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30 Companies Line Up for Ramaphosa’s Bullet Trains

Yesterday at 08:51 AM, via Tech Financials

President Ramaphosa confirms nearly 30 companies have signalled interest in building South Africa’s first high-speed rail network — with Johannesburg to Durban and Johannesburg to Musina corridors in the crosshairs. South Africa’s long-awaited bullet train dream just shifted into a higher gear. Delivering the 2026 State of the Nation Address, President Cyril Ramaphosa revealed that nearly […]

SA Rolls Out Digital ID, AI & Data Analytics To Combat Organised Crime

Yesterday at 08:35 AM, via Tech Financials

In a decisive State of the Nation Address on Thursday, President Cyril Ramaphosa laid out an ambitious plan to digitise the South African state while simultaneously unleashing artificial intelligence and data analytics on criminal syndicates flooding the country with counterfeit goods. “We will harness digital transformation as a driver of growth, inclusion and effective service […]

Three Reasons For S.Africans To Steer Clear Of Illegal Online Gambling, Says ISPA

Yesterday at 08:17 AM, via Tech Financials

South Africans are not permitted to gamble on online casinos and sports betting platforms that are not licensed locally, unregulated sites likely have the odds heavily stacked against the player, and banks are legally obligated to confiscate any winnings detected. “Given that there are regulated and licensed local online gambling options, anyone using an illegal, […]

Russia Fully Blocks WhatsApp

Yesterday at 08:10 AM, via Slashdot

An anonymous reader shares a report: U.S. messenger app WhatsApp, owned by Meta Platforms, has been completely blocked in Russia for failing to comply with local law, the Kremlin said on Thursday, suggesting Russians turn to a state-backed “national messenger” instead. “Due to Meta’s unwillingness to comply with Russian law, such a decision was indeed taken and implemented,” Kremlin spokesman...

Weatherwatch: The surprisingly complex science of ice skating

Yesterday at 08:00 AM, via The Guardian

Pressure, frictional heating and a disordered layer of molecules on top of the ice make skating possible

Ice skating is counterintuitive: why should a narrow blade make it easier to slide over the ice? The science is surprisingly complex, but unscientific people worked out the practical application a long time ago.

William FitzStephen described how Londoners entertained themselves in freezing...

Claude Riveloux: The 2026 “Hard Asset” Super-Cycle Why Institutions Are Cornering Critical Metals

Yesterday at 06:16 AM, via Tech Financials

New York, USA – While mainstream media remains fixated on the volatility of equity indices, a far more significant structural shift is occurring in the global commodities markets. Driven by a perfect storm of geopolitical friction and “AI-industrial” demand, strategic metals have staged a historic breakout. Claude Riveloux, Chief Strategist at Ai Synthara, identifies this […]

HEBITAL Wealth College Strategically Positions AI-Driven Multi-Asset Ecosystem to Address Volatility Fragmentation Amidst 2026 Macro Shifts

Yesterday at 06:12 AM, via Tech Financials

New York, USA – As global capital markets grapple with heightened volatility and the decoupling of traditional asset correlations in early 2026, institutional allocators and Family Offices face increasing difficulty in preserving capital through static models. Against this backdrop of macroeconomic uncertainty and data saturation, HEBITAL Wealth College formally positions its proprietary...

Windows 11 Notepad Flaw Let Files Execute Silently via Markdown Links

Yesterday at 05:45 AM, via Slashdot

Microsoft has patched a high-severity vulnerability in Windows 11’s Notepad that allowed attackers to silently execute local or remote programs when a user clicked a specially crafted Markdown link, all without triggering any Windows security warning. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2026-20841 and fixed in the February 2026 Patch Tuesday update, stemmed from Notepad’s relatively new Markdown support —...

CIA Makes New Push To Recruit Chinese Military Officers as Informants

Yesterday at 03:30 AM, via Slashdot

An anonymous reader shares a report: Just weeks after a dramatic purge of China’s top general, the CIA is moving to capitalize on any resulting discord with a new public video targeting potential informants in the Chinese military. The U.S. spy agency on Thursday rolled out the video depicting a disillusioned mid-level Chinese military officer, in the latest U.S. step in a campaign to ramp up...

IBM Plans To Triple Entry-Level Hiring in the US

Yesterday at 00:30 AM, via Slashdot

IBM said it will triple entry-level hiring in the US in 2026, even as AI appears to be weighing on broader demand for early-career workers. From a report: While the company declined to disclose specific hiring figures, it said the expansion will be “across the board,” affecting a wide range of departments. “And yes, it’s for all these jobs that we’re being told AI can do,” said Nickle...

The Super Bowl Shift: Spartans is Gaining Ground on DraftKings & Fanatics

Thursday at 23:00 PM, via Tech Financials

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,...

WP Engine Says Automattic Planned To Shake Down 10 Hosting Companies For WordPress Royalties

Thursday at 23:00 PM, via Slashdot

WP Engine’s third amended complaint against Automattic and WordPress co-founder Matt Mullenweg alleges that Mullenweg had plans to impose royalty fees on 10 hosting companies beyond WP Engine for their use of the WordPress trademark. The amended filing, based on previously sealed information uncovered during discovery, also claims Mullenweg emailed a Stripe executive to pressure the payment...

More Than Just Apps: Spartans Outshines DraftKings & Fanatics During This Super Bowl Stretch

Thursday at 22:00 PM, via Tech Financials

Super Bowl season always pulls fans in many directions, from buying team gear to checking the latest odds. This year, Fanatics felt the heat when a surprise Patriots–Seahawks Super Bowl led to empty shelves, social media anger, and a formal apology over stock problems. Meanwhile, DraftKings seized the spotlight, launching Super Bowl LX deals that […]

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