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LinkedIn’s new Contacts Tool: can it really provide smarter relationships?

The professional networking giant Linkedin has launched ‘LinkedIn Contacts’, a new tool which it says will allow people to maintain smart relationships with their…

New study finds big brands, celebs are buying Twitter followers

Bigger is best… when it comes to your following that is, and buying followers on Twitter seems to be the name of the game…

Apple’s new iPhone ad: beautiful nothings

Apple’s new iPhone ad is beautiful. It doesn’t really say anything — there’s only one line of narration, but man is it pretty. The…

7 Latin American startups shaped by current entrepreneurial trends

As the international economy recovers, the Latin American startup culture follows suit with an economic boom. Technology is becoming more readily available allowing ventures…

NASA launches 3 Android phones into orbit: awesomeness ensues

NASA recently rocketed three HTC Nexus One smartphones into orbit and the stuff they’re sending back is pretty damn cool. The phones were launched…

Google offers to advertise for its rivals in a bid to avoid antitrust concerns

After grabbing some 90% of the search market in Europe, you’d think the last thing Google would offer to do is promote the services…

The future of furniture is here: it’s the self assembling foam chair

The future of furniture is approaching fast as designer Carl de Smet from Noumenon plans on manufacturing a foam chair which can be compressed…

Bitcoin Surges As Market Relief Rally Meets Trump’s Crypto Backing

Bitcoin has surged to its highest level in a month as global risk sentiment improves and Donald Trump signals renewed support for the crypto sector.

Insider Threats Surge In South African Organisations As AI Expands Cyber Risk

Nearly half of South African organisations report a rise in malicious insider incidents, according to new research from Mimecast. AI-driven attacks and collaboration tools are expanding the cyber attack surface.

Anthropic Refuses To Let AI Spy On Customers

Anthropic says its AI will not be used to spy on customers, even in government contracts. Here is what that means for AI governance, enterprise trust and defence partnerships.

Netflix Walks Away From Warner Bros Bid As Paramount Skydance Wins a New Phase of the Streaming Wars

Netflix has ended its bid for Warner Bros. Discovery after Paramount Skydance raised its offer. Here’s what that means for the streaming wars and media consolidation in 2026.

Samsung Unveils Galaxy S26 Series: The Most Intuitive Galaxy AI Phone Yet

With powerful hardware working together with an industry-leading camera system and intuitive AI experiences, everyday tasks have never been easier and faster

Netflix Paramount Trump Clash Escalates As Streaming Power Meets Political Pressure

Donald Trump’s call for Netflix to remove board member Susan Rice has intensified the Paramount saga, pushing the streaming wars into a political confrontation.

The Future of Forex Brokers in South Africa – Consolidation, Regulation, or Exit?

South Africa’s retail forex industry is entering a decisive phase as regulation tightens and consolidation accelerates. What does it mean for brokers and traders?

Kimi K2.5 Enters the Global AI Race Against ChatGPT 5.2 and Its Rivals

Kimi K2.5 has launched as a powerful open AI model from China. Here’s how it compares to ChatGPT 5.2, Claude, Gemini and Grok in capability, architecture and strategy.

Is 2026 The Crypto Tipping Point For African Merchants?

With stablecoins gaining traction and regulation improving, African merchants may be nearing a crypto tipping point. Here’s why 2026 could mark a shift from hesitation to adoption.

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Can Digital Skills Unlock South Africa’s Next Growth Cycle?

With youth unemployment above 60 percent, South Africa is betting on digital skills to drive inclusive growth. Here is how MICT SETA is positioning the next generation for the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

Vox 100Mbps Fixed Wireless Review: Fast, Reliable Internet That Finally Feels Like Fibre

We tested Vox Telecom’s 100Mbps Kiwi Home Wireless in South Africa. Installation, real speed tests, pricing and how it compares to fibre for everyday use

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