The “Hard Fork” co-hosts Kevin Roose and Casey Newton sing an original, tech-inspired rendition of “The Twelve Days of Christmas.”

In conversation with Kevin Roose and Casey Newton on the “Hard Fork” podcast, the former Roomba C.E.O. Colin Angle shares how YouTube’s viral shark cat brought him joy in 2008.

Looking ahead to early 2026, one crypto market trend is impossible to overlook: staking is quietly emerging as one of the most reliable avenues to earn passive income amid constant volatility. Bitcoin recently slid below US$89,000, while Solana (SOL) dropped to US$127.60—down 3.5% in just 24 hours—yet capital keeps flowing toward infrastructure, yield opportunities, and […]

Photo Credit: Natacha Christeler A refined approach to modern beauty Practicing throughout the Tampa Bay area, Natacha Christeler, APRN BC, has become one of America’s most sought after aesthetic authorities, renowned for her balance of scientific precision and artistic refinement. Known by many patients as the “Filler Fairy” for her subtle, camera ready transformations, Natacha […]

The battle for dominance in South Africa’s e-commerce sector has moved away from the leafy suburbs of Sandton and into the lavish, bustling, high-growth corridors of the township economy. However, as giants like Amazon and Takealot vie for this untapped market, they are discovering that the biggest barrier to entry isn’t demand. No, it is […]

Studying chemical chatter as tiny balls of cells embed could shine a light on early pregnancy and glitches that lead to miscarriage

Researchers have created the lining of a womb in a dish, which promises to shed light on the mysterious early stages of human pregnancy and the glitches that can lead to miscarriage and medical complications.

In laboratory experiments, early-stage human embryos...

Payments used to be simple lines between a card, a bank, and a merchant. Today money hops across apps, exchanges, and wallets that live in multiple jurisdictions at once. That complexity raises a basic question for builders and consumers alike. How do you keep experiences fast and friendly while meeting rules that change from one […]

The Competition Tribunal has approved the sale of Herotel to Vumatel, but subject to an extensive set of conditions.

The Competition Commission has approved a deal that will see Open Access Data Centres expand its local footprint.

Netflix has taken a small but significant step with the launch of its first-ever daily highlights show for the Afcon football.

Naspers and Prosus chairman Koos Bekker has sold shares in both companies worth about R2.5-billion over three trading days.

The adverts for prescription-only drugs showed healthcare professionals impersonating the British retailer.

The Competition Tribunal has approved the merger in which Vumatel will acquire control of Herotel.

The company says 2025 marked a turnaround year, highlighted by a return to profitability, a JSE listing, and expanded network, retail and device partnerships.

PariPesa is consistently considered one of the best online betting sites 2025, and many say it takes the top spot. It does a lot of things right and attracts many players as a result. If you’re new to the scene or if you’ve never used the site before, we will discuss PariPesa’s success here. We […]

An AI-powered property solution is bridging the wealth gap for millions. E-DEED grants financial identity to the “unbanked” by valuing informal homes. A dormant asset class worth between R2 and R3 trillion has been sitting in South Africa’s townships and rural areas, largely invisible to the formal economy. Without title deeds, pay slips, or formal […]

Bitcoin has entered a bear market phase, according to analysts, signaling a meaningful shift in the current cycle. The assessment is not driven by a single sell-off, but by weakening demand metrics and long-term indicators that have fallen below historical trends. Analysts cited data showing that Bitcoin demand growth has slowed materially, a pattern that […]

Our 20 favourite pieces of in-depth reporting, essays and profiles from the year

Victor Pelevin made his name in 90s Russia with scathing satires of authoritarianism. But while his literary peers have faced censorship and fled the country, he still sells millions. Has he become a Kremlin apologist?

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Scientists are beginning to understand that ageing is not simply a linear process and we age, according to recent research, in three accelerated bursts: at about 40, 60 and 80 years old. In this episode from July, Ian Sample talks to Stanford University’s Prof Michael Snyder, who explains what the drivers of these bursts of ageing could be, and how they might be counteracted

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By Gijsbert Hoogendoorn, University of Johannesburg; Anneli Douglas, University of Pretoria, and Greg Richards, Tilburg University Creative tourism is a growing form of travel where visitors learn by taking part in hands-on, culturally rooted activities. These can include classes in local cooking, craft workshops or music sessions. Tourism researchers Anneli Douglas, Gijsbert Hoogendoorn and...

Coinbase has brought the RWA market into the spotlight by announcing that it will soon allow users to trade tokenized stocks and event contracts tied to real-world outcomes. The largest US-regulated crypto exchange joins rivals like Gemini, Kraken, and Robinhood in a market generating nearly $2 billion in revenue. Meanwhile, the Edel Finance testnet launched […]