
The era of (relatively) cheap computers is over
AI data centres are starving the rest of the market of RAM and other components, pushing up the price of PCs, servers and everyday electronics.
FRIDAY, 16 JANUARY 2026, 09:09

AI data centres are starving the rest of the market of RAM and other components, pushing up the price of PCs, servers and everyday electronics.

Analysts say the deal is likely to be welcomed by consumers – but reflects Apple’s failure to develop its own AI tools.

Communications minister Solly Malatsi formally ended the Post Office’s exclusivity over deliveries weighing less than 1kg in December 2025.
An anonymous reader quotes a report from CNBC: President Donald Trump said in a social media post on Monday that Microsoft will announce changes to ensure that Americans won’t see rising utility bills as the company builds more data centers to meet rising artificial intelligence demand. “I never want Americans to pay higher Electricity bills because of Data Centers,” Trump wrote on Truth...

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Norman Gidi’s officially takes up his position the new CEO of the Film and Publication Board.

Nissan is proud to announce that the all-new Nissan LEAF has been awarded the prestigious title of World’s Best Compact Car by the Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year (WWCOTY) jury – the only automotive awards panel in the world comprised exclusively of women motoring journalists. The all-new LEAF is the third generation of the […]

A notification popped up on my LinkedIn the other day. Africans were doing a traditional celebratory dance at the Africa Stablecoin summit in Johannesburg. The picture gave me a sinking feeling. Why? While stablecoins can advance financial inclusion in Africa, could this celebration mark the potential transfer of monetary sovereignty from African economies to the […]

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Spark Product Engineering represents a new generation of South African technology development company – making it the perfect partner for local organisations looking to the future.

Uptime Institute today announced the release of its Five Data Center Predictions for 2026 looking beyond the more obvious trends of 2026 and examining some of the latest developments and challenges shaping the digital infrastructure industry.

Regional executive Mohammed Amin says companies that build and deploy AI quickly, supported by intelligent infrastructure, will shape the region’s digital economy.

If you want to put people back on the moon, don’t gut the agency in charge of getting them there.

MyBroadband Insights research has shown that Cell C is closing in on MTN’s performance, but is not quite matching it yet.

Global smartphone shipments grew 2% year-on-year in 2025, with Apple leading the market.

With federal agents storming the streets of American communities, there’s no single right way to approach this dangerous moment. But there are steps you can take to stay safe—and have an impact.