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There is a cynical, ‘anti-space’ ideology emerging, especially on some parts of the left. But this is misguided
John F Kennedy once called space-faring “the most hazardous and dangerous and greatest adventure on which Man has ever embarked”. We go to space because, he said – like George Mallory said of his reason to conquer Everest – “it is there.”
While it is truer to say that the race for...
Google is arguing against a US department of justice proposal that the company be forced to sell Chrome.
Data indicates the Cosmos 2553 – which US officials claim is aiding Moscow’s development of nuclear anti-satellite weapon – is spinning uncontrollably
A secretive Russian satellite in space that US officials believe is connected to a nuclear anti-satellite weapons program has appeared to be spinning uncontrollably, suggesting it may no longer be functioning in what could be a setback for...
AI companions programmed to forge emotional bonds are here, and they’re operating in a regulatory Wild West.
They can learn hundreds of words, count to five and read humans like a book, so why do we struggle to understand them? Scientists reveal the truth about our pets – and whether they ever feel guilty for eating our slippers
The thing that made me think my dog may be a genius was the word monkey. We’d developed a game where I’d hide her monkey toy – a sad, lifeless being, long lobotomised by...
Huawei hosted an inspiring celebration for young women and future leaders in ICT at the Huawei Campus in Johannesburg. The event was held in support of the International Telecommunications Union’s (ITU) global campaign for International Girls in ICT Day 2025 and the UN Women’s African Girls Can Code Initiative (AGCCI). It brought together high-level women […]
Experts hope vessel’s old timbers and nails will help shed light on how boats were built during medieval period
Archaeologists excavating the site of a former fish market in Barcelona have uncovered the remains of a large medieval boat that was swallowed by the waters off the Catalan capital 500 or 600 years ago.
The area, which is being dug up in order to build a new centre dedicated to...
As South Africa faces escalating water scarcity – driven by climate change, crumbling infrastructure, and systemic inequities – three powerhouse institutions are uniting to drive solutions. The Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS), Ferguson Media (919FM), and the Empire Partner Foundation (EPF) are launching a high-impact campaign under the Problem-Solving Methodology, kicking off...
Intel’s new CEO, Lip-Bu Tan, has admitted the company’s AI blunders and unveiled an in-house strategy to rival Nvidia.
“They are being dragged into change, kicking and screaming.”
CIVH investor New GX Capital has announced it’s launching a R2.4-billion clean-tech investment fund with RMB Ventures. CEO Khudu Pitje is our guest on the TechCentral Show.
Israel developed new artificial intelligence tools to gain an advantage in the war. The technologies have sometimes led to fatal consequences.
With predictive AI and ultra-responsive graphics, the Magic7 Pro delivers console-class gameplay in your pocket.
Khusela Diko has challenged BLSA CEO Busi Mavuso over the latter’s call to end Sita’s control of state IT procurement.
The findings offer insights into the industries at highest risk and the latest techniques used by attackers.
Cirrus Bridge helps South African businesses lead on the global stage through the development of world-class apps.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasing productivity and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. It powers self-driving cars, social media feeds, fraud detection and medical diagnoses. Touted as a game changer, it is projected to add nearly US$15.7 trillion to the global economy by the end of the decade. Africa is positioned to use this technology […]
Harvard University took the extraordinary step of suing the Trump administration on April 21, 2025, claiming that the pressure campaign mounted on the school by the president and his Cabinet to force viewpoint diversity on campus violated the Constitution’s guarantees of free speech. “Defendants’ actions are unlawful,” Harvard’s lawsuit states. “The First Amendment does not […]
The following note from Lip-Bu Tan was emailed to all Intel Corporation employees on April 24, 2025: Team, Today we reported our Q1 2025 results. It was a step in the right direction as we delivered revenue, gross margin and EPS (earnings per share) above our guidance, driven by Dave and Michelle’s leadership. I want to […]
The changes are part of a broader effort to catch up in artificial intelligence, a field where Apple has fallen behind.
Adding words to our chatbot can apparently cost tens of millions of dollars. But some fear the cost of not saying please or thank you could be higher.