A Monzo spokesperson said it had activated a back-up banking service after identifying issues affecting its app.

AI has changed our personal lives, answering any question, unleashing our creativity, and delivering tailored insights with a simple prompt. But in the workplace, AI hasn’t yet been so transformative — bogged down by unintuitive interfaces, fragmented across multiple teams and tools, beset by hallucinations and inconsistency, and lacking the context that the workplace demands. […]

Crypto sports betting in 2025 continues to grow as digital currencies reshape how people place wagers on their favorite games. The mix of blockchain technology and sports betting creates faster transactions, stronger privacy, and new ways to manage risk. This article explains how to use smart strategies to stay ahead and make better decisions in […]

Exclusive: Some scientists say many detections are most likely error, with one high-profile study called a ‘joke’

High-profile studies reporting the presence of microplastics throughout the human body have been thrown into doubt by scientists who say the discoveries are probably the result of contamination and false positives. One chemist called the concerns “a bombshell”.

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AI data centres are starving the rest of the market of RAM and other components, pushing up the price of PCs, servers and everyday electronics.

Analysts say the deal is likely to be welcomed by consumers – but reflects Apple’s failure to develop its own AI tools.

Nissan is proud to announce that the all-new Nissan LEAF has been awarded the prestigious title of World’s Best Compact Car by the Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year (WWCOTY) jury – the only automotive awards panel in the world comprised exclusively of women motoring journalists. The all-new LEAF is the third generation of the […]

A notification popped up on my LinkedIn the other day. Africans were doing a traditional celebratory dance at the Africa Stablecoin summit in Johannesburg. The picture gave me a sinking feeling. Why? While stablecoins can advance financial inclusion in Africa, could this celebration mark the potential transfer of monetary sovereignty from African economies to the […]

Short-form content is developing as a new paradigm that traditional broadcasters and streamers are taking seriously.

Trade minister Parks Tau has appointed a new SEZ advisory board, blending government, business and technology expertise.

Enterprise organisations face increasing data volumes, advanced cyber threats, and higher demands for availability and recovery. Leaders are questioning whether current data resilience strategies can ensure security, governance, and scalability without adding unnecessary operational risk or cost. A unified approach to data protection A significant change has transformed the enterprise data...

Ethiopian Airlines has begun construction of what officials say will be Africa’s biggest airport when completed.

The future of South Africa’s iGaming sector depends on how well platforms can manage risk and build trust. The rise of digital identity tools and next-gen risk scoring has started to reshape how compliance, player safety, and regulatory confidence are approached in this space. Once viewed as loosely regulated and open to loopholes, the local […]

Smart meter installations are lagging sharply, undermining Eskom’s ability to end load reduction timeously.

Apple will use Google’s Gemini models for its revamped Siri coming later this year under a multi-year deal.

The Google parent has allayed doubts about its AI strategy, thrusting it back to the forefront of the high-stakes race.

Recently, both the Solana price and the price of XRP have been going through some ups and downs. Although some influencers predict big jumps for these “good altcoins to buy”, many traders are now turning to Digitap ($TAP) instead. In fact, over 120,000 wallets have already been connected to this crypto presale star.  Furthermore, many […]

Ian Sample puts listeners’ questions on sleep to Dr Allie Hare, consultant physician in respiratory and sleep medicine at Guy’s and St Thomas’ hospitals and president of the British Sleep Society. They cover why women experience sleep disturbance during the menopause, why sleep paralysis affects some people more than others, and what scientists know about the link between sleep and...