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LG KICKS OFF GLOBAL ROLLOUT OF 2021 TV LINEUP HEADLINED BY UNRIVALLED OLED TVS Delivering Outstanding Viewing Experiences, LG’s Expanded Range  Includes New QNED Mini LED TVs and Upgraded NanoCell TVs LG Electronics (LG) announces the global rollout of its 2021 TV lineup with products that give consumers more choice than ever before with an expanded lineup that features new OLED, QNED Mini LED and NanoCell TVs. Guaranteed to deliver an exceptional home entertainment experience, the comprehensive collection offers a wider range of screen sizes from the most compact 43 inches to a new-to-market 83 inches and a mesmerizing 88 inches so there’s a perfect LG TV for any size room or user needs.    LG’s 2021 OLED TVs (series Z1, G1, C1, B1, A1) boast self-lit panels that produce ultra-sharp, ultra-realistic picture quality and smooth, natural motion, as well as strikingly slim designs that complement any décor. All models in the G1 series feature the new OLED evo technology, the...

Tarsus Technology Group (TTG) has appointed TTG veteran Anton Herbst as its CEO with effect from 1 March 2021. Herbst replaces Miles Crisp, who resigned earlier this month to pursue new interests. He brings to the role more than two decades of leadership experience in the ICT distribution industry, starting his career at TTG 20 years ago when it was known as MB Technologies.   Between 2001 and 2011, Herbst was the managing director of Advanced Channel Technologies (A.C.T.), a company within TTG that focused on the distribution of printer consumables and accessories. Under Herbst’s leadership, A.C.T. grew from a start-up into a billion Rand enterprise by the time he left to start his own consulting business.   Herbst re-joined TTG in July 2013 as CEO of Tarsus Distribution and served as a member of the main board. He assumed responsibility for group strategy and innovation in 2014 and was appointed CEO of Tarsus On Demand in 2016. Herbst will continue to hold the position ...

  The future-proofed Nokia 8.3 5G, is the first to debut the latest Android TM  operating system 1000+ software updates implemented in four years keeping phones updated longer than industry average Phone feels fresh and new with the unique Android promise – two years of OS updates & three years of monthly patches At launch, the Nokia 8.3 5G set the mark for most 5G New Radio bands ready for both existing standalone and non-standalone 5G networks and networks in deployment Today, the future-proofed Nokia 8.3 5G becomes the first Nokia smartphone to upgrade to Android 11. Rollout for the upgrade commences in select markets.   HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, is one of the few manufacturers to promise updates across a variety of price segments for up to three years.    Counterpoint Research revealed that  Nokia phones lead the trust rankings based on the four pillars of software, security updates, build quality, and devices recommended for enterp...

Chances are, you’ve probably heard of Twitch by now (unless you live under a rock). The Amazon-owned site has become the world’s leading livestreaming platform for gamers, with a total of 8,546,985 streamers in November 2020 and an all-time viewers peak of well over six million – according to Twitch Tracker .   Crazy, right?   Impressive numbers aside, what makes Twitch so appealing?   For starters, Twitch allows gamers and other lifestyle casters to stream their gameplay or activity by sharing their screens for their fans and subscribers to watch live. In turn, the popular platform promotes building communities around shared interests and stream-able content.   More so, users can browse various categories, including specific games they’re interested in, and can follow Twitch broadcasters to receive activity updates and notifications when their favourites go live.   And in a time of COVID-19 and social distancing, Twitch provides some light-hearted gaming conten...

While South African cinemas closed their doors for five months during lockdown, more movie lovers started watching blockbusters from the comfort of the couch, thanks to streaming services like Netflix and Showmax, and incredible advances in home entertainment systems. With blockbusters now coming straight to our living rooms, does it spell an end to the golden age of movie theatres – or the dawn of a new era for home theatre? As movie theatres are busy transforming their business strategies to adapt to new operating conditions, innovations in home theatre tech are giving audiences more reasons to upgrade their home entertainment systems. In terms of quality and experience, the future of movie experiences may even belong to OLED.   Consumers are weighing their options While watching a movie on the big screen is a treat, it can get quite pricey. Given that consumers now have the option to sign up for a streaming service subscription for a whole month, it’s starting to make sense for ...