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The battle for dominance in South Africa’s e-commerce sector has moved away from the leafy suburbs of Sandton and into the lavish, bustling, high-growth corridors of the township economy. However, as giants like Amazon and Takealot vie for this untapped market, they are discovering that the biggest barrier to entry isn’t demand. No, it is […]
Tech giants Google and Apple are asking some employees with H-1B visas to reconsider international travel, as their legal teams warned that visa processing delays could keep employees abroad for months, according to Business Insider. From a report: Law firms representing the tech giants sent memos advising staff who require visa stamps for reentry to stay in the U.S., warning that international...
Studying chemical chatter as tiny balls of cells embed could shine a light on early pregnancy and glitches that lead to miscarriage
Researchers have created the lining of a womb in a dish, which promises to shed light on the mysterious early stages of human pregnancy and the glitches that can lead to miscarriage and medical complications.
In laboratory experiments, early-stage human embryos...
Apple has been fined $116 million by Italy’s antitrust regulator over the “excessively burdensome” privacy rules it imposes on third-party apps. From a report: The Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) says that Apple abused its dominant app store market position by burdening developers with “disproportionate” terms around data collection that exceed privacy law requirements, compared to rules...
An anonymous reader shares a report: The United States will take action against China’s semiconductor industry, setting new tariffs on chips from China from June 23, 2027, that have 0% duties currently, the US Trade Representative said. The announcement comes following a year-long investigation into China’s chip imports into the United States, launched by the Biden administration and led by the...
China has unveiled new rules to rein in aggressive pricing tactics by online platforms, prohibiting e-commerce operators from forcing merchants to offer discounts or setting different prices based on user demographics without consent. The 29-article regulation — jointly issued over the weekend by the National Development and Reform Commission, State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR),...
Independent data from various sources suggests that Amazon.co.za’s have surged during the year.
Payments used to be simple lines between a card, a bank, and a merchant. Today money hops across apps, exchanges, and wallets that live in multiple jurisdictions at once. That complexity raises a basic question for builders and consumers alike. How do you keep experiences fast and friendly while meeting rules that change from one […]
The Competition Tribunal has approved the sale of Herotel to Vumatel, but subject to an extensive set of conditions.
Shopping for a laptop can be infuriating. Here’s how to sift through the acronyms, storage options, and extra features to find the best one for you.
Uber and Lyft plan to trial robotaxis in London starting in 2026 using autonomous vehicles from Baidu, as the UK fast-tracks approvals for self-driving cars on public roads. CNBC reports: Lyft’s testing of Baidu’s initial fleet of dozens of vehicles will begin in 2026, pending regulatory approval, “with plans to scale to hundreds from there,” Lyft CEO David Risher said in a post on social media...
The Competition Commission has approved a deal that will see Open Access Data Centres expand its local footprint.
Netflix has taken a small but significant step with the launch of its first-ever daily highlights show for the Afcon football.
Naspers and Prosus chairman Koos Bekker has sold shares in both companies worth about R2.5-billion over three trading days.
iBuyPower’s prebuilt gaming desktop tries some new tricks but comes with a few flaws.
Users of AI image generators are offering each other instructions on how to use the tech to alter pictures of women into realistic, revealing deepfakes.
DOGE dominated the news this year as Elon Musk’s operatives shook up several US government agencies. It’s far from over.
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Online black markets once lurked in the shadows of the dark web. Today, they’ve moved onto public platforms like Telegram—and are racking up historic illicit fortunes.
Many people converge in popular holiday spots during December and January, making them prime targets for phone snatchers. The initial crime may not be the biggest danger, however.
Grow a backyard’s worth of greens and vegetables in your house with a vertical hydroponic garden. Here are a few that might be worth the investment.
Make a house into a home with these gifts, whether your recipient is moving into their first house or a great new apartment.