Netanyahu Posts ‘Proof of Life’ Video as A.I. Sows Doubts About What’s Real
The unusual video is the latest demonstration that artificial intelligence is undermining trust — even in footage that is authentic.
TUESDAY, 17 MARCH 2026, 18:49
The unusual video is the latest demonstration that artificial intelligence is undermining trust — even in footage that is authentic.
The U.S. SEC is reportedly preparing a proposal to make quarterly earnings reports optional, potentially allowing companies to report results just twice a year. “The proposal could be published as soon as next month,” reports Reuters, citing a paywalled report from the Wall Street Journal, adding that “regulators are in talks with major exchanges to discuss how their rules may need to be...

As outbreak in Kent claims the lives of two young people, experts advise against rushing to get a vaccine
Pharmacies in England are reporting a surge in demand for meningitis vaccines after an outbreak in Kent claimed the lives of two young people and left others in hospital.
However, experts have advised against rushing to get a jab, stressing public health authorities are best placed to...

There is a distinct difference between short-term and long-term success in the professional world. Short-term success often requires little more than a bit of luck and fleeting interest. It also requires the ability to capture consumers’ attention for a matter of moments. However, to turn that into something that is sustainable takes a much greater […]
Samples from the asteroid Ryugu contain all five nucleobases — the key building blocks of DNA and RNA. “This strengthens the idea that asteroids may have brought the ingredients for the first living organisms to Earth long ago,” reports New Scientist. From the report: Japan’s Hayabusa 2 spacecraft visited Ryugu in 2018, where it shot two projectiles — one small and one large — into the surface...

The Post Office’s rescue practitioners have moved to clarify that no application has yet been filed for its liquidation.

A new trailer and poster for “Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord” are now available to download and share. The all-new animated series from Lucasfilm Animation will premiere exclusively on Disney+ 6 April, 2026. Two episodes will premiere each week, with the final two airing on the ultimate Star Wars holiday, May the 4th. Set after the events of “Star Wars: The Clone Wars,” […]

Nvidia says the tool will transform game graphics – critics warn it could squeeze out artistic expression.

In a major boost for rural education, Telkom has partnered with the Eastern Cape Department of Education to bridge the digital divide at Sitoza Senior Secondary School. The initiative officially relaunched the school’s ICT laboratory with a handover of 30 laptops and 30 MiFi connectivity devices, each equipped with preloaded SIM cards and data packages. […]

Chip shortages are causing the prices of servers, radio access network equipment and even Sim cards to rise.

FlySafair has introduced new one‑tap payment options in its mobile app, allowing customers to pay for flights quickly and securely using Apple Pay and Google Pay. The new payment methods, powered by Stitch, form part of the airline’s ongoing focus on using technology to simplify the booking experience and remove unnecessary friction for customers. Stitch […]

It’s time to clamp down on the chaos and clear your desktop with these clever mounted accessories.

Spar Group informed shareholders on Tuesday that it will implement a voluntary severance programme in certain areas of the business as part of its ongoing focus on improving operational efficiency and competitiveness. “The severance programme forms part of a broader reset designed to align the Group’s cost base with current trading conditions and ensure Spar […]

Skylight’s popular digital calendar gets its Goldilocks size. But like with the Calendar Max before it, you have to prepare your family for a full conversion to keep it useful.

Samsung has reportedly pulled the plug on its trifold phone after just three months, citing unsustainable production costs.
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Inside Climate News: Republican lawmakers in multiple states and Congress are advancing proposals to shield polluters from climate accountability and prevent any type of liability for climate change harms — even as these harms and their associated costs continue to mount. It’s the latest in a counter-offensive that has unfolded on multiple fronts, from...

Joe Hogan, Align Technology’s plastics-nerd CEO, says you shouldn’t eat with your aligners and that you don’t need to wear your retainers every night.

This new-ish hybrid between trail runners and road runners is designed for less technical terrain and the occasional road run.

The National Consumer Commission calls for stronger legislation and enforcement to address issues within SA’s e-commerce sector.

A home network-attached storage (NAS) server is ideal for backups, content streaming, and more. It could even save you money in the long run.

MTN Group would exit its minority stake in Iran if sanctions made it possible to do so, CEO Ralph Mupita has said.