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Early hominins in Europe were creating tools from raw materials hundreds of thousands of years before Homo sapiens arrived there, two new studies indicate, pushing back the established time for such activity. From a report: The evidence includes a 500,000-year-old hammer made of elephant or mammoth bone, excavated in southern England, and 430,000-year-old wooden tools found in southern Greece —...
AlphaGenome can analyse up to 1m letters of DNA code at once and could pave way for new treatments
Researchers at Google DeepMind have unveiled their latest artificial intelligence tool and claimed it will help scientists identify the genetic drivers of disease and ultimately pave the way for new treatments.
AlphaGenome predicts how mutations interfere with the way genes are controlled,...
AlphaGenome is a leap forward in the ability to study the human blueprint. But the fine workings of our DNA are still largely a mystery.
Former election clerk Tina Peters is a hero to conspiracy theorists, and even received an empty “pardon” from the president. Colorado’s governor has held firm against commuting her sentence—so far.
UPS said today it plans to eliminate an additional 30,000 operational jobs this year as the shipping giant continues to wind down its partnership with Amazon — previously its largest customer — and push forward a broader turnaround strategy under CEO Carol Tome. CFO Brian Dykes said on an earnings call that the cuts will be accomplished through attrition and a voluntary separation program for...
Founded 26 years ago, specialist retailer Solenco South Africa has carved out a digital niche for itself by diversifying its presence across the country’s largest e-commerce platforms, including Takealot.
A bug report filed on the Chromium Issue Tracker inadvertently exposed Google’s desktop Android interface for the first time, revealing a system codenamed “Aluminum OS” running on existing Chromebook hardware. The report, ostensibly about Chrome Incognito tabs, included screen captures from an HP Elite Dragonfly 13.5 Chromebook running Android 16. The status bar has been redesigned for large...
The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse says state-sanctioned negligence has led to tragic and fatal accidents increasing on South Africa’s roads.
This is an essential item for all skiers and snowboarders. WIRED has tested the best helmets for all abilities and budgets.
This year’s Ryzen is still my top choice for PC games.
A new Global Stratalogues–GBBC report, launched at the GBBC Blockchain Central Davos, features BOXO Productions’ perspective on legally enforceable media tokenisation alongside global regulatory and standards leadership. Global Stratalogues, in collaboration with the Global Blockchain Business Council (GBBC), launched the joint Event Report and White Paper titled “Digital Assets Policy...
The technology giant confirmed the redundancies hours after it told staff in an email sent in error.
This mid-tier Sony comes with its highest-end processor, and that’s a big deal for home theater nerds.
An open-source AI agent originally called Clawdbot (now renamed Moltbot) is gaining cult popularity among developers for running locally, 24/7, and wiring itself into calendars, messages, and other personal workflows. The hype has gone so far that some users are buying Mac Minis just to host the agent full-time, even as its creator warns that’s unnecessary. Business Insider reports: Founded by...
Vumatel has provided clarity on its plans for Herotel, South Africa’s third-largest fibre network operator.
SolarAfrica CEO and Co-Founder David McDonald joins Aki Anastasiou on What’s Next to discuss solar power, electricity wheeling, and energy trading.
Every VPN says it’s the best, but only some of them are telling the truth.
The Information Regulator reflects on Popia, Paia and why data rights governance must blend legal and technical expertise.
Sleep is the one thing every giftee needs, and you can help them get it. These are our tried-and-tested picks for giftable sleep aids, from masks to melatonin.
When households in South Africa come under financial pressure, spending on cellular services is among the first things they cut back.
When Google releases its smart glasses in the coming months, the strength of its AI-powered software will be its biggest leg up on its rivals. But will people want to be seen wearing them?