The Digital Lifestyle Measure report by MBIT shows that 23 percent of South Africa’s “high-tech” consumers own cryptocurrency.
DLM Category | % of ownership |
---|---|
DLM 1 | 6% |
DLM 2 | 7% |
DLM 3 | 12% |
DLM 4 | 8% |
DLM 5 | 23% |
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The Digital Lifestyle Measure report by MBIT shows that 23 percent of South Africa’s “high-tech” consumers own cryptocurrency.
DLM Category | % of ownership |
---|---|
DLM 1 | 6% |
DLM 2 | 7% |
DLM 3 | 12% |
DLM 4 | 8% |
DLM 5 | 23% |
Cell C has launched new fixed-LTE-A packages, which offer data bundles of between 15GB and 200GB a month.
The company is calling it the Data Democracy packages and it is available as SIM-only products or bundled with a router.
Additionally, it is only being offered as 24-month contracts.
“Data is a right, not a privilege. Today we stand to make data affordable to all. We stand up for data democracy. Stand with us,” Cell C said in its promotional material.
The SIM-only deals start with a 15GB package, while the router-and-SIM products start at 50GB.
Here are the prices of the new packages:
Cell C Fixed LTE-A | ||
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Data | Router | Monthly Price |
50GB | Cell C LTE-A Home Router | R359.00 |
100GB | Cell C LTE-A Home Router | R539.00 |
200GB | Cell C LTE-A Home Router | R859.00 |
15GB | SIM-only | R150.31 |
25GB | SIM-only | R241.10 |
50GB | SIM-only | R289.00 |
100GB | SIM-only | R469.00 |
200GB | SIM-only | R789.00 |
– BUSINESS REPORT ONLINE
Fossil has just released their fourth generation of Fossil Q smartwatches and they have added some great features to the watch.
While Fossil has released their new smartwatches they are not the only brand to make smartwatches. Here is a closer look at three other smartwatch brands:
FitBit Versa
Smartwatches in South Africa
DURBAN – The chief engineer of Tesla, Doug Field has left the electric car company to return to Apple according to the Verge.
Taking Tesla Privatehttps://t.co/kw4eHOJfBh
— Tesla (@Tesla) August 7, 2018
Investor support is confirmed. Only reason why this is not certain is that it’s contingent on a shareholder vote. https://t.co/bIH4Td5fED
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) August 7, 2018
Google has announced that they will be introducing a “visual snapshot” feature on Google Assistant that will sum up what is happening in your day.
Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy S10 in three variants, instead of the usual “standard” and “plus” configurations, Forbes reported.
This is because Samsung will have an “entry-level” Galaxy S10 option, which will exclude an in-display fingerprint reader – expected in the other two models.
The cheaper Galaxy S10 will have the fingerprint reader mounted on the side of the device’s frame, according to the report.
Each in-display fingerprint module will cost $15, which is more than seven times the price of the normal fingerprint sensor Samsung has used in its previous phones, BGR reported.
It also reported that Qualcomm will supply the optical fingerprint sensors to Samsung and that the Galaxy S10+ will have a triple-lens camera system.
A Korean news site called The Bell and Ice Universe have referred to the alleged new S10s as Beyond 0, Beyond 1 and Beyond 2.
The new rumor of the Galaxy S10, Beyond0 uses side fingerprints, Beyond1 and Beyond2 use screen fingerprints.
And Beyond0 and Beyond1 are dual cameras, and Beyond2 is three cameras.— Ice universe (@UniverseIce) July 6, 2018
While there are no hard spec leaks it is believed that the Beyond 0 will be an entry-level model that has a fingerprint scanner on the side of the device. The Beyond 1 and 2 will allegedly have FOD functionality.
Samsung is reportedly planning on replacing the iris scanner on the Samsung Galaxy S10 device with an in-display fingerprint sensor.
Samsung reportedly did not request that its suppliers add iris scanners with the new device, reports The Verge.
However, the device will reportedly utilise facial recognition and an in-display fingerprint scanner will provide an easy way to unlock the device.
The phone will also reportedly have a 5.8 inch display and the Galaxy S10 Plus will have a 6.2 inch display.
– BUSINESS REPORT ONLINE
Microsoft has partnered with Razer to enable its Chroma RGB lighting support in Xbox games.
This means that keyboard and mouse support for the Xbox One will soon be a reality. Chroma allows players to have an assortment of colors light up on a keyboard, and it’s also useful for spotting ability cooldowns in games like Overwatch.
According to reports by Windows Central, Microsoft started briefing developers about the upcoming support earlier this year. Sources familiar with Microsoft’s plans told The Verge that Microsoft and Razer presented their plans at the annual Xfest event for developers earlier this year.
Razer is planning to allow game developers to tap into its API to bring Chroma lighting effects to games. If all goes according to plan, Xbox One users will start to make use of this later this year with Microsoft’s fall update for the Xbox.
Xbox gamers will welcome the addition of keyboard and mouse support, but some will question the impact on multiplayer games.
Microsoft is allowing developers to detect whether a keyboard or mouse is present on an Xbox One, and games could potentially only match keyboard and mouse users with similarly equipped players.
(Image: Razer and Microsoft partnership at Xfest / Windows Central)
– BUSINESS REPORT ONLINE
TCL Communication’s newest BlackBerry smartphone the BlackBerry Key 2 now has a release date which will be available on July 13th in the United States starting at $649.99 (R8789.49)
WATCH:
Pre-orders are set to start at Amazon and Best Buy on June 29th.
The Key2 is an upgraded version of the KeyOne.
TCL has updated the design a bit, slimming down the bezels and making the iconic physical keyboard slightly larger. But this isn’t a radical redesign.
