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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
How Microsoft Teams brings the office home
If you’re the owner of a small or medium enterprise, having your team work remotely in adherence to the lockdown guidelines imposed […]
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 […]
Cut costs and take the sting out of business admin with SmartView Plus
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 monthly […]
Tech predictions: 5 smartphones you might see in 2020
We can all agree that smartphones have come a long way from where they started – today your smartphone is your navigational […]
Tech predictions: Even more smartphones to look out for in 2020
Smartphones have become synonymous with modern-day living. From organising your life to finding your away around, connecting with others and so much […]
Keep your PC protected and secure with these Microsoft tips
For most of us, our laptops or desktops are where we store valuable information – whether for work or personal. This is […]
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 […]
This phone cover that can detect touch will make your skin crawl
Researchers in France have developed a realistic-looking artificial human skin phone cover that can detect human tactile interaction in a way that […]
OneNote in Office 365 streamlines and speeds up your daily tasks
Time is money, and being able to work efficiently is a core skill of the 21st century. Luckily, technology has made it […]
Rwanda’s Mara becomes the first smartphone manufacturer in Africa
Despite its smartphone usage standing at just 15%, Rwanda has become the first African country to manufacture smartphones meant to compete with […]
Apple introduces low-cost, competitive streaming service
Perhaps one of the most momentous announcements at Apple’s September event at Apple Park was the company’s introduction of Apple TV+. Adding […]
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 […]
How to improve business communications with Yammer and Microsoft Office 365
With Microsoft Office 365, organisations can ease communication and cohesion with the help of a single integrated system, using Microsoft products that […]
Artist creates a watch app that turns time on its head
It seems we are now, perhaps more than ever, truly living in the age of innovation. The twentieth century has brought with […]
Here is all you need to know about the Samsung Galaxy Note 10
The latest flagship release from South Korean smartphone powerhouse Samsung is set to be available to local customers at the end of […]
Google’s Motion Sense comes to the Pixel 4
When Google releases the Pixel 4 later this year, it’ll come with sophisticated technology, allowing users to manipulate and control the phone […]
For low-cost, high-end mobile devices, look no further than Honor
Initially marketed towards younger, tech-savvy and cost-conscious customers when it first launched in China six years ago, Honor is smartphone giant Huawei’s […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
What does it take to survive as a tech company in the internet age?
The growth of the internet has completely changed the way we live our lives. Just 10 years ago, Uber was still in […]
Tech innovations that rocked 2018
The exponential improvement of technology led to some tech innovations that were quite astonishing in 2018. Here are some of the most […]
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? […]
Dedicated hosting and why your business needs it
The days of businesses not utilising the internet for their day-to-day operations are over. Businesses now have websites, mail servers and social […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
This is how mobile technology is changing retail
E-commerce has become a large part of the way people do their shopping – also in South Africa – and mobile tech […]
How does the newest line of iPhones compare to their predecessor?
Like every year, the 2018 Apple September launch event had fans of the manufacturer glued to their screens to see what the […]
iOS 12: Here’s what’s new
Apple’s latest product offerings, the iPhone Xs, Xs Max and iPhone Xr come with the tech companies latest software update, iOS pre-installed. […]
WhatsApp groups and group calls: here’s a breakdown
Groups have become a staple of the mobile chat platform WhatsApp’s offering, and regardless of whether you hate the functionality or love […]
Smart fridges: would you buy one?
The electronics manufacturer LG has announced that a new smart fridge is now available to the South African market. In keeping with […]
The history of iOS updates and what to expect in iOS 12
Apple users always get excited when an update to the manufacturer’s operating system is announced, and looking back at all the features […]
These unusual uses for VR will blow your mind
Up to quite recently, virtual reality was mainly associated with gaming. However, as VR has been gaining traction at a host of […]
Contention ratio and your internet connection
The dial-up connection of the 1990s is something a member of Generation Z knows as little about as a cassette player or […]
Biomimicry uses solutions from nature to address man-made problems
An innovative and rapidly growing field of design is set to transform industries across the globe – and it will soon be […]
Retro is set to return with the Nintendo NES Classic
Twitter was ablaze with excitement after the electronic and video game company Nintendo announced that it would be bringing back the Nintendo […]
Alexa Blueprints promises to make Amazon’s virtual assistant more personalised than ever
Amazon recently announced the release of a new capability for their voice assistant for smart speakers. Alexa recently got a bad rap […]
Hollywood robots: predictors of the future?
