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Shopify Must Face Data Privacy Lawsuit In US
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Reuters: A U.S. appeals court on Monday revived a proposed data privacy class action against Shopify, a decision that could make it easier for American courts to assert jurisdiction over internet-based platforms. In a 10-1 decision, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco said the Canadian e-commerce company can be sued in California for...
Meet the CIO | Yosheen Padayachee’s unconventional journey into tech leadership
Yosheen Padayachee, group IT director at Tsebo Solutions Group, is our guest in this episode of TechCentral’s Meet the CIO.
Best MacBooks (2025): Which Apple Laptop Should You Buy?
Having a hard time choosing from Apple’s complex MacBook lineup? Let us help you find the right laptop.
Private hospital firm replacing staff with AI in South Africa
Mediclinic has emphasised that the move will not impact full-time employees.
Cluster headaches are ‘the most painful condition on the planet’. Sufferers are going to extreme – and secretive – measures for relief
The condition is more excruciating than childbirth or gunshot wounds, but little understood. An online community of ‘clusterheads’ are self-experimenting with psilocybin – with promising results
Peter was working late, watching two roulette tables in play at a London casino, when he felt something stir behind his right eye. It was just a shadow of sensation, a horribly familiar tickle. But on...
5 Best Smart Locks (2025), Tested and Reviewed
Upgrade your locks with fingerprint-scanning or a keypad, whether it’s at the front door or a sliding glass entryway.
SA’s G20 focus on cross-border ICT collaboration
In face of rising global isolationism, South Africa is calling on the Southern African telecoms community to help drive Africa’s digital transformation.
Comms minister pushes for cross-border ICT collaboration
In the face of rising global isolationism, SA calls on the Southern African telecoms community to help drive Africa’s digital transformation.
Europe hits Apple, Meta with huge fines
The EU fines against Apple and Meta are likely to stoke tensions with US President Donald Trump.
13 Best Mattresses Online—We Slept on Them for At Least a Week (2025)
WIRED has tested hundreds of bed-in-a-box mattresses for a week each. Our top pick, the Helix Midnight Luxe hybrid, is the best bed you can buy online.
We drove an electric car to Botswana and back — and almost ran out of charge
MyBroadband recently put an electric vehicle through a tough long-range test over Easter Weekend, taking it across the Botswana border using a route with limited charging infrastructure.
EU hits Apple and Meta with €700m of fines
The tech giants have reacted with fury, accusing the EU of unfairly pursuing US companies.
Nintendo Switch 2 Preorders: Everything You Need to Know
Do you need a Switch 2 to play GameCube games? What time do preorders start? Can you queue outside GameStop on June 5? We’ve answered all your burning questions.
Muscle Memory Isn’t What You Think It Is
In her new book, On Muscle, Bonnie Tsui investigates the other stuff our thews remember—like how to grow when you exercise.
Crossfin invests in payments advisory firm DigiSquad
The fintech investment platform announces an investment in South African fintech company DigiSquad for an undisclosed sum.
The 9 Best Pillows We Found After Months of Testing (2025)
We spent months sleeping on various pillows to find the right support for your noggin whether you snooze on your side, back, or in a tangle of blankets.
How Cnnect is redefining workforce empowerment
From learning to leading: Cnnect has undergone a transformative journey that demanded new branding.
Big changes for people who shop on Temu and Shein in South Africa
New customs import rules in South Africa mean people will pay more when importing certain types of products from overseas retailers like Temu and Shein.
Datacentrix wins back R1bn SANParks ICT tender from Gijima
The High Court found the tender process to be flawed and ruled in favour of Datacentrix, which previously held the contract and challenged the award.
Tesla’s cure for Musk’s missteps is … more Musk
For any other company’s stock, the combination of such poor results with Elon Musk’s political priorities would spell doom.