Specs have also been boosted since the KeyOne, for example, there’s a more powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 chip and both RAM and internal storage have been doubled from the previous model to 6GB of memory and either 64GB or 128GB of space.
The front-facing camera is still an 8-megapixel shooter, but the rear camera is a new dual 12-megapixel camera.
Both Amazon and Best Buy will be offering the Key2 unlocked, although TCL and BlackBerry say that the phone is optimized for GSM carriers such as AT&T and T-Mobile in silver and black options.
Specifications include:
1. Keyboard
Touch-enabled 35 key backlit Physical Keyboard (QWERTY) and integrated fingerprint sensor.
2.Size
Height 151.4mm
Width 71.8mm
Depth 8.5mm
3. Display
Resolution
433 PPI
1620 x 1080 IPS LCD
24-bit colour depth
4. Screen size
4.5” diagonal
3:2 aspect ratio
5. Performance
Processor:
Qualcomm® SDM 660, Kryo 260 Octa-Core 2.2 GHz x 4 + 1.8GHz x 4, 64-bit
6. Memory:
Expandable memory via hot swappable microSD
memory card (Up to 256GB)
6GB RAM + 64GB Flash
compatible with 6GB RAM + 128 Flash
Ports
USB Type-C, USB 3.0, USB OTG
7. Battery
3500 mAh.
– BUSINESS REPORT ONLINE
Google has updated the Google Account and released new features in order to make it easier for people to navigate their account.
Google announced yesterday in a blog statement the new changes.
“Several years ago, we brought our privacy and security settings together in one place to make it easier for you to choose the options that are right for you. Billions of people have now visited their Google Account and over 20 million people do so every day.Today, we’re announcing an improved Google Account experience. It includes new features to more easily navigate your account, more prominent security and privacy options, and detailed summaries of relevant information associated with it—like your personal info, your devices, payment methods, purchases, subscriptions, reservations, and contacts”, said the statement.
New ways to find what you need
Google users will reportedly be able to review and control data. With a new functionality being installed, users will be able to find setting and other information in their account like how to change your password.
A mew support section will also be available which will assist users when they have an issue and they are not sure what they are looking for. With the new support section, users will be able to find help with common tasks like upgrading their account storage and getting answers from community experts.
More helpful privacy and security information
Google has also updated it data and privacy feature, making it easily accessible. “We know that when it comes to data and privacy, one size does not fit all. To help you better understand and take control of your Google Account, we’ve made all your privacy options easy to review with our new intuitive, user-tested design. You can now more easily find your Activity controls in the Data & Personalization tab and choose what types of activity data are saved in your account to make Google work better for you. There, you’ll also find the recently updated Privacy Checkup that helps you review your privacy settings and explains how they shape your experience across Google services”, said the statement.
According to Product Manager for Google Account, Jan Hannemann said that the new Google Account experience builds on the Security Checkup which was update in October.
“The new Google Account experience builds on this and will show you prominent notices if we detect there’s something you can do to improve your security. For example, we might suggest you remove your account from old devices you’re no longer using or remove unverified apps you had granted access to your account data.We are committed to providing you with the controls you need to choose what’s right for you. For years, we’ve built and refined tools to help you easily understand, protect, and control your information. As needs around security and privacy evolve, we will continue to improve these important tools to help you control how Google works for you”, said the statement.
– BUSINESS REPORT ONLINE
Facebook has arguably evolved into one of the largest online communities which serves many purposes. From connecting with friends to trading goods and even raising funds. However, there may be certain tabs that you are not familiar with or unaware that it existed.
These are some cool Facebook tips and tricks that you may not know about:
See what is happening around the world
Picture: Facebook Live. (Screengrab).
Facebook allows users to access live streams as they happen in real-time with Facebook Live. Facebook Live basically provides users with a map of the world. Users can then navigate the map and select a certain area on the map and the Facebook Live will then list all the live videos within that region.
How to access Facebook Live
Simply type in “Facebook Live” in the search bar and select the first option.
Stop birthday reminders
Picture: Birthday reminder. (Screengrab).
Facebook has a built-in functionality that sends reminders to people when it is their Facebook friend’s birthday. However, some users may be pleased to know that this notification can be turned off.
How to switch the notifications off
Go to “Settings” then “Notifications” then select “On-Facebook” and “Edit”. A drop-down list will appear, then navigate down to “Birthdays”. You can then turn off the reminder by changing the setting to “off”.
Unfriend someone but still have access to their account
Picture: Unfollow. (Screengrab).
At times you may feel that you have drifted from certain people that you used to know or you feel that you no longer need to be reminded of their social activity. Facebook allows for this option where you can unfriend someone yet still have access to their account.
How to do this:
Go to the person’s Facebook page whom you wish to unfollow. You will then see a dropdown bar which reads “Following”. Click on this and then select “Unfollow” at the bottom.
See more things from certain people
Picture: See first. (Screengrab).
At times we are more interested in the activity of certain people but their feed gets lost amongst everyone else’s Facebook feed and updates. This need not be an issue any longer. Facebook allows you to see more things from certain people.
How to do this:
Go to the person’s Facebook page then select “Following”. You will see a dropdown option and then select “See First”.
Turn off auto-play Facebook videos
Picture: Auto-play video. (Screengrab).
There may be times when you are reading a very engaging Facebook post and you are abruptly interrupted by an auto-play Facebook video. You will be pleased to know that you can turn the auto-play feature off.
How to turn it off
Go to “Settings” then select “Videos”. Then click the drop-down menu next to auto-play and select off.
– BUSINESS REPORT ONLINE