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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…

10 big announcements from Google I/O 2024

Google I/O 2024 showcased Google’s commitment to transforming the search experience through AI innovations. Here’s a breakdown of the key announcements: 1. Gemini 1.5…

Amazon launch in South Africa on 7 May, the necessary war for efficiency

The e-commerce giant Amazon is finally in the country after months of testing. As of May 7, Amazon.co.za has been launched in South Africa…

Google’s support for SA election integrity

Google will be supporting this year’s South African electoral process to ensure fair play against misinformation and disinformation. While technology maintains a crucial role…

Samsung brings in One UI 6.1 update to make Galaxy AI accessible

Samsung unveiled a bar-raising Samsung Galaxy S24 series with Galaxy AI making us all wonder what would happen to previous Samsung models. The S24…

WATCH: Samsung and the new sell, it’s what the device can DO, #GalaxyAI

South Korean electronics giant Samsung released their compelling Galaxy S24 series last week, and their delivery on selling the series, is still the talk…

SamsungUnpacked, here’s how Samsung raised the bar with Galaxy AI

Trailblaze into a new era of AI was the promise and Samsung has delivered as it officially launched the Galaxy S24 series featuring the…

Google’s Magic Editor uses AI to take editing skills to the next level

Editing has always been a part of Google Photos in order to allow users to tweak those unwanted calluses on images. It’s clear that…

Samsung sets own plan for artificial intelligence after ChatGPT leak

Korean tech company Samsung has called on all its staff to temporarily stay off using generative AI tools such as ChatGPT on company matters….

Microsoft, AI chip code, code name Athena: Here’s what you need to know

Microsoft Corp is reported to be developing its own AI (Artificial Intelligence) chip code-named Athena. The chip code is designed to power the technology…

Samsung launches Samsung News, for Galaxy device users

Samsung has launched Samsung News, an app that provides users with everyday news. Announcing the news on Tuesday, Samsung said the app will replace…

Amazon joins AI race, launches own generative AI service

Amazon is the latest to join the AI race as the company has now introduced tools to build and grow its own artificial intelligence…

Here’s how Google’s catching up on the AI race

In an accelerated shift towards dominating the AI (Artificial Intelligence), space Google has tabled plans to add conversational AI to its search product. Known…

Apple Pay later feature now here, here’s how it works

Split Apple payments into four payments with Apple Pay later at zero interest and no other fees. The delayed feature which was meant to…

iPhone 15 and the Sim card slot, is it staying or going?

Apple is yet to confirm if it will remove the physical SIM card slot, to introduce a different approach going into 2024. The iPhone…

Here’s why Samsung reached deeper in its pockets after low profits

Tech giant Samsung has reported its lowest quarterly profit in eight years this week an indicator to the weakened global economy to hit PC…

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2023 event: Here’s what to expect

A series of anticipated Galaxy S23 series smartphones will be released this year on February 2023 at what Samsung calls their Galaxy Unpacked event….

Cost-effective, smart office spaces to maximize productivity

Change is inevitable, according to Inhouse, an interior architecture firm that used this spatial planning technology to redesign the Dimension Data offices as an…

Capitec activates Apple Pay

Capitec has introduced Apple Pay digital payment wallet to its clients. Sending notifications on the announcement Capitec has notified clients of the new added…

Here are South Africa’s new coins coming in January

South Africa will be letting go of the iconic Nelson Mandela’s face on the R5 coin to replace it with a whale in the…

New law says Huawei, others cannot import or sell equipment unless…

In a groundbreaking vote, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in the United States has prohibited the importation or sale of communications equipment from Chinese…

Why Apple is being sued for knowing too much without user consent

iPhone maker Apple is in hot water following speculation that the bitten apple firm has been collecting user data, even when users had changed…

Apple: Here’s what you will soon say instead of ‘Hey Siri’

Apple will soon drop the word “hey” as a wake word for Apple’s smart assistant Siri. Siri was unveiled as an integrated feature of…

SA’s Smallest Businesses Are Job Engines – So Why Can’t They Get Funding

Starlink in South Africa – Regulatory turbulence grounds Elon Musk’s satellite internet plans—for now

ASUS and AMD Launch AI-Driven Expert P Series PCs for South African SMBs

South Africa’s MSMEs Still Locked Out of Funding – New Report Calls for Radical Reform

Africa Bridge Fund seeks to build a thriving Africa tech ecosystem

MortgageMarket and EasyEquities partner to launch EasyMortgages, unlocking a new era in home loan access for South Africans

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

Gemini AI to enhance Volvo infotainment

Everest better at exploring than Explorer

Trail Boss badge comes to BEVs