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Digital safety tips for concert-goers

Digital safety tips for concert-goers

Experts caution fans this season to be aware of the digital dangers that may come into play such as loss or theft of mobile devices, as well as online scams.
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BlackBerry tips to manage BYOD

BlackBerry tips to manage BYOD

Companies faced with both risks and rewards as BYOD has become the rule rather than the exception. Continue reading

Forget “connected” – the future is mobile connected

Forget “connected” – the future is mobile connected

While Apple still holds the lion’s share of the mobile market, Samsung tablets have seen the highest growth rate in 2013 Continue reading

Mobile web browsing, games, apps and social media set to explode

Mobile web browsing, games, apps and social media set to explode

Mobile access to web browsing, games, apps and social media services will continue to drive mobile data adoption, enabled by the growing installed base of media-centric smartphones and flexible data pricing. Continue reading

Global mobile broadband to create 15 million terabytes of traffic

Global mobile broadband to create 15 million terabytes of traffic

Global mobile broadband subscriptions on mobile PCs, external modems and portable mobile WiFi hotspots will generate nearly US $60 billion in service revenues for mobile operators in 2017—while driving nearly 15 million terabytes of traffic on mobile networks. Continue reading

Battlefield 4 – all-out intense multiplayer preview

Battlefield 4 – all-out intense multiplayer preview

Livdigital Independent’s resident gamer, Jason Diago, watches the Battlefield 4 E3 reveal clip – and walks away impressed. Continue reading

Sony invests in mirrorless cameras with new lenses

Sony invests in mirrorless cameras with new lenses

There are no less than 11 prime and zoom e-mount lenses, two lens convertors and two extenders available from Sony. Continue reading

Reviewed: Acer Aspire S7: now that’s pretty

Reviewed: Acer Aspire S7: now that’s pretty

According to the publicity material, it ‘helped to transform Megan Fox’, so I’m assuming it’s aimed at us girls. Continue reading

Sony unveils new Cyber-shot cameras

Sony unveils new Cyber-shot cameras

Sony unveils new Cyber-shot WX300, HX300 and TX30 compact digital cameras. Continue reading

Experience heart-thumping bass with Sony’s XB920 and XB610 headphones

Experience heart-thumping bass with Sony’s XB920 and XB610 headphones

Consumers increasingly and rightfully expect more from their headphones Continue reading

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Malware never sleeps

Malware never sleeps

2013 will see growth in exploits of popular applications, increasingly sophisticated phishing attacks, malware, and scams targeting social networks, photo sharing, and online videos. Continue reading

Social networks are the most dangerous virtual ‘playground’ for children

Social networks are the most dangerous virtual ‘playground’ for children

Children made 52 million unauthorised attempts to use social networks in the past month As we approach the school holidays in most countries, Kaspersky Lab would like to remind parents that at this time of year children will not only … Continue reading

Your photos and social media? Nothing is free

Your photos and social media? Nothing is free

Pascal Parent examines the photo-upload and ownership policies of Facebook, Flickr and other social media sites. Continue reading

Social media fatigue and misgivings

Social media fatigue and misgivings

We live in the golden age of social media thanks to Facebook, Google +, LinkedIn, 500px, Flickr and Twitter. But how useful are they, really? Continue reading

Fighting the malaria scourge with web, mobile, social media

Fighting the malaria scourge with web, mobile, social media

Malaria is a preventable and treatable disease, yet a child dies from malaria every minute. Continue reading

Tablet sales rocket

Tablet sales rocket

A plethora of PC vendors have now come to market with cheaper Android devices, notably Acer, Asus and HP, but these vendors are joining a crowded market. Continue reading

It could be time to invest in an SSD

It could be time to invest in an SSD

While SSD capacity is significantly lower than that of HDDs — and they cost about five times more — SSDs continue to grab market share Continue reading

PlayStation 4, Xbox One to reinvigorate game console market in 2014

PlayStation 4, Xbox One to reinvigorate game console market in 2014

The new-generation game consoles will grow to more than 42 million units, reversing the downward trend since the market peaked in 2008. Continue reading

Would you ask Telkom to set up your smart home?

Would you ask Telkom to set up your smart home?

When it comes to purchasing smart-home systems, consumers in major global economies prefer to buy from their familiar telephony providers. Continue reading

Xbox One: game, set and – wait, there’s more

Xbox One: game, set and – wait, there’s more

Jax Diago, Livdigital Independent’s resident gamer, takes a look at Microsoft’s brand spanking new Xbox One – and finds that it is definitely not just about games Continue reading

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Middle East, Africa x86 server market sees growth in value

Middle East, Africa x86 server market sees growth in value

As late deployers of server virtualisation and IT infrastructure renewals, SMBs continue to show demand for servers Continue reading

Bend me, shape me, anyway you want to

Bend me, shape me, anyway you want to

From smartphones with displays that curve around the sides, to smart watches with wraparound screens, to tablets and PCs with roll-out displays, to giant video advertisements on curved building walls, the potential uses for flexible displays will be limited only by the imagination of designers. Continue reading

Magento’s incredible growth

Magento’s incredible growth

A closer look at the world’s most popular e-commerce software. Continue reading

Forget “connected” – the future is mobile connected

Forget “connected” – the future is mobile connected

While Apple still holds the lion’s share of the mobile market, Samsung tablets have seen the highest growth rate in 2013 Continue reading

Mobile web browsing, games, apps and social media set to explode

Mobile web browsing, games, apps and social media set to explode

Mobile access to web browsing, games, apps and social media services will continue to drive mobile data adoption, enabled by the growing installed base of media-centric smartphones and flexible data pricing. Continue reading

Digital safety tips for concert-goers

More Than Cash, ID or Credit Cards, Fans Choose Smartphones as “Must-Have” Accessory at Concerts, Events and FestivalsA global survey from Symantec, maker of Norton software, explores how mobile devices play a central role in the way people experience concerts, events and festivals.Yet, as the role of smartphones expands, so do the security risks.Experts caution fans this season to be aware of the digital dangers that may come into play such as loss or theft of mobile devices, as well as online scams.[caption id="" align="alignright" width="498"] Rock Royalty "KINGS OF CHAOS" are in South Africa for four performances.[/caption]Forget Lighters and Cameras: Smartphones Reign Supreme • Seventy-seven percent of modern fans surveyed said it’s important to have their smartphone at concerts, events ...
Bend me, shape me, anyway you want to

Bend me, shape me, anyway you want to

From smartphones with displays that curve around the sides, to smart watches with wraparound screens, to tablets and PCs with roll-out displays, to giant video advertisements on curved building walls, the potential uses for flexible displays will be limited only by the imagination of designers. Continue reading

Magento’s incredible growth

Magento’s incredible growth

A closer look at the world’s most popular e-commerce software. Continue reading

BlackBerry tips to manage BYOD

BlackBerry tips to manage BYOD

Companies faced with both risks and rewards as BYOD has become the rule rather than the exception. Continue reading

It could be time to invest in an SSD

It could be time to invest in an SSD

While SSD capacity is significantly lower than that of HDDs — and they cost about five times more — SSDs continue to grab market share Continue reading

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