Bad start for new DStv owner
Veteran broadcasting journalist Thinus Ferreira says its ironic that Canal+ promised more content for DStv customers when it seems they’ll begin the new year with less content for the same price.
Science/Tech
China Is Getting Much of What It Wants From the U.S., Including Chips
For China, President Trump’s moves to loosen chip controls, soften U.S. rhetoric and stay silent on tensions with Japan amount to a rare string of strategic gains.
When the physical world goes online: the new front line of cyber risk
Snode warns that once-isolated OT systems face rising cyber risks as connectivity reshapes industrial environments.
Upgrade your TV in minutes this festive season and save big
The Xiaomi TV Box S 3rd Gen bundle deal offers a fast, affordable path to upgrading any television into a full 4K smart entertainment hub.
Changes to polar bear DNA could help them adapt to global heating, study finds
Scientists say bears in southern Greenland differ genetically to those in the north, suggesting they could adjust
Changes in polar bear DNA that could help the animals adapt to warmer climates have been detected by researchers, in a study thought to be the first time a statistically significant link has been found between rising temperatures and changing DNA in a wild mammal species.
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Google asks UK experts to find uses for its powerful quantum tech
UK researchers will get a chance to develop applications for the tech giant’s quantum processor.
Trump Signs Executive Order to Neuter State A.I. Laws
The order would create one federal regulatory framework for artificial intelligence, Mr. Trump told reporters in the Oval Office.
Reddit launches High Court challenge to Australia’s social media ban for kids
It said the landmark policy has serious implications for Australians’ privacy and political rights.
Crypto Entrepreneur Who Caused 2022 Crash Is Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison
Do Kwon, who designed the virtual currencies Luna and TerraUSD, which plunged in 2022, had pleaded guilty to fraud.
Disney Agrees to Bring Its Characters to OpenAI’s Sora Videos
The deal is a watershed for Hollywood, which has been trying to sort through the possible harms and upsides of generative artificial intelligence.
Can OpenAI Respond After Google Closes the A.I. Technology Gap?
A new technology release from OpenAI is supposed to top what Google recently produced. It also shows OpenAI is engaged in a new and more difficult competition.
The UK’s pharma deal was vital – but the GSK boss is right about US dominance
It would be absurd to claim the UK has suddenly become a life-sciences leader thanks to the new pricing and tariffs pact
That’s gratitude, eh? It’s not even a fortnight since the government agreed to raise the prices the NHS pays for new medicines and here comes the boss of GSK, the UK’s second largest pharma firm, to extol the virtues of doing business in the US.
The US is “still the leading...
After Australia, Which Countries Could Be Next to Ban Social Media for Children
Governments are studying the decision to prohibit youths from using platforms like Facebook and TikTok as worries grow about the potential harm they cause.
Zimbali 2030: See KZN’s R50bn Coastal Future Now
IFA Hotels & Resorts unveils a R50 billion vision to transform KwaZulu-Natal’s North Coast. Discover the marina and country estate set to redefine sustainable luxury living. In a bold move set to reshape South Africa’s coastline, IFA Hotels & Resorts (IFAHR) has unveiled its Zimbali Vision 2030. This transformative master plan is a long-term commitment to […]
Orcas team up with dolphins to hunt salmon, study finds
Northern resident killer whales appear to use dolphins as ‘scouts’, in a surprising cooperative hunting strategy
Orcas and dolphins have been spotted for the first time working as a team to hunt salmon off the coast of British Columbia, according to a new study which suggests a cooperative relationship between the two predators.
The research, published on Thursday in the journal Scientific...
Fearless mafias are crushing South Africa
Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson says there has been a reduction in construction stoppages by business forums. However, fibre network rollouts could still be suffering.
Architects of AI named Time magazine’s ‘Person of the Year’
Time magazine named the architects of AI its “Person of the Year”, citing their ability to deliver the age of thinking machines.
Vodacom follows MTN with post-paid price hikes
Vodacom South Africa has given its post-paid customers notice that it will increase prices at above inflation.
MVT Systems – Modernise your IT without the complexity
MVT Systems offers a full-stack, Microsoft-powered service suite to help companies scale their IT systems securely and cost-effectively.
Tidewater Expands Partnership with Rimini Street Following Successful Optimization of Regional ERP and Tax Software Solutions
Rimini Street, Inc. (Nasdaq: RMNI), a global provider of end-to-end enterprise software support, managed services and Agentic AI ERP innovation solutions, and the leading third-party support provider for Oracle, SAP and VMware software, today announced the expansion of its partnership with Tidewater, the world’s largest offshore service vessel (OSV) fleet operator.
South African spreadsheet master — student wins global Excel championship
University of Pretoria student Pieter Pienaar is the first South African to take the title.