<![CDATA[Scitech Technology Software RSS]]> http://www.iol.co.za:80/cmlink/1.847511 Tue, 21 May 2013 10:30:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Fry-on-the-wall app for die-hard fans]]> http://www.iol.co.za/fry-on-the-wall-app-for-die-hard-fans-1.1519157

British actor Stephen Fry has launched possibly the world's most self-regarding app.

]]> 1.1519157 Tue, 21 May 2013 10:30:00 +0200 <![CDATA[The secret shopper in your pocket]]> http://www.iol.co.za/the-secret-shopper-in-your-pocket-1.1517417

A new app uses technology to empower consumers - by revealing which corporations are responsible for the contents of your basket.

]]> 1.1517417 Fri, 17 May 2013 10:01:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Google unveils maps, photo and music features]]> http://www.iol.co.za/google-unveils-maps-photo-and-music-features-1.1516775

Google's sixth annual conference for software developers is a chance for the company to showcase its latest services.

]]> 1.1516775 Thu, 16 May 2013 10:23:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Messaging app now extends to desktop]]> http://www.iol.co.za/messaging-app-now-extends-to-desktop-1.1516350

Popular messaging app Viber, which already boasts 200 million users, now has you covered on your PC and Mac desktop computers.

]]> 1.1516350 Wed, 15 May 2013 18:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Microsoft unveils free Windows 8.1 update]]> http://www.iol.co.za/microsoft-unveils-free-windows-8-1-update-1.1516075

The world's largest software company has been touting the update as a series of improvements to the Windows 8 software.

]]> 1.1516075 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[Smartphone app helps fight obesity - study]]> http://www.iol.co.za/smartphone-app-helps-fight-obesity-study-1.1514731

An app designed by British doctors aims at promoting “food memory” so that people recall what they have eaten.

]]> 1.1514731 Mon, 13 May 2013 10:46:00 +0200 <![CDATA[App flushes out clean and dirty toilets]]> http://www.iol.co.za/app-flushes-out-clean-and-dirty-toilets-1.1513245

For those on the go, finding a clean toilet in Singapore and giving feedback on the best and worst commodes is now on hand.

]]> 1.1513245 Thu, 9 May 2013 15:30:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Wager on Windows 8 turns sour]]> http://www.iol.co.za/wager-on-windows-8-turns-sour-1.1512247

Microsoft is to overhaul Windows 8, the software update which prompted a backlash from customers who found it impossible to navigate.

]]> 1.1512247 Wed, 8 May 2013 11:07:00 +0200 <![CDATA[How watchdog apps monitor your home]]> http://www.iol.co.za/how-watchdog-apps-monitor-your-home-1.1511090

Presence converts a spare Internet-connected Apple device into a video camera with real-time video and audio streaming, motion detection and notifications.

]]> 1.1511090 Mon, 6 May 2013 15:30:00 +0200