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YouTube has confirmed that it is blocking background playback — the ability to keep a video’s audio running after minimizing the browser or locking the screen — for non-Premium users across third-party mobile browsers including Samsung Internet, Brave, Vivaldi and Microsoft Edge. Users began reporting the issue last week, noting that audio would cut out the moment they left the browser,...
A group of cryptocurrency investors backing a memecoin hopes the statue will soon be installed at one of Mr. Trump’s golf courses in Florida.
Xgram.io, a leading non-custodial multichain cryptocurrency exchange platform, today announced the availability of private swaps for the USDT ERC20 to XMR trading pair. This new addition empowers users to seamlessly exchange Tether (USDT) on the Ethereum network for Monero (XMR), a privacy-focused cryptocurrency, with enhanced security, speed, and complete user control. As the demand for […]
An anonymous reader shares a report: PayPal said on Tuesday it was booting its CEO and replacing him with its board chair Enrique Lores, sparing no ambiguity as to why: “The pace of change and execution was not in line with the Board’s expectations,” it said in a statement. One group that was blindsided was HP, where Lores was until Tuesday serving as CEO, according to people familiar with the...
TFG has published its third-quarter and nine-month fiscal year-to-date results, reporting substantial online sales growth in its TFG Africa division.
Adobe has emailed users of Adobe Animate to let them know the popular animation and game development program will be discontinued on March 1, an abrupt decision that has angered animators and game developers who say the tool remains an industry standard in television and game production. Animate, the successor to the once-popular Flash, is widely used for graphic creation, animation and...
Surface Pro or Surface Laptop? Here’s how to decide which Microsoft device is right for you.
Black Rock Mining could proceed with arbitration proceedings without Nkosana Makate or his legal representation present.
The announcement is part of a broader push by countries to curb access to online platforms for minors. It also points to Europe’s stricter approach to regulating social media.
[February 3, 2026 | Global News] As global investors’ demand for diversified asset allocation continues to rise, the spotlight has shifted toward how to safely and simply bridge the gap between traditional finance and digital assets. Today, ZOOMEX, a world-leading crypto asset exchange, officially announced the launch of the “February XAUT Airdrop Event” This event […]
GIG Ventures is building a new generation of open-access fibre infrastructure to support South Africa’s growing connectivity demands.
An anonymous reader shares a report: By now, the Forbes 30 Under 30 list has become more than a little notorious for the amount of entrants who go on to be charged with fraud.[…] Gokce Guven, a 26-year-old Turkish national and the founder and CEO of fintech startup Kalder, was charged last week with alleged securities fraud, wire fraud, visa fraud, and aggravated identity theft. The New...
Since rolling out in September 2021, Vox Weather has amassed hundreds of thousands of followers across social media platforms and has entered partnerships with major publications and sports events.
Researchers say sediment changes due to waste dumping and coastal erosion intensified by climate breakdown
As much as half of some British beaches’ coarse sediments consist of human-made materials such as brick, concrete, glass and industrial waste, a study has found.
Climate breakdown, which has caused more frequent and destructive coastal storms, has led to an increase in these substances on...
Haier, which has ranked No.1 in Euromonitor International’s Global Major Appliances Brand Retail Volume for 17 consecutive years, has officially launched in South Africa. This strategic move is driven by the nation’s ongoing urban development, increasing household electrification, and a rising demand for premium, energy-efficient home appliances. A Market of Strategic Potential South Africa...
Today, Disney+ debuted the official trailer for FX’s “Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette,” a limited series that explores the undeniable chemistry, whirlwind courtship and high-profile marriage of one of the most iconic couples of the 20th century, John F. Kennedy Jr. (Paul Anthony Kelly) and Carolyn Bessette (Sarah Pidgeon). It is the […]
Eskom’s forecasts show a high risk of load-shedding returning near the end of the decade unless the shutdown of some coal power stations is delayed or new gas power comes online faster than expected.
Your personal data and financial peace of mind are the foundation of a positive mobile betting experience. While odds, markets and live action grab your attention, a well-built security framework quietly works behind the scenes to keep everything running safely and smoothly. When you open a betting app on your smartphone, your focus should stay […]
While the world chases chocolates in February, South Africans know real romance happens behind the wheel on a long, winding road – which is why Midas is dedicating this month to the love of cars.
Off-grid electric vehicle (EV) charging company Zero Carbon Charge is on schedule to complete its second and third service stations in South Africa by June 2026.
South African school pupils were recognised at the IRIS Global Symposium in India for creating projects that address practical scientific solutions to real-world problems.