Author: Tapiwa Matthew Mutisi

Last month Google announced that it was going to extend the preview period of Android 11 to June. So instead of launching a beta in May, as it had previously planned, it released a fourth developer preview instead. Now Google has finally launched the first beta version of Android 11, offering improved features over its…

The question everyone’s been asking is, “What can Multichoice do next to keep the angry voices down?” It’s no secret that Multichoice and DStv aren’t exactly in the most publicly acceptable place right now with most people tending to rather dislike their service. Yet maybe the latest deal signed by Multichoice will…

Vodacom is committed to building an accessible and inclusive digital society using technology that is relevant to everyone. In line with this, Vodacom has launched the Alcatel 2019G phone series which comes standard with a large keypad and simple user interface with big icons, ideal for those with low vision…

Google’s Pixel smartphones are without a doubt some of the most popular Android phones out there but, as many original equipment manufacturer (OEMs) have learned the hard way, popularity doesn’t exactly translate into sales. There are definitely concerns about the viability of Google’s own smartphones as a profitable business especially…

Payment solutions provider Netcash has collaborated with Mastercard to launch QR code payments across its billing platform, as part of its efforts to help small and medium enterprises (SMEs) collect revenue more effectively. Consumers will be able to pay for services from thousands of small businesses, schools and non-profit organisations…

Midsize enterprises are at a crossroads. To innovate and thrive in the current economy, they need to be able to rely on sound data management. But data storage solutions can be costly, says Theo Odendaal, Pre Sales Manager for Hitachi Vantara, South Africa It’s tough right now for businesses to…

Twitter verification is one of those tiny things people usually like to set them apart from “commoners”. Soon you might be able to actually request verification and boost your social standing (it’s kind of funny that the world works this way, but hey I don’t make the rules). According to…

Check Point survey shows 75% of IT and security professionals fear further increase in cyber-attacks and exploits as they start to re-open offices, while also maintaining mass remote working Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP), a leading provider of cybersecurity solutions globally, has today released the findings of a new survey…

With Google currently making headlines facing a $5 billion class action lawsuit over tracking Chrome users — even in incognito mode, privacy-focused browser Brave thought of stealing its limelight after it has been caught automatically filling in links when users search for companies that Brave is affiliated with, thereby earning…

Ericsson, one of the world’s leading information and communication technology companies, had won 5G contracts from three major operators in China, said in a statement that there is likely to be a second-quarter write-down of about $109 million on product inventory in China due to high initial costs for new…

Today marks World Environment Day to celebrate biodiversity and the importance of nature to life. However, we commemorate this day during a global pandemic and therefore many people will be celebrating the day indoors or virtually, not fully enjoying the joys that nature brings to biodiversity. When various countries around…

Slack and Amazon recently announced a significant partnership where Slack will shift to Amazon Web Services’ Chime infrastructure for voice and video calls on its platform. In addition, Amazon has licensed Slack for use across all of its businesses, Slack CEO Stewart Butterfield said as he announced record quarterly results. This deal is…

It is no secret that many Zimbabwean businesses have been unceremoniously thrust into the digital sphere in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis. Like many in the global community, the accelerated digitization of our organisations has led to the increased use of video conferencing systems in and out of the…

Today Sony lost a legal case laid against it by a consumer watchdog, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), where it was being accused of making “false and misleading representations,” about people’s consumer law rights.   Therefore, in the judgment was hit with a $2.5 million fine for denying customers…

To help students stay on track to successfully complete the 2020 academic year despite not being on campus, Vodacom has partnered with the University of the Witwatersrand (WITS) in Johannesburg to keep students connected to higher learning activities. WITS is one of the most iconic and long-standing universities within South…

Due to digital technologies and transformation nowadays employers are turning to LinkedIn and other social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter as their point of reference to a candidate’s character so my advice to recent college graduates and job seekers is be mindful of what you post on social media…

If you thought you were discreet and safe hiding behind the incognito mode while browsing on the internet using Google Chrome…well, guess you should think again about that. Currently Google is facing a $5 billion class action lawsuit over tracking Chrome users — even in incognito mode. The complaint alleges…

E-commerce giant, Amazon reportedly started talks regarding a $2 billion investment in Bharti Airtel, a move which would see it become the latest US giant to invest in India’s technology sector. Some sources said the talks were at an early stage, but could result in Amazon taking a 5 per…

This certainly comes as good news to internet-surfers…well, taking it from a report by SearchEngineLand stating that Google is trying to make it easier to find the information that one will be looking for on external websites by highlighting relevant sections in yellow. The functionality works with Google’s Featured Snippets…

A number of organizations have contributed manufacturing resources to make ventilators with the likes of GM and Ford which has offered manufacturing space to some ventilator companies to help them produce more units. Fitbit has joined the pack and has now designed a ventilator in response to the coronavirus pandemic.  NASA also developed…