
It’s a Hard Forkin’ Christmas!
The “Hard Fork” co-hosts Kevin Roose and Casey Newton sing an original, tech-inspired rendition of “The Twelve Days of Christmas.”
TUESDAY, 30 DECEMBER 2025, 05:58

The “Hard Fork” co-hosts Kevin Roose and Casey Newton sing an original, tech-inspired rendition of “The Twelve Days of Christmas.”

More accurate and individualized health predictions will allow for preventative factors to be implemented well in advance.

In conversation with Kevin Roose and Casey Newton on the “Hard Fork” podcast, the former Roomba C.E.O. Colin Angle shares how YouTube’s viral shark cat brought him joy in 2008.

The New York Police Department’s “mosque-raking” program targeted Muslim communities across NYC. Now, as the city’s first Muslim mayor takes office, one man is fighting—again—to fully expose it.

Looking ahead to early 2026, one crypto market trend is impossible to overlook: staking is quietly emerging as one of the most reliable avenues to earn passive income amid constant volatility. Bitcoin recently slid below US$89,000, while Solana (SOL) dropped to US$127.60—down 3.5% in just 24 hours—yet capital keeps flowing toward infrastructure, yield opportunities, and […]

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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 […]

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...

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.

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.