IBM reportedly close to $11-billion deal to buy Confluent
IBM is said to be in advanced talks to acquire data infrastructure company Confluent for about $11-billion.
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Green shoots are breaking through South Africa’s economic static
The economy is showing recovery signs as key infrastructure reforms begin strengthening growth prospects.
How Netflix won Hollywood’s biggest prize
What started as a fact-finding mission for Netflix culminated in one of the biggest media deals in the last decade.
I Let Reddit Choose My Wedding Dress — and They Got It Right
Sometimes it’s easier to talk to strangers, which might explain why the platform has become an increasingly popular resource for wedding planning.
How Stablecoins Can Help Criminals Launder Money and Evade Sanctions
Through layers of intermediaries, stablecoins can be moved, swapped and mixed into pools of other funds in ways that are difficult to trace, experts say.
The unexpected history of those oh-so annoying internet popup ads
Ethan Zuckerman says his intentions were good when he invented the ads.
It’s Not Just You. Users Struggle With the Instagram Repost Button.
The new repost option, sandwiched between comment and share, has led to consternation and accidental reposts by some users.
Twitch star QTCinderella says she wishes she never started streaming
The Streamer Awards organiser said the negatives of her online role made it hard to enjoy the job.
Netflix to Buy Warner Bros in $83 Billion Deal
The deal to acquire the Hollywood giant’s television and film studios as well as HBO Max will bulk up the world’s biggest paid streaming service.
New York Times Sues A.I. Start-Up Perplexity Over Use of Copyrighted Work
Filed in federal court on Friday, the suit joins more than 40 other court disputes between copyright holders and A.I. companies.
Netflix to buy Warner Bros Discovery in industry-defining megadeal
Netflix has agreed to buy Warner Bros Discovery’s TV and film studios and streaming division for $72-billion, excluding debt.
OpenAI Calls a ‘Code Red’ + Which Model Should I Use? + The Hard Fork Review of Slop
“For OpenAI to realize its ambitions, it is not going to be enough for them to make a model that is as good as Gemini 3. They need to be able to leapfrog it again.”
EU Hits Elon Musk’s X With $140 Million Fine
The case over online transparency has become a flashpoint between the European Union and the Trump administration.
Vula Medical named as South Africa’s 2025 app of the year
Vula Medical connects healthcare workers to specialists via an app, bringing specialist care to patients in remote areas.
How Batteries Got Cheaper and Made the Electric Grid More Reliable
An early grid battery was installed in the Atacama Desert in Chile 15 years ago. Now, as prices have tumbled, they are increasingly being used around the world.
Beat the summer heat with Samsung’s WindFree air conditioners
From small rooms to open-plan spaces, Samsung’s WindFree air conditioners ensure consistent comfort with intelligent cooling.
Netflix, Warner Bros talks raise fresh headaches for MultiChoice
What does a potential deal between Netflix and Warner Bros Discovery mean for MultiChoice and its new owner, Canal+?
Big Microsoft price increases coming next year
Microsoft will increase prices for its Microsoft 365 productivity suites globally starting in July 2026.
AI is not a technology problem – iqbusiness
Iqbusiness argues that true AI impact comes from aligned strategy, empowered people and outcome-driven models.
Meta Weighs Cuts to Its Metaverse Unit
Meta plans to direct its investments to focus on wearables like its augmented reality glasses but does not plan to abandon building the metaverse.
Rebecca Heineman, Transgender Video Game Pioneer, Dies at 62
Fleeing an abusive home life, she went on to win a national Space Invaders tournament, taught herself to program and left a trail of popular games in her wake.