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COMPUTERS 
August 24, 2017 TZANEEN: Chaos and frustration as GTM computers seized by sheriff
Goods to the value of over R2 million were seized by the Letaba sheriff today, August 24. Six computers, three television screens and a scanner were seized in today’s seizure. Photo: Blake Linder Six computers (including screens, keyboards etc.), three plasma television screens, a scanner, an Isuzu bakkie and a Toyota Quantum were all seized […]
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COMPUTERS 
August 21, 2017 Your next computer will be nearly twice as fast as existing PCs
Computers may no longer be tech darlings now that everyone uses their smartphones to do basically everything, but they’re about to get really exciting again. About every two years, Intel introduces new processors that shape the computing industry and this year’s no different. Whereas the last two generations of chips were kinda like half steps in performance, […]
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COMPUTERS 
August 1, 2017 Quantum computing as the future? Here’s why it is still waiting for the hardware
The industry first has to solve hardware issues in quantum technology, according to an expert. (Representational Image. Source ThinkStock) Commercial production of quantum computers that would process information faster than today’s supercomputers is still some time away. The industry first has to solve hardware issues in quantum technology, according to an expert. Quantum theory represents […]
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CLOTHING 
July 20, 2017 U.K. Retail Sales Rebound as Heat Wave Boosts Clothing Demand
U.K. retailers received a summer boost last month as sweltering temperatures spurred sales of clothing. The quantity of goods sold in stores and online rose 0.6 percent, more than economists forecast, following a 1.1 percent decline in May, figures from the Office for National Statistics showed Thursday. Sales excluding auto fuel jumped 0.9 percent. It […]
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COMPUTERS 
July 5, 2017 Microsoft Confirms Changes Are Coming as Layoff Rumours Abound
HIGHLIGHTS Microsoft on Monday confirmed that changes were on the way It is planning to cut thousands of jobs across the globe The company will focus more on marketing and selling its cloud software Microsoft is planning layoffs as it refocuses its sales force on making the software colossus a pivotal part of businesses relying on cloud […]
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July 4, 2017 Trump hamstrung at home as he seeks closer ties with Moscow
U.S. President Donald Trump arrives at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, U.S., upon his return to Washington after a weekend at the Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, New Jersey, July 3, 2017. REUTERS/Yuri Gripas During his presidential campaign, Republican Donald Trump praised Russian President Vladimir Putin as a “strong leader” with whom he’d like to reset […]
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ELECTRONICS 
June 23, 2017 As iPhone 8 Looms, Electronics Makers Scramble To Lock Up Memory Chip Supply
Seoul: Global electronics makers are scrambling to stock up on memory chips to keep production lines running as Apple Inc’s new iPhone 8 launch later this year threatens to worsen a global squeeze on supply. While heavyweights such as Apple and Samsung Electronics Co Ltd – which is also the world’s top memory chip maker – […]
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CLOTHING 
June 9, 2017 Men’s clothing market growing twice as fast as women’s, figures show
Men’s fashion sales have increased faster than women’s on the past year, figures show The UK male clothing market grew at twice the rate of the women’s equivalent last year, figures coinciding with the start of London Fashion Week Men’s show. The menswear market is estimated to have grown by 2.8% in 2016 to […]
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ELECTRONICS 
June 3, 2017 Great GST sale: It’s raining discounts as electronics retailers clear stock
If you are looking to buy a new television set, washing machine, refrigerator or air-conditioner this year, then do it now. The reason for this being that consumer durables and electronics retailers are expected to push heavy discounts and consumer offers this month as they look to liquidate their existing stocks in the run-up to […]
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COMPUTERS 
May 31, 2017 Asus ROG Zephyrus Launched as ‘World’s Slimmest Gaming Laptop With GeForce GTX 1080’ at Computex 2017
HIGHLIGHTS Oppo F3 is priced at 19,990 It was launched earlier this month in India The Black Edition will be launched on June 4 Apart from a host of laptops and tablets, Asus has also amped up its Republic of Gamers product lineup at Computex 2017 in Taipei. This includes the “world’s slimmest gaming laptop […]
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HOME & GARDEN 
May 26, 2017 JOHNSONS HOME & GARDEN EARNS NATIONAL RECOGNITION AS TOP HOME IMPROVEMENT STORE IN WASHINGTON
Another successful year of serving the community has put Johnsons Home & Garden in exclusive company within the independent home improvement industry. Hardware + Building Supply Dealer (H+BSD), a national publication covering the hardware industry, named Johnsons Home & Garden its 2017 Hardware All Star for the state of Washington. Johnsons Home & Garden, located […]
