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Nearly 89% of smart device manufacturers fail to disclose how long they will provide software updates for their products, a Federal Trade Commission staff study found this week. The review of 184 connected devices, including hearing aids, security cameras and door locks, revealed that 161 products lacked clear information about software support duration on their websites. Basic internet...
How do these giant balloons work? What makes them both easier and more complicated than a normal-size balloon?
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These are the best umbrellas we’ve tested. They’ll protect you from showers and heavy rain and will hold up for the long haul.
Just 11 months ago, Smile ID reached 100 million identity verifications. Now it’s hit the 200 million mark.
Sitting at a desk for hours? Upgrade your WFH setup and work in style with these comfy WIRED-tested seats.
Time to upgrade your rig? Black Friday laptop deals on our favorite models will help.
Startup Spines plans to publish up to 8,000 books in 2025 using AI, charging authors between $1,200 and $5,000 for editing, design and distribution services. The venture-backed company, which recently secured $16 million in funding, promises to reduce publishing timelines to two to three weeks while allowing authors to retain full royalties. Co-founder Yehuda Niv describes Spines as a...
In a proposed settlement, Evolv Technology will be banned from making certain claims about its products.
South African buying habits surrounding smartphone purchases are shifting.
Gearing up to shred the slopes or dive into the seas? These photography tools are made for danger.
Singapore is positioning itself as a key testing ground for autonomous vehicles, attracting major Chinese firms and establishing unified national guidelines that contrast with fragmented regulations in the U.S. and China. China’s WeRide launched the country’s first public autonomous bus service on Sentosa island in June, while multiple companies are deploying self-driving vehicles for logistics...
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These accessories might not cure your anxiety or insomnia, but they can feel like a hug when you really need one.
Are Apple’s gadgets on your holiday gift lists this year? You’re in luck. Our favorite MacBooks, Apple Watches, iPads, and AirPods are all on sale.
Fortunately, some of the content available on these platforms are on offer from other services in South Africa — like Showmax.
Microsoft has confirmed that Windows 11 24H2 has issues with USB-connected devices that support the Scanner Communication Language (eSCL) protocol. From a report: A compatibility hold has been applied to the hardware. The hold means that hardware connected to a USB device supporting the eSCL protocol will not be offered an upgrade to Windows 11 24H2. Microsoft said: “This issue primarily...
This is an essential item for all skiers and snowboarders. WIRED has tested the best helmets for all abilities and budgets.
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Every television deserves a row of speakers to call its own. These are our favorite soundbars.
In 1976, when the first South African homes lit up with television broadcasts, Hisense was a budding radio and TV company in China. Today, as South Africa’s leading proudly South African consumer electronics brand, Hisense SA is proud to announce a new milestone: the launch of the country’s first TV museum, located in the heart […]
The RTMC’s online driving licence card renewal system is only a time slot service and is still unavailable to more than half the country’s motorists.
An anonymous reader quotes a report from TechCrunch: Security researchers have uncovered two previously unknown zero-day vulnerabilities that are being actively exploited by RomCom, a Russian-linked hacking group, to target Firefox browser users and Windows device owners across Europe and North America. RomCom is a cybercrime group that is known to carry out cyberattacks and other digital...
With RFK Jr and a court ruling, conversation on fluoride, in about 72% of US community water supplies, has exploded
A national conversation about fluoride’s health benefits exploded this fall after a federal toxicology report, court ruling and independent scientific review all called for updated risk-benefit analysis.
Fluoride, a naturally occurring mineral in some regions, has been added to...