TUESDAY, 17 FEBRUARY 2026, 22:03
Lawyers say delays at the Johannesburg Master’s Office in critical legal processes can have serious consequences, including financial losses for citizens who depend on its services. The office has glitch-prone digital platforms, backlogs and no emergency backup power. A “runner” system has emerged in which clients pay intermediaries for faster service, with one attorney saying, […]
Sales of refurbished PCs are on the up amid shortages of key components, including memory chips, that are making brand new devices more expensive. From a report: Stats compiled by market watcher Context show sales of refurbished PCs via distribution climbed 7 percent in calendar Q4 across five of the biggest European markets — Italy, the UK, Germany, Spain, and France. Affordability is the...
Testimonials about the beneficial health effects of magnesium supplements abound online, with influencers claiming that a daily pill can help with everything from anxiety to sleep and brain fog. But do any of these claims stack up?
Ian Sample is joined by co-host Madeleine Finlay to find out where the science stands. They also hear from Katherine Tucker, the founder of the Center for Population...
New York, USA – As part of our strategic move towards broadening market access and enhancing investor participation, OneAssets Capital is excited to announce a dual-mode launch for the ONQ system featuring both an Initial Exchange Offering (IEO) and an Initial Public Offering (IPO). This approach is inspired by the proven success of Google’s Class […]
Rockwall, TX – Saratoga Technologies, L.L.C. today unveiled Laserase™, an FDA-cleared 1927nm Thulium laser system. This platform combines micro-ablative and non-ablative treatments to address pigmentation disorders, photoaging, fine lines, wrinkles, acne scarring, uneven texture, sun damage, melasma, freckles, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH), actinic keratosis, enlarged pores,...
Rockwall, TX – Saratoga Technologies, L.L.C. today unveiled Laserase™, an FDA-cleared 1927nm Thulium laser system. This platform combines micro-ablative and non-ablative treatments to address pigmentation disorders, photoaging, fine lines, wrinkles, acne scarring, uneven texture, sun damage, melasma, freckles, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH), actinic keratosis, enlarged pores,...
The music industry’s long romance with an ever-expanding catalog of songs appears to be souring, as streaming platforms and rights holders confront a daily deluge that now includes 60,000 wholly AI-generated tracks uploaded to Deezer alone — roughly 39% of the French service’s daily intake, a statistic the company shared during Grammys week last month. Streaming services now host 253 million...
Samsung has all but confirmed that its upcoming Galaxy S26 will feature a built-in privacy display, releasing an ad that demonstrates a “Zero-peeking privacy” toggle capable of blacking out on-screen content for anyone peering over the user’s shoulder. The underlying technology is reportedly Samsung Display’s Flex Magic Pixel OLED panel, first shown at MWC 2024, which adjusts viewing angles on...
Western Digital’s entire hard drive manufacturing capacity for calendar year 2026 is now fully spoken for, CEO Irving Tan disclosed during the company’s second-quarter earnings call, a stark sign of how aggressively hyperscalers are locking down storage supply to feed their AI infrastructure buildouts. The company has firm purchase orders from its top seven customers and has signed long-term...
Human software engineers and AI are currently in a “centaur phase” — a reference to the mythical half-human, half-horse creature, where the combination outperforms either working alone — but the window may be “very brief,” Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said on a podcast. He drew on chess as precedent: 15 to 20 years ago, a human checking AI’s moves could beat a standalone AI or human, but machines...
New Delhi’s air quality index averaged 349 in December and 307 in January — levels the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency classifies as hazardous — and the months-long smog season that forces more than 30 million residents to endure respiratory illness has this year sparked something new: public protest. Hundreds of demonstrators gathered at India Gate on November 9 to demand government...
Instagram head Adam Mosseri told a Los Angeles courtroom last week that a teenager’s 16-hour single-day session on the platform was “problematic use” but not an addiction, a distinction he drew repeatedly during testimony in a landmark trial over social media’s harm to minors. Mosseri, who has led Instagram for eight years, is the first high-profile tech executive to take the stand. He agreed...
Platforms like NY Spins and Betfair have steadily carved out their niches, providing accessible online crypto casino experiences. NY Spins features a streamlined interface and a growing library of casino games, while Betfair offers a secure sportsbook with fast, reliable payouts across various sports markets. Both platforms maintain steady adoption among online bettors, offering consistent […]
Andrew Baker takes over from Wim de Bruyn, who will now head a different executive portfolio within the bank.
A partner at KPMG Australia has been fined $7,000 by the Big Four firm after using AI tools to cheat on an internal training course about using AI. From a report: The unnamed partner was forced to redo the test after uploading training materials into an AI platform to help answer questions on the use of the fast-evolving technology. More than two dozen staff have been caught over this financial...
Rapid crypto transactions, massive wins, and genuine prizes are transforming the gambling world. Sites like Rakebit and CryptoGames demonstrate the growth of this industry. Rakebit, managed by Tech Group BL Limited, provides over 7,000 titles, supports 16+ digital coins, and includes a full sportsbook. Meanwhile, CryptoGames has exceeded 9.5 billion Dice bets, focusing on built-in […]
Barack Obama caused frenzy after saying aliens were real on a podcast – and was forced to clarify he had not seen any evidence of them in a statement posted to Instagram over the weekend.
There is a long-running conspiracy theory claiming that the US government is hiding extraterrestrials at Area 51, a highly classified air force site in Nevada.
Lucy Hough speaks to host of the Guardian’s...
Turkey – Through its collaboration with Samsung, Getmobil aims to set a new standard in the refurbished electronics market with its doorstep buyback and trade-in model developed in Turkey. Turkey-based technology company Getmobil, led by its co-founders Zeynep Uygun and Mehmet Uygun, is developing an end-to-end business model in the refurbished and second-hand electronics market […]
The 2026 crypto market delivers a world of choice, from legendary networks to high-speed newcomers. Pinpointing the fastest-growing crypto today means moving past the noise and focusing on true utility, technical power, and smart market moves. We are diving into four standout assets: BlockDAG, with only 12 hours left to lock in $0.00016 before listings […]
Ireland has announced what it says is the world’s first permanent basic income program for artists, a scheme that will pay 2,000 selected artists $385 per week for three years, funded by an $21.66 million allocation from Budget 2026. The program follows a 2022 pilot — the Irish government’s first large-scale randomized control trial — that found participants had greater professional autonomy,...
The answer to today’s peaky poser
Earlier today I set you this logic puzzle. Here is is again with the solution.
(If you found it too simple. Here’s a harder version.)
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