WEDNESDAY, 03 DECEMBER 2025, 04:45
Steam’s November 2025 survey shows Linux gaming climbed to its highest share in a decade “thanks to the success of the Steam Deck, the underlying Steam Play (Proton) software, and now further excitement thanks to the upcoming Steam Machine and Steam Frame,” writes Phoronix’s Michael Larabel. From the report: A decade ago in the early Steam days the initial use was around 3% and back then the...
Paramount Africa will close its doors at the end of December 2025, which brings an end to the company’s South African operations.
The Supreme Court appears inclined to side with Cox Communications in a major copyright case, suggesting that ISPs shouldn’t be held liable for users’ music piracy based solely on “mere knowledge,” given the risk of forcing outages for universities, hospitals, and other large customers. The New York Times reports: Leading music labels and publishers who represent artists ranging from Bob Dylan...
Icasa employees say it is unfair that all staff are being denied performance bonuses when several divisions at the regulator met all their targets.
Crypto derivatives markets are shifting fast, and the mood swing is impossible to ignore. Just weeks ago, risk-off sentiment dominated, with traders leaning heavily on hedges and put protection. Now, derivatives data shows a clear tilt back toward aggressive long positioning, rising open interest, and leveraged exposure — early signals that capital is rotating back […]
Bitcoin’s Layer-2 expansion narrative is turning into one of the strongest market drivers of late 2025. Activity across scaling ecosystems has increased sharply as users and developers migrate toward faster and cheaper infrastructure without leaving the Bitcoin security layer. Transaction roll ups, smart contract sidechains, and Lightning based settlement layers are beginning to form an […]
Tony Isaac quotes a report from NPR: The rise of AI assistants is rewriting the rhythms of everyday life: People are feeding their blood test results into chatbots, turning to ChatGPT for advice on their love lives and leaning on AI for everything from planning trips to finishing homework assignments. Now, one organization suggests artificial intelligence can go beyond making daily life more...
Sanral has stopped supporting magnetic stripe payments at toll plazas ahead of the busy holiday period.
The Huawei Sub-Saharan Africa FusionSolar Innovative Product Launch and Partner Year End Gala was held in Johannesburg, South Africa
WhatsApp is rolling out several new features including giving users of its stable app the ability to test beta capabilities.
The deal with a company owned by Embraer gives Beta Technologies an additional source of revenue as it develops its own electric aircraft.
Eventbrite, Inc. (NYSE: EB), the leading global marketplace for shared experiences, announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Bending Spoons, in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $500 million.
The remote high-speed oval has seen iconic cars like the Bugatti Veyron and Rolls-Royce Spectre tested on its asphalt.
Science, technology and innovation deputy minister Dr Nomalungelo Gina calls for strengthened intellectual property awareness.
HERMANUS, CAPE TOWN – The conversation around Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Africa is rapidly shifting from “if” to “how.” While the potential is universally acknowledged, the path to tangible, scalable, and locally relevant implementation remains the critical challenge. At the SATNAC 2025 conference, the focus was squarely on this practical execution, with industry leaders outlining […]
Thyspunt in the Eastern Cape and Bantamsklip in the Overberg are the proposed sites for a new nuclear power plant.
On this week’s episode of The Big Interview podcast, the philanthropist offers her insights on billionaire donors, kids on phones, and the importance of women’s health care.
Recent exploits show iPadOS windows running on an iPhone, hinting at the future of Apple hardware and software alike—while also possibly revealing its incoming foldable phone experience.
Register Domain SA now includes a free AI-powered site builder with every hosting package to help South African businesses launch professional websites with no coding needed.
The fintech group delivers “resilient financial performance” for the six months ended 30 September, amid sluggish economic growth.
A growing affinity for larger screens has led to a wider range of TVs with screen sizes in the triple digits in South Africa, while high brightness projectors are also competing for the home market.