A new patent filed by Apple indicates the next generation of iPods and iPhones may include technology that calculates how long and how loud the user has been listening, then adjust the volume to prevent ear damage. 28 Dec 2007
E-commerce vendors have spent a lot of money recently advertising on social networking sites, but these investments did not generate much of a return. "It does not make a lot of sense to promote your products to a MyFace Web site focused on a person's dog. After all, the dog is not going to buy any products," said Gene Alvarez, research vice president at Gartner. 28 Dec 2007
In the fiscal half-year through September, Sony lost $526.3 million in its TV operations, partly because of losses tied to rear-projection TVs. Diving prices of LCD TVs also contributed to the red ink. The world's electronics makers are all working on LCD technology for TVs, as well as another technology called "plasma display panels," or PDP. 28 Dec 2007
Barbie, one of the biggest selling Christmas gifts since 1959, is facing stiff competition from newcomers Elmo, Action Command Spider-Man, and the Walking Angelina Doll. 27 Dec 2007
We have just given the South African Revenue Service a very nice Christmas bonus… 27 Dec 2007
The Competition Tribunal has approved African Bank Investments' buyout of Ellerine Holdings unconditionally, paving the way for the furniture retailer to delist on January 22. 24 Dec 2007
Robbie Williams (not the singer) still sits on a number of boards. 24 Dec 2007
The National Credit Regulator (NCR) has served TransUnion Credit Bureau - one of the biggest such organisations - with a compliance notice following the latter's failure to comply with regulations relating to data cleansing in terms of the National Credit Act. 24 Dec 2007
Not surprisingly, anyone who can afford a car with a tag of half a million or more can probably handle rate hikes without too much stress… 24 Dec 2007
South African retail trade sales at constant prices for October increased by 1.5% year-on-year compared with September's revised 1.7% increase. 24 Dec 2007
Market speculation has it that the bank is interested in the retailer's financial services division. 21 Dec 2007
Someone at Woolworths clearly bunked Marketing 101. 21 Dec 2007
The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) recently handed an E-Mark certificate to Ceres Fruit Juices (Pty) Ltd, proving that quantity can also be quality. E-Mark is the quantity control scheme under SABS 1841 that aims to enhance consumer protection by ensuring that consumers will receive the quantity declared on the package. 21 Dec 2007
The ANC conference at Polokwane needed top-class communications, IT back-up and infrastructure… 20 Dec 2007
Results from the Careers24.com Salary Survey in 2007, the most comprehensive online survey of its kind ever undertaken in South Africa, show an increase in salaries and general work happiness in the agriculture industry. 20 Dec 2007
Woolworths has taken the lead in the introduction of organically grown cotton to the South African market and is currently the third largest consumer of certified organic cotton globally. This was announced at the fifth Annual Organic Exchange Conference held in Monterey, California in November 2007. 20 Dec 2007
Perdeberg Winery - the one with the zebra - has just signed up with the SABC to sponsor the weekly Restaurant Report, presented by Peter James Smith on SAfm radio. 20 Dec 2007
Wings on buildings, posters on flyovers and a round of parties no one will forget… 20 Dec 2007
This summer Pepsi explodes onto South African shores with the launch of its innovative new soft drink - Pepsi Max, which, like Pepsi Light, is 100% sugar free but has an enhanced flavour of cola to ensure maximum taste. 20 Dec 2007
Duncan Savage of Cape Point Vineyards and Dewaldt Heyns of Saronsberg near Tulbagh have joined the crème de la crème of South African winemakers as new members of the prestigious Cape Winemakers Guild. 19 Dec 2007
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