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The HUAWEI Metaline Antenna: How the HUAWEI MateBook D 16 takes wireless connectivity to the next level

What it means for real-world speed, reliability and productivity: Find out with the world’s first laptop to achieve 5-Star Wi-Fi Signal Capability Certification

Sonos Ray sets the soundbar high enough

While there are other soundbars that deliver better sound quality, this could be a useful addition to your home entertainment set-up

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How Covid-19 will affect students

Universities and vocational colleges have the responsibility of protecting graduates’ futures

Digital equality: South Africa still has a long way to go

The lifeline subsidy may enable those who are already connected through smart devices to use data more optimally to enjoy the benefits of being connected, but it does not assist…

Jacob Zuma visits the business exhibitors’ centre during the ANC’s conference at Mangaung in 2012.

Malawi’s drone battlefield is on the humanitarian front

The government, in partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund, has opened the first humanitarian drone corridor in Africa.

Earlier on Wednesday, the Right to Know campaign, which also made a submission, said data in South Africa is among the most expensive in the world. (Reuters)

Travel tech Pt 2: War on bill shock

A major challenge when travelling internationally is to remain connected without breaking the bank.

The theme for World Health Day is ‘healthy beginnings, hopeful futures’ and aims to encourage governments to take actions to reduce mothers’ deaths during pregnancy and childbirth.

Wi-fi market penetration linked to pregnancy

Amidst accusations of scaremongering, a Chinese company made a router that they state is safer for pregnant women.

Earlier on Wednesday, the Right to Know campaign, which also made a submission, said data in South Africa is among the most expensive in the world. (Reuters)

AlwaysOn launches Wi-Fi calling in SA

South Africa’s mobile industry is set for a shake-up as a local WiFi calling platform launches.

Earlier on Wednesday, the Right to Know campaign, which also made a submission, said data in South Africa is among the most expensive in the world. (Reuters)

Massive SA growth of 4G, Wi-Fi, in next five years

A survey reveals that 3G is overtaking 2G as the primary cellular technology, with 4G accounting for 56% of mobile data traffic by 2019.

Israel’s lesson in free wi-fi

In Tel Aviv, free access to wi-fi goes hand-in-hand with a competitive spirit, writes Arthur Goldstuck.

‘Chameleon’ – the computer virus that spreads through wi-fi

Computer viruses now live up to their name: thanks to British researchers wi-fi networks can now infect each other just like a common cold works.

The digital age: turning Wi-Fi to profit

As Wi-Fi hotspots increase, small businesses are giving free access to smartphone and tablet users, turning a nice profit from increased customers.

Qantas trials inflight internet access

Australian airline Qantas said its customers will be able to access the internet inflight on certain services from February.

The 31 000 square kilometre hotspot

Anyone with a laptop has a love-hate relationship with WiFi. When it works it’s like magic, but too often you find yourself just out of range.