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As social distancing has become our “new normal”, there’s a silver lining for people getting comfortable within the confines of their houses: the home cinema. Increased spending on home entertainment has become an emerging global trend, led by Gen Z and millennials, likely fuelled by the desire for better at-home experiences. It therefore comes as no surprise that in 2020, 72% of home viewers in the US spent more money o‌n entertainment content . And with LG having announced their impressive 2021 TV line-up, featuring a comprehensive collection of new OLED, QNED, Mini LED and NanoCell TVs, the company has certainly raised the bar for home entertainment and is making movies come to life in the living room. Expected to launch in South Africa in the second quarter of 2021, here’s some of what movie-lovers have to look forward to this year. Quality and contrast LG’s 2021 range of OLED TVs (series Z1, G1, C1, B1, A1) are a marvel to look at with strikingly slim designs that complement any ...

  Canon Europe today announces a firmware update for three of its EOS R System mirrorless and professional DSLR cameras, in response to customer feedback. Users of the  EOS R5 (firmware v1.3), EOS R6 (firmware v1.3) and EOS-1D X Mark III (firmware v1.4)  have access to a number of updates, helping to streamline workflows and realise greater creative freedom.   Increased image quality and usability The EOS R5 will benefit from a number of upgrades including Full HD 120p and support for greater customisation of the camera. Users will now able to save personalised and preferred camera settings to a memory card, which can be copied across to a different camera or used when settings are adjusted. There is also the option to turn the LCD monitor off during shooting and use for playback only, providing a familiar DSLR style operation. For both the EOS R5 and EOS R6, the firmware achieves full time manual support for RF lenses, allowing photographers to override the focus of...

Canon Inc. announced today that the company’s interchangeable-lens digital cameras (digital SLR and mirrorless cameras) have maintained the No. 1 share of the global market for 18 consecutive years  from 2003 to 2020.   Canon develops the key imaging system components featured in its EOS series of digital interchangeable-lens cameras - CMOS image sensors, image processors and interchangeable lenses - under the core concept of speed, comfort and high image quality. Putting together a wide-ranging product line-up, from high-performance flagship models that are highly trusted by professionals to entry-level models that allow users to enjoy high-image-quality shooting with easy operation, as well as a rich selection of 118   combined RF and EF series lenses that make possible a wealth of creative expression. Canon continues to support the diverse needs of customers. During the dawn of digital SLR cameras, Canon introduced its breakthrough EOS 300D in September 2003. This grou...

The changing global landscape has caused many businesses to seek out new ways of remote working. ERP automation can help companies navigate business disruption caused by COVID-19, but can an effective ERP solution be delivered off-site?    In the new world of work traditional on-site project build is not the most convenient choice. This is leading many ERP providers to offer remote implementations for their clients.   “Remote project implementation is not new,” says Sean Fowles, New Business Sales, Seidor Africa. “Off-site consultancy for ERP project implementations has always been available. In some cases, remote delivery is the preferred approach when dealing with multi-company, multi-site implementations. Collaboration with the client and a skilled IT engineering team are a prerequisite, however.”   Fowles says there are four requirements for successful remote ERP projects:   Analysis Successful ERP implementations begin with education. It requires organisati...

  Offering Premium Innovation At Excellent Value   Samsung announced the launch of the Mid-Tier smartphone Galaxy A32 smartphone, which will have LTE and 5G options for South African consumers. The new Galaxy A32 coming to market in both versions will not only make cutting-edge innovation more accessible to more South Africans but also allow users to enjoy 5G-capabilities for the first time in the Galaxy A Series. It is packed with a massive battery, multiple camera array and large immersive display; it’s undeniably a breath-taking evolution from its predecessor, the acclaimed Galaxy A31. The Galaxy A32 smartphone offers an enhanced display and stunning new camera technology such as a 64MP rear main which is an impressive leap up from the Galaxy A31’s 48MP version. It even adds those extra features people have asked for, with up to 99 customised filters, with colours and styles you like from favourite photos   5G Comes To The Galaxy A Series The Galaxy A32 smartphone...

  The Galaxy A52 Is Another Galaxy A Series Success Story Samsung’s Galaxy A51 was one of the most popular phones of 2020 thanks to its well-timed balance of performance and price. The combination of innovative features, performance and value made it a stand-out smartphone in 2020 1 . The Samsung Galaxy A52 is set to succeed the Galaxy A51 smartphone in all the right ways, with enhanced battery life and processing power. With the break-through innovations, Samsung has brought to the Galaxy A Series, it is clear why Samsung continues to lead as the world’s top smartphone maker for Q1 of 2021 * . The Galaxy A52 features a 6.5-inch cinematic Infinity-O Full HD+ display with a 90Hz refresh rate and get messy without worry as the Galaxy A52 is water and dust resistant with an IP67 rating 2 . Overall, it’s an all-rounder in all the ways that matter:   Super smooth cinematic display Backed by the power of an immersive 90Hz screen you can expect smoother scrolling and a dyna...

Following National Water Week, which ran from 15 to 22 March in South Africa, Vodacom would like to reiterate its call to all South Africans to join them in protecting and conserving the country’s water resources by using water sparingly.     South Africa is a water scarce country and the World Wide Fund (WWF) for Nature has identified it as one of the 30 driest countries in the world. Rapidly growing urban areas are placing heavy pressure on water resources. Climate change is also having a devastating impact on the country’s water supplies.     In response to this, Vodacom has implemented water saving strategies across its property portfolio by introducing water-wise gardens and a rainwater harvest dam on its Midrand campus. Additional measures include the installation of timed aerator taps, which reduce water flows, waterless urinals, chemical flushing of toilets and waterless hand sanitising stations.   Since 2015, the Vodacom has reduced its water usage...