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Vivo smartphone, a global leading technology company with 20% of the smartphone market share in China (ranked first), has recently introduced its stunning new model, vivo Y36, onto the South African market – and it’s a cracker. The new phone is set to turn some heads with an eye-catching design, a camera system that redefines mobile photography, formidable performance, and ground-breaking charging capabilities. vivo is the world’s fifth-biggest 9% smartphone maker, with 9% of the global smartphone market in 2022. Its new Y36 is the latest addition to its Y series and combines style and functionality to make it a…

Owning a smart TV is almost an essential in the twenty-first century. Streaming has overtaken broadcast. If you want to keep up, you need to stream. There are a few ways to do that. Buying a smart TV is one but opting for a streaming box like the Xiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen) is arguably a better idea. Smart TVs, particularly in the lower end of the price bracket, have a limited shelf life. Operating systems and apps don’t keep up with the pace of technology and suddenly, your connected hardware remains connected but doesn’t do the other things…

Gammatek, a leading distributor of branded mobile accessories is thrilled to announce the launch of four cutting-edge Choetech Powerstations specifically designed to address the persistent challenge of loadshedding in the South African market. These power solutions offer unparalleled reliability, portability, and power capacity, providing a seamless backup plan during times of power outages. Loadshedding has long been a significant issue faced by individuals, businesses, and communities across South Africa. The unpredictable disruptions in power supply have resulted in countless inconveniences and financial losses. Gammatek, renowned for its commitment to delivering top-quality technology solutions, has partnered with Choetech, a global leader…

August is Women’s Month in South Africa. In recognition of the women who marched on Pretoria in 1956 and to honour the women who make South Africa function, MTN offers every woman access to the benefits of a modern connected life. What does that mean? We’re glad you asked. Women have a very specific set of requirements, by virtue of their physiology. There’s the endocrine changes that accompany puberty, pregnancy and childbirth, and other physical, mental, and emotional challenges to contend with. MTN offers services that make navigating these sometimes perilous waters a little less treacherous. The aim is an…

Popular tech brand TCL is on track to launch three brand-new QD Mini LED TV sets in its C-series line-up in South Africa this month. Taking advantage of its position as a podium finisher in the global TV popularity stakes, TCL is bringing advanced television technology to the masses at an affordable price point and a range of panel sizes. Whether you’re the lucky owner of the TCL C845, C745, or C645 QD Mini LED television sets, you’ll discover that these Google TV-powered panels offer excellent visual fidelity, advanced smart home features, and a range of sizes from 50in to…

FNB has once again demonstrated its leadership in digital platform innovation by winning seven awards at the 2023 World’s Best Consumer Digital Banks in Africa, hosted by Global Finance. The accolades recognise FNB’s leadership in areas such as the user experience of its digital interfaces, information security, and fraud prevention, among others. FNB CEO Jacques Celliers says, “It’s an honour to be recognised for being at the forefront of digital platform innovation on the African continent. Even though each of our markets is at a different point in its digital journey, these awards indicate that we are on the right…

Access to virtual reality is reserved for those with the money for fancy and expensive hardware, right? Wrong. MTN’s Beyond VR, a subscription service powered by South Africa’s best mobile network, offers access to VR experiences without need of fancy hardware. All it takes is a web browser or a smartphone screen, with a cardboard VR headset or even full-on VR hardware being optional, and anyone can experience virtual reality. This is thanks to the magic of MTN’s superfast 5G network and a little something known as adaptive streaming which ensures that it’s always possible to have the experience you’re…

Vodacom Business is now certified as a Microsoft Teams Operator Connect partner in South Africa. This enables the brand to launch Vodacom Operator Connect, which offers a more programmatic approach to provisioning, managing, supporting, and billing Microsoft Teams services. The service essentially allows enterprises to use their chosen telecommunications provider to power Teams calling. Customers benefit from a more streamlined process – making it easier to select their operator of choice, provision numbers, and manage their environment, all from the familiar Teams Admin portal. In addition, Vodacom Operator Connect enables Microsoft Teams users to save on their monthly fixed voice…

South African retailer Game, a leading provider of electronics and appliances, is offering their customers the opportunity once again to purchase the latest in home entertainment, office, cellular, large appliances, audio, and gaming at everyday low, low prices with their Electronics Mania sale happening until 26 August 2023. The sale will run both in-store and online while stock last. Further, for customers needing some extra help with getting their tech setup, Game has a hands-on Tech Squad, a dedicated team of assistants who help customers set up any device, laptop, or smartphone that they buy in-store. Mark Scott, Vice President…

Once upon a time, the stated aim of technology was to improve the lot of the housewife. This was around the time the term ‘soap opera’ was coined. In 2023, there are still efforts to make cleaning a house simpler. Only now, instead of vacuum cleaners, we’ve moved onto the robot vacuum. Specifically, the Xiaomi Robot Vacuum E10 or variants like the S10, S10+, or the monster X10+. Sure, you can pick up a manual vacuum from a store for a couple of grand but that involves things like ‘labour’ and ‘remembering to use it’, and… it’s a far better…