The Storm, Research In Motion's touchscreen BlackBerry, is a compelling phone that rivals the iPhone in likability, writes Mike Wendland. However, it's still not enough to make him want to switch. The Storm's touchscreen requires the user to actually click down on a button rather than simply touch it. Wendland found that awkward after using an iPhone for so long, though others liked the additional tactile feedback. 21 Nov 2008
The trade and industry department is to hold talks today on the possibility of extending quotas on Chinese clothing and textile imports. 20 Nov 2008
The Consumer Protection bill is far-reaching and the first legislation of its kind in South Africa that will codify the common law in relation to the rights of consumers. 20 Nov 2008
Montagu Property Group's commercial division is developing a niche décor centre on the corner of Zambesi Drive (R513) and Veronica Road within the Kolonade urban core to capture the residential expansion of Northern Tshwane. 20 Nov 2008
For the second year in succession, Distell has won one of the most coveted trophies at London's International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC), for its distilling prowess. Up against short-listed producers from the US, West Indies and Latin America, Distell came out ahead in a tightly contested battle to win the title of best regional distiller outside Scotland and Europe. 20 Nov 2008
New European online portal keeps IT users abreast of developments in wireless technology. 20 Nov 2008
To keep pace with the growth of its Hispanic cheese product line, Wisconsin Cheese Group automates its pick-and-place pack-handling operations with a robotic system featuring camera-based vision. 20 Nov 2008
Millions of never-before-published photos from Life magazine's archives have been made available online through Google. They can be printed for free as long as they aren't being used as part of a money-making operation. The move is part of a larger effort on Google's part to put more media online, a project that's also incorporated millions of books. 20 Nov 2008
In a few years, every movie we watch could be made in 3-D, predicted Dreamworks chief Jeffrey Katzenberg. His studio, along with Disney and Fox, are betting on 3-D technology to give the film industry a boost. If Katzenberg has his way, 3-D glasses could be a new fashion accessory. 20 Nov 2008
It's fourth quarter - budget time - and in the US economy many of us are focused on maintaining our budgets rather than obtaining approval for additional spend. As marketers, just like our colleagues, we need to step up and contribute. We have to do more with less or make a solid case for how we'll do more with more. 20 Nov 2008
Economic challenges force shoppers to seek lower-price alternatives. 20 Nov 2008
The style of lettering on a package can largely dictate its success or failure. 20 Nov 2008
Woolworths has announced that not one, but three, of its suppliers have just been named winners of Woolworths Eco-Efficiency Awards for 2008. 19 Nov 2008
McCain Foods Limited South Africa has moved to reassure consumers that its frozen baby carrots, and all other frozen vegetables in its range, are chemical-free, freshly frozen to preserve goodness and processed according to the highest hygiene standards and good manufacturing practice. 19 Nov 2008
The Snack Factory, one of The Fore Good Investment Group's FMCG brands has added Crispy Coated Nuts to its range of groundnut savoury snacks. 19 Nov 2008
A few decades ago, Nicky Krone turned accepted practice upside-down at his family wine estate, Twee Jonge Gezellen, near Tulbagh, and started a tradition of his own. By harvesting his entire crop at night, he realised he could retain the finer, more subtle qualities of the grapes. 19 Nov 2008
Variety may be the spice of life, but more and more US eateries are tending to drop marginal items to concentrate only on the most profitable items. 19 Nov 2008
With bad economic times and Christmas around the corner, bargain hunters are going to be out in droves. 19 Nov 2008
Samsung Electronics was hit with two separate sets of lawsuits as Eastman Kodak and Spansion both accused it of infringing on their patented technology. 19 Nov 2008
Magnum ice cream is partnering with Spar to promote the launch of the new Magnum Mini's with the opportunity to win “A day in the life of Eva Longoria” - Magnum ice cream's brand ambassador. 18 Nov 2008
