<![CDATA[Scitech Technology Gadgets RSS]]> http://www.iol.co.za:80/cmlink/1.847539 Sun, 19 May 2013 09:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[The 80s called - they want their cellphones back]]> http://www.iol.co.za/the-80s-called-they-want-their-cellphones-back-1.1517728

In some circles you’re the odd one out if you don’t own a phone that can receive e-mails and browse the internet. But that doesn’t bother Amy Williams.

]]> 1.1517728 Sun, 19 May 2013 09:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Pillow talk? I’m too busy with my iPad]]> http://www.iol.co.za/pillow-talk-i-m-too-busy-with-my-ipad-1.1517719

Almost half of 16 to 34-year-olds check office messages in bed on a smartphone, laptop or tablet, a study shows.

]]> 1.1517719 Sat, 18 May 2013 09:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Software makers get face time with Google Glass]]> http://www.iol.co.za/software-makers-get-face-time-with-google-glass-1.1517082

Many of the 6 000 developers sported Glass as part of an “explorer” program to tinker with creative applications for the eyewear.

]]> 1.1517082 Thu, 16 May 2013 18:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Full metal jacket for new Nokia Lumia]]> http://www.iol.co.za/full-metal-jacket-for-new-nokia-lumia-1.1516073

Nokia unveiled a lighter, metal model in its Lumia smartphone range, as it tries to catch the eye of buyers to close the huge lead of rivals.

]]> 1.1516073 Wed, 15 May 2013 10:28:00 +0200 <![CDATA[BlackBerry Q5 aimed at emerging markets]]> http://www.iol.co.za/blackberry-q5-aimed-at-emerging-markets-1.1516077

RIM also said it will offer its once-popular BlackBerry Messenger service on iPhones and devices running Google's Android software.

]]> 1.1516077 Wed, 15 May 2013 10:28:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Giving new meaning to sexy underwear]]> http://www.iol.co.za/giving-new-meaning-to-sexy-underwear-1.1515401

Fundawear adds an extra dimension to long-distance lovemaking through the use of vibrating underwear. [Warning: adult content]

]]> 1.1515401 Tue, 14 May 2013 10:23:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Is this the future of bedtime?]]> http://www.iol.co.za/is-this-the-future-of-bedtime-1.1514727

These so-called Smart Pyjamas narrate a bedtime story when scanned by a smartphone or tablet device.

]]> 1.1514727 Mon, 13 May 2013 10:46:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Apple TV: for those with money to burn]]> http://www.iol.co.za/apple-tv-for-those-with-money-to-burn-1.1513981

Compared to other Apple devices, the Apple TV has a long way to go, writes a disappointed Matthew Buckland.

]]> 1.1513981 Sat, 11 May 2013 09:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Why a ‘dumbphone’ is a smart move]]> http://www.iol.co.za/why-a-dumbphone-is-a-smart-move-1.1513681

Intended to be used by children aged four to nine, the 1stFone, is the size of a credit card.

]]> 1.1513681 Fri, 10 May 2013 10:17:00 +0200 <![CDATA[I don't have an iPod, says rock legend]]> http://www.iol.co.za/i-don-t-have-an-ipod-says-rock-legend-1.1510127

Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards says he isn't a fan of the ultra-popular music device.

]]> 1.1510127 Fri, 3 May 2013 15:30:00 +0200