FRIDAY, 24 APRIL 2026, 12:42
Order to speed hallucinogen research hailed as ‘threshold moment’ but concerns remain over access and protections
The scene seemed so far-fetched you could be forgiven for thinking you might be hallucinating.
On the weekend in which psychonauts celebrate “Bicycle Day” – the anniversary of the first LSD trip – Donald Trump was in the Oval Office double-checking that he was correctly...
Portable lamps are rarely, if ever, as powerful, precise, and multipurpose as the Lume Cube Edge Light Go.
The Kickstarter-funded glasses from L’Atitude 52°N have AI features bundled for 1 year, but the company doesn’t know yet how much it will charge for access after that.
The data bank which contains medical data of 500,000 people said no personally identifiable information had been hacked.
Capitec CDO Azhar Said explains how decision intelligence slashes AI costs to drive financial inclusion.
Global data, analytics and tech firm LexisNexis Risk Solutions says fraudsters are tapping AI-driven methods with increasing success.
Low-cost stolen credentials on the dark web highlight escalating cyber crime targeting South Africa, experts say.
The Johannesburg-Durban N3 corridor will get its first off-grid, solar-powered EV charging stations within weeks.
Send the pool guy packing. One of these robotic buddies can maintain your water quality instead.
Inflation data lags consumer behaviour, excludes the informal sector and misses the fuel price shock already being felt.
AI subscriptions nearly doubled in 2025, with 43% of Discovery Bank Visa clients paying for access to chatbots.
Ancient Slashdot reader hwstar shares a report from The Conversation: For the first time ever, more than 50 nations will gather next week in Colombia to hash out how to wind down and end their dependence on coal, oil and gas. The history-making conference was planned before the Iran war. But this year’s energy crisis has greatly raised the stakes. […] Around 80% of the trapped oil was destined...
The fitness trackers I’d recommend to beginners, athletes, and kids.
McDonald’s South Africa today announced the appointment of Millicent “Milly” Maroga as Impact Director, effective 1 April 2026, further strengthening its purpose of feeding and fostering the communities it serves. Milly brings over 20 years of Corporate Affairs experience across the beverages and financial services sectors. Her career includes roles at South African Breweries, Old […]
Tired of vacuuming? Hand the reins to a robot vacuum.
Government-led data integration is accelerating digital transformation in phase two of Operation Vulindlela, reveals National Treasury.
Operator obligations under Popia have reshaped how the channel approaches client security and compliance.
The industry partners have combined their expertise to support ongoing AI adoption in the local market.
A legion of young fans propelled the singer D4vd to viral fame. Now that he’s been charged with the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, they say the clues were in their Discord all along.
The national AI policy prioritises jobs and skills development, while preparing for workforce shifts ahead, ITWeb Security Summit 2026 delegates were told yesterday.
The national AI policy prioritises jobs and skills development, while preparing for workforce shifts ahead, ITWeb Security Summit 2026 delegates were told yesterday.