TikTok set to be granted third extension in the US
President Donald Trump is expected to extend TikTok’s deadline to sell its US operations by another 90 days, keeping the app available in the US for now.
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Mind Candy launch crowdfunding campaign to relaunch ‘Moshi Monsters’ after 2019 shutdown
Mind Candy is using crowdfunding to bring back ‘Moshi Monsters’ in 2027, eight years after it was shut down.
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Africa Tech Week 2025: Xlink crowned Tech Company of the Year
XLink was named Tech Company of the Year at Africa Tech Week 2025, with Sentech also recognised for public sector innovation in a summit that spotlighted Africa’s digital future.
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Africa Tech Week 2025: Here’s everything you must know
Africa Tech Week 2025 brings together top tech minds and policymakers for a two-day conference in Cape Town to explore digital innovation across the continent.
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Xbox Game Pass in June 2025: Free games you can download
Xbox Game Pass kicks off June 2025 with ‘Crypt Custodian’, ‘The Alters’, ‘Space Marine: Master Crafted Edition’, and more, with additional surprises expected during the Xbox Games Showcase.
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PlayStation Plus in June 2025: New games available for free download
June’s PlayStation Plus lineup features ‘NBA 2K25’, ‘Alone in the Dark’, and ‘Bomb Rush Cyberfunk’, with ‘Destiny 2: The Final Shape’ also arriving for eligible players.
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X1.1-class solar flare causes radio blackouts in Western Pacific
An X1.1-class solar flare erupted from the Sun on Sunday, causing radio blackouts over the western Pacific.
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What is ‘io’? – Sam Altman and Jony Ive announce merger
Sam Altman and Jony Ive have announced that their teams—OpenAI and io—are merging to design a new generation of AI-powered products.
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Google’s ‘Flow’ uses ‘Veo 3’ AI to generate the most realistic videos
Google has introduced ‘Flow’, an AI tool that creates extremely realistic videos using its powerful Veo 3 model, but it’s not yet available in South Africa.
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HONOR 400 Lite: The smartphone awarded to Amajita for winning U-20 Afcon title
South Africa’s U-20 national football team, Amajita, received HONOR 400 Lite smartphones and prize money after winning the 2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations.
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AirCar: World’s first mass-produced flying car set for 2026 launch
Klein Vision has unveiled its certified AirCar production prototype, set to launch in 2026 as the world’s first mass-produced flying car.
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‘Omega Crafter’: Gameplay, system requirements, how to buy in South Africa
‘Omega Crafter’ is now officially out—here’s a simple guide to its gameplay, system requirements, and how to buy it in South Africa.
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X (Twitter) downvotes are reportedly coming soon
X is reportedly preparing to roll out a new downvote feature that may replace likes on posts or replies.
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‘GTA 6’: Trailer, what to expect, release date
Rockstar Games confirmed that ‘GTA 6’ will be released in 2026, and dropped a trailer revealing key story and gameplay details.
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Xbox Game Pass in May 2025: Free games you can download
May’s Xbox Game Pass lineup features ‘Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2’, ‘Anno 1800’, ‘DOOM: The Dark Ages’, and more across console, PC, and cloud.
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PlayStation Plus in May 2025: New games available for free download
May’s PlayStation Plus lineup includes Ark: Survival Ascended, Balatro, and Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun, available to download from 6 May to 2 June 2025.
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‘What The Clash?’: What to expect, how to buy in South Africa
‘What The Clash?’, a wacky and fast-paced party game filled with mini battles and chaos, is now available on Apple Arcade — here’s what South Africans should know.
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‘Void Sails’: What to expect, how to buy in South Africa
‘Void Sails’, a hand-crafted roguelike adventure with ship combat and soul-hunting mechanics, is now available to buy on PC — here’s how it works and where South Africans can get it.
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‘Shotgun Cop Man’: What to expect, how to buy in South Africa
‘Shotgun Cop Man’ is officially out on Nintendo Switch and PC, bringing players a wild precision-shooter platformer with hellish challenges and community-created levels.
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Why Katy Perry’s celebrity spaceflight blazed a trail for climate breakdown
Katy Perry and her companions were initially portrayed in the media as breaking down gender barriers.
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AI-controlled fighter jets may be closer than we think — and would change the face of warfare
Without the need for life support systems such as ejection seats and oxygen supplies, these aircraft can perform in ways that are beyond the scope of piloted aircraft.
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Indicators of alien life may have been found – astrophysicist explains what the new research means
A new research paper in the Astrophysical Journal suggests that Cambridge scientists have managed to find this type of emission with a certainty of 99.7% from a planet called K2-18b, 124 light years away.
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Researchers use modern genetics to rebirth the dire wolf
Scientists at Colossal Biosciences have brought back the dire wolf using ancient DNA and modern genetic technology.
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Capitec app blackout: Here’s what the bank revealed
Capitec users across South Africa were unable to access their banking app as the bank confirmed a service outage.
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Uber app goes down: Here’s everything we know
The Uber app has stopped working in South Africa, leaving passengers unable to confirm ride requests.
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PlayStation Plus in April 2025: New games available for free download
April’s PlayStation Plus lineup features ‘RoboCop: Rogue City’, ‘The Texas Chain Saw Massacre’, and ‘Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth – Hacker’s Memory’ for free download from 1 April to 5 May.
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Xbox Game Pass in April 2025: Free games you can download
Xbox Game Pass brings tactical strategy, musical adventures, and fantastical action to April 2025 with new titles like ‘South of Midnight’, ‘Commandos: Origins’, ‘Towerborne’, and more.
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Watch: The moment ‘Butch’ and ‘Suni’ touched down on Earth [video]
After nine months in space, NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams safely returned to Earth. Here’s what happened.
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MultiChoice confirms 2025 DStv prices: Here’s what you must know
MultiChoice has announced its DStv price increases for 2025, with adjustments across several packages. Here’s what subscribers can expect.
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Blood moon lunar eclipse: Time and date, significance, where to view it in South Africa
South Africa will witness a penumbral lunar eclipse on Friday, 14 March 2025, with the blood moon visible in select areas before moonset—here’s everything you need to know.