Jonny Kim set to leave ISS and return to Earth aboard Soyuz MS-27
NASA astronaut Jonny Kim and two Russian crewmates will undock from the ISS on 8 December and land in Kazakhstan early on 9 December.
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Apple Replay vs Spotify Wrapped 2025: Your music stats and the new data war
We break down Apple Replay 2025 and Spotify Wrapped, what each shows you, and what this year’s data race reveals about streaming power and privacy.
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ByteDance’s Doubao AI voice assistant debuts on ZTE phones as TikTok owner targets Siri’s turf
ByteDance AI voice assistant Doubao lands first on a ZTE handset in China, pushing TikTok’s parent beyond social video into deeper control of the smartphone.
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PlayStation Plus in December 2025: New games available for free download
This month’s PlayStation Plus drop features LEGO Horizon Adventures, The Outlast Trials, and more for December 2025.
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FNB under fire over Black Friday outage and Parliament money-laundering allegations
FNB faces scrutiny after a nationwide Black Friday outage and claims in Parliament that it enabled money laundering linked to an alleged bribe to Bheki Cele.
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Crypto crosswinds and Cardano: Unpacking the triggers of recent volatility and next steps
Cardano’s founder, Charles Hoskinson, believes ADA could outperform Bitcoin.
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Lottoland SA – November – Why ‘Gates of Olympus’ feels epic from the first spin
Beyond mechanics, Gates of Olympus plays with expectation. The theme is ancient myth but done without pretension.
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‘Monster Hunter: Secret Lair’ officially revealed: Full set details and release date
Wizards of the Coast has confirmed the ‘Monster Hunter: Secret Lair ‘Superdrop, ending a week of speculation following teasers and data mined leaks.
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Cloudflare restores services after major global outage affecting top websites
Cloudflare, which handles about a fifth of the world’s web traffic, has restored services after a global outage that briefly took sites like X, ChatGPT and Spotify offline.
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The Game Awards 2025: Nominees, ceremony date, how to watch live in South Africa
The Game Awards 2025 nominees are out, showcasing major AAA contenders alongside standout indie titles.
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South Africa starved of satellite internet as Vodacom announces Starlink partnership
Vodacom Group has signed a partnership with Elon Musk’s Starlink to expand broadband access across Africa, but South Africa remains excluded from the rollout due to unresolved regulatory hurdles.
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GTA 6 release date suffers another delay: Here’s what Rockstar Games said
Rockstar Games has announced that the GTA 6 release date has been delayed by six months.
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PlayStation Plus in November 2025: New games available for free download
PlayStation Plus members can download ‘Stray’, ‘EA Sports WRC 24’, and ‘otally Accurate Battle Simulator’ for free this November.
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AWS reportedly down – again: Here’s everything we know
Reports of an AWS outage resurfaced on Wednesday, with users claiming widespread disruptions across major platforms, though Amazon insists its systems are operating normally.
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Microsoft Azure outage clouds tech giant’s earnings release
A major Microsoft outage affected Azure and 365 services hours before the company’s quarterly earnings report, leaving users worldwide unable to access accounts and cloud tools.
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NEO home robot: The world’s first humanoid helper and when it’ll be available in South Africa
The California-based tech company 1X has launched the NEO home robot, which it calls the world’s first consumer-ready humanoid assistant capable of learning household chores and adapting to its owner’s lifestyle.
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Amazon set to initiate largest job cuts in company’s history
Amazon is preparing to cut up to 30,000 corporate jobs this week, marking its largest round of layoffs as the company seeks to reduce costs and streamline operations.
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‘Battlefield 6’ battle royale event: What to expect, how to play for free
The Battlefield 6 franchise has made a major comeback with its first season of content, introducing a new free-to-play battle royale mode called Redsec, launching this week.
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3I/ATLAS: Comet the size of Manhattan has scientists concerned – Here’s why
Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS will soon reach its closest point to the Sun, and NASA says this encounter will alter the Manhattan-sized object in several ways as it continues its journey through our solar system.
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More than 183 million credentials, including Gmail passwords, found in massive data dump
A new cyber report has confirmed that over 183 million accounts — including Gmail passwords — were leaked in one of the largest data breaches recorded this year.
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Google has its first fierce competitor to worry about – ChatGPT Atlas
OpenAI has unveiled ChatGPT Atlas, an AI-powered web browser that blends everyday browsing with conversational intelligence, setting the stage for a direct rivalry with Google.
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Amazon Web Services outage causes blackout of these apps
A widespread Amazon Web Services outage has disrupted major apps and websites including Snapchat, Zoom, Canva, Duolingo, Roblox, and Amazon’s own services, leaving users worldwide unable to access key platforms.
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You can now live stream Formula 1 on Apple TV but there’s a caveat for SA subscribers
Apple has secured exclusive rights to stream every Formula 1 Grand Prix live on Apple TV but a caveat awaits South African fans.
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Apple releases iPad Pro with M5 chip: Release date, price in South Africa, how to buy
Apple has unveiled its most powerful iPad Pro yet, featuring the new M5 chip with major performance and AI upgrades.
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Scientists make breakthrough discovery on Saturn’s moon Enceladus
Scientists using Cassini data have found all the necessary ingredients for life on Saturn’s moon Enceladus, strengthening hopes it could host habitable conditions.
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Xbox Game Pass in October 2025: Free games you can download
Xbox Game Pass evolves in October 2025 with new Essential, Premium, and Ultimate plans, expanded benefits, and a huge lineup of new games including ‘Hogwarts Legacy’, ‘Diablo IV’, and Ubisoft classics.
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PlayStation Plus in October 2025: New games available for free download
October’s PlayStation Plus lineup includes ‘Alan Wake 2’, ‘Goat Simulator 3’, and ‘Cocoon’, with Premium members also getting a ‘Game Trial of Midnight Murder Club’.
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Electronic Arts goes private after $55bn acquisition
Video game giant Electronic Arts (EA) has been acquired in a $55 billion deal, marking the biggest all-cash private takeover in history.
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New study warns a ‘city killer’ asteroid could hit the Moon in 2032
A new study warns asteroid 2024 YR4 has a 4% chance of hitting the Moon in 2032.
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James Webb Telescope captures largest star-forming cloud in the Milky Way
The James Webb Telescope has captured new images of Sagittarius B2, the Milky Way’s largest star-forming cloud, revealing glowing stars, thick gas, and cosmic dust.