As a tech product aficionado, I’m always on the lookout for gadgets that balance performance, affordability, and versatility. The Epson CO-W01 WXGA digital projector, available in South Africa for around the R8000 mark with some online discounts around the R7700 mark, promises to deliver for both home entertainment and business use. After putting it through its paces, here’s my take on its strengths and shortcomings, tailored for fellow tech lovers who crave big-screen experiences without breaking the bank. Positives Impressive Brightness and Colour Accuracy The CO-W01’s standout feature is its 3,000-lumen brightness, powered by Epson’s 3-chip 3LCD technology. This ensures…
Author: Greg Stewart
Business & Tech News Nissan to Lay off More Workers: Nissan Motors has said it will be cutting further jobs globally, with 11,000 jobs in line to be shed across seven factories that are set to be shut. The move follows low sales numbers across their two biggest markets in China and the US, where they have been offering large discounts, driving earnings lower, and with the proposed merger with Honda and Mitsubishi having collapsed in February. The latest cutbacks bring the total number of layoffs announced by the company in the past year to about 20,000, or 15% of…
As a motoring enthusiast, I was thrilled to get behind the wheel of the 2025 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe, specifically the M235 xDrive Gran Coupe and 218 Gran Coupe variants, this week. BMW’s coupe 2 Series, has long been the benchmark for compact luxury sports sedans, blending dynamic driving with everyday practicality. The Gran Coupe, with its sleek, coupe-like silhouette, promises to elevate that formula with added style. But do these new models live up to the hype? – Let’s dive in. Tech Upgrade: The vehicle incorporates extensively enhanced suspension technology and integrated innovative systems for automated driving and…
Business & Tech News US and China Reach 90-day Trade Deal Agreement: U.S. and Chinese officials announced late yesterday that they had reached a consensus on a trade deal that will de-escalate the trade war between the two largest global economies. The existing tariffs imposed by both countries will be dropped for a 90-day truce to allow for further negotiations in their trade war and talks on resolving their trade disputes. Stock markets rose sharply as the globe’s two major economic powers took a breather from a trade war that has disrupted supply chains across the globe. U.S. Trade Representative…
The report, “The State of Internal Communications in Africa,” produced by Publicis Groupe Africa and the Institute for Internal Communication Africa (IFICA), provides a comprehensive analysis of internal communications practices across the African continent. It draws data from the 2024 Benchmark Survey and insights from industry experts, and highlights the critical role of effective internal communication in fostering organizational resilience and employee engagement. Internal communications, done well, has the ability to establish a foundation for organizational success, particularly in Africa’s diverse and dynamic business landscape. Key themes that are explored include: Key Findings The 2024 Benchmark Survey, supplemented by a…
Business & Tech News US and China close to Trade Deal – Announcement Expected Today: The United States has said that it has made progress in trade talks with China after discussions between the two nations in Switzerland over the weekend. The US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent described the discussions as “productive and constructive,” while China’s Vice Premier He Lifeng said the talks were “in-depth” and “candid”. The White House called it a “trade deal” but gave no further details. A joint statement with full details is expected today. There were private closed-door discussions all weekend, in the first meeting…
Google has announced the soon-to-be rolled out beta version of AI Max for Search Campaigns, an upgrade to its Search Ads platform that is touted to provide a smarter, more intuitive advertising tool array to businesses looking to grow and expand their online presence. The upgraded version utilises AI to improve how ads are shown, and is set to assist local businesses in connecting with a larger customer base in the rapidly changing online environment. Digital Future Friendly Assistance This launch comes at a time when African businesses are navigating an increasingly digital economy. As more people across the continent…
Business & Tech News US and UK Reach Trade Deal: The UK and the US have reached a deal over tariffs on some goods traded between the countries, and while the blanket 10% tariffs on imports from countries remain in place, the deal has reduced or removed tariffs on some of the UK’s exports, including cars, steel, and aluminium. Trump had placed import taxes of 25% on cars and car parts coming into the US on top of the existing 2.5%, which has been cut to 10% for a maximum of 100,000 UK cars, which matches the number of cars…
For all the aspiring or existing podcasters out there who want to appeal to a wider audience, or for those studying that need to get audio outputs of documents, in their own language, a great tool to go and look at is NotebookLM. AI tools are becoming the go-to solution to support how they study, teach, and learn, and Google is expanding access to one of its most helpful features: Audio Overviews, which deos a great job transforming documents into engaging, podcast-style conversations, in a remarkable span of languages that from this week include Swahili and Afrikaans. How it Works…
Business & Tech News US Fed Keeps Rates Unchanged While Stocks Surge on Trade Deal Announcement: US stock futures surged today following a message from President Donald Trump on Truth Social, announcing that there would be a news conference later today to announce a deal with a “big” country, which is speculated to be the UK. Meanwhile, Trump said he would not lower tariffs on China as a condition to begin trade negotiations ahead of US-China talks in Switzerland this weekend. On the monetary policy front, the Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged as expected yesterday but issued a warning…
