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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…

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…

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…

Is coexistance between humans and AI possible long term?

The impact of AI in jobs remains a hot topic in techville, as AI systems in the form of Sora, an AI model that…

How data can be leveraged to drive growth, an Uber secret

Data, and what it represents can be the biggest edge any business can have, especially when the said business knows how to use it….

Grammarly CEO details real reasons for the 230 employee lay offs

Last week writing-based asssistant Grammarly confirmed it was restructuring and that means it will lay off approximately 230 members of their global team. This…

A paperless future, a myth or reality? The true story

Predictions of a paperless future for homes and offices have been proven wrong, as the years leading up to 2023 have seen an increase…

Labelling AI generated images, the catch up strategy and the reason

Labeling AI-generated images is long overdue as some users tend to create realistic images of prominent people without markers, we need labels and we…

We look into Wi-Fi 7, move more data and do it faster

A massive leap in wireless connectivity that Wi-Fi 7 will bring is certainly going to bring forward unmatched capabilities for high bandwidth, high-impact applications,…

Why Google may rebrand Bard to Gemini, with dedicated app

Google’s Bard may pretty soon be rebranded and the name is likely to be changed to Gemini. If preliminary suspicions are correct then Google’s…

Sextortion, AI generated nudes may be the trigger for new laws, a Taylor Swift AI study

Sextortion is increasing alongside the rise in AI-generated nudes, spiking the rise of AI-generated nudes, which means more victims are likely to emerge falling…

Alarming questions around pass rate for class of 2023

The matric pass rate for the class of 2023 is of concern and Dr Corrin Varady points out just how much of a negative…

What apps know about you, from shopping apps, to the most data hungry

Any app comes with its pitfalls and your consent grants the application access to data necessary for its functionality. It’s understanding the impact of…

How Google teamed up with Samsung to bring GalaxyAi forward

Samsung Electronics is in the news this week possibly for bringing forward the latest tech in mobile devices, in the form of Galaxy AI….

Fibre prices expected to surge forcing consumers to carry cost

One of the trends that could impact consumers in 2024 is fibre adoption. Economic issues are affecting fibre service providers and this could lead…

Why Ballie could be Samsung’s answer for a smart home robot companion

It’s the big, small, the smartly programmed, and the massive idealistic less likely to take off unless there’s some serious investment at this year’s…

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,…

Jumia Taps Mirakl Ads to Supercharge Retail Media Across Its African Marketplace

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7: Raising the Bar for Smartphones

Ecentric and MoneyBadger Partner to Bring Bitcoin Payments to South African Retailers

Cape Town Creatives Can Now Work for Free at Africa’s First Creative-Tech Hub

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

Microsoft launches new Surface devices in new AI era

TDK enhances IMUs for extreme temps

Data centres and defence are reviving diesel

The most recognisable tactical pickup truck evolves