Apple reportedly set to adopt aggressive entry to smart home market
Apple is set to challenge competitors like Google and Amazon with its new smart home strategy, including an iPad-like display and advanced robotic home devices.
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Tesla Optimus robot: Here’s how much it’ll cost to own a humanoid
Tesla has unveiled its new Optimus humanoid robot, capable of performing everyday tasks and designed for both homes and industries.
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StarSat goes dark after raids at South Africa broadcast station
StarSat went offline after ICASA raided its Midrand office due to a licensing issue. The company is pursuing legal options to restore services.
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SDC 2024: What to expect, how to live stream in South Africa
SDC24 takes place on Thursday, 3 October 2024, featuring Samsung’s AI innovations. Here’s how to watch the live stream in South Africa.
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Earth now has a second moon: Here’s what it means
Earth will temporarily gain a second moon for the next two months, providing a rare opportunity for scientists to study this mini-moon event.
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Elon Musk reacts to meeting Cyril Ramaphosa in New York
Elon Musk has previously mentioned that Starlink is “waiting for regulatory approval” in South Africa, suggesting that policy hurdles, particularly around the Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) requirements, may be a significant factor delaying Starlink’s entry into the market.
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NASA issues notice on five asteroids approaching Earth in September
NASA has flagged five asteroids set to pass Earth this month, with no significant risk to the planet. Here’s what to know about these near-Earth approaches.
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Apple releases iOS 18: Features to expect, iPhone compatibility, how to download
Apple’s iOS 18 update went live today. Here’s what you need to know, including compatibility and how to download.
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Google is deleting Gmail accounts en masse – Here’s why
Google is deleting Gmail accounts inactive for more than two years, but users can save their accounts by taking these simple actions.
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iPhone 16 vs iPhone 16 Plus: Features, price, how to buy in South Africa
The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro are now available for pre-order in South Africa. Here’s how to buy and what features to expect.
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Takealot has sold Superbalist: Here’s what we know
Takealot has sold Superbalist to a consortium led by Blank Canvas Capital as part of a strategy to focus on its core businesses.
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Brazilian Supreme Court upholds nationwide ban on X
Brazil’s Supreme Court upholds the national ban on X (formerly Twitter) after the platform refused to comply with Brazilian laws.
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Apple Event on 9 September 2024: iPhone 16 and everything to expect
One of the most talked-about features is the inclusion of Apple’s new A18 chip, which will power advanced AI capabilities across the entire lineup.
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Telegram CEO arrested in Paris: Here’s everything we know
According to sources, Durov was travelling aboard his private jet from Azerbaijan when he was apprehended by authorities around 20:00 local time.
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Capitec Bank hit by third outage this year alone: Here’s the latest
The outage, which began in the morning, disrupted mobile and online banking, with users reporting problems logging into the Capitec app and completing transactions.
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FNB hit by massive outage on Friday: Here are the latest updates
The outage, which began around 12:30, led to a surge in reports of issues with FNB’s services, according to live tracking data from Down Detector.
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Super blue moon appearing on Monday night will only return in 2037
This rare celestial event combines a supermoon and a blue moon, making it a must-see spectacle that won’t occur again for 13 years.
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Grindr struck by global outage: Here’s everything we know
Grindr users around the globe are facing difficulties accessing the app, with reports flooding in about connection failures, chats not loading, and profiles disappearing.
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OpenAI expected to unveil ‘Project Strawberry’ today: Here’s what we know
Despite the shroud of mystery, some details about ‘Project Strawberry’ have come to light through leaks and industry insiders.
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NASA set to deliver update on two astronauts stranded in space
The astronauts have been on the ISS since 5 June 2024, after launching on the Boeing Starliner as part of NASA’s Commercial Crew Program.
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‘So cringe!’: Gemini Live demo suffers embarrassing fail [video]
The demo malfunctioned twice, leading to an awkward and disappointing moment for Google, especially as the event was live-streamed.
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NASA discovers evidence of liquid reservoir on Mars
The discovery of liquid water on Mars is a groundbreaking development for future space exploration.
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Turkey bans Instagram amid escalations over Ismail Haniyeh death
Turkey’s infotech regulator announced on Friday that access to Instagram has been blocked without providing a specific reason or duration for the ban.
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Microsoft outage on Friday, 19 July 2024: Here’s what you must know
The Microsoft outage impacted numerous services, including PowerBI, Microsoft Fabric, Microsoft Teams, and the Microsoft 365 admin centre.
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CyberStrike global outage: Here’s everything we know
CrowdStrike and Microsoft were identified as the central players in the IT disruption.
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Capitec Bank goes down on Friday, 19 July 2024: Here are the latest updates
Users reported issues with mobile banking, online banking, and ATM services.
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Critical updates coming to Galaxy Watch in July 2024
Samsung unveils new updates for Galaxy Watch in July 2024, introducing advanced health tracking and preventative wellness features.
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iOS 18 update: Features to expect and how to install
iOS 18 introduces a range of new features and enhancements to improve user experience. Find out what to expect and how to install the update.
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Showmax is bleeding MultiChoice dry – Here’s why
MultiChoice experienced significant losses due to increased investment in Showmax and adverse economic conditions.
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ChatGPT goes down on Tuesday, 4 June 2024: Here are the latest updates
ChatGPT went down on Tuesday, 4 June 2024, with users reporting issues with the platform worldwide. Here’s what we know.