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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…

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…

How AI devices will tackle load shedding, the comeback load solution

A major consequence of load shedding is when power returns to not only switch most electrical appliances on but also the harsh reality of…

TikTok’s tools for AI transparency

Over 37 million content creators have used AI-generated content (AIGC) but it often has caused a lot more controversy than good. AI-created videos do…

Young scientists gear up for Regeneron science fair in Los Angeles, California

Six young scientists from South Africa are set to show off their scientific brilliance at the world’s largest pre-college Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics…

Smart rings, are they next to replace smart watches or bands?

It was just after 2010 that we read trickles of wearable devices that could come in the form of a ring. The idea was…

Sony’s plan for CES 2024, here’s what you need to know

Sony Group Corporation plans to showcase some of the most diverse initiatives under the theme Powering Creativity with Technology at this year’s CES 2024,…

Was there a secret Microsoft Copilot release? Bing AI plus Microsoft 365

There are rumors that Microsoft secretly released a version of Microsoft 365 copilot, an AI-powered assistant that promises to reintroduce how documents are created….

The next step for Ai, multimodality, here’s what happens next

Precipitating the next step, especially for generative AI will always be a massive gamble, however, patterns usually point to probability rather than an emotional…

Solution to classroom demands for 2024, virtual schools?

Like it or not there remains an urgent need for South Africa to address school infrastructure backlogs, and consciously look at the root cause…

Why Lenovo launched hybrid cloud platforms and services

Lenovo has confirmed it has expanded its hybrid cloud platform to accommodate and accelerate AI growth. With its new ThinikAgile hyper-converged solutions and Think…

Siyafunda Community Centre gets R 245k in devices from Honor

The Siyafunda Community Technology Centre in Katlehong has been granted with devices worth R 245 000 which includes the latest Honor Pad X9. This…

The new normal, why laptop displays stretch beyond 45 degrees

The evolution of the laptop has seen many stages, as innovators race towards a device that answers most consumer needs while encompassing the flexibility…

The challenger for ChatGPT, Google’s Gemini gets into the ring

Google has announced its latest AI model, Gemini 1.0, which appears to be one of the most capable artificial intelligence models. As Google figures…

Here’s the answer to closing the digital divide in Africa

There are a few remedies for fixing or closing the digital divide in Africa and fixed wireless access 5G alongside, affordable access to devices,…

SA should be building own drones fast, here’s why

The Pentagon has penned a program titled Replicator to build thousands of low-cost drones which is a massive indicator of why SA should be…

Are we poor, or was there more responsible spending this Black Friday?

There’s usually something at the cause of a shift in pattern, and looking past Black Friday’s whirlwind, there was a definite shift in consumer…

Brand emotional connection, your brand should be doing this to win

The brand has left the conversation only to deliver exceptionally well, that’s the conversation in how branding and the connection to the end users…

The evolving ecommerce sector and the future tech for payments

In 2023, e-commerce requires seamless, secure, and contactless payment systems not to mention service providers to make life easier for everyone. These all need…

Truck, bus driving excellence rewarded in highway heroes competition

Hollard Highway Heroes, an annual competition that celebrates conscientious driving celebrated a fleet of drivers this year at their Hollard Heroes Highway finale event…

AI, the shift from content generation to decision making

It was in November 2022 that we saw OpenAI introduce ChatGPT which stands for chat Generative Pre-trained Transformer, a large language model-based chatbot that…

OPPO South Africa Enters New Growth Phase with Jace Chen as CEO

Understanding Forex Market Liquidity in South Africa

South Africa’s Top Gamers Crowned at MTN SHIFT Gaming Grand Finals

Innovate47 Launches Global Food & Agri Accelerator to Back Climate-Smart Startups

Simbi Wabote’s 10-Year Roadmap: How Nigeria Achieved 54% Local Content Growth

Records Tumble In Best Year Yet For South Africa’s Hedge Fund Industry

Acer Unleashes Beastly New Predator BiFrost and Nitro GPUs with AMD Radeon RX 9000 Series

Philips Evnia Drops Jaw-Dropping QD OLED Monitors: 240Hz, Ambiglow, and All the Good Stuff

Omoda C5 X review

TDK enhances IMUs for extreme temps

Data centres and defence are reviving diesel