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Films made with the help of AI will be able to win top awards at the Oscars, according to its organisers. From a report: The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences issued new rules on Monday which said the use of AI and other digital tools would “neither help nor harm the chances of achieving a nomination.” […] The Academy said it would still consider human involvement when selecting its...
Maziv chief commercial officer Phila Dube revealed interesting data abouty South Africa’s fibre market during Remgro’s recent Capital Markets Day presentations.
Researchers surprised at impact that even small differences in sleep make to adolescents’ cognitive abilities
Teenagers who go to bed earlier and sleep for longer than their peers tend to have sharper mental skills and score better on cognitive tests, researchers have said.
A study of more than 3,000 adolescents showed that those who turned in earliest, slept the longest, and had the lowest...
It’s likely that there will never be a site like 4chan again. But everything now—from X and YouTube to global politics—seems to carry its toxic legacy.
US scientists are fleeing abroad in record numbers as the Trump administration slashes research funding, according to exclusive data analysis by Nature. Applications from American researchers for international positions surged 32% between January and March 2025 compared to the same period last year, while US-based users browsing overseas jobs jumped 35%. The exodus accelerated in March as the...
Research into myalgic encephalomyelitis or chronic fatigue syndrome also reveals diagnosis ‘postcode lottery’
Over 150,000 more people in England are living with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) than was previously estimated, according to a study that highlights the “postcode lottery” of diagnosis.
The research, published in the peer-reviewed journal BMC Public Health, involved researchers from...
Alternative Data, Instant Decisions: The New Era of Subprime Lending In South Africa, millions of working adults remain “underbanked” or carry subprime credit scores, making access to affordable credit an uphill battle. Traditional banks and finance houses often rely on rigid credit‐scoring models, lengthy paperwork and in‑branch visits—all of which exclude those without a […]
The carmaker is expected to report a decline in quarterly earnings after Tesla’s brand suffered because of its chief executive’s role in the Trump administration.
The retailer’s chief executive apologised to customers in a notice on Tuesday.
Economic gains from AI will boost global output by around 0.5%/year between 2025 and 2030, the IMF said.
Yes, we included Planet Earth. No, Tiger King didn’t make the list.
Google pays Samsung an “enormous sum of money” every month to preinstall Google generative AI app, Gemini, on its phones and devices, according to court testimony, even though the company’s practice of paying for installations has twice been found to violate the law. From a report: The company began paying Samsung for Gemini in January, according to Peter Fitzgerald, Google’s vice president of...
The Department of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment says a new Environmental Screening Tool will cut delays surrounding renewable energy and new infrastructure projects.
Blocking sunlight could temporarily slow the climate crisis but the technologies remain highly controversial
UK scientists are to launch outdoor geoengineering experiments as part of a £50m government-funded programme.
The experiments will be small-scale and rigorously assessed, according to Advanced Research and Invention Agency (Aria), the UK government agency backing the plan, and will...
For over 30 years, McDonald’s South Africa has been more than just a restaurant business it has been a consistent force for good, creating thousands of employment opportunities and investing in the growth of its people. The brand’s long-standing legacy is anchored in job creation, empowerment, and developing future leaders. This commitment was recently brought […]
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South Africa has seen several innovations to fill the gap left by the failing Post Office, such as smart locker delivery services.
Get rid of old, broken, and unused devices—even Lightning cables—without adding to the e-waste problem.
Logitech has quietly increased prices on several flagship products by as much as 25%, according to findings (video) by YouTuber Cameron Dougherty. The MX Master 3S mouse now costs $120, up 20% from its previous $100 price point, while the MX Keys S keyboard has jumped 18% to $130. The K400 Plus Wireless Touch keyboard saw the most dramatic percentage increase, rising from $28 to $35. These...
Portable power stations may soon be back in fashion in South Africa.
Chinese car maker Chery is making a big entry into the hybrid vehicle market.