Bolt SA tightens controls after fatal profile misuse case
The e-hailing firm introduces frequent verification checks for drivers and suspends offenders to improve rider safety in South Africa.
Science/Tech
The cost of an empty seat, table or room in hospitality
Reservation confirmations and reminders should be viewed as critical operational communications, says Richard Simpson, MD of BulkSMS.
Sber unveils next-generation AI assistant GigaChat based on flagship model
GigaChat Ultra users can run code directly within the interface and receive answers to questions about their own capabilities, relying on current documentation.
Garmin InReach Mini 3 Plus Satellite Messenger Review: Robust With Lots of Upselling
Garmin’s newest satellite messenger offers helpful safety features, but the fees are only worth it if you’re regularly off the grid.
Huawei urges ‘grid-forming’ tech to stabilise SA’s energy transition
Huawei’s Kyle Zhang outlines how grid-forming technology and AI will secure SA’s digital energy future.
CERN To Host Europe’s Flagship Open Access Publishing Platform
CERN has confirmed it will host an expanded version of Open Research Europe, the EU-backed fee-free open access publishing platform that works to “keep knowledge in public hands.” Research Professional News reports: A little over a year ago, 10 European research organizations announced that they would add their support to Open Research Europe, to broaden eligibility beyond only those...
The real reason Absa wrote off R2.4-billion in software
Absa CTIO Johnson Idesoh says the speed at which software is changing influenced its recent R2.4-billion write-down.
Transforming patient care with a unified health record
Medi Diary is an AI-powered, offline-first health platform designed to consolidate patient data in one accessible space, says Janice Naidoo, founder of Medi Diary.
How international SMS bypasses infrastructure gap for SA firms expanding into Africa
International SMS addresses operates outside the data layer, working on every handset and supporting compliance across jurisdictions.
The Rise of “Homes That Heal”: Dr. Chuck Morris and Terra Lux Bridge Neuroscience and Real Estate to Transform Human Health
NEW YORK, NY (PinionNewswire) — The traditional American home is undergoing a biological revolution. Dr. Chuck Morris, a leading expert in neuroscience and recovery science, has announced a landmark collaboration with visionary developer Mayan Metzler, founder of Terra Lux, to introduce the concept of “Homes That Heal.” This partnership marks the arrival of a new […]
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Big Tech’s Big Tobacco moment has arrived
Social media platforms Instagram and YouTube have a design defect which means they are addictive, a US jury has ruled.
An Invisible Bottleneck: A Helium Shortage Threatens the Chip Industry
With a third of the global supply offline because of the war in Iran, gas companies are scrambling to assure critical A.I. chip makers there will be no disruptions.
Apple plans to open Siri to rival AI services
Apple reportedly plans to open its Siri voice assistant to rival AI services beyond its current partnership with ChatGPT.
Apple Gives FBI a User’s Real Name Hidden Behind ‘Hide My Email’ Feature
An anonymous reader quotes a report from 404 Media: Apple provided the FBI with the real iCloud email address hidden behind Apple’s ‘Hide My Email’ feature, which lets paying iCloud+ users generate anonymous email addresses, according to a recently filed court record. The move isn’t surprising but still provides uncommon insight into what data is available to authorities regarding the Apple...
Why the Verdict Against Meta and YouTube Could Change Social Media
In a landmark case, a jury found Meta and YouTube guilty of creating products that were addictive. Ryan Mac explains the outcome and what it could mean for tech companies going forward.
Judge Stays Pentagon’s Labeling of Anthropic as ‘Supply Chain Risk’
The decision is an early victory for the artificial intelligence company in a rancorous legal battle with the Department of Justice.
Anthropic Supply-Chain Risk Designation Halted By Judge
A judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration’s designation, clearing the way for Anthropic to keep doing business without the label starting next week.
Apple Discontinues Mac Pro
Apple has discontinued the Mac Pro and says it has no plans for future models. “The ‘buy’ page on Apple’s website for the Mac Pro now redirects to the Mac’s homepage, where all references have been removed,” reports 9to5Mac. From the report: The Mac Pro has lived many lives over the years. Apple released the current Mac Pro industrial design in 2019 alongside the Pro Display XDR (which was also...
How Trump’s Plot to Grab Iran’s Nuclear Fuel Would Actually Work
Experts say that an American ground operation targeting nuclear sites in Iran would be incredibly complicated, put troops’ lives at great risk—and might still fail.