Software pirates bust in Durban
Two Durban-based computer outlets, Computer and Electronic Services in Smith Street and World Wide Web in the Bluff, have been raided by police for allegedly selling PCs pre-loaded with illegal software. 21 Nov 2008 08:25

Touchy feely BlackBerry Storm a worthy iPhone rival
The Storm, Research In Motion's touchscreen BlackBerry, is a compelling phone that rivals the iPhone in likability, writes Mike Wendland. However, it's still not enough to make him want to switch. The Storm's touchscreen requires the user to actually click down on a button rather than simply touch it. Wendland found that awkward after using an iPhone for so long, though others liked the additional tactile feedback. 21 Nov 2008 06:25

Now business can keep up with the latest in wireless technology
New European online portal keeps IT users abreast of developments in wireless technology. 20 Nov 2008 07:47

US cheese producer uses robotics to boost production
To keep pace with the growth of its Hispanic cheese product line, Wisconsin Cheese Group automates its pick-and-place pack-handling operations with a robotic system featuring camera-based vision. 20 Nov 2008 07:39

The new dawn of the 3-D film era
In a few years, every movie we watch could be made in 3-D, predicted Dreamworks chief Jeffrey Katzenberg. His studio, along with Disney and Fox, are betting on 3-D technology to give the film industry a boost. If Katzenberg has his way, 3-D glasses could be a new fashion accessory. 20 Nov 2008 07:28

Dell dispels music player rumours
[Gabriel Madway] Dell, struggling to recharge its lineup of consumer product offerings, indicated Monday that a digital music player is not in the computer maker's near-term plans despite speculation that such a product is in the works. 12 Nov 2008 11:48

Online ad targeting: From 'maximize' to 'optimize'
[Mike Troiano] When's the last time you heard an online retailer complain that their banner ads were too well targeted? How about an online publisher lamenting the torrent of accurate user data they were able to capture, or for that matter a user who just wanted more of the ads they were getting to be irrelevant to them? 10 Nov 2008 10:48

Keedo gets kitted online
Keedo, a Proudly South African children's clothing company, is taking its shopping experience online with the launch of their new website. 7 Nov 2008 12:33

New competition emerges in MNS market
[Rhonda Ascierto] Demand for managed network services (MNS) providers is growing quickly as enterprises of all sizes grapple with increasing network traffic and complexity. At the same time, enterprises are seeing their services budgets shrink. This has created an intensely competitive landscape among global MNS providers, and even the industry's bellwether providers face new and significant competitive threats. 6 Nov 2008 06:00

Fujitsu invigorates LifeBook line
[Walaika Haskins] Fujitsu debuted two updated models and an entirely new model in its LifeBook line of notebook computers Tuesday. The new U820 and P1630 are new versions of models the hardware maker released in 2007. The all-new LifeBook N7010 features two screens - a traditional 16-inch wide display as well as a 4-inch colour touchscreen situated near the keyboard. 5 Nov 2008 12:36

Shuttleworth in no hurry to make a profit
Canonical isn't making a profit, but founder Mark Shuttleworth isn't too worried about it. He's still got lots of money left from when he sold his security company, Thawte, to VeriSign. To Shuttleworth, Ubuntu is a "good investment," but might never make huge profits. 4 Nov 2008 10:44

MTV smacks YouTube, posts almost every music video ever
MTV has launched a new site called MTV Music that opens up the company's massive video archive and puts it on the web for free. 3 Nov 2008 14:10

Happiness is a warm controller
[Renay San Miguel] The Beatles are making a major move to bring their appeal to a younger generation. The band will be featured in a play-along game made by Harmonix, makers of "Rock Band". Beatles music has not been sold in digital form before. 31 Oct 2008 11:38