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Is ‘unstoppable’ Palmer in the World Cup picture?

Today at 22:06 PM, via BBC News

By scoring a first-half hat-trick against Wolves on Saturday, Cole Palmer provided a timely reminder of his talent, putting himself firmly in the England conversation.

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VW Group Africa MD cautions SA on delayed NEV legislation

Today at 21:52 PM, via SowetanLIVE

Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) MD Martina Biene used the annual VW Indaba event to kick off the company’s official 75th anniversary celebrations, but also to sound a warning bell to South Africans that all is not well.

Business

The most fattening fast food meals in South Africa

Today at 13:00 PM, via BusinessTech

Despite being packed with fat, carbs and high levels of salt, South Africans can’t get enough of fast food, with the segment growing significantly since the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdowns.

Sport

Gyokeres scores twice as Arsenal beat Sunderland

Today at 22:00 PM, via BBC News

Viktor Gyokeres scores two goals as Arsenal comfortably beat Sunderland 3-0 to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League table to nine points.

Science/Tech

Bitcoin Dropped Nearly 30% This Week. But Why?

Today at 21:34 PM, via Slashdot

Last Sunday, Bitcoin had dropped 13% in three days, to $76,790. By Thursday it had dropped another 21%, to $60,062. This morning it’s at $69,549 — up from Thursday, down from Sunday, but 44% lower than its all-time high in October of $123,742. In short, Bitcoin “is down almost 30% this week alone,” reports CNBC:”This steady selling in our view signals that traditional investors are losing...

Science/Tech

Firefox Announces ‘AI Controls’ To Block Its Upcoming AI Features

Today at 20:34 PM, via Slashdot

The Mozilla executive in charge of Firefox says that while some people just want AI tools that are genuinely useful, “We’ve heard from many who want nothing to do with AI…” “Listening to our community, alongside our ongoing commitment to offer choice, led us to build AI controls.”Starting with Firefox 148, which rolls out on Feb. 24, you’ll find a new AI controls section within the desktop...

Science/Tech

Apple Plans to Allow Outside Voice-Controlled AI Chatbots in CarPlay

Today at 19:34 PM, via Slashdot

Apple “is preparing to allow voice-controlled AI apps from other companies in CarPlay,” reports Bloomberg, citing “people familiar with the matter.” Bloomberg calls it “a move that will let users query AI chatbots through its vehicle interface for the first time.”The company is working to support the apps in CarPlay within the coming months, said the people, who asked not to be identified...

Science/Tech

Free Bi-Directional EV Chargers Tested to Improve Massachusetts Power Grid

Today at 18:34 PM, via Slashdot

Somewhere on America’s eastern coast, there’s an economic development agency in Massachusetts promoting green energy solutions. And Monday the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (or MassCEC) announced “a first-of-its-kind” program to see what happens when they provide free electric vehicle chargers to selected residents, school districts, and municipal projects. The catch? The EV chargers are...

Motoring

Luxury carmaker loses R6.2 billion

Today at 09:01 AM, via TopAuto

Jaguar Land Rover is reeling from massive losses following a cyberattack that shut down its factories.