Uber Go and Moove partnership
Uber has extended its partnership with Moove, a flexible car ownership company, claiming to give Uber Go drivers access to cost-efficient vehicle choices.
Drivers on the Uber Go platform now have access to the new Toyota Agyas from R1,599 per week with Flexi Car Weekly Rental and R1,950 per week for Drive to Own deals, including zero deposit, free maintenance and free insurance.
The multiple ownership methods are designed to suit drivers with diverse budgets and goals, allowing Uber Go drivers who were previously unable to afford or finance their own vehicle to become their own boss.
Uber Go carries the same door-to-door safety features as any other Uber option, such as in-app emergency button, Injury Protection, 24/7 support, and driver background checks and screenings. It should be noted that the e-hailing operators organisations have objected to Moove, saying that it will lead to an influx of new vehicles and further reduce the earnings of existing operators and drivers.
Stockists: Uber Drivers wanting to sign up for the deal can fill out the Moove form here.
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Typewise 3.0
Typewise has released a new AI keyboard app for smartphones.
The app features better autocorrection technology which, when combined with a honeycomb style keyboard, promises to reduce typos by four times and result in 33% faster typing speeds.
Typewise can also automatically detect the language that the user is typing in and switch to it, preventing incorrect words from entering the message. This happens without having to change the language in the settings. It also recognises and assists users when they type in a dialect or use colloquialisms, in over forty languages.
The introduction of the AI technology into the app came about after a study conducted by Cambridge University and ETH Zürich. It looked at data from 37,000 people’s typing habits and analysed the difference between participants who used autocorrect technology and those that did not. The study concluded that choosing word predictions manually does not speed up typing, but contextual autocorrect technology does.
Platform: Android and iOS
Expect to pay: Free to download but with in-app purchases
Stockists: Visit the Typewise website here for downloading instructions
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BiB audio library
An audio library, BiB, has launched in South Africa. The app comprises African books written by authors such as Deon Meyer and Dalene Matthee, as well as stories sourced from Naspers-owned NB Publishers. Each story is recited by professional voice artists.
In addition to African stories from MB Publishers, BiB has produced its own theatre pieces, children’s plays and a range of books.
The app is subscription-based and audiobooks are supported by most modern smartphones, tablets, and computers.
Platform: Android and iOS
Expect to pay: R 159 per month
Stockists: Visit the BiB store here to sign up.
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Europcar partnership with FlexClub
Europcar has partnered with FlexClub, allowing it to expand from its previous rental-only service and move into the vehicle subscription space in South Africa.
It sats global car buying norms have changed, making car subscriptions an attractive option. The FlexClub approach to car subscriptions serves as a bridge between car rental and auto retail, creating a new channel for car rental companies and other automotive players.
The service allows members in Cape Town and Johannesburg to compare various car subscription offers at a fixed monthly fee and have their chosen vehicle delivered in a short time. The FlexClub car shopping offer is digital, covering member signup, payment and vehicle delivery.
Platform: Most devices with an up-to-date Internet browser
Expect today: A commission is charge depending on the subscription taken out when buying the car.
Stockists: Visit FlexClub here to start shopping for a new car.
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McAfee Mvision security framework
McAfee has launched a Mvision Marketplace, Mvision API and Mvision Developer Portal, which allow customers to integrate McAfee and trusted Security Innovation Alliance (SIA) partner applications, as well as privately developed applications, into their current security environment.
This enables security teams to address security gaps in their architecture more easily and improve overall security. The framework also makes it easier for organisations to respond faster to threats, while reducing total cost of operations.
“In many security environments IT and Security Operations Centre (SOC) teams lack unified information, spend too much time on routine operations, and lack automation,” says Javed Hasan, global head of enterprise products, strategy and alliances at McAfee.
The McAfee framework consist of the following services:
- Mvision Marketplace – An application marketplace enabling McAfee and partners to deliver pre-integrated solutions to customers
- Mvision Developer Portal – A portal for application developers to build, test, and certify their applications prior to making them available on the Mvision Marketplace, or for customers to develop and deploy their private apps
- Mvision API – A single, global security application programming interface. Through this API administrators have full control over a company’s security, allowing them to see vulnerabilities and get immediate advice on the next steps
Stockists: Those interested in signing up for the framework can visit the Mvision Market place here.