Firm hacked after accidentally hiring North Korean cyber criminal
The hacker downloaded sensitive data from the company and used it to send a ransom demand.
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Twitch streamer Asmongold suspended after Palestinian rant
The streamer, real name Zach Hoyt, later apologised online for his comments.
UK considering EU-style common charging cable
The EU previously introduced a law requiring new electronic devices to use the same type of cable in 2022.
News24 Business | Google to use small nuclear reactors for AI-intensive data centres
Google is investing in the development of the next generation of nuclear power, backing a company that’s building small modular reactors and agreeing to purchase energy once the sites start supplying US grids.
Elon Musk accused of copying designs by I, Robot director
Alex Proyas, who directed the 2004 Will Smith film, compared his film to Tesla’s new vehicles.
From Wimbledon to VAR, is tech hurting the drama of sport?
As Wimbledon scraps human line judges, sport insiders suggest how we can make games more exciting.
How have social media algorithms changed the way we interact?
Algorithms can watch our behaviour and determine what millions of us see when we log on.
News24 Business | Internet Archive, Wayback Machine hit by ‘catastrophic’ cyberattack, data breach
The Internet Archive, an online repository of web pages, was offline Thursday after its founder confirmed a major cyberattack that exposed the data of millions of users and left the site defaced.
US and UK announce online child safety partnership
The agreement will see the sharing of expertise – but campaigners say it doesn’t go far enough.
News24 Business | Nigeria to punish Musk’s Starlink for unauthorised price hike
Nigeria began a process to sanction Starlink after the satellite-internet service owned by billionaire Elon Musk increased its prices without approval from the regulator.
Tesla to unveil Cybercab, its big bet on self-driving cars
Elon Musk will unveil a prototype for the long awaited robotaxi at a film studio in Hollywood.
News24 Business | Samsung issues rare apology for poor results in tech ‘crisis’
Samsung Electronics issued a rare apology and acknowledged on Tuesday it was facing a “crisis” over its technological competitiveness, reflected in a disappointing profit guidance, despite a global AI boom.
Teenager claims first ever Tetris ‘rebirth’
Michael Artiaga, 16, is the first known person to see the NES video game reset itself after beating it.
‘Godfather of AI’ shares Nobel Physics Prize
The winners share a prize fund worth 11m Swedish kronor (£810,000).
Wait a few more minutes for an electric Uber, says boss
The platform wants customers to go ‘green’ as it tries to boost the take-up of electric cars.
News24 Business | Govt looks set to change BEE rules that may be keeping Starlink out of SA
Communications and Digital Technology Minister Solly Malatsi will issue a policy direction on equity alternatives to the 30% equity employment rule in the communications industry.
Meta must limit data for personalised ads – EU court
Privacy activist Max Schrems claimed Meta unlawfully processed data relating to his sexual orientation.
Google introduces new way to search by filming video
It is the latest move from the tech giant to change how people search online using artificial intelligence.
News24 Business | Microsoft beefs-up its AI assistant with voice, vision
Microsoft on Tuesday doubled down on deploying artificial intelligence to consumers, releasing an updated version of its Copilot chatbot that can hold voice conversations and interpret images.
Musk faces regulators’ questions over X takeover – but will he show up?
Musk abruptly cancelled a deposition with government lawyers and now they fear he’ll ghost them again.
Tech Life: The big business of online charity donations
We speak to the CEO of charity fundraising company GoFundMe