Preparing for the SQL Server 2025 era – Ascent’s guidance
Companies that apply structure, sequencing and discipline will be best positioned to turn platform capability into long-term strategic advantage, says Ascent Technology.
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US-listed data centre operator Equinix doubles down on South Africa
Nasdaq-listed Equinix has bought land in Joburg and Cape Town as it looks to capitalise on Africa’s AI boom.
TCS | MTN’s Divyesh Joshi on the strategy behind Pi
MTN SA’s chief commercial officer explains why the company launched a digital-only network operator brand called Pi.
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Russia Goes After VPNs As ‘Great Crackdown’ Gathers Pace
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Reuters: Russia is going to further clamp down Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), which are used by millions of Russians to get around internet controls and censorship, Russia’s digital minister said. In what has been cast by diplomats as Russia’s “great crackdown,” the authorities have repeatedly blocked mobile internet and jammed major messenger services...
Robotaxi Outage in China Leaves Passengers Stranded on Highways
A suspected system failure froze Baidu’s robotaxis across Wuhan, trapping passengers and reportedly causing traffic disruptions and crashes.
Apple Will Push Out Rare ‘Backported’ Patches to Protect iOS 18 Users From DarkSword Hacking Tool
As a DarkSword takeover technique spreads, Apple tells WIRED it will release fixes for millions of iPhone owners who remain on iOS 18 rather than force them to update to iOS 26 simply to be protected.
Volvo Shifts Polestar 3 Production Entirely To the US
Polestar and Volvo are ending Polestar 3 production in Chengdu, China, and consolidating all output of the electric SUV at Volvo’s plant in South Carolina. “The move to consolidate global Polestar 3 production in Charleston help[s] generate efficiencies for both companies, whilst also underscoring our confidence in the plant and the role it plays in our manufacturing footprint,” said Hakan...
Oracle Cuts Thousands of Jobs Across Sales, Engineering, Security
bobthesungeek76036 shares a report from the Register: Oracle laid off thousands of employees on Tuesday as it ramps spending on AI infrastructure projects internally and with major technology partners. The layoffs were carried out via email, according to copies of the message viewed by Business Insider. The email told affected workers they would be terminated immediately and to provide a...
Artemis II Countdown: How and When to Watch the Launch
Here’s everything you need to know about the Artemis II mission, the long-awaited (and long-delayed) human return to the moon.
OpenAI Adds Another $12 Billion to Latest Funding Round
The start-up has raised a total of $122 billion in a funding round that values the company at $730 billion.
Iran Threatens to Start Attacking Major US Tech Firms on April 1
Tech giants like Apple, Google, and Microsoft are among those on a target list released by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
Top Brussels Official Urges Europeans To Work From Home, Drive Less As Energy Crisis Deepens
A top EU official is urging Europeans to work from home, drive less, and cut air travel as the bloc braces for a prolonged energy crisis triggered by the Gulf conflict. The European Commission is also pushing member states to accelerate renewables and other energy-security measures as oil and gas disruptions continue. Politico reports: In a speech with echoes of the early days of the...
Google Now Lets You Change Your Gmail Address
Google is rolling out a feature in the U.S. that lets some users change their Gmail address without creating a new account or losing their data. TechCrunch reports: Users who have access to this feature can go to their Google Account settings, navigate to Personal info > Email > Google Account email option. Tap on the “Change Google Account email” button to start the process of changing your...
Global Ban On Digital Duties Expires After Stalled Talks At WTO Meeting
An anonymous reader quotes a report from the New York Times: A global ban on taxing digital streaming and downloads across national borders expired on Monday, after members of the World Trade Organization concluded an annual meeting without agreeing to extend it. U.S. representatives had pushed to extend the ban, which prevents the more than 160 members of the W.T.O. from issuing duties related...
Our Favorite Affordable Air Purifier Is Temporarily Even Cheaper
Amazon has the Coway Airmega Mighty marked down to two-thirds its normal price.
Maziv Pledges R9 Billion And 10,000 Employment Opportunities At 2026 South Africa Investment Conference
Maziv, South Africa’s leading open-access fibre infrastructure provider, has announced a landmark R9 billion investment pledge at the sixth South Africa Investment Conference. This significant capital commitment, spanning the next five years, is set to accelerate the country’s high-speed digital rollout and includes a dedicated pledge to create 10,000 direct and indirect job opportunities over […]
Australia Readies Social Media Court Action Citing Teen Ban Breaches
Australia is preparing possible court action against major social media platforms that are failing to enforce the country’s social media ban on under-16s. “Three months after the ban came into effect, the eSafety Commissioner said it was probing Meta’s Instagram and Facebook, Google’s YouTube, Snapchat and TikTok for possible breaches of the law,” reports Reuters. From the report:...
How to Change Your Gmail Address
You’ve probably had the same Gmail address for years. Now, it’s easy to make a name change without worrying about the transition.
The US Military’s GPS Software Is an $8 Billion Mess
The GPS Next-Generation Operational Control System was due for completion in 2016. Ten years later, the software for controlling the military’s GPS satellites still doesn’t work.
The Promise of ‘Woke 2’ Is Fueling a Leftist Fever Dream
Progressives are dreaming about a new political order that rights the wrongs of the Trump administration and the shortcomings of “Woke 1.” Does it have a shot?