May 2012 - Page 9 of 27

IBM bans Siri over fears that she spills secrets

When IBM revealed that it had banned its workers from using Siri, it could easily have been a throwback the halcyon days of its…

FHM model brags about bribing cop in tweet

Oh dear. Another FHM model, another ill-advised tweet. This time though it wasn’t anything racist, just a boast about bribing a cop. According to…

6 great moments from the 2012 Webby Awards

The Webby’s are sometimes referred to as the Oscars of the internet. Thing is, although they’ve been around for 16 years now (that’s a…

Orange looks to reward social tech entrepreneurship

Innovative tech can do great things for communities when it’s used effectively. That much is obvious. But people aren’t going to keep innovating unless…

Google finally closes Motorola deal, brings in new CEO

Last year Google announced that it had acquired Motorola Mobility for “a total of about US$12.5-billion”. The deal had punters speculating about whether it…

Footage of Zuma ‘Spear’ vandals lands on YouTube [Video]

Footage of two men charged with vandalising a painting of South African president Jacob Zuma has landed on YouTube. The vandals, approached the controversial…

Are Apple and Samsung about to end their legal wars?

Apple and Smasung have fought each other in courts all over the world, from the US and South Korea to Australia and Germany. Soon…

#Electionresults, a digital election process, a solution or pipe dream?

The national elections are underway with voters asking if there was in fact a better more seamless way elections could be run without people…

Get ready for a thrilling June on Netflix, Bridgerton return date

June promises to be a month packed with exciting new releases and beloved classics on Netflix. Here’s a sneak peek at what awaits you:…

Google Map updates brings some convenient tools

Google is fast gaining the reputation of bringing in convenient features without noise created around its updates. We remember how earlier this year the…

How workplaces that evolve will attract next generation of talent

Optimizing office environments for multi-generational teams has been a part of workplace dynamics for decades. When considering how Generation Z in the workplace has…

LG’s contribution into AI and the research paper submission to ICLR 2024

In a bid to invest in Artificial Intelligence, consumer group LG recently earned some academic bragging rights as two of its research papers focused…

How Google maps, Waze, Petal maps know there is traffic ahead

Ever wondered how Google, Waze, and other navigation apps know when there is traffic ahead, the truth may scare a few but the few…

Virtual and Augmented Reality: The New Reality of Betting

Imagine being able to visit Madrid tomorrow without leaving your sofa. All you have to do is put on a VR helmet. Suddenly you’re…

Huawei Watch Fit 3 gets industry nod

With a sleek design and long battery life this latest contender from Huawei has been causing quite the stir in techville. We spotted different…

Nedbank launches AI Equity Linked Note, what is it?

Nedbank has taken a leap towards harnessing the investment potential of artificial intelligence. What does this mean? It means Nedbank Private Wealth and Nedbank…

Update: SA young scientists in Indonesia science competition

The fifth edition of the International Science Technology Engineering Competition aimed to encourage research and innovation in Indonesia, offering participants a distinct platform to…

This is what Google’s Hustle Academy aimed at this year

This month Google reiterated its launch of an application for the 2024 leg of its Hustle Academy program dedicated to accelerating the growth of…

Why young South African’s battle without hourly smartphone dose

Recent survey results point to a rather concerning reality of how young South Africans may be addicted to their smartphones due to the time…

ALX receives Africa Tech Week Awards nod in Cape Town

It was in October 2023 that we were invited to an ALX launch of a new branch in Braamfontein. Fast forward to 2024 and…

Is AI a better writer, can AI write better than humans?

Is ChatGPT a better writer than most writers? This discussion is potentially explosive as it could tilt influence as well as impact business decisions…

Posting personal content during office hours, where’s the line?

The South African Police Service is the perfect example of this experiment to understand the limit at which employees can share content in work…

Apple’s latest features for iPhone and iPad

Apple is making waves in accessibility with new features coming to iPhones and iPads. Designed to empower users with diverse needs, these features include…

Broadband Africa Forum 2024

South Africa’s Deskless Workers: A Workforce Under Strain

How AI is Rewriting Urban Planning in Developing Regions

Microsoft launches new Surface devices in new AI era

Honor Magic V3 launches, four things to know

Honor Magic V3, a Guinness world record attempt

Jaguar rebranding creative is crazy – good?

German luxury cars require a rethink for China

Trump wins – Tesla goes beyond $1 Trillion