14 December at 16:00 PM, via The Guardian
The Southern Sky Astrophotography 2024 exhibition displays the top entries from the 20th David Malin awards for Australian astronomers and photographers. The images are on display at the Sydney observatory until 1 February
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14 December at 15:02 PM, via The Guardian
Storm originating from rocky asteroid expected to produce 120 meteors an hour in bright multicoloured display
One of the most spectacular meteor showers of the year is expected to light up the night sky this weekend.
The Geminid meteor shower, which is called a meteor storm because of its intensity, is expected to peak some time between Saturday and Sunday.
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14 December at 12:02 PM, via New York Times
It was a week of frenzied activity, as Silicon Valley billionaires and their companies brandished checks and compliments for the President-elect.
14 December at 12:02 PM, via New York Times
Users are now flocking to Bluesky. But every social media platform becomes a wasteland in the end.
14 December at 07:56 AM, via ITWeb
The company has appointed Selby Khuzwayo as interim CEO of Openserve.
14 December at 01:07 AM, via New York Times
The artificial intelligence start-up argues that Mr. Musk is trying to hamstring its business as he builds a rival company
14 December at 00:38 AM, via New York Times
The chief executive of Apple is the latest in a series of technology executives who are traveling to Florida to meet with the president-elect.
14 December at 00:27 AM, via New York Times
The chief executive of Apple is the latest in a series of tech executives to travel to Florida to meet with the president-elect.
13 December at 19:52 PM, via BBC News
Apple’s new artificial intelligence features falsely made it seem the BBC reported Luigi Mangione had shot himself.
13 December at 19:15 PM, via TechCentral
Mamongae Mahlare, who was Takealot Group CEO before shifting in the role of executive chair, has resigned.
13 December at 18:55 PM, via New York Times
Mr. Altman and OpenAI have recently hired key executives who previously worked for the Clinton, Obama and Biden administrations.
13 December at 18:34 PM, via New York Times
Mr. Musk is wielding his X account to single out federal employees and agencies for cuts. He has used this method before.
13 December at 17:27 PM, via New York Times
A.I. insiders are falling for Claude, a chatbot from Anthropic. Is it a passing fad, or a preview of artificial relationships to come?
13 December at 15:01 PM, via ITWeb
The firm announces adjustments to its consumer contract pricing with the monthly bill increasing by an average 4.4% effective 1 February.
13 December at 14:00 PM, via New York Times
“The president was given a very clear and easy opportunity to say, ‘Yes, I am going to save TikTok,’ and he absolutely did not say that.”
13 December at 14:00 PM, via The Guardian
Head north, avoid light pollution and seek out high ground – how to plan to see the northern lights
The northern lights lit up the skies across the UK and Europe several times this year, and experts are predicting 2025 will be a great year for spotting the often elusive light show.
The dazzling natural phenomenon, also known as the aurora borealis, has been particularly active in late 2024 and...
13 December at 13:03 PM, via ITWeb
SA’s border law enforcement authority will use surveillance drones to monitor cross-border movement during the festive season.
13 December at 12:28 PM, via ITWeb
From getting licensed locally, to Bitcoin reaching new highs, crypto players in SA reveal their 2024 milestones and expectations for 2025.
13 December at 12:02 PM, via New York Times
After mass layoffs and a pivot to A.I., the tech industry has been scaling back on the splashy and quirky benefits it had become known for.
13 December at 12:00 PM, via New York Times
The opposing paths taken by two powerful firms — Benchmark and Andreessen Horowitz — embody a profound debate about the future of an industry that funds and fosters American innovation.
13 December at 11:55 AM, via ITWeb
South Africa is one of the countries least prepared for the global digital revolution, according to the Emerging Digital Powerhouse Index.