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EU Age Verification App Announced To Protect Children Online

Today at 18:00 PM, via Slashdot

The EU says a new age-verification app is technically ready and could let users prove they are old enough to access restricted online content without revealing their identity or personal data. Deutsche Welle reports: Once released, users will be able to download the app from an app store and set it up using proof of identity, such as a passport or national ID card. They can then use it to...

Huawei Is Building One Of South Africa’s Most Visible ICT Talent Ecosystems

Today at 17:05 PM, via Tech Financials

As South Africa sharpens its focus on economic growth, digital inclusion and future-facing skills, Huawei is building one of the country’s most visible ICT talent ecosystems, with nearly 37,000 participants reached in the past two years through its digital skills training and industry-readiness programmes. This work is closely aligned with South Africa’s digital development priorities, […]

Researchers Induce Smells With Ultrasound, No Chemical Cartridges Required

Today at 17:00 PM, via Slashdot

An anonymous reader quotes a report from UploadVR: A group of independent researchers built a device that can artificially induce smell using ultrasound, with no consumable cartridges required. […] The team of four are Lev Chizhov, Albert Yan-Huang, Thomas Ribeiro, Aayush Gupta. Chizhov is a neurotech entrepreneur with a background in math and physics, Yan-Huang is a researcher at Caltech with...

University Of Zululand To Host HackAtom 2026

Today at 16:37 PM, via Tech Financials

The University of Zululand will host the South African Global HackAtom on 5-6 May 2026 at its Kwadlangezwa Campus. HackAtom is an international 24‑hour hackathon where students who study different disciplines at the same university develop practical solutions to real challenges in the nuclear and high‑tech sectors. The organisers invite students from across South Africa […]

Red hair gene favoured by natural selection over last 10,000 years, study finds

Today at 16:21 PM, via The Guardian

Scientists suggest red hair and fair skin were favoured for vitamin D efficiency in study focused on whether human evolution plateaued after advent of agriculture

People with red hair who have put up with teasing or “fiery” stereotypes may be pleased to learn that they appear to be winners from an evolutionary perspective. A large genetics study has revealed that, in Europe, the gene for...

Anthropic Plots Major London Expansion

Today at 15:49 PM, via Wired

As tensions with the US government mount, Anthropic has leased a new office with enough space to quadruple its 200-person headcount in London.

While Laws Develop, South Africa’s Online Betting Regulators And Operators Are Turning To Tech For Unity

Today at 15:23 PM, via Tech Financials

Rather than merely waiting for the slower pace of legislative alignment across provinces, the online betting industry is looking toward “technical harmonisation” as a precursor to legal change. In this scenario, technology serves as the bridge that allows both sides to meet in the middle. While the global iGaming landscape often struggles with fragmented rules […]

Vuma Connects 1,000 Schools To Fibre, Unlocking Digital Access For Learners Across SA

Today at 14:28 PM, via Tech Financials

Vuma, a Maziv company, has reached a significant national milestone, connecting 1,000 schools across South Africa to fibre, unlocking digital resources and new opportunities for teaching and learning. The milestone was marked today at Molamo Primary School in Limpopo, where government leaders, educators and industry stakeholders gathered to reflect on the role connectivity is playing […]

NetApp Collaborates with Google Cloud to Power Data Infrastructure for Distributed Cloud

Today at 14:20 PM, via ITWeb

NetApp® (NASDAQ: NTAP), the Intelligent Data Infrastructure company, today announced that it has expanded its collaboration with Google Cloud with a 4-year Enterprise Agreement to accelerate the deployment of the NetApp storage solutions within the Google Distributed Cloud air-gapped (GDC), Google’s sovereign cloud platform delivered by World Wide Technology (WWT).

Spartans Casino Reaches 14th Global Ranking in Beta Phase as Stake.com and Roobet Lose Ground Fast 

Today at 14:10 PM, via Tech Financials

The iGaming landscape is bracing for a tectonic shift as legacy platforms face unprecedented pressure. While Stake.com and Roobet have long dictated trends, the emergence of Spartans.com has redefined expectations for new crypto casinos. Currently in beta, Spartans has already stunned the industry by reaching a 14th global ranking among all crypto gambling sites.  This […]

Spartans.com Disrupts Market With $7M Monthly Leaderboard, While Stake Exits Tier-One Zones & Rainbet Struggles

Today at 13:58 PM, via Tech Financials

The crypto casino environment in 2026 bears no resemblance to its state two years prior. Former industry leaders are currently hemorrhaging users, burdened by legal disputes, skyrocketing marketing expenses, and loyalty programs that fail everyone except the largest whales. Gamblers have noticed this decline. Consequently, they are migrating. Filling this void, Spartans.com has executed the […]

Electric Minibus Taxis: The Challenges And Gains Facing Cape Town’s Transition

Today at 13:28 PM, via Tech Financials

By MJ (Thinus) Booysen, Stellenbosch University and Joshua Sello, Stellenbosch University The minibus taxi is ubiquitous in southern Africa. These vehicles are the backbone of the urban economy, providing affordable mobility for millions. In Cape Town, South Africa’s second most populous city, they are central to the transport landscape. Around two-thirds of the city’s public […]

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