VW launching Uber-like service in Africa
VW is setting up a ride-hailing service in Rwanda and a production facility in Kenya. According to Engadget, the launch of the ride-hailing service follows...
South Africa’s new plug standard – what to expect from ZA Plug in 2017
During 2016, the Electrical Contractors’ Association of South Africa, the ECA(SA), told MyBroadband South Africa’s new plug standard would become semi-mandatory. A proposed amendment to...
Siren Care makes a “smart” sock to track diabetic health
Diabetic health tracking startup Siren Care has created smart socks that use temperature sensors to detect inflammation — and therefore injury — in realtime...
10 South African Apps For Our One-of-a-Kind Country
The amount of apps created to meet South Africa’s unique market needs is on the rise. Apple’s famous ‘there’s an app for that’ slogan...
10 must-have tech accessories and gadgets under R1,000
Even if your budget is tight, there is no excuse not to have the right gadgets and tech accessories. Just like a handyman who needs...
New asset tracking adapted to all budgets
Lost your car and can’t remember where you parked? It happens to the best of us: wandering aimlessly through parking lots, clicking the panic...
ATM skimmer caught in the wild by a real security engineer
Whoda thunk it? Tourist/cybersecurity expert Benjamin Tedesco was hanging out in Vienna when he walked up to an ATM. Because he trusts no one...
Why every household is about to get a brand-new fridge
Today’s retail economy is focused on acquisition and retention costs. Getting into people’s homes and turning them into long-term brand buyers is the goal,...
Welcome to my mobile crib – from the future
Future Dateline: 1 March 2028 - Driverless cars were supposed to disrupt only the automotive sector and the insurance industry, right? Wrong. The latest victims...
Watch out for these hidden speed cameras in South Africa
There are several types of hidden speed cameras in SA, which fall into one of three categories: fixed speed cameras, portable Lidar, and portable...
My hybrid solar power and backup solution – Solar Connection
After a long break, with lots of valid excuses, we tackled the solar panel (photovoltaic panels) mounting, cabling and connection to the RCT hybrid...
My hybrid solar power and backup solution – Link to Main Electrical Board
A very wet week, where not much work was done. The wiring to the main electricity distribution board (Main DB) is still being finished...
