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Microsoft’s OneDrive cloud storage service has drawn renewed criticism for a particularly frustrating behavior pattern that can leave users without access to their local files after the service automatically activates during Windows updates. Author Jason Pargin recently outlined the problem: Windows updates can enable OneDrive backup without any plain-language warning or opt-out option, and the...
An Uber driver has told MyBroadband that vehicle inspectors are soliciting bribes to modify car inspection reports.
The budget semiautomatic also offers drip coffee and cold brew—and some inconsistencies.
Polymarket is disputing that the mission to capture Nicolas Maduro constituted an invasion and said it will only settle a prediction contract if the US military takes control of Venezuelan territory. From a report: The decision by the prediction market has angered gamblers and added to the controversy surrounding a successful wager on the timing of Maduro’s capture that netted more than...
In a meme coin world full of short-term hype and broken promises, Hotako ($HOTA) emerges as a refreshing exception — a project with heart, culture, and a real plan. Born from Japan’s creative spirit and powered by a global team, Hotako is more than just a meme — it’s a full-fledged movement combining storytelling, education, […]
These are the technology trends that are poised to shape the year ahead – and no, it’s all not all about artificial intelligence.
South Korea’s President Lee Jae Myung asked at a televised policy meeting last month whether the country’s state-run healthcare plan could cover hair-loss treatment, framing it as a question about whether hair loss qualifies as a disease. The health minister told Lee that baldness is generally considered an aesthetic problem and therefore covered out-of-pocket, but the 61-year-old president —...
Hailstorms are increasing in frequency and severity in South Africa, presenting a greater risk of damaging solar panels.
The crypto market is shifting again, and experienced investors can feel it. Liquidity is rotating, narratives are strengthening, and early-stage opportunities are quietly separating from mature networks. In moments like these, attention naturally turns to top crypto coins that combine momentum, fundamentals, and timing. This listicle highlights seven projects drawing serious interest right now:...
An anonymous reader quotes a report from TechCrunch: The founder of a U.S.-based spyware company, whose surveillance products allowed customers to spy on the phones and computers of unsuspecting victims, pleaded guilty to federal charges linked to his long-running operation. pcTattletale founder Bryan Fleming entered a guilty plea in a San Diego federal court on Tuesday to charges of computer...
I paid R9,999 for a gaming PC in December 2025 that would cost nearly R21,000 to build today.
South Africa’s new vehicle market staged a decisive recovery in 2025, with total sales climbing above pre-pandemic levels.
The Department of Transport has welcomed the High Court’s declaratory order setting the controversial project aside.
Here’s everything that you should buy, skip, or splurge on for your at-home Pilates workout.
The cost of medication was too high for thousands of CF sufferers around the world. Now a Bangladeshi company is making a generic version that will change lives
Seven-year-old Grant Leitch had an important question for his mother. He asked if his little brother, Brett, who has cystic fibrosis (CF), was going to die.
The South African family, like tens of thousands around the world, have been...
Based on years of testing with our cats, these are our favorite WIRED-approved, techy cat toys and furniture.
The software development academy announces appointment of new CEO Ashmita Singh, with former CEO Nyari Samushonga stepping into the role of executive chairperson.
Starting an online casino sounds exciting until reality kicks in. It’s not just picking games and designing a slick homepage. It’s dealing with red tape, tech demands, and a parade of vendors who don’t always sync. The entire process is time-consuming, drains budgets, and quickly tests your patience. Which is why DSTGAMING offers a better […]
MyBroadband tested rechargeable lithium AA batteries, and found them to be good value when the consistent output voltage and reusability is considered.
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme promises robust upgrades to its accommodation portal, to prevent repeat of instances where students were left homeless.
Samsung Electronics expects memory chip supply shortages to raise prices across the electronics industry, including potentially among its own consumer products.