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The row between the US president and his billionaire ex-buddy may seem entertaining, but wealth and power are still dangerously merged
It would have taken a heart of stone to watch the death of the Trump-Musk bromance without laughing. Democrats passed the popcorn on Thursday night as the alliance between the world’s most powerful man and the world’s richest imploded via posts on their...
Apple will lose the ability to collect commissions on external iOS purchases in Europe starting June 23, following a European Commission ruling that hinges on the grammatical interpretation of a single comma in the Digital Markets Act. The dispute centers on Article 5.4, which requires gatekeepers to allow business users “free of charge, to communicate and promote offers, including under...
While Elon Musk and Donald Trump post through their break-up, DOGE shows no signs of slowing down—and potential recruits are being told they can make up to $195,000 a year.
An anonymous reader shares a report: There are more than 1,000 technology unicorns, meaning venture-backed companies worth $1 billion or more, but at least one in 5 are likely to fail, said Rich Wong, a partner at venture capital firm Accel Partners. “I think maybe out of that thousand, 20% fully die. The end,” Wong said on Thursday at the Bloomberg Tech conference in San Francisco. The...
The relationship between Mr. Trump and tech industry power brokers was built on money and the promise of deregulation, with Mr. Musk in the middle of it all.
David Sacks, President Trump’s AI policy advisor, has dismissed the prospect of implementing a universal basic income program, declaring “it’s not going to happen” during his tenure. He said: The future of AI has become a Rorschach test where everyone sees what they want. The Left envisions a post-economic order in which people stop working and instead receive government benefits. In other...
Dirty car? These petite vacuums will make your ride feel brand-new again, whether it’s covered in sand, toddler snacks, or pet hair.
The Special Tribunal has granted the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) an order to freeze assets – including luxury vehicles and property – worth some R20.3 million as part of an investigation into three alleged irregular Transnet property valuation contracts. The contracts have a value of some R89 million. “The order interdicts MM Real Estate (Pty) […]
A senior SAPS Crime Intelligence official, sought by the NPA over a multi-million Rand property scandal, has reportedly gone missing. The unit allegedly spent R45 million on irregular property purchases without proper approvals, triggering an investigation by the Inspector-General of Intelligence (IGI) – initiated after DA pressure. Major-General Philani Lushaba, Crime Intelligence’s CFO,...
YouTube pulled a popular tutorial video from tech creator Jeff Geerling this week, claiming his guide to installing LibreELEC on a Raspberry Pi 5 violated policies against “harmful content.” The video, which showed viewers how to set up their own home media servers, had been live for over a year and racked up more than 500,000 views. YouTube’s automated systems flagged the content for allegedly...
For all the insults that Mr. Musk and Mr. Trump traded on Thursday, don’t be surprised if they make up again days from now. In the meantime, they both benefit.
As Elon Musk and Donald Trump feuded, conspiracy theorists assured their followers it was all a show. “5D chess at its finest, baby—checkmate!” proclaimed one.
Nearly a quarter of consumers using buy-now-pay-later loans now finance their grocery purchases, representing a significant increase from 14% a year ago, according to a recent LendingTree survey. The shift marks a departure from the traditional use of these short-term financing services for big-ticket items like electronics and furniture toward everyday essentials including groceries, utility...
Years after its debut, the new Whoop band is still a uniquely designed tracker with distinctive health offerings.
The mogul behind Fox, Expedia, and Tinder opens up about Steve Jobs—and his close friend Sam Altman.
As the world faces a growing cancer burden, Life Healthcare continues to advance its treatment offering, with new technology constantly being introduced to diagnose, treat and manage cancer. The latest innovations offer patients renewed hope in treating brain tumours, enabling more precise removal, reducing the need for repeat surgeries, and increasing the chances of long-term […]
The platform now allows users to navigate, complete transactions, and view relevant information in Zulu.
The e-commerce giant is looking to hire hundreds of Gauteng youth, as it rolls out its franchisee development programme across the province.
An online creator went from a “nobody” to a conspiratorial sensation on X. What he gets in return is less clear.
Rain’s Nvidia GeForce Now offering has been at capacity since the day following its launch and the company’s expansion plans remain unclear.
These edibles made from functional fungi are not your childhood Flintstone vitamins.