Science/Tech – News South Africa

Europe Pushes for a Gentler Internet for Children

02 April at 11:06 AM, via New York Times

The European Union and national capitals are trying to make social media and algorithms less addictive and safer, especially for children.

Worried About A.I. Taking Your Job? That’s Not Very ‘Agentic’ of You.

02 April at 11:03 AM, via New York Times

Today’s spin on the idea of personal agency is convenient for tech C.E.O.s, who boast that their models work just fine without us.

The Revival of the Fashion-Tech Love Affair

02 April at 11:03 AM, via New York Times

Get ready for the return of wearables and a new stage in the fashion-tech relationship.

Ring, reject, repeat: South Africa’s spam call crisis

02 April at 11:03 AM, via TechCentral

Spam and scam calls are changing how South Africans use their phones. What does this mean for mobile operators?

How A.I. Helped One Man (and His Brother) Build a $1.8 Billion Company

02 April at 11:02 AM, via New York Times

Who needs more than two employees when artificial intelligence can do so many corporate tasks? It’s super efficient — and a little bit lonely.

A.I. Could Change the World. But First It Is Changing Silicon Valley.

02 April at 11:01 AM, via New York Times

The tech industry has predicted A.I. will profoundly affect the nature of white-collar work. The industry’s own workers are already getting a taste of that future.

The next churn wave is already in your contact centre conversations

02 April at 09:31 AM, via TechCentral

CallMiner unpacks why organisations keep finding churn signals too late — and how AI can change that.

Amazon in talks to buy satellite operator Globalstar

02 April at 08:00 AM, via TechCentral

Amazon is reportedly in talks to buy satellite group Globalstar as it moves to challenge SpaceX’s Starlink.

Four astronauts begin humanity’s return to the moon

02 April at 07:50 AM, via TechCentral

Nasa’s Artemis II has launched on a historic crewed voyage around the moon, the first in 53 years.

Tradeify 3.0 Launches With No Subscriptions, 90K USD Rewards & 40 Percent OFF Coupon Code

02 April at 06:00 AM, via Tech Financials

NEW YORK, NY — Tradeify has officially unveiled Tradeify 3.0 with 40% off coupon code “FUTURE”, a major platform upgrade engineered to redefine the proprietary trading experience. The release introduces a combination of instant funded activation, one-time pricing, expanded trading infrastructure, and a scalable reward system, aimed at delivering faster access to capital and higher […]

Felix Honigwachs Announces Strategic Focus on Next Generation Biotech and Actively Seeks Startup Partnerships

02 April at 05:53 AM, via Tech Financials

Felix Honigwachs has announced a strategic initiative to invest in emerging biotechnology companies developing advanced human-like biological models for medical research and organ development. The move reflects a growing conviction that this field represents one of the most significant breakthroughs in modern healthcare. As part of this initiative, Felix is actively seeking early stage and […]

Goodbye ‘Geeky Hunk’? Gmail Users Can Now Change Their Usernames.

02 April at 00:14 AM, via New York Times

Users who have been saddled with now-cringe email handles since the mid-2000s can now change them without losing any data under a policy Google announced on Wednesday.

Apple’s Fitness Chief, Who Was Accused of Harassment, Is Retiring

01 April at 20:36 PM, via New York Times

The high-profile executive was a key figure in the company’s expansion into fitness technology and services.

A.I. Companies Shatter Fund-Raising Records, as Boom Accelerates

01 April at 20:13 PM, via New York Times

OpenAI, Anthropic, Waymo and other artificial intelligence companies hauled in $297 billion in funding in the first three months of the year.

SpaceX Files to Go Public, Setting Stage for Huge I.P.O.

01 April at 19:26 PM, via New York Times

An initial public offering of Elon Musk’s rocket and satellite company would most likely be a generational wealth event and one of the largest offerings ever.

Redmond HVAC Contractor Earns Triple Recognition in 60 Days, Reflecting a Shift in How Homeowners Vet Contractors

01 April at 18:08 PM, via Tech Financials

Seattle, WA — In roughly two months, three independent organizations that evaluate home service contractors each reached the same conclusion: Home Comfort Alliance, an HVAC contractor serving the Greater Puget Sound area, is among the most reliable in its market. The coincidence of timing has turned what might otherwise be routine business recognition into something […]