Ex-communications minister targeted in WhatsApp hack
Former communications minister Nomvula Mokonyane’s WhatsApp was hacked. Here’s what we know about the breach
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TikTok shuts down in the US and we picked the best social reactions
TikTok goes dark in the US as the nationwide ban takes effect, but President-elect Trump hints at a possible 90-day extension to reinstate the app.
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Donald Trump hints at delaying US TikTok ban by 90 days
President-elect Donald Trump hints at delaying TikTok’s nationwide ban by 90 days, giving the app’s Chinese owners more time to comply with US law.
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US Supreme Court seals TikTok ban but users have found an alternative
This decision means the app will be inaccessible to users in the United States from Sunday, 19 January 2025, unless its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, agrees to sell its stake.
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How UV printers work: A beginner’s guide
UV printing technology has attracted the majority of industries through its versatile printing solutions. Read the blog to learn how it works.
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TikTok ban in the US inches closer: Here are the latest updates
TikTok faces a January 19 ban in the US amid national security concerns and legal challenges.
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Venus at its greatest eastern elongation: What this means and how to view in South Africa
Venus shines bright at its Greatest Eastern Elongation this weekend. Discover its meaning, significance, and the best viewing tips for South Africa.
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Venus dazzles in the first conjunction event for 2025
Venus shone brightly just above the waxing crescent Moon in the western sky after sunset.
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Explosive R1.8bn lawsuit proves Siri has been eavesdropping on Apple users since 2014
Apple settles a R1.8bn lawsuit over allegations that Siri secretly recorded user conversations without consent.
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Quadrantids meteor shower: How to observe the celestial event in South Africa
The Quadrantids meteor shower peaks tonight, offering a dazzling celestial display visible from parts of South Africa.
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When will Earth reach perihelion in 2025? – Here’s what you must know
At perihelion, Earth travels slightly faster in its orbit due to the Sun’s stronger gravitational pull.
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WhatsApp ushers in the festive season with these new call features
One of the standout features is the ability to select specific participants when initiating a call from a group chat.
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Major outage disrupts Meta apps worldwide
Meta’s apps, including Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, faced a major outage on Wednesday, disrupting services globally.
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OpenAI officially launches Canvas for GPT-4o users
OpenAI launches Canvas for GPT-4o users, offering an interactive workspace for writing and coding projects.
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Cognition Labs unveils Devin, the world’s first AI software engineer
Cognition Labs launches Devin, the world’s first AI software engineer, to revolutionise software development with task automation and seamless integrations.
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OpenAI blocks new Sora signups amid soaring demand
Existing Sora accounts remain unaffected, and current users can continue leveraging the platform’s full suite of features without interruption.
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Surprise solar flare to graze Earth on Wednesday, 11 December 2024
A surprise solar flare is set to graze Earth on Wednesday. Here’s how this space weather event might affect South Africans.
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The Geminid meteor shower: How to watch December’s stunning celestial event
While those in the Northern Hemisphere enjoy slightly better visibility, South African viewers still have excellent opportunities to witness this cosmic event.
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Standard Bank clears the air on Monday’s system outage
In a statement, Standard Bank acknowledged the problem and apologised for the inconvenience caused to its customers.
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Social media platforms face steep fines under newly passed Australia law
Social media platforms that fail to comply with the age restrictions face fines of up to A$49.5 million (est.R582 million).
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TV licences could be obsolete in 2025
A refreshed SABC Bill with a new policy imposed on streaming services means South Africans could be unburdened from paying TV licence fees.
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Earth’s mini-moon left our orbit this week: Here’s when it will return
Astronomers predict that 2024 PT5 could return to Earth’s vicinity within a few decades.
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Google President reacts to US govt’s call for the sale of Chrome
Google President Kent Walker denounces the US DoJ’s call to sell Chrome and Android, citing risks to security, innovation, and user privacy in a heated antitrust battle.
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Reddit survives global outage: Here’s a report on what happened
Reddit attributed the outage to a bug in a recent update, which disrupted both desktop and mobile app access.
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Netflix hit by outages ahead of Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul
Attempting to watch the live-stream event on the platform pulls an automatic error, pointing the problem to the user’s internet connection.
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Five ways to enhance your ChatGPT search
Here’s a guide to maximising the effectiveness of ChatGPT search while understanding its limitations.
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WhatsApp custom lists: Here’s a complete setup guide
WhatsApp’s custom lists help users organise chats by category, giving quick access to important conversations in one easy step.
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Boost for start-ups involved in space, Earth observation
Launched in 2021, the NEOFrontiers is an innovation funding mechanism designed to drive the growth of the local space sector through increased public investments.
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Netflix Europe offices raided over tax fraud charges
Netflix, the household name in streaming, is facing accusations that it may have side-stepped some serious tax bills in France by channelling French revenue through its Dutch branch, Netflix International BV.
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Daylight saving time falls back this Sunday – Will South Africa be affected?
Daylight saving time fall back starts Sunday, 3 November 2024. Here’s why it doesn’t affect South Africa and what to expect for US residents.