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.
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ROG Xbox Ally: What to expect from handheld console, price, how to buy in South Africa
The ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X are now available for pre-order ahead of their global launch, with South Africa included in the rollout for October 2025.
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ESPN channels coming to Disney+ in South Africa
From October 2025, Disney+ customers in South Africa will get ESPN on Disney+, giving them live sports channels at no extra cost.
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Sony rolls out new PS5 system software update: Here’s everything you must know
Sony is rolling out a new PS5 system software update globally from tomorrow, bringing easier controller pairing and a new Power Saver mode for supported games.
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Apple AirPods Pro 3: Specs, release date, how to buy in South Africa
Apple has announced AirPods Pro 3 with improved noise cancellation, heart rate monitoring, workout tracking, and Live Translation.
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NASA’s Artemis II mission just got very interesting
NASA is preparing for Artemis II, the first crewed Moon mission in decades, and people around the world can now send their names to fly aboard the spacecraft.
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iPhone 17 series to be unveiled at Apple’s next event
Apple will reveal the iPhone 17 series on Tuesday, 9 September 2025, with expected updates across design, cameras, and performance.
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Blood Moon lunar eclipse: Date, significance, when to view in South Africa
Sky-watchers in South Africa will witness a rare Blood Moon lunar eclipse on Sunday night, with the event lasting more than 80 minutes and peaking at 20:11 (SAST).
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PlayStation Plus in September 2025: New games available for free download
September’s PlayStation Plus lineup features ‘Psychonauts 2’, ‘Stardew Valley’, and ‘Viewfinder’ — a perfect mix of story-rich platforming, relaxing simulation, and reality-defying puzzles.
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Apple rolls out new surprise update: Everything coming to your devices with iOS 18.6.1
Apple has quietly released iOS 18.6.1, a surprise update that restores the Blood Oxygen feature for certain Apple Watches in the United States.
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OpenAI scores gold in one of the world’s top programming competitions
OpenAI has won gold at the 2025 International Olympiad in Informatics, placing first among AI systems and outperforming most human contestants in the global coding challenge.
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‘Gradius Origins’ and these four new games are out right now: Here’s everything you must know
Five new titles — ‘Gradius Origins’, ‘House of the Dead 2 Remake’, ‘Operation Night Strikers’, ‘Static Dread: The Lighthouse’, and ‘Tiny Bookshop’ — are available to play now.