
LGBTQ+ Athletes Are Front and Center at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games
Nearly 50 out LGBTQ+ Olympians are participating in events throughout the Winter Games—even as their rights to speak and compete are under attack.
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Nearly 50 out LGBTQ+ Olympians are participating in events throughout the Winter Games—even as their rights to speak and compete are under attack.

These new in-the-ear aids look great, but quality hearing support just isn’t there.

On Friday, the US Olympic skater known as the “Quad God” will compete in his last event of the 2026 Winter Games. Everyone will be watching to see if he does his famous quad axel—and a backflip, too.

Sasol’s Sivuyise Ndzendze advocates for modernising data platforms to enable real-time, governed AI in industrial sectors.

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EVA AI created a pop-up romantic date night at a Manhattan wine bar to help making AI-human relationships a “new normal.”

SA’s “two-speed” payments system sees digital transactions expand in the formal sector, as cash continues to dominate informal commerce.

The 2026 State of the Nation Address highlighted intentions to use AI to fight illicit trade, among other tech plans, but commentators urge measurable implementation.

Going one or two generations back in Samsung’s Q990 soundbar series is the smartest way to get insane home theater sound.

Cell C’s improving performance is supported by balance sheet strength and a capital-light model.

Data illiteracy, not AI, is emerging as the biggest risk to organisations, according to Wits University’s Zethu Lubisi.

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The mobile operator’s maiden results show solid execution, with data-driven growth and prepaid subscriber gains.

Former distribution manager Vincent Mabaso takes the reins as channel head.
In an internal memo last year, Meta said the political tumult in the United States would distract critics from the feature’s release.
As Iranian authorities restore some online services after crushing antigovernment demonstrations, they are using a technological dragnet to target attendees of the protests.

The Super Bowl season typically pushes fans in multiple directions simultaneously, from displaying team colors to monitoring odds before the game starts. This year, Fanatics experienced significant pressure after a surprise Patriots–Seahawks game caused jersey deficits, digital criticism, and a formal apology regarding inventory gaps. Simultaneously, DraftKings took advantage of the trend,...

While its other segments have showed a relatively muted performance, Cell C’s MVNO business is thriving.
Following intense backlash to its partnership with Flock Safety, a surveillance technology company that works with law enforcement agencies, Ring has announced it is canceling the integration. From a report: In a statement published on Ring’s blog and provided to The Verge ahead of publication, the company said: “Following a comprehensive review, we determined the planned Flock Safety...

Paratus Group has appointed telecoms veteran Innocent Mutimura to lead its new Rwanda operations.

The job cuts span 38 US companies, with the largest reductions at Amazon, Meta and fintech group Block.