Gaping holes in South African government cyber defences
Nearly two-thirds of government entities have significant cybersecurity weaknesses, the Auditor-General has warned.
Science/Tech
Nvidia Rolls Out Its Fix For PC Gaming’s ‘Compiling Shaders’ Wait Times
Nvidia has begun rolling out a beta feature that automatically compiles game shaders while a PC is idle. It won’t eliminate shader compilation the first time a game runs, but Ars Technica reports it could help reduce those repeated wait times. From the report: Nvidia’s new Auto Shader Compilation system promises to “reduc[e] the frequency of game runtime compilation after driver updates” for...
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Anthropic Says That Claude Contains Its Own Kind of Emotions
Researchers at the company found representations inside of Claude that perform functions similar to human feelings.
Even Artemis II Astronauts Have Microsoft Outlook Problems
The mission commander’s email inbox failed during the journey to the moon. Have they tried turning the computer off and back on again?
Steam On Linux Use Skyrocketed Above 5% In March
Valve’s March 2026 Steam Survey shows Linux gaming usage jumping to a record 5.33% share — more than double macOS’s 2.35%. Phoronix reports: Steam on Linux was never above 5% and easily an all-time high for the Linux gaming marketshare, especially in absolute numbers. It was a massive 3.1% spike in March while macOS also jumped surprisingly by 1.19% to 2.35%. The Steam Survey numbers show...
Fewer UK adults posting on social media, Ofcom finds
Some experts believe it highlights a social media shift as platforms boost short video.
Artemis II marks Nasa’s new moon age, wrapped in patriotism and global promise
The moonshot gave US spectacle a broader face with the first woman, first person of color and first non-American
It gave the appearance of a true all-American moment: a Nasa moon rocket blasting into a clear Florida sky on the US space agency’s first crewed lunar mission in more than half a century, and a prominent stars and stripes flag flapping in the breeze alongside an oversized countdown...
Networks emerge as critical bottleneck in AI adoption
Gaps in network infrastructure, skills and data resilience could limit the scale of AI adoption, says Hewlett Packard Enterprise.
Artemis II astronauts prepare to leave Earth’s orbit and head towards the moon
Nasa mission enters its second day, with crew hoping to become first people to get close to the moon in 50 years
Four astronauts are preparing to leave Earth’s orbit and slingshot towards the moon as Nasa’s Artemis II mission enters its second day.
The high-stakes 10-day voyage will mark the first time humans leave space close to Earth and return to the vicinity of the moon in half a century....
Melon Digital secures global eSIM deal
The MVNO partners with global eSIM technology services provider Airalo to give travellers to SA instant access to mobile services.
Bank Zero, Paymentology forge partnership
Global card issuer-processor Paymentology and Bank Zero partner to deliver digital banking and financial services in SA.
Road safety readiness: Altron HealthTech partner Promed24 gears up for busy Easter weekend, adds primary healthcare to its services
Promed24 is securing focused medical teams that are ready for fast and efficient trauma care during the peak-accident season.
Govt entities waste billions on ICT projects, unused systems
The Auditor-General finds R12.1 billion-worth of issues hindering government ICT projects, amid the state’s weak cyber security posture.
Best Lego Gifts for Brick Builders (2026): Smart Bricks, Video Games, and More
Your kids are only kids for so long, but love and Lego sets last forever. Here are our top picks for the Lego fan in your life.
A New Implant Aims to Rewire Stroke Patients’ Brains
Epia Neuro’s brain-computer interface will include a motorized glove to help stroke patients recover movement in their hand.
EV charging start-up Charge bypasses JSE for token-based raise
Off-grid EV charging firm Charge is planning a tokenised public offering to help fund its highway network roll-out.
Nhlapo looks to lead IITPSA to global alignment
As new GM, Kelvin Nhlapo aims to position Institute of IT Professionals SA members for growth in the digital economy.
Our 7 Favorite Humidifiers for Home, Travel & More (2026)
From models for traveling to humidifiers that double as planters or air purifiers, we’ve tested a dozen of them.
Gas Prices Are Soaring. So Is the Demand for Used EVs
Dealerships say they’re getting busier as the Iran war and the shipping crisis at the Strait of Hormuz drag on.
I Took RFK Jr.’s Advice and Ate Nothing but High-Protein Foods for a Week
From forcing down chewy, bacon-flavored Man Cereal to vomiting at the office, buying into the MAHA protein craze was a challenging endeavor.
Group Pushing Age Verification Requirements For AI Sneakily Backed By OpenAI
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Gizmodo: OpenAI hasn’t been shy about spending money lobbying for favorable laws and regulations. But when it comes to its involvement with child safety advocacy groups, the company has apparently decided it’s best to stay in the shadows — even if it means hiding from the people actually pushing for policy changes. According to a report from the San...