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By Jacques Bentley – Southern African Sales Manager at Skyworth   The school holidays are almost upon us, which means a lot more free time at home for your kids. Chances are that means more time in front of the TV too, either watching their favourite shows and YouTubers, or playing video games. If you’re extra-busy this time of year – and who isn’t as 2018 wraps up and festive season preparations begin? – you may be wondering how to let your children enjoy their virtual playtime but still maintain life balance and stay protected from inappropriate content. Jacques Bentley, Southern African Sales Manager at Skyworth offers this advice.   Talk to your kids about their gaming First of all, a low-tech solution. Information clears up a lot of concerns, so chat to your kids regularly about their hobbies, especially gaming. Not only is this a great bonding opportunity, but you’re showing interest in what they enjoy. And, after a relaxed conv...

By Jacques Bentley, Skyworth Southern Africa Sales Manager   By now you’ve probably heard about the impending digital migration for South African broadcasting. Initially, this shift from old-school, analogue technology to newer, more efficient digital technology was set to take place in 2015 but the deadline for a national migration has been pushed out several times. With our neighbours Namibia and Botswana blazing ahead with their own digital transformations, the pressure is on for our own government to push forward to a fully digital South Africa.   But what does this overdue switch really mean for you and me?   What is digital migration?   Basically, the process involves moving over from an analogue transmission to a Digital Terrestrial Television/Transmission (DTT). We currently use analogue technology, transmitting video and audio through analogue signals. The drawback of this traditional broadcasting format is that the colours, sound and brightnes...

By Jacques Bentley – Southern African Sales Manager at Skyworth For many South Africans, buying a TV can be an overwhelming process. Even before you start looking at models and features (like is there a difference between HD, FHD, UHD and HDR?), there’s the question of which brand to choose when hitting the nation’s favourite stores. Is it much of a muchness or do the different manufacturers stand out for different reasons? Samsung Operating out of Seoul, Korean manufacturer Samsung is a world-leader in consumer electronics and appliances. Although mobile phones are their primary source of income, when it comes to TVs, Samsung offers a massive range of LED products.  Their newer high-end QLED TVs feature Quantum Dot display technology, for vastly increased colour range and contrast. The company invests heavily in innovation through product development, acquisitions and partnerships. LG   Another Korean tech giant, LG is a popular brand in South Africa for ...

  With so many technological advancements that cater to various needs, and endless options on the market, buying a new TV for your home can be pretty daunting. Given the role a TV occupies in the home – providing entertainment, relaxation and a window to the world for the whole family – it’s not a purchasing decision to be made lightly. Not to mention the fact that you’re likely to spend a rather large sum of hard-earned dough in the process. Fear not - we’re here to help you decide. Here are five important things to think about before you swipe that plastic to ensure your new TV will bring nothing but joy into your home (ok, and maybe a couple of disagreements on what to watch). Size matters If you’re a fan of action-packed movies or nail-biting sporting events, you already know how important the size of the screen is. Consider the space into which your new TV will fit, and take measurements of the wall area or cabinet it’s going to sit on to make sure that you’re...

HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones has announced that the Nokia 6.1 will start receiving Android 9 Pie from today* – the second smartphone in the portfolio to receive the latest version of Android less than a month after the update arrived on the Nokia 7 plus. Packed with Google’s newest software and building on the features of Android 8.0 Oreo™, Android 9 Pie’s focus on artificial intelligence and machine learning gives owners a more customised and tailored experience. Powered by the Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 630 Mobile Platform, the Nokia 6.1 is over 60% faster than its predecessor. Also, now offering enhanced Dual-Sight, ZEISS optics, USB-C fast-charging, Nokia spatial audio and pure, secure and up-to-date Android Oreo™. The Nokia 6.1 has been selected by Google to join the Android One family and therefore users get exclusive access to Apps Actions – a feature only available to Android One and Google Pixel devices.  App Actions helps users get things done fa...