The big ticket items unveiled at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show
A bewildering parade: some of the gadgets unveiled at a global tech event make one question the purpose of such technology
What SA can learn from Kenya’s Silicon Savannah
SA has failed to get the basics right in the technology sector – and it is costing the country in growth and innovation
Google bringing the world a little bit closer
Google has a vision to use artificial intelligence to make it easier to do basic things and deal with physical limitations
The price of convenience – cybercrime
During the festive season business and consumers have to be especially careful to protect themselves against cyberattacks
GPS: the hidden tool rugby coaches rely on
Data can provide a true picture of player performance, making it both critical to training and a closely guarded team secret
Facebook’s scramble for online Africa
The social media giant is promoting its potential as a platform for app developers and tech start-ups
Joburg hack revealed ignorance is weakest spot in all digital systems
The attack on Joburg by the Shadow Kill Hackers group lifted the lid on other vulnerabilities that potentially affect millions of people
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Self-service here to stay, ready or not
Self-checkout technology is knocking on SA’s shopping aisle. But will it cause a retail jobs apocalypse?
DNA testing: it can help you rethink your diet
DNA testing offers ways for well-heeled consumers to personalise their wellness regimes
Africa’s first electric vehicle road trip
The reality is that SA is simply not ready to embrace electric vehicles for long journeys
Technology advances in the mining sector
Mining — where scale and complexity often slow the pace of change — could benefit from investments in technology
Where should we invest our money?
Telecoms operators with deliberate strategies to grow mobile data and mobile money are the best bet for investors, experts say
SA is home to the world’s largest 3D printer
With state-of-the-art 3D printer – the largest in the world – the CSIR plans to secure contracts with international aircraft makers
Quit blaming us for decline of newspapers, Facebook director says
Facebook executive: publishers should take responsibility for their failing businesses, instead of blaming social media
Are bigger screens better?
Screens have taken over a large chunk of our society: displays are now built into almost every piece of tech. But does bigger mean better?
Biometrics: the end of identity documents?
Biometric data makes it easy to verify a person’s identity, but is it safe to hand fingerprint and other information to third parties?
The reinvention of Lego
Toy companies are having to rethink their strategy to remain relevant in a tech-driven world. It’s no easy game
A new way to test drive cars with virtual reality
Virtual reality will help you test your car, just as the internet made vehicle shopping easier. Customer loyalty will be a key
Why Jumia seems to be getting it right in Africa
Despite difficulties and some naysayers, Nigerian start-up Jumia shows the way by finding an e-commerce niche in Africa
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