Before Sophia the robot became a household name, Hollywood introduced us to a variety of robots through the world of cinema. These […]
YouTube plans to combat conspiracy theories with Wikipedia
The Illuminati using celebs for their dirty work, Hitler escaping to an island, and moon landings which supposedly did not happen are […]
How a virtual assistant uses AI to help run your business
If you’re a business owner or other professional, you’re probably well aware that there just aren’t enough hours in a day to […]
Google Clips is the ever-present photographer you’ve been looking for
Are your favourite photos those of candid moments that a keen observer managed to capture, rather than posed group portraits or selfies? […]
Messaging mistake? WhatsApp has extended the time you have to fix it.
Last year, the messaging platform WhatsApp announced that it would be rolling out a feature that allows users to delete messages sent […]
The strange robots of uncanny valley
Sophia the robot has become a celebrity of sorts in the past few months, but for many people, there’s just something about […]
Nokia releases 5 new flagship phones at MWC
Mobile manufacturer Nokia had quite a bit to say at the recent Mobile World Congress, held in Barcelona. It seems that Nokia […]
African Robots is taking African ingenuity to the world
Many a tourist leaves South African shores with a wire creation in their luggage, and the image of children racing through dusty […]
LTE-A is laying the foundations for data to become the primary paid telecoms service
In a recent interview with MyBroadband, Africa Analaysis Managing Director Dobek Pater predicted that the expansion of LTE-A coverage in the country […]
Is technology enhancing or killing your customer service?
If you’ve ever read a Smartcom blog, you will know that the Smartcom team is absolutely fanatical about everything tech. As a […]
This pouch creates phone-free zones – would you be willing to use it?
The American singer, musician, songwriter and the lead singer of The White Stripes, Jack White, recently raised a few eyebrows when he […]
This South African tech innovation is making it easier to communicate with financial service providers
Having to phone a call centre to get information about quotes and services is a time-consuming exercise that many customers are finding […]
Use these apps to accept payments for your business with your smartphone
These days we can use our mobile phones to do almost anything. Keeping in touch with loved ones is still their primary […]
Consider LTE-A while waiting for fibre
LTE-A is making waves in the telecoms industry, but you might not be sure what exactly makes this new mobile service different […]
Samsung is developing VR tech that can help the visually impaired
The viability of virtual reality (VR) in the real world has given rise to hefty debate, and is one of the big […]
Virtual reality: fitness, entertainment and the future
Virtual reality, or just VR for short, has been a buzzword for the past few years, albeit a piece of tech that […]
5 tech innovations that blew our minds in 2017
The world of tech is constantly changing and we’re almost not surprised by innovations that seem to come straight from sci-fi anymore. […]
Samsung releases the Connect Tag
Mobile manufacturing giant Samsung recently unveiled the Connect Tag, a new multi-purpose tracking device, which is touted as “the world’s first consumer […]
Vodacom’s Apple iPhone X deals comes with a set of Beats Solo3 wireless headphones
After much anticipation, the iPhone X has finally arrived in South Africa, just in time for the festive season! Vodacom has launched […]
Everything you need to know about the Huawei Mate 10 Pro
For reasons completely unknown, Huawei is still often considered the underdog of smartphone brands. While Samsung and Apple continuously dominate the news […]
Artificial Intelligence: The next frontier for mobile technology?
When Sophia the robot, the brainchild of Hanson robotics, was recently granted citizenship of Saudi Arabia, the improving technologies associated with artificial […]
We could be seeing foldable cellphone screens in the near future
It goes without saying: the human race will not be satisfied until we have only one little device that can do absolutely […]
South African guesthouses are growing their businesses with this Vodacom service
Owning a guesthouse or B&B is probably one of the most romanticised ventures. However, most owners of hospitality establishments will tell you […]
The guy that paved the way for cellphones was spot on about the times we’re living in
Alexander Graham Bell is most famous for inventing the telephone, but was not just a prolific inventor – Bell was also one […]
If you love technology you will love these TV shows
Smartcom staff love themselves some geeky TV! We asked around the office and according to Smartcom staff, these are the TV shows that every tech-lover should watch.