Sam Altman reinstated as OpenAI CEO after turbulent week
Sam Altman was reinstated as OpenAI CEO four days after he was fired. His return came with these contingencies.
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James Webb Space Telescope unveils new mysteries in Milky Way core
A new James Webb Space Telescope reveals new details of the Milky Way’s core, including unexplained features in the Sagittarius C region.
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Microsoft pulls epic sweep, hires Sam Altman, Greg Brockman to head up new AI competitor
Sam Altman shifts to Microsoft to lead a new AI team amidst a potential ChatGPT exodus, marking a significant turn in the AI industry.
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Emmett Shear: Twitch founder leads frontier on artificial intelligence as OpenAI CEO
Emmett Shear steps in as OpenAI’s CEO, succeeding Sam Altman, in a significant leadership shift at the AI research organisation.
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Sam Altman fires warning shots amid OpenAI exec shake-up
Sam Altman returned to the timeline with a cryptic post, suggesting he was preparing to go to war with OpenAI.
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OpenAI gets a new CEO after Sam Altman was fired
OpenAI sent shockwaves reverberating across Silicon Valley when, in a fiery statement, the company announced CEO Sam Altman was fired.
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Beyond Bandwidth: Understanding Key Features of Reliable Web Hosting
In this article, we have outlined the key features of reliable web hosting to help you get started.
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Google Search rolls out personalised content and enhanced creator insights
The latest Google Search update brings personalised following options, enhanced insights from creators, and more.
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Google Maps removes ‘Nyanga’ from fast route suggestions in tourist safety push
De Lille revealed that SAPS is also developing a coding system to better capture and analyse real-time data on tourist-related crimes
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ChatGPT takes on Soweto Derby: AI predicts Kaizer Chiefs will beat Orlando Pirates
ChatGPT’s analysis for the upcoming Soweto Derby between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates predicts a close contest with a slight edge for Kaizer Chiefs.
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Frank Borman dies: Cause of death, obituary, reactions
Remembered as the oldest living American astronaut following John Glenn’s death in 2016, Borman was a symbol of exploration, innovation, and resilience.
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Apple MacBook Pro OLED: Anticipated release date revealed
Apple’s shift to OLED technology promises enhanced screen quality and sleeker designs for its flagship laptops.
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ChatGPT goes down on Wednesday, 8 November 2023: Here’s everything we know
Wednesday’s unexplained outage came a day after ChatGPT reported partial outages across the web app as well as the API.
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1xBet Application: Overview and Functionality
In the app, you can follow the results of sporting events in dive mode and after their completion.
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Grok emerges as ChatGPT rival with wit and real-time world knowledge
Grok has entered the AI scene as a direct rival to ChatGPT, equipped with up-to-the-minute world knowledge and a distinct sense of humour.
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2023 OpenAI DevDay: How to live stream from South Africa [video]
The opening keynote of OpenAI’s DevDay will be live-streamed at 19:00 CAT, on Monday, connecting developers worldwide.
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Kepler space telescope data unveils seven-planet system, Kepler-385
The Kepler space telescope’s data has revealed the seven-planet system of Kepler-385, with each planet engulfed in more radiant heat than any within our solar system.
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Google Maps launches Immersive View for enhanced route planning
Google Maps’ Immersive View for routes began rolling out to simplify and enhance travel planning. It combines weather, traffic, and multidimensional views for a holistic journey overview.
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Cloudflare suffers outage on Wednesday, 2 November 2023: Here’s everything we know
Cloudflare experienced a widespread outage on Thursday, 2 November 2023, which affected multiple services. Here’s everything we know.
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Mark Zuckerberg warns investors about a ‘bleak’ metaverse future
Mark Zuckerberg warned investors of an uncertain future for Meta’s metaverse, despite the company’s strong revenue in its third-quarter earnings report.
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Apple Watch OS 10.1 update: Here’s how to use the double-tap gesture
The watchOS 10.1 update introduces a convenient double-tap gesture to the Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2.
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Will X (Formerly Twitter) Charge Every User a Subscription? – Here’s What You Must Know
Musk’s rationale behind this potential fee is the necessity to combat the proliferation of bots on the platform.
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Netflix set to increase subscription prices amid strong Q3 earnings performance
Netflix is set to raise its subscription prices amid a strong Q3 earnings performance with a revenue of $8.5 billion.
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WhatsApp users can now add two accounts on a single device
WhatsApp introduced a feature enabling users to add accounts and manage two separate profiles on a single device.
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Nokia Q3 earnings: Poor revenues force tech giant to cut 14,000 jobs
Nokia’s Q3 earnings exhibit a fiscal downturn prompting a significant workforce reduction of 14,000 jobs by 2026.
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SA Presidency challenges Meta to address misinformation
Speaking at the Meta for Government engagement on Wednesday, the Minister decried Meta’s platforms that are still flooded with fake news and misinformation.
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Apple launches smart pencil: Features, iPad compatibility, Price in South Africa
Unveiling its new smart pencil, Apple aims to redefine digital creativity for iPad users. As the global audience welcomes this launch, the anticipation builds among South African consumers regarding the local pricing of this innovative gadget.
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The everything app nears as Elon Musk tests video game streaming on X
This new feature is part of Musk’s broader vision to evolve X into an ‘everything app,’ now stepping into the video game streaming arena largely dominated by Amazon’s Twitch.
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NASA wants to build houses on the moon by 2040: Here’s everything you must know
NASA is formulating a visionary plan to build houses on the moon, with an ambitious goal set for 2040. 3D printers are key to NASA plans to build houses on the moon by 2040 This expedition, unlike the temporary visit of Apollo 17 astronauts half a century ago, envisages constructing houses on the lunar surface, potentially paving the way for a space subdivision for Americans, a recent New York Times report revealed. Despite some scepticism within the scientific community regarding the timeline, seven NASA scientists remain optimistic about achieving this goal, provided the agency continues to meet its milestones. To realise this vision, NASA intends to dispatch a 3D printer to the moon, which
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Meta introduces Ray-Ban smart glasses with Google search functionality
Taking user feedback into account, Meta embarked on a ground-up redesign of the next-generation smart glasses.