Urgent research needed to tackle AI threats, says Google AI boss
But the head of the US delegation at the AI Impact Summit in Delhi says: “We totally reject global governance of AI.”
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The War Over Prediction Markets Is Just Getting Started
Prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket are booming, and so is a fight among regulators, lawmakers, and advocates over their legality.
Gmail Is Killing POP and Gmailify Access. Here’s What It Means for You
If you have multiple email accounts, your Gmail setup may soon need some reorganizing.
Tech gives traffickers a devastating new weapon
AI and digital platforms are supercharging the exploitation of vulnerable women and children – but authorities are now turning the same tools against the criminals.
Best Coffee Grinders For Espresso and Drip, Machine-Tested (2026)
We used particle size analysis and real-world testing to find the best conical burr, flat burr, and blade grinders for every budget and style of coffee drinker.
Showmax ‘can’t continue’ in its current form
MultiChoice Group CEO David Mignot has confirmed big decisions are coming soon regarding the loss-making Showmax.
His Team Devised Ways to Keep World Cup Crowds Safe
Michael Silevitch leads a research center dedicated to protecting busy public spaces. Last April, he was instructed to “end all work” immediately.
A.I. Isn’t Coming for Every White-Collar Job. At Least Not Yet.
Tech workers are increasingly worried that the artificial intelligence they are building will replace them. But some are optimistic that it is just one more tool to work with.
New York Drops Plan To Legalize Robotaxis Outside NYC
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has dropped a proposal that would have allowed limited commercial robotaxi deployments outside New York City, citing a lack of support among state legislators. “The move is a blow to Waymo and other robotaxi companies who saw New York, and especially New York City, as a potential goldmine,” reports The Verge. From the report: The plan, which was introduced by...
The Olympics and Politics Are More Intertwined Than Ever. Maybe That’s a Good Thing
The Olympics often provide a moment of unity and celebration during times of geopolitical uncertainty. But blind nationalism didn’t win at the 2026 Winter Games.
Leading US Research Lab Appears to Be Squeezing Out Foreign Scientists
House Democrats are demanding answers from the National Institute of Standards and Technology and urging it to halt rumored changes they say could undermine its mission.
AI drives rise of hybrid entry-level roles in SA
AI is restructuring entry-level work, creating hybrid roles combining automation oversight with human judgement, says Harambee.
MeerKAT discovers cosmic laser halfway across the universe
Scientists using the MeerKAT radio telescope in South Africa discover the most distant hydroxyl megamaser ever detected.
OPINION: Rural connectivity finally gets its moment
SA’s dynamic spectrum breakthrough has massive implications, says Paul Colmer, executive member of WAPA.
Old Mutual’s Dhesen Ramsamy to present at ITWeb AI Summit 2026
Ramsamy will discuss the critical role of data in the AI life cycle and challenges of data management and protection in a national context.
MultiChoice scraps annual DStv price hikes for 2026
DStv subscribers will not face a price increase in April, marking a significant strategic shift under new owner Canal+.
MultiChoice scraps annual DStv price hike
DStv subscribers will not face a price increase in April, marking a significant strategic shift under new owner Canal+.
ITWeb TV On The Road: Turning AI vision into practical reality
Organisations must stop considering AI to be a panacea for every and any problem, says Shabana Patel, Medihelp head of data strategy and AI.
AlphaTON Capital Releases Market Update on Outstanding Shares, Warrants, Options, and RSUs
Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands – AlphaTON Capital Corp. (Nasdaq: ATON) (“AlphaTON” or the “Company”), the world’s leading public technology company scaling the Telegram super-app with an addressable market of one billion monthly active users, today announced a market update on its outstanding shares, warrants, options, and RSUs. As of February 19, 2026, the […]
NASA Chief Classifies Starliner Flight As ‘Type A’ Mishap, Says Agency Made Mistakes
NASA has officially classified Boeing Starliner’s 2024 crewed flight as a “Type A” mishap, acknowledging serious technical failures and leadership shortcomings that nearly left astronauts unable to safely return. Administrator Jared Isaacman released (PDF) a 311-page internal report citing flawed decision-making and cultural issues, with the next Starliner flight now planned as uncrewed pending...
Stop logging everything: What attackers actually see in the cloud
Companies spend piles of money storing logs that will never be meaningfully analysed, while they lack the contextual data that would detect threats.