Microsoft sues Samsung in US over patent royalties
Microsoft Corp sued Samsung Electronics Co Ltd on Friday, claiming the South Korean smartphone maker refused to make a royalty payment last fall on patent licenses after Microsoft announced its intention to acquire Nokia’s handset business.
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Social media influence: Sewraj on social media and Gaza.
Thousands of kilometers away from the combat in Gaza, world citizens are fighting their own war, on social media.
Rather than rockets, bombs and shells, the weapons are words!
Conflict analysts say influencing public opinion is a key factor in modern warfare, particularly one like the Gaza conflict.
It has quickly become known as a “war of the hashtags”. While both sides are highly polarised, they have two things in common. They use strong language and images. But, as Palestinians post bloody pictures from a Gaza scene, the Israelis show rocket damage to their buildings. Let us now take a look at how that significant divide plays out on social media.
To what degree do ordinary people use social media as a propaganda tool in this conflict? To discuss this we are joined in studio by Preetesh Sewraj, a Social Media Analyst.
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Minister stresses significance of science and technology
Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor says it is her vision to see young people getting involved in science and technology projects.
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Internet growth transforming Africa’s art industry
Guns and rain founder Julie Taylor , who left global giant Google SA to start an online gallery says growth in internet penetration in Africa is transforming all industries and driving online art sales and exposure African artists.
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Mr Price launches virtual mobile network
Retail store Mr Price became the first retail company in South Africa to launch a virtual mobile network.
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