Technology News
Twitter resets hacked passwords
Twitter has reset passwords and revoked session tokens for the approximately 250 000 users thought to have been compromised by the latest security breach. “This week, we detected unusual access patterns that led to us identifying unauthorised access attempts to...
Hoffman report clears MTN
An internal enquiry, the Hoffman Committee, has cleared MTN of wrongdoing in the ongoing Turkcell case. This is according to a statement issued by MTN on Friday. In February last year, Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri (Turkcell) and its subsidiary, East Asian Consortium...
Google privacy case gathers steam
More than a hundred people have contacted the law firm that has launched a landmark privacy case against Google, declaring their wish to join the action in the English courts after the Internet giant circumvented the security settings on Apple's Safari browser which...
Connectivity for Africa from K-Net
K-Net, an African telecommunications company offering triple-play voice, data and video services across sub-Saharan Africa, has launched a new range of broadband Internet service packages. These services are available anywhere and everywhere throughout 16 West and...
Record global sales for tablets
Worldwide tablet shipments outpaced predictions, reaching a record total of 52,5-million units worldwide in the fourth quarter of 2012, according to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Tablet Tracker. The tablet market...
ICT Indaba: new documents
Reports emerging over the weekend claim that R6-million was paid to Communication Minister Dina Pule’s boyfriend when the organiser of the inaugural ICT Indaba was pressured into hiring him. The Sunday Times claims to have seen to documents relating to the matter: one...
Concern over maths, science marks
Only 20% of pupils writing matric mathematics and physical science achieve more than 50%, according to the latest South Africa Survey, published by the South African Institute of Race Relations. Since the introduction of the National Senior Certificate (NSC) in 2008,...
Entry-level Lumia on sale in SA
Nokia’s most affordable Windows Phone 8 smartphone has begun sales in South Africa, joining the flagship Nokia Lumia 920 and mid-range Nokia Lumia 820. The Nokia Lumia 620 is a colourful, entry-level smartphone that delivers high-end performance in a compact new...
Trading statement from Jasco
Jasco Electronics has issued a trading statement as earnings are expected to be significantly higher for the six months ended 31 December. Earnings per share (EPS) will be between 55% and 60% higher (between 9,9 cents and 10,2 cents per share) than the 6,4 cents per...
Galaxy leads Samsung growth
Samsung Electronics has announced revenues of 56,06-trillion Korean won (R457,61-billion) on a consolidated basis for the fourth quarter ended 31 December, 2012, a 7% increase quarter-on-quarter. Consolidated operating profit for the quarter hit 8,84-trillion won...
New security services from HP
HP has announced a new set of security services that help organisations respond to, remediate and mitigate the impact of security breaches as they occur. Security breaches are increasingly disruptive to organisations and can significantly damage an organisation’s...
MTN, PEP give away vouchers
MTN, in partnership with PEP Stores, is running a consumer-driven initiative that aims to ease the financial load on its customers as essential needs such as transport, food, school fees and uniforms take precedence over other day-to-day expenditures. The...
Mxit launches Preferred Developer Programme
Mxit has launched their Preferred Developer Programme (PDP), featuring eight charter members including NATIVE, Kazazoom and Deloitte Digital RSA. “We created the PDP with a long-term goal to recognise and reward the best developers focused on building apps for third...
Twitter resets hacked passwords
Twitter has reset passwords and revoked session tokens for the approximately 250 000 users thought to have been compromised by the latest security breach. “This week, we detected unusual access patterns that led to us identifying unauthorised access attempts to...
Hoffman report clears MTN
An internal enquiry, the Hoffman Committee, has cleared MTN of wrongdoing in the ongoing Turkcell case. This is according to a statement issued by MTN on Friday. In February last year, Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri (Turkcell) and its subsidiary, East Asian Consortium...
Google privacy case gathers steam
More than a hundred people have contacted the law firm that has launched a landmark privacy case against Google, declaring their wish to join the action in the English courts after the Internet giant circumvented the security settings on Apple's Safari browser which...
Connectivity for Africa from K-Net
K-Net, an African telecommunications company offering triple-play voice, data and video services across sub-Saharan Africa, has launched a new range of broadband Internet service packages. These services are available anywhere and everywhere throughout 16 West and...
Record global sales for tablets
Worldwide tablet shipments outpaced predictions, reaching a record total of 52,5-million units worldwide in the fourth quarter of 2012, according to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Tablet Tracker. The tablet market...
ICT Indaba: new documents
Reports emerging over the weekend claim that R6-million was paid to Communication Minister Dina Pule’s boyfriend when the organiser of the inaugural ICT Indaba was pressured into hiring him. The Sunday Times claims to have seen to documents relating to the matter: one...
Concern over maths, science marks
Only 20% of pupils writing matric mathematics and physical science achieve more than 50%, according to the latest South Africa Survey, published by the South African Institute of Race Relations. Since the introduction of the National Senior Certificate (NSC) in 2008,...