Fake 5G routers on Amazon and Takealot in South Africa
Major online marketplaces have continued to play host to numerous Wi-Fi routers falsely claiming to support 5G connectivity.
Science/Tech
AI Can Technically Perform 12% of US Labor Market’s Wage Value, MIT Simulation Finds
Researchers at MIT and Oak Ridge National Laboratory have built a simulation that models all 151 million American workers and their skills, then maps those skills against the capabilities of over 13,000 AI tools currently in production to see where the two overlap. The answer, according to their analysis: 11.7% of the US labor market’s total wage value, or about $1.2 trillion, sits in tasks...
Cost cuts and content pay off as eMedia lifts profits in brutal market
Despite plunging TV ad spend, eMedia boosts headline earnings 20.9% thanks to tight costs and digital momentum.
7 Best Alexa Speakers (2025): Echo Dot Max, Echo Show 11, Echo Studio
We’ve rounded up our favorite smart speakers that let you talk to Alexa, from the popular Echo Dot to the newest Echo Studio.
Cryptocurrency is becoming money in South Africa
Luno country manager Christo de Wit and VALR co-founder and CEO Farzam Ehsani reveal details about the adoption of crypto payments in South Africa.
UK Police To Trial AI ‘Agents’ Responding To Non-Emergency Calls
An anonymous reader quotes a report from the BBC: Call-handling agents powered by AI are to be trialled by Staffordshire Police in a bid to cut waiting times for the non-emergency 101 service. The force is set to become the third in the country to take part in the scheme testing the use of artificial “agents” to deal with calls. Under the system, the AI agent would deal with simple queries like...
The Dell 14 Plus Just Hit a New Rock Bottom Price (2025)
With a new low price, Dell just launched the best laptop deal from Black Friday I’ve seen so far.
Why refurbished tech is winning in South Africa – And why Super Comm is leading the shift
Refurbished is not only the cheaper alternative – it’s the smarter, more effective way to stay ahead.
Uber electric cars hit Joburg streets – these are the vehicles’ specs
These are the specs of the Valternative EV4, the new electric car fleet being deployed by Uber in South Africa.
Black Friday business fibre deals from MetroFibre
MetroFibre is offering business fibre deals on 12-month, 24-month, and 36-month contracts, as well as on a month-to-month basis.
Amazon CTO unpacks what 2026 holds for developers
Despite fears that GenAI will make developers obsolete, Amazon CTO Dr Werner Vogels anticipates elevated demand.
Black Friday at RSAWEB — uncapped fibre from R99 per month
RSAWEB is offering discounted monthly prices on MetroFibre, Octotel, Openserve, and Vumatel FTTH packages for Black Friday.
Study shows shift in e-hailing public perception
The majority of surveyed ride-hailing users consider the service safer than conventional transport modes, such as buses and traditional taxis.
PICS: Cell C lists on the JSE
A total of 4 000 Cell C shares changed hands at R27 each just minutes after the mobile operator’s shares debuted on the JSE.
17 Best White Elephant Gifts (2025): Coffee Pot Mug, Legos, Sushi Magnets, and More
Bring the gift everyone will want to win from this year’s holiday party, from a cute jacket for a beer can to magnets they’ll wish they could eat.
New tax proposed for South Africa
National Treasury’s Christopher Axelson explains the entity’s gambling tax proposal and what it hopes to achieve.
5 Great Video Games You Might Have Missed (2025): Blippo+, Sektori, Dispatch, Blue Prince
When you’ve finished playing the big-name video games, try Blippo+, Sektori, Dispatch, and some of our other favorites from 2025.
Best Black Friday Deals 2025: We’ve Tested Every Item and Tracked Every Price
It’s peak purchase season, and our Reviews team has scoured the entire internet to find the best Black Friday deals on gear we’ve tested and approved.
TECNO and itel officially unveil Black Friday deals
Save up to R4,000 on TECNO and itel devices with their Black Friday special offers.
Over R270M In Phuthuma Nathi Dividends Remain Unclaimed
Phuthuma Nathi, the MultiChoice South Africa’s broad-based black economic empowerment (BBBEE) share scheme, is calling on shareholders and families of deceased shareholders to come forward and claim dividends owed to them. Since 2020, Phuthuma Nathi has run an annual national campaign to locate shareholders with unclaimed dividends dating back to 2006. Thanks to these efforts, […]
3 Best VPN for iPhone (2025), Tested and Reviewed
There are dozens of iPhone VPNs at your disposal, but these are the services that will actually keep your browsing safe.