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Perplexity’s ‘Personal Computer’ Lets AI Agents Access Your Local Files

Yesterday at 22:00 PM, via Slashdot

Perplexity AI has introduced a “Personal Computer” agent system that can run on a local machine such as a Mac mini, giving its AI agents access to a user’s files and applications to automate tasks. According to CEO Aravind Srinivas, the heavy AI processing runs on Perplexity’s “secure servers” but sensitive actions will require user approval. There will also be activity logs and a kill switch...

LAND CLAIMS SCAM: Payment pending — how the Fred Daniel matter taints the state attorney

Yesterday at 21:51 PM, via Daily Maverick

In September 2025, when conservationist Fred Daniel was awarded R306-million in damages by the Gauteng Division of the High Court in Pretoria, the ruling was feted as a ‘historic’ victory in the fight against state-sponsored corruption. But, as Daily Maverick reported in February 2026, disturbing questions have been raised by the government’s intention to appeal against the judgment. Now,...

Cryptic Crossword JDE 521

Yesterday at 21:06 PM, via Mail & Guardian

Welcome to the only South Africanised weekly cryptic crossword.Clue of the week:17 “Get Back!” is about calling out unacceptable prejudice upfront (6)

Honda Cancels All Three EVs That It Planned To Build In the US

Yesterday at 21:00 PM, via Slashdot

sinij shares a report from Car and Driver: Honda is making a monumental shift in its business plans. The automaker is canceling the development and launch of the 0 Series SUV, the 0 Series saloon, and the Acura RSX, and as a result, expects to take a significant financial hit in 2026 [of up to $15.8 billion]. The automaker was blunt in its announcement of the changing plans, citing American...

13 March 2026

Yesterday at 20:56 PM, via Mail & Guardian

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