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Microsoft teases new era of AI-driven devices at software developer conference

Today at 22:25 PM, via Daily Maverick

SAN FRANCISCO, June 2 (Reuters) – Microsoft MSFT.O, the company known for its operating system and apps, on Tuesday hinted at a new wave of gadgets that will use AI agents designed to complete specific tasks in healthcare and retail rather than traditional apps.

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US imposes sanctions on commanders over fighting in eastern Congo

Today at 22:17 PM, via Daily Maverick

WASHINGTON, June 2 (Reuters) – The United States on Tuesday imposed sanctions on commanders of armed groups it accused of driving the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, where fighting has continued despite mediation efforts by Washington.

South Africa

The Artificial Future: What Does AI Look Like When Africans Are The Ones Building It?

Today at 20:19 PM, via iAfrica

A hackathon, workshops, and a conference built around one question. HACKATHON May 30 – June 6 · Free · Virtual + In-person (Lagos) The next Artificial Future hackathons bring together builders to creatively solve real African problems using AI — across four thematic areas: There is also a non-technical track for those working in data […]

World

Rubio testifies on Capitol Hill about Cuba

Today at 22:20 PM, via NPR

Secretary of State Marco Rubio told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that Cuba needs systemic reforms. But the administration is talking to Cuban officials like ex-leader Raul Castro’s grandson.

Business

Bad news for burger lovers in South Africa

Today at 17:00 PM, via BusinessTech

New data shares that the cost of a single burger has increased by R64 in the last three decades in South Africa—far outstripping inflation.

Sport

Aston Villa intent on keeping Rogers – Wednesday’s gossip

Today at 22:34 PM, via BBC News

Aston Villa do not plan to sell Morgan Rogers amid interest in the attacking midfielder, Barcelona remain keen on signing Marcus Rashford from Manchester United and Real Madrid hold talks with Inter Milan right-back Denzel Dumfries.

Entertainment

24 hours in pictures, 2 June 2026

Today at 20:48 PM, via The Citizen

Through the lens: The Citizen’s Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world.

Science/Tech

Microsoft Deliberately Bricking All Office For Mac 2019/2021 Installations

Today at 22:00 PM, via Slashdot

Microsoft Office 2019 and 2021 for Mac will reportedly drop into “reduced functionality mode” on July 13, 2026, when a license-validation certificate expires, leaving perpetually licensed apps able to open files but not edit or save them. Slashdot reader joshuark shares a report from OSnews: “Microsoft Office 2019 and 2021 for Mac view-only conversion (2026) is a scheduled remote degradation of...

Science/Tech

He Blew the Whistle on DOGE. Then His Brakes Were Cut

Today at 21:16 PM, via Wired

A federal IT staffer filed a complaint about DOGE, then went public. Shortly after Elon Musk boosted a post calling his claims false, his brake lines were cut. Now he’s suing for defamation.

Science/Tech

Microsoft Unveils Scout, an Autonomous AI Agent Built On OpenClaw

Today at 21:00 PM, via Slashdot

Microsoft has unveiled Scout, an experimental always-on AI “autopilot” agent for Microsoft 365 that can operate across Teams, Outlook, OneDrive, SharePoint, calendars, contacts, browsers, and external apps via MCP. “Autopilots stay active in the background, understand how work gets done across your apps and systems, and take action without needing to be prompted each time,” said Omar Shahine, a...

Science/Tech

Sekai Raises $26M in Seed and Series A as Users Create, Play, and Remix 15 Million Mini-Apps 

Today at 20:47 PM, via Tech Financials

Funding, co-led by Khosla Ventures and Connect Ventures, will scale engineering and product and deepen Sekai’s creator partnerships with Creative Artists Agency (CAA) SAN FRANCISCO— Sekai, the consumer platform where anyone can build software by describing what they want, today announced $26 million in Seed and Series A funding. The Series A of $20 million […]