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Iowa accuses TikTok of lying about content available to kids in a new lawsuit
Iowa is taking legal action against TikTok, alleging that the social media platform deceives parents about the nature of content available to young users. The lawsuit filed by Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird claims that TikTok hosts inappropriate content, including "sexual content, drugs, alcohol, intense profanity, self-harm messages, and other X-rated content," making such videos
The AI PC Innovation: The most significant development in the PC industry
The emergence of "AI PCs" this year, featuring silicon designed for accelerated artificial intelligence tasks, is hailed as the most significant development in the PC industry in a quarter-century, according to Nitesh Doolabh, the country manager at Intel South Africa. The integration of neural processing units (NPUs) into Intel's next-gen laptop and desktop CPUs is
Tunisian AI Company, Imaginario Secures $1 Million in Pre-Seed Investment
Tunisian-based startup company, Imaginario AI, specializing in AI-assisted video and audio content processing, has successfully secured $1 million in a pre-seed funding round, signaling a significant step toward its international expansion goals. Led by 216 Capital, the investment round saw participation from various backers, including Blue Lake VC, Earthling Ventures, Comcast NBCUniversal, and Techstars. Founded
Bolt Nigeria set to ban drivers who solicit offline trips
Bolt Nigeria has announced its decision to suspend the accounts of drivers engaging in offline trip solicitations to bolster the safety and security of riders. The company disclosed this information in a statement to Technext, unveiling a new feature in its app allowing riders to cancel trips specifically when drivers request payment off the app.
Vodacom Group ranked Africa’s Top Employer
Vodacom Group has been ranked by the Top Employers Institute as the continent’s number one employer. This prestigious certification and first place ranking has also been awarded to Vodacom South Africa and Vodacom Mozambique. Each year, the Top Employers Institute certifies organisations who are focused on putting their people first through exceptional Human Resource (HR)
HONOR Set to Pack the Punch with Launch of HONOR X9b 5G
Global technology brand HONOR has announced the upcoming launch of the brand-new HONOR X9b 5G in South Africa, the latest addition to its trustworthy and reliable X Series line-up. Combining exceptional display quality, expansive photography capabilities and enhanced battery and hardware performance, the HONOR X9b 5G sets a new benchmark for mid-range smartphones in the
Cleaner public transport beckons with new project
By the end of 2025, South Africa’s first electric commuter buses could be on the roads of Tshwane and eThekwini municipalities as part of pilot project funded by the Global Environmental Facility and managed by the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) and the South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI). SANEDI, which was appointed
BCX Earns an Esteemed Top Employer Certificate for the Third Consecutive Year in 2024
In every thriving business, the core of its success is deeply rooted in the culture and environment it nurtures. BCX, a leader in digital technology, is once again excited about earning the coveted Top Employer certificate in 2024, for the third consecutive year. This achievement represents BCX's steadfast commitment to fostering a workplace that champions
Vodacom Business to offer HPE GreenLake to acceleratehybrid cloud transformation
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (NYSE: HPE) today announced that Vodacom Business, the enterprise arm of Vodacom Group and a leading provider for cloud, hosting and security services, has added the HPE GreenLake edge-to-cloud platform to its portfolio to enhance the cloud experience for its South Africa customers. HPE GreenLake will enable the ICT specialist to provide
Pre-owned vehicles now as much about choice as price
As much as price is a significant driver of the pre-owned car market, South African motorists are now also enjoying the wide variety of quality vehicles offered. Gone were the days when pre-loved vehicle lots might have had a few fixer-uppers displayed in the back, noted Donovan Enslin, used vehicle manager for the Kelston Motor
Impact sourcing with a large pool of talented people
Africa is widely acknowledged as the most diverse continent boasting and estimated 3000 distinct ethnic groups and over 2000 languages. A 2013 study by Erkan Goren which is now considered the global benchmark for measuring cultural diversity claimed the majority of African countries sit between 70% and 90% Ethnic Fractionalization. A similar Harvard study placed the worlds top 20 most diverse
HUAWEI MateBook D 16 i5 Review
Huawei is giving other technology brands a run for their money, and at this point in time, we can all agree that when it comes to their latest releases, they did not hold back. From seamless design to portability and navigation, the HUAWEI MateBook D 16 might just be the best thing that the technology
Trends and insights crucial for building a successful career, especially in Tech Industry
In the face of South Africa’s unemployment crisis, graduates seeking employment may encounter challenges with finding a suitable job. However, taking charge or having a proactive approach to shaping your career early, as a young professional is crucial. Understanding what works in today’s job market, especially in the Tech industry, is key to building the
Top 3 AI trends to tackle cybercrime and bolster productivity in 2024
In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, it’s not only global markets grappling with the unsettling reality of cybercrime. In Africa and the Middle East, the threat of cybercrime is on the rise, with the Veeam Data Protection Trends Report 2023 suggesting that 86% of organisations across these regions experienced at least one ransomware attack last
The future supply chain professional: a proactive agent of change
The changing face of global supply chains demands a new kind of professional – one who is not only a custodian of procurement and logistics, but also a steward of sustainability. That is the view of Head of Procurement for Africa at PUMA Energy, Tsholofelo Tsholofelo, who says the constant changes occurring in the logistics space
Ministry of Interior, Immigration Service launches digital portal for passport booking, renewal and visa applications
The Nigerian Immigration Service, operating under the Ministry of Interior, has introduced a new online portal for passport applications, aiming to streamline the process and enhance efficiency. With this portal, citizens in Nigeria and the diaspora can conveniently book passport appointments, make payments, and schedule data capture from their homes. Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the Minister
Hertz leaving behind EVs for petrol cars
Rental giant Hertz Global Holdings is divesting approximately 20,000 electric vehicles (EVs), including Teslas, from its U.S. fleet, signaling a shift away from EVs amid softened demand. This move comes about two years after a deal with Tesla to offer its vehicles for rent. Hertz will now favor petrol-powered vehicles, citing higher expenses related to
LG launches its first US EV charging factory in Texas
LG Electronics has inaugurated its inaugural electric vehicle (EV) charger facility outside of South Korea, situating it in Fort Worth, Texas, to carve a niche in North America's competitive EV charging market. Spanning 59,202 square feet, the new EV charging station factory has the capacity to produce over 10,000 chargers annually, with current production focused
Showmax 2.0 set to launch this coming February
On the 12th of February, MultiChoice, the parent company of DStv, is poised to introduce a revamped version of Showmax, marking a significant move in the African streaming landscape to contend with rivals such as Netflix and Disney+. The new Showmax, labeled Showmax 2.0, is a result of a collaboration between MultiChoice and NBCUniversal’s Peacock,
OpenAI launches a store for custom AI-powered chatbots
OpenAI has introduced the GPT Store, an online platform within the ChatGPT web client, showcasing a variety of custom chatbot applications powered by its advanced AI models like GPT-4 and DALL-E 3. This move comes after OpenAI hinted at such a development for developers last week. The GPT Store features a collection of GPTs, contributed