A new phenomenon? No, "pod slurping" has been around for a while, but it`s stirring up new concerns now that it has a name.

The Matrix chilled sci-fi fans when it first hit the big screen, with its apocalyptic vision of a future where the machines kept humans subjugated through technological means - but is the real world that far behind?

Penguin`s latest publishing offering is yet another example of why the Internet is never going to replace books.

It seems the second national operator (SNO) process is still on track, with the issuing of a licence expected by month-end.

Dumping old computers is not only a waste, but has been exposed as a health hazard. Is anyone taking any notice?

The latest bee in ICASA`s bonnet has to do with getting rid of handset subsidies - but does the regulator really think consumers need this kind of help?

Banking the unbanked is all well and good, but education is desperately needed for those who are not familiar with computerised interfaces.

The local scene was dominated by telecommunications news last week, with financial results from MTN, Telkom and Vodacom.

With certain things, like fashion, "less" can be "more", but some would argue that when it comes to technology, sometimes "more" is "less".

The temptation is immense. Rather than continue to perpetrate the same tired old headlines on readers, IT journalists are starting to develop mainstream sensibilities.

The recent stream of complaints from users who can`t access their favourite porn sites just proves that Internet use has shifted somewhat from its original purpose of sharing important information.

Several significant acquisitions dominated the international ICT market last week, while at home there was little of great significance.