Donald Trump’s Not-So-Strategic Crypto Reserve
When US President Donald Trump picked out a handful of cryptocurrencies for potential inclusion in a national strategic reserve, he sparked a trading frenzy—and questions about who stands to benefit.
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How Many People Are Using Nedbank’s Avo SuperShop?
Nedbank’s Avo SuperShop, which has been in the market for four years, recorded approximately 2.8 million registered clients for the year ended 31 December 2024. This marks a 9% year-on-year increase in its registered client base. According to Nedbank, Avo SuperShop continues to scale, with total gross merchandise value (GMV) growing by 21% year-on-year across […]
Scientists Create ‘Woolly Mice’
EmagGeek shares a report: Scientists have genetically engineered mice with some key characteristics of an extinct animal that was far larger — the woolly mammoth. This “woolly mouse” marks an important step toward achieving the researchers’ ultimate goal — bringing a woolly mammoth-like creature back from extinction, they say. “For us, it’s an incredibly big deal,” says Beth Shapiro, chief...
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People Are Paying Millions to Dine With Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago
Business leaders are paying as much as $5,000,000 to meet one-on-one with the president at his Florida compound, sources tell WIRED, while others are paying $1,000,000 apiece to dine with him in a group setting.
Apple Unveils iPad Air With M3 Chip
Apple today announced a significant update to its iPad Air lineup, integrating the M3 chip previously reserved for higher-end devices. The new tablets, available in both 11-inch ($599) and 13-inch ($799) configurations, deliver substantial performance gains: nearly 2x faster than M1-equipped models and 3.5x faster than A14 Bionic versions. The M3 brings Apple’s advanced graphics architecture to...
Apple 11-inch and 13-inch iPad Air : Price, Specs, Availability
The 11-inch and 13-inch tablets have the same look as before but with a minor boost in performance. The new iPads ship on March 12.
Europe’s Biggest Battery Powered Up In Scotland
AmiMoJo shares a report: Europe’s biggest battery storage project has entered commercial operation in Scotland [alternative source], promising to soak up surplus wind power and prevent turbines being paid to switch off. Zenobe said the first phase of its project at Blackhillock, between Inverness and Aberdeen, was now live with capacity to store enough power to supply 200 megawatts of...
What is Trump’s Crypto Reserve Plan?
The prospect of using taxpayer money to stockpile cryptocurrencies in a national reserve has drawn criticism from lawmakers and investors.
Best Electric Bikes (2025): Hauling, Commuting, Mountain Biking
We tested the best electric bikes in every category: commuting, mountain biking, foldable, cruisers, and more.
Last chance for R69 licence disc renewal
The selection of online licence disc renewal services has shrunk, but prices are much lower than in the past.
China’s Supreme Court Calls For Crack Down on Paper Mills
China’s highest court has called for a crack down on the activities of paper mills, businesses that churn out fraudulent or poor-quality manuscripts and sell authorships. Nature: Some researchers are cautiously optimistic that the court’s guidance will help curb the use of these services, while others think the impact will be minimal. “This is the first time the supreme court has issued...
Elon Musk is a proven danger to good science, but the Royal Society won’t say so. That’s why I resigned | Kit Yates
It is vital to act, and I urge colleagues to do so. How can we stand by and laud this man while he undermines scientific integrity?
Fellows of the Royal Society met yesterday to discuss, as they put it, “Fellows’ behaviour”. In light of the resignation of two fellows and an open letter signed by nearly 3,500 scientists, many, including me, expected the discussion to be focused on the...
Hellblade 2 leads the way at Bafta Games Awards
Astro Bot, Still Wakes the Deep and Thank Goodness You’re Here! complete a varied field this year.
Leaf Twig and Thorn Razor Review: A Sharp Single-Edge
This sharp-looking, sharp-shaving razor may have converted me from a life of cartridges.
South Africa plans to pump R352 million into world-first strategy
South Africa aims to become a world-leader in the niche market of Astro-tourism.
Cell C surrenders spectrum licences to Icasa
Cell C has handed big chunks of its licensed radio frequency spectrum back to communications regulator Icasa.
Realme Charts Path To 10,000mAh Phone Batteries by 2026
Realme plans to double smartphone battery capacity to 10,000mAh within its three-year strategic roadmap, the company said at tradeshow MWC on Tuesday. Current flagship devices typically offer 5,000mAh, while Realme’s latest models already ship with 6,000mAh cells. The company expects to implement 7,500mAh batteries next year before reaching the 10,000mAh target, PCMag reported, citing the...
Xsolla Offerwall Boosts Game Monetization and Enhances Non-Paying Gamers’ Engagement
Delivering Revenue Sharing Opportunities and Player Experiences for Monetization and Advertising.
CSC Expands Local Domain Name Registrar Capabilities in China
With a focus on security, scalability, and compliance, CSC enables added resilience for global companies managing their Chinese domain name portfolios.
What’s Next presented by Sage – Coming Soon
This What’s Next podcast series will focus on how technology is playing a larger role in the financial sector, and how CFOs and other financial professionals can adapt to this new environment.
Lottery Secretary Quits After Pocketing R6m While On Suspension
National Lotteries Commission company secretary Nompumelelo Nene, who was facing 145 serious disciplinary charges, has resigned. Suspended on full pay over two years ago and facing serious allegations she had covered up corruption in the lottery, she earned nearly R6-million during her suspension. She resigned after defeats in court ended her Stalingrad legal strategy to […]