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Cellebrite Suspends Serbia as Customer After Claims Police Used Firm’s Tech To Plant Spyware

26 February at 22:04 PM, via Slashdot

Cellebrite says it has stopped Serbia from using its technology following allegations that Serbian police and intelligence used Cellebrite’s technology to unlock the phones of a journalist and an activist, and then plant spyware. From a report: In December 2024, Amnesty International published a report that accused Serbian police of using Cellebrite’s forensics tools to hack into the cellphones...

Who’s Watching What on TV? Who’s To Say?

26 February at 21:25 PM, via Slashdot

An anonymous reader shares a report: People now watch so many programs at so many different times in so many different ways — with an antenna, on cable, in an app or from a website, as well as live, recorded or on demand — that it is increasingly challenging for the industry to agree on the best way to measure viewership. In some cases, media executives and advertisers are even uncertain...

YouTube Reaches 1 Billion Monthly Podcast Viewers

26 February at 20:45 PM, via Slashdot

YouTube has surpassed 1 billion monthly active viewers of podcast content, the video platform announced on Wednesday, cementing its position as the most frequently used podcast service in the United States. The Google-owned platform reported viewers watched over 400 million hours of podcasts monthly on living room devices last year.

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Inside the mind of Trump – a president who talks tough but surrenders to Putin | Letters

26 February at 19:56 PM, via The Guardian

Trump has the classic authoritarian personality – not the same as being authoritarian, writes Mary Wilkinson, plus, letters by Tom Brown, Jim Hatley, Sally Burch and Alison Routh

Jonathan Freedland’s comments about Donald Trump highlighted two Trumps: the shoot-from-the-hip tough guy and the supplicant at the court of Vladimir Putin (Trump is the world’s greatest showman – and the weakest...

Stonehenge-like circle unearthed in Denmark may have links to UK

26 February at 19:19 PM, via The Guardian

Archaeologists suggest ‘woodhenge’ was built between 2600 and 1600BC on similar axis to English stone circle

An “extraordinary” timber circle believed to be thousands of years old and connected to Stonehenge in England has been discovered in the ground in Denmark.

The circle of at least 45 wooden posts in Aars, North Jutland, has a diameter of about 30 metres and is believed to have been...

Amazon’s Souped-Up Alexa+ Arrives Next Month

26 February at 19:18 PM, via Wired

Alexa+ will cost $20 a month but will be free for Amazon Prime members. It’ll eventually arrive on nearly every Alexa device the company has shipped.

Amazon Unveils Alexa+, Powered by Generative A.I.

26 February at 19:10 PM, via New York Times

Amazon is aiming to catch up in generative artificial intelligence and to reboot its virtual assistant, which has been leapfrogged by powerful chatbots.

Big problem with solar power system prices

26 February at 18:59 PM, via MyBroadband

Eskom maintains that a qualified and professional electrical engineer must sign off on embedded generation systems. A major electricians representative differs.

OPPO Launches The Reno13 Series In South Africa

26 February at 18:12 PM, via Tech Financials

OPPO  today officially announced the launch of its new Reno13 series, ushering in a new era in mobile photography for South Africans. Designed to capture life’s most vibrant moments, even beneath the surface, the Reno13 series sets a new benchmark for smartphone imaging. It combines OPPO’s industry-leading AI enhancements with cutting-edge water-resistant technology. The Reno13 […]

Which Bookmaker Has The Most Advantageous Odds In South Africa?

26 February at 17:40 PM, via Tech Financials

There are several factors that determine a good sportsbook, and the odds quality is at the top of the list. For this reason, South African sportsbooks are in a competition to provide better odds on various betting events. Naturally, some do it better than others, and in this article, we introduce the leading bookmakers for […]

The Digital Tax Dilemma: South Africa’s Opportunity To Revitalise Local Media

26 February at 17:32 PM, via Tech Financials

In an age where digital giants like Google and Facebook dominate the advertising landscape, South Africa is at a critical juncture. Findings from a probe into market activities, released on Monday, 24 February 2025, by the South African Competition Commission has raised alarms about potential penalties for Google and Meta due to anti-competitive practices affecting […]

Where Do SA Students Really Spend Their Money?

26 February at 17:17 PM, via Tech Financials

University life is a time of newfound independence, late-night study sessions, a buzzing social life, and the ever-present challenge of managing finances. But where do South African students really spend their money? The Varsity Vibe 2024 Student Spend Survey, based on 18,819 responses, sheds light on student spending habits, revealing the financial pressures young adults […]

Tshwane Mayor Pushes R315 Million Security Spend Amid ANC Link Scandal

26 February at 16:28 PM, via Tech Financials

The Mayor of Tshwane is set to table an adjustment budget tomorrow, proposing an additional R315 million for so-called watchman services, just days after revelations surfaced about a potential business link between ANC Deputy Mayor Eugene Modise and one of the security companies contracted by the city. “This is a blatant attempt to entrench wasteful […]

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