Facebook now has 100 million users across Africa, the company announced on Monday. This figure is half of all the Internet users in Africa, which sits at 200 million people. More than 80% of Facebook users are accessing the site from a mobile phone, showing ...Read the rest

Top 5 Apps for Kids this week.

Motion Math: Hungry Guppy Ages 2-up Overall rating: 4.4 out of 5 stars Why we like it: This is one of those apps you wish you had back when you were a first grader. Why? It helps you learn to add, by connecting a child’s fingertip ...Read the rest

LinkMe Displays Texts, Social-Media Alerts on Your Wrist

Move over, Apple and Samsung. While two of tech’s biggest companies are reportedly developing smart watches, startup LinkMe has already gotten a head start. LinkMe is a Bluetooth-enabled device that lets users view incoming text messages or social-media alerts on their wrist. They send a message with their smartphone ...Read the rest

HealthKeep Social Network Catalogues Your Medical Records

Keeping track of your medical records can get complicated. HealthKeep, a health-based social network, is looking to help people organize their patient history with a timeline of symptoms, medications and conditions. Social media isn’t always the best place for sharing health concerns due to privacy issues, but ...Read the rest

Facebook like a Ninja with these Keyboard Shortcuts

Did you know Facebook offers an entire range of keyboard shortcuts, designed for keyboard-only users? You can easily navigate the social network like a ninja once you’ve learned a few simple commands. Take a look through our quick and easy guide to get you started. Please share ...Read the rest

FNB uses technology for advantage #Fnb #South Africa #Banking

Cape Town – First National Bank sees its foray into technology as a way to gain a competitive advantage over rivals, the bank said. The company was the first bank in SA to launch a mobile application and has sold in excess of 100 000 ...Read the rest

How GoPro Created a Billion Dollar Empire #gopro

For those who are uninitiated, cameras are fickle pieces of technology. A truly high-end video camera that can support HD-quality graphics is an expensive endeavor, and one that often inhibits a filmmaker to take real risks with shooting. Who wants to strap a $2,000 video ...Read the rest

Do you train your brain with any apps?

When was the last time you memorized a phone number? Or the last time you did simple division without help from your smartphone? Using mobile devices as a stand-in for everyday cognitive functions has become commonplace. Unfortunately, however, playing several daily rounds of Words With Friends isn’t ...Read the rest

Facebook ‘Nearby’ can Benefit Businesses

Facebook has an astounding amount of information on what its users like. In December 2012, Google had introduced a new update for the feature known as ‘Nearby’ in the Facebook App for iOS and Android that makes it easier to discover new places that your ...Read the rest