Digital and Design

IT is no longer behind the scenes it’s in the spotlight. From smart homes to telemedicine, fintech to online education, IT shapes how we live, work, and connect.

Gaming culture and its competitive appeal is a rapidly growing industry in South Africa,” says Luna Nortje, Deputy General Manager at Hisense SA. “We are honoured to be working alongside RGB Gaming to ensure that competitive gamers in SA have access to high-performance displays that are capable of meeting the demands of next-gen consoles and high-speed gameplay.

Physical cash provides a tangible way to manage personal finances. When people use cash, they are often more conscious of their spending, helping to prevent impulsive purchases. Studies suggest that using physical money creates a psychological awareness of expenditure that digital transactions lack, making it a useful tool for those trying to stick to a budget.

Communication has evolved over the last decade. The advent introduction of the internet and social media paved new avenues for communication from person to person as well as from businesses to consumers. The inclusion of online entertainment eventually led to the creation of the podcast. By Modic global

Remember in school when you played any game that required a team? We would randomly select captains of said team and give that person the otherworldly power of selecting his/her squad. I will never forget the cringe building up as you realize you are one of the last five left and the sheer delight of not getting picked last. Picked last once or twice, terrible idea – 0/10 would not recommend.

Without an internet connection what’s the point of turning your computer on. Working life exists inside connections made. We need to synchronise email, make payments, find clients, or research products.

Traditional community activity meant playing with our friends in the streets till you were called by your parents. We rode our bikes everywhere without being worried about being kidnapped or robbed. Having sports tournaments in an open field for several days, each day following the action of the day before while the community came to cheer us on was common practice. Wow! Has that changed?

In the last edition we discussed broadly the possibilities and some limited options for your Digital Marketing plan. We continue with this topic in this edition as we ran out of editorial breath with much left to say.

Very recently and shockingly we all learnt of a alleged scandal involving the previous minister of Health and a company called Digital Vibes. If you were out of data for the last 6 months or forgot to turn on any TV or Radio, here is a short recap.

August being women’s month sparked the idea for this article to honour woman everywhere by mentioning the skill they are unequalled at. Organisation. From my own experience and observation men in general are quite useless at this.

From my very whiney article in the last edition, I thought it will be good to do a follow up for those that might be concerned with my mental health status. I am Fine.

Ever thought about the side effects of our current lifestyles? Always busy, always connected and always available.

The Internet of Things (IoT) refers to a system of interrelated, internet-connected objects that can collect and transfer data over a wireless network without human intervention.