Amazon research award for SU computer science student
By Press Release 25 May 2021Mr David Baker Effendi, an MSc-student in Computer Sciences at Stellenbosch University (SU), has received an Amazon Research Award based on his innovative research in program analysis with applications in bug-finding and cybersecurity. FULL STORY >
With Valentine’s Day coming, South Africa turns to Google
By Staff Writer 11 February 2021South Africans are getting ready for Valentine's Day by Googling. FULL STORY >
SA consumers spending significantly less this holiday season, research shows
By Staff Writer 14 December 2020Retailers will need to adapt to changing customer expectations to secure much-needed profits according to new research from SAS. FULL STORY >
People Cards to help Africans who want to be found on Google Search
By Staff Writer 1 December 2020People Cards allow people to create their presence on Search in the form of a card that includes all the details they want other people to have about them. FULL STORY >
Vertical Farming: IDTechEx asks how big is too big?
By Staff Writer 6 October 2020An ongoing argument is a question of size – is it better to focus on building a large, highly automated plant factory to minimize production costs, or is a small, more flexible approach the best way to set up a vertical farm? FULL STORY >
More than quarter of Americans get news on YouTube - PRC
By Staff Writer 29 September 2020About a quarter of all U.S. adults (26%) say they get news on YouTube. FULL STORY >
Trends - Citrix reveals a more intelligent future for work 2035
By Staff Writer 21 September 2020AI-augmented employees will be more engaged, twice as productive, and more innovative. FULL STORY >
Check Point Research finds vulnerabilities in certain Amazon Alexa subdomains
By Ryan Noik 14 August 2020Researchers at Check Point have demonstrated how hackers could remove/install skills on a victim’s Alexa account, access voice histories, and personal information, offering a sobering reminder of the vulnerabilities... FULL STORY >
Reason to hope: Covid-19 testing shortfall tackled by local genomics lab
By Ryan Noik 22 July 2020How do we stop the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic? Through testing and collaboration, apparently, as Microsoft and the Centre for Proteomic & Genomic Research are demonstrating. FULL STORY >
Kaspersky kicks off GReAT cybersecurity online talks
By Staff Writer 12 June 2020Kaspersky's newest series of free online talks on cybersecurity will be kicking off next week. FULL STORY >
Lockdown gives South Africa’s online consumers an opportunity to prioritise what really matters
By Staff Writer 21 May 202052% increased their time on leisure activities and only 47% could work from home according to GfK research. FULL STORY >
Now your home can be hacked via your lightbulb
By Ryan Noik 7 February 2020Hackers could exploit vulnerabilities in the popular ZigBee protocol to deliver ransomware or spyware to networks by compromising smart lightbulbs and their controllers, according to Checkpoint Research FULL STORY >
Google releases 2019 Year in Search results
By Staff Writer 11 December 2019Google has announced the results of its 2019 Year in Search, providing a unique insight into the year's major moments and top trends based on searches conducted in South Africa. FULL STORY >
Top 10 Government Technology Trends for 2019-2020 according to Gartner
By Staff Writer 3 October 2019If you’re in any type of governmental planning committee, or perhaps looking to score some sweet government contracts, listen up. FULL STORY >
Zuma, World Cup and Avicii top Google SA search results
By Staff Writer 12 December 2018It’s that time of year again where Google recaps what happened during the past 12 months. FULL STORY >
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