marked impact on business by […]
Coronavirus misinformation: how to get accurate info for free
Misinformation has been an issue for social media giants for a while now, and as the coronavirus envelops the globe, various tech […]
Here’s how to clean your devices amid the corona crisis
A new study from the National Institutes of Health, CDC, UCLA and Princeton University scientists, published in The New England Journal of […]
COVID-19: Here are the retailers offering delivery of groceries
The coronavirus outbreak and ensuing social distancing guidelines have a significant influence on the way we lead our daily lives. In order […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Here are the best apps to keep you productive in 2020
For most of us, a new year ushers in new goals, and often also new methods to attain them. Whatever you’ve decided […]
Microsoft 7 has reached end of life
As of 14 January 2020, Microsoft has discontinued updates and patches for its decade-old operating system, Windows 7. This is in line […]
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 […]
The rise of Microsoft Teams, and what it means for your business
After the launch of Microsoft Teams in 2017, Microsoft announced plans that the platform would eventually replace Skype for Business. On 30 […]
6 things you might not know you can do in Microsoft Word
Microsoft Word is such a much-used staple in the Office 365 suite, you might think you know all its tricks and capabilities. […]
Top 5 tips to ‘wow’ audiences with your PowerPoint skills
Preparing for an important speech or presentation? Microsoft Office 365’s PowerPoint has become a standard tool to enhance and supplement speeches. In […]
New and exciting features coming to Microsoft Office 365
On 4 November 2019, Microsoft announced several new and exciting features coming to Microsoft Office 365. Jared Spataro, Corporate Vice President for […]
OjuChat app introduces emojis for Africa
In an effort to “humanise digital communication with real, contextual and relevant content”, Oju Holdings released an Android prototype of its full […]
This is what’s included in Microsoft Office 365
What really makes Office 365 a useful tool for enterprises of any size is its features related to collaboration. In a world […]
5 tips to boost your efficiency in Outlook
Microsoft Outlook was one of the first webmail services when it launched in 1996, and more than two decades later, it is […]
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 […]
How Microsoft Whiteboard has changed the face of the online meeting
Microsoft Office 365 is a platform that values collaboration just as much as your business does, and many tools that make it […]
How Office 365 creates a customised, intuitive online workspace
Every business is different and has its own unique set of challenges and requirements, which is why a streamlined platform, created for […]
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 […]
Some of the most entertaining Easter eggs to search for on the web
According to Wikipedia, media Easter eggs are “a message, image, or feature hidden in a video game, movie, or other, usually electronic, […]
Who first created the smiley face?
It’s hard to imagine a time before emojis helped us to get the message across as succinctly as they do today. And […]
5 ways in which Microsoft Office 365 can streamline your business
Microsoft Office 365 is an integrated, easy-to-use system that businesses need to ease cohesion and communication. With the wide range of Microsoft […]
Missed the launch? Here is what’s new with the iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro
Following weeks of speculation, Apple officially introduced its latest flagship models at its recently held Apple September Keynote event, held in the […]
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 […]
rAge gaming expo announces Vodacom as a new key player
The country’s longest-running gaming, technology and geek culture expo, rAge, has partnered with Vodacom, making the telecoms company their title partner, and […]
Understand big data at a glance with SmartView Plus
Large organisations often have trouble integrating the varied data associated with the running of the company into a format that is comprehensive, […]
WhatsApp looking to launch mobile payments in Indonesia
Facebook Inc. is in talks with a number of Indonesian digital payment firms to discuss mobile transaction services on the platform. This […]
Agora Tec proud sponsor of Run/Walk For Life’s weight-loss challenge
Health and wellness brands Run/Walk For Life and eatForLife will be running their annual FitSlim Challenge from 1 September 2019. Besides walking […]
Huawei to challenge Google Maps with own navigation interface
Following the difficulties it has had in the face of a global trade war with the US, the Chinese smartphone manufacturer Huawei […]
WhatsApp changes and updates: this is what you need to know
Since becoming a member of the Facebook family of apps, which now includes Instagram, Facebook itself, Facebook Messenger, Oculus VR, and the […]
Save big on data with Vodacom’s 80GB Red Hot Deal
Internet access is so vital to the general public today, that the United Nations deemed internet access a basic human right in […]
More than 6 million smartphones recycled to produce 2020 Olympic medals
In a bid to make the Olympic Games more sustainable than ever, the Olympic Committee responsible for organising the 2020 Olympics in […]
Apple launches Apple Card
Announced at an Apple event in March this year, the smartphone and tech manufacturer officially launched the Apple Card early in August, […]
Apps that aren’t a waste of your time
As our devices evolve and allow us to monitor we spend our time with them, and amid the formation of places and […]
V by Vodacom uses tech to keep your home and loved ones safe
Smart homes are no longer the future – they are very much the present. Although the trend of turning our homes into […]
South African tech manufacturer aims to create jobs and compete globally
Marking President Cyril Ramaphosa’s call to have government’s focus fall on inclusive growth, job creation, transformation and the Fourth Industrial Revolution, one […]
iamtheCODE empowers girls and women with tech
Calling itself “a movement of direct action for the implementation of the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development to improve economic outcomes […]
Google introduces ‘lite’ version of Photos with Gallery Go
Following the trend of creating lightweight versions of popular apps for regions where an internet connection is spotty, Google has introduced a […]
Facebook’s $5 billion fine: what does it mean for you?
In a landmark settlement, the Federal Trade Commission of the United States on 25 July ordered Facebook to pay a $5 billion […]
AR used to commemorate Apollo 11 moon landing
When John F. Kennedy famously told a crowd of 40,000 people, the American public and ultimately the world that the US would […]
The Huawei Y9 Prime is now available in South Africa
The Huawei Y9 Prime 2019 smartphone was officially launched in South Africa at an event held in Johannesburg on 24 July. This […]
The way you move your phone may reveal your personality, says a new study
Psychologists have long argued that our ever-present mobile phones may change our personalities in various ways, but a new study done at […]
Tesla will soon be able to stream Netflix and YouTube
Tesla owners regularly praise how this car brand effortlessly combines the automotive with the technological, and the Easter eggs hidden inside any […]
This is how to save battery power on your Android phone
While our smartphones have certainly made our lives significantly easier, there are few things as infuriating as having to search for a […]
Stream the latest music with Vodacom’s MyMuze
Have you heard of Vodacom’s music platform, MyMuze? Whether you need a playlist for your next road trip or want to listen […]
Vodacom launches emergency SMS for deaf customers
We all want to know that we would be able to reach out for help in case of an emergency. For deaf, […]
Vodacom named South Africa’s leading telecommunications company
In the latest South African Customer Satisfaction Index (SAcsi) for Telecommunications Services, Vodacom has been named South Africa’s leading telecommunications company. Independent […]
Dropbox’s latest overhaul promises to prioritise productivity
Very few businesses today don’t use Dropbox or some other type of cloud storage application to ease access to files and documents […]
Local company uses tech to curb livestock theft
Calling their creation a “trusted 24/7 shepherd”, a local agri-tech company is using a “technology-powered lasso” to keep track of herds of […]
In search of your niche? Tech jobs are your best bet.
It doesn’t take an expert to see that the future is filled with tech, but while we’ve been hearing talk of automation […]
Here’s the latest about the Huawei ban
The trade war between the US and China has perhaps not affected any company more than it has the second-largest smartphone manufacturer […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]