Pebble Index: Everything You Need to Know About the $75 Smart Ring
You can speak into the Pebble Index to have it remember things or set reminders, timers, and tasks. No cloud processing, no subscription, and best of all, no charging.
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Microsoft Excel Turns 40, Remains Stubbornly Unkillable
Microsoft Excel, the 40-year-old spreadsheet application that helped establish personal computers as essential workplace tools and contributed to Microsoft’s current valuation of nearly $4 trillion, has weathered both the rise of cloud computing and the current AI boom largely unscathed. In its most recent quarter, commercial revenue for Microsoft 365 — the bundle including Excel, Word, and...
Eskom employee allegedy stole millions and used it to build a luxury home
The Special Investigating Unit has frozen the assets of an employee accused of stealing millions through an irregularly awarded tender.
What Peloton Instructor Jess King Needs to Survive the Day
Peloton star, DJ, and mom Jess King shares the wellness gear that fuels her nonstop hustle.
Uber and Bolt allowing car with zero-star safety rating for rides in South Africa
MyBroadband looked at some of the vehicles supported by Bolt and Uber for carrying passengers and found several models with 2-star or lower Global NCAP ratings for adult occupant protection.
India’s Aviation Crisis Is All About Too Big to Tame
India’s dominant airline IndiGo has cancelled roughly 3,000 flights since last week after new pilot fatigue regulations collided with technical issues and the seasonal schedule shift, stranding more than half a million passengers and forcing aviation authorities to reverse course on the safety rules they had just implemented. InterGlobe Aviation, IndiGo’s parent company, told regulators that...
Soundpeats H3 Review: Triple-Driver Wireless Earbuds
You don’t need to be an audiophile to appreciate how great these buds sound.
Security stakes now higher in SA’s thriving iGaming market
Criminals are looking to exploit expanding sports betting and booming digital payments, says LexisNexis Risk Solutions.
Claim 100 ZARC and Step Into the Future of Africa’s Digital Economy With TDME
Africa is rapidly becoming one of the world’s fastest adopters of digital assets — not because of hype, but because the continent needs faster, cheaper, more reliable ways to move money.
One network vendor outperformed the competition in South Africa
Huawei has significantly outperformed its main network vendor competitors, ZTE, Nokia, and Ericsson, in the latest media sentiment rankings.
Science Journal Retracts Study On Safety of Monsanto’s Roundup
An anonymous reader quotes a report from the Guardian: The journal Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology has formally retracted a sweeping scientific paper published in 2000 that became a key defense for Monsanto’s claim that Roundup herbicide and its active ingredient glyphosate don’t cause cancer. Martin van den Berg, the journal’s editor in chief, said in a note accompanying the retraction...
iFixit Put a Chatbot Repair Expert in an App
FixBot can check on the health of your devices and talk you through necessary repairs. You can even point your phone’s camera at broken gear to get started.
How to Shop for a Mechanical Keyboard (2025): Switches, Materials, and Layouts Explained
Want to wade into the world of mechanical keyboards? We break down the terminology, phrases, and materials to make the experience less overwhelming.
NTT DATA appoints CEO of newly established AI Company NTT DATA AIVista, Inc.
NTT DATA, a global leader in AI, digital business and technology services, today announced the appointment of Dr. Bratin Saha as CEO of the newly established AI Company, NTT DATA AIVista, Inc., effective Dec 1, 2025.
21 Best Gifts for Cooks (2025): Vitamix, Frying Pans, Air Fryers
From the best air fryer to frying pans to knife sharpeners anyone can use, these ideas will keep the curious home chef in your life tinkering away.
What’s Next — Discovery Bank CEO Hylton Kallner on how they are redefining South Africa’s digital banking future
In this interview, Kallner unpacks the reasons behind Discovery Bank’s incredible growth.
The 26 Best Advent Calendars (2025): It’s OK if You Start Late
Treat yourself or someone else to days of little gifts, ranging from sweet treats and savory beverages to beauty products and toys. We found a tiny door for everyone.
Bad news about DStv prices in South Africa
Some DStv customers believe the broadcaster should reduce subscription prices if it loses Warner Bros. Discovery channels.
EU investigates Google over AI-generated summaries in search results
It is examining whether the tech giant did not offer “appropriate compensation” to web publishers.
Vodacom Western Cape Prepares Network For Festive Season With R450M Investment
The Western Cape is gearing up for another record-setting festive season as domestic and international visitors flock to the province to enjoy its beautiful beaches, wine farms, and nature reserves. Vodacom Western Cape region has implemented significant network upgrades to meet rising traffic demands, ensuring that visitors and residents remain connected during the busy festive […]
Vodacom invests R450 million into Western Cape network
This investment is focused on meeting rising traffic demands in the province — especially during the busy festive season.