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Microsoft is turning Azure Linux into a general-purpose, Fedora-based cloud distribution available to all Azure customers, while also productizing Flatcar as Azure Container Linux for immutable container hosts. “When Microsoft joined the Linux Foundation, there was this big conspiracy theory that somehow the Linux Foundation was undermining open source in partnership with Microsoft, and now you...
South Africa is on the cusp of a digital revolution that promises to end the era of ‘the system is down’. The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) recently gazetted draft regulations for a smartphone-based digital identity, a move that could turn our mobile devices into our primary ID cards, birth certificates, and marriage licences – […]
NextEra’s proposed acquisition of Dominion Energy comes as Americans are paying a lot more for electricity, and data centers are demanding a lot more power from utilities.
Cryptocurrency has moved from the edges of the investing world into the center of long-term portfolio conversations. As more people look at digital assets through the lens of retirement, the Crypto IRA category has grown into one of the most active corners of fintech. The challenge for investors is no longer whether to consider crypto […]
An anonymous reader quotes a report from the New York Times: Meta told employees on Monday that it was reassigning 7,000 workers to focus on new initiatives around artificial intelligence, the latest change in a company transformation spurred by the powerful technology. Employees will be moved to four new organizations focused on building new A.I. tools and apps, Janelle Gale, Meta’s head of...
The ex-employees, who cofounded a new AI watchdog group, say investors deserve more information about xAI’s safety practices before SpaceX goes public.
As part of the reconciliation bill, the senators have allocated $108 million over three years to add nearly 200 specialists at the Department of Homeland Security.
California truckers have expressed strong interest in the Tesla Semi because it costs much less and can travel further on a charge than electric trucks sold by established manufacturers.
The job, which is associated with the Zuckerberg family office, is located in Kauai, Hawaii, where the Meta CEO owns a massive compound.
There are serious questions about the DDoS attacks that have been mounted against South African hosting companies in recent days.
Kenya’s high court has blocked the 15% Safaricom stake sale to Vodacom, pending a constitutional challenge.
Gearing up to shred the slopes or dive into the seas? These photography tools are made for danger.
Bentley Systems, Incorporated (Nasdaq: BSY), the infrastructure engineering software company, today announced a landmark partnership with the Western Cape Government, Department of Infrastructure to implement its AI-powered Blyncsy technology across strategic sections of the provincial road network.
InterSystems, a creative data technology provider powering more than one billion health records globally, today announced that its electronic health record (EHR) solutions have been certified as Class IIa Medical Devices under Regulation (MDR) certification under Regulation (EU) 2017/745.
Cynthia Lesufi campaigns to be the first woman to be secretary-general at the African Telecommunications Union.
Cogent’s arrival at Digital Parks Africa’s Samrand data centre gives customers direct tier-1 global connectivity.
The trial in Oakland, California has helped lift the veil on the AI sector – and the huge egos of the men at the heart of it.
Recreation.gov was supposed to make access to public lands more equitable and streamlined. Instead, it’s rife with bots and inequality, while a government contractor benefits.
Amazon is adding AI-generated “podcasts” to Alexa+, letting users request custom audio explainers on any topic featuring two synthetic co-hosts. Variety reports: Seemingly to dispel the notion that these “podcasts” will be AI audio slop, Amazon emphasized that it has deals with major news organizations to ensure “accurate, real-time news and information.” Those include the Associated Press,...
The Coyl uses a coil design for the power cable, keeping it neat and taut between the desk and the wall. And instead of relying on boring levers to adjust the height, it has a nifty rotary dial.
Reliable connectivity has become essential for South African SMEs wanting to meet the expectations of modern digital consumers. [JOHANNESBURG, 19 MAY 2026] – In a digital-first market, customer experience is increasingly shaped by the quality of the connectivity sitting behind it. For a small business, customer experience often lives in everyday moments. […]