
Sita tears into Tshwane for cutting its electricity
The State IT Agency has lashed out at the City of Tshwane after electricity was cut to one of its facilities.
TUESDAY, 27 JANUARY 2026, 14:59

The State IT Agency has lashed out at the City of Tshwane after electricity was cut to one of its facilities.

Ransomware payments offer short-term relief but significantly increase long-term cyber risk, Rubrik has warned.

Netflix has announced an overhaul of its mobile app, with shorts- and reels-style content for phones to take centre stage.

A planned smart city in Stellenbosch has already started taking shape, with a major industrial customer opening a new warehouse and offices at the project, while bulk infrastructure work is also underway.
This month saw results from a yearlong global study of “potential negative risks that generative AI poses to student”. The study (by the Brookings Institution’s Center for Universal Education) also suggests how to prevent risks and maximize benefits:After interviews, focus groups, and consultations with over 500 students, teachers, parents, education leaders, and technologists across 50...

This new prescription hearing aid has a special chip designed to improve hearing in noisy conditions.

A thin, watery layer coating the surface of ice is what makes it slick. Despite a great deal of theorizing over the centuries, though, it isn’t entirely clear why that layer forms.

You don’t need to Ernest Shackleton yourself to reap the benefits of cold plunging. A calm, controlled ice bath is key.

Bennell-Pegg tells ceremony in Canberra she hopes to use award to inspire young people to chase their dreams
Cathy Freeman leads Australia Day 2026 honours list
As a girl, Katherine Bennell-Pegg would lie on the dry grass in her backyard, gazing up at the stars and dreaming about reaching them one day.
While she’s yet to enter space, the now-41-year-old is closer than most could ever hope for.
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This is the easiest to use 3D printer I’ve ever tried.

Who cares about kids when adult collectors are willing to pay top dollar?

Keep things smelling fresh with these handy home gadgets. After researching and testing over a dozen devices, the Urpower Aroma is our favorite for most people.

MyBroadband has an awesome career opportunity on offer for those who love gaming.

Werksmans Attorneys has warned financial institutions to expect enforcement action and significant fines in 2026 if they fail to meet new cybersecurity requirements in South Africa.
An anonymous reader shared this article from the blog LinuxiacIn a blog post, Alan Pope, a longtime Ubuntu community figure and former Canonical employee who remains an active Snap publisher… [warns of] a persistent campaign of malicious snaps impersonating cryptocurrency wallet applications. These fake apps typically mimic well-known projects such as Exodus, Ledger Live, or Trust Wallet,...

An international group of plaintiffs sued Meta Platforms, alleging the WhatsApp owner can store, analyse, and access virtually all of users’ private communications.

Taking place on Saturday, March 21, 2026 (Human Rights Day), at Coronation Park in Krugersdorp, the DIVAS INTERNATIONAL Music Festival presents an unforgettable celebration of music, unity, and empowerment under the theme “Voices That Heal”. Timed to resonate with South Africa’s Human Rights Month, the festival is an international celebration of women’s rights, dignity, and […]

SITA has criticised City of Tshwane mayor Nisiphi Moya for falsely accusing it of owing the metro R4.3 million in unpaid electricity bills.
An anonymous reader shared this report from the Guardian:Google’s search feature AI Overviews cites YouTube more than any medical website when answering queries about health conditions, according to research that raises fresh questions about a tool seen by 2 billion people each month. The company has said its AI summaries, which appear at the top of search results and use generative AI to...

Video streaming expenses are the first thing people in South Africa cut back when money is tight.
Trend Micro’s Zero Day Initiative sponsored its third annual Pwn2Own Automotive competition in Tokyo this week, receiving 73 entries, the most ever for a Pwn2Own event. “Under Pwn2Own rules, all disclosed vulnerabilities are reported to affected vendors through ZDI,” reports Help Net Security, “with public disclosure delayed to allow time for patches.”Infotainment platforms from Tesla, Sony,...