We round up trends from across the globe that had us scratching our heads.
The organisations will set up 29 computer laboratories across SA, which will benefit 28 000 students from rural areas.
Connected car Infotainment and telematics services to account for 98% of machine-to-machine data traffic by 2021.
Students can enrol for a specialised post-graduate diploma in data analytics and business intelligence at the University of the Western Cape.
Voice biometrics technology has a higher authentication success rate than passwords and fingerprint authentication, says Nuance's Brett Beranek.
Africa is the second-largest - but least penetrated - mobile market in the world, according to a GSMA report.
The Independent Electoral Commission says Pok mon Go will not be allowed at voting stations on 3 August.
Regulators introduce a biometrics standard for payments that may see consumers use a fingerprint instead of a PIN when making purchases.
Pok Vision.com shows an accurate map of nearby Pok mon, complete with a countdown timer as to when they will disappear.
IOT remains a top business focus, with adopters increasing their investment, says Vodafone.
Through the partnership Dax Data is able to bring key Micro Focus solutions to African markets.
The research institute implements its Oceans and Coasts Information System to boost SA's ocean economy.