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6 Ways Gemini Guides Your Exploration
Embarking on an African journey promises sun-kissed landscapes, mesmerizing wildlife encounters, and a tapestry of ancient traditions pulsating with vitality. Yet, let's face it, planning a voyage that veers off the beaten path, offering authentic cultural immersion, can resemble navigating a labyrinth. Where does one even begin? How does one uncover those elusive treasures, engage
BYD Revs Up Competition with Global Launch of Electric Pickup Truck
Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD Co. is gearing up to enter the global market with its first electrified pickup truck, setting the stage for a showdown with established players like Toyota's Hilux, Ford's Ranger, and Isuzu's D-Max. Photos released by BYD showcase a rugged dual-cab truck adorned in vibrant orange and blue camouflage paint, undergoing
TSMC Evacuates Factories Following Taiwan Earthquake
TSMC, the world's largest producer of advanced chips and a key supplier to tech giants like Apple and Nvidia, took swift action on Wednesday after a major earthquake struck Taiwan, causing disruptions in production. Spokeswoman Nina Kao confirmed that the chipmaker evacuated certain factory areas in response to the earthquake but did not provide further
Yango Delivery Launches Cargo Express to Revolutionize Large Item Transport in Africa
The leading tech firm specializing in local delivery services, Yango Delivery, has introduced Cargo Express, a ground-breaking initiative aimed at facilitating the transportation of bulky and heavy items across Africa. This new service addresses a critical need in the rapidly expanding e-commerce market by providing reliable and efficient delivery solutions for large items such as
Microsoft and Quantinuum Achieve Breakthrough in Quantum Computing Reliability
Microsoft and Quantinuum announced a significant milestone on Wednesday, marking a pivotal advancement in the journey towards making quantum computers a commercial reality. This breakthrough focuses on enhancing the reliability of quantum computing systems, a critical step in the ongoing race among tech giants like Microsoft, Google, and IBM to perfect quantum computing technology. Quantum
A new formula for telcos’ success, driving value beyond core business focus areas
The recent Mobile World Congress (MWC) underscored the industry's expansion beyond its traditional focus on mobile technology. It now encompasses a wide array of technological disruptions, with 50% of attendees at this year's event originating from sectors outside of telecommunications. This shift is highlighted in BCG's 2024 Telecommunications Value Creators Report, titled "A New Formula
Google Cloud Appoints Noor Al-Sulaiti to Lead Cybersecurity Business Development
Google Cloud today announced the appointment of Noor Al-Sulaiti as Head of Security Business Development and Government Relations for the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa region (META). Noor, an industry veteran known for her innovative leadership, brings a wealth of experience in the telecommunications and technology sectors to her new role. Noor's appointment is yet
Lula appoints Buhle Goslar as new Chairperson of the Board
Lula, a local leader in digital finance solutions for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), has announced the appointment of Buhle Goslar as the new Chairperson of its Board. Goslar brings extensive experience in the emerging market fintech space, most recently as CEO of Jumo Africa. She joins Lula at a pivotal moment as the company
How To Ensure Your Service Level Agreements Perform To Expectation
There's a classic joke about a hot-air balloon pilot who gets lost and lands in a field to figure out their location. Spotting someone nearby, they inquire about their whereabouts. "You're in a field," responds the onlooker. "You must be an accountant," quips the pilot. "What you've told me is entirely accurate yet utterly unhelpful!"
Aligning SMEs to Big Customer Needs
The eThekwini Furniture Cluster (EFC) is excited to announce the launch of its Customer Compass Programme, aimed at empowering small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the local furniture sector. This initiative seeks to align its offering with what big customers are looking for, to drive innovation, foster inclusive growth, and facilitate transformative change within the
South Africans prefer doing forex online but banks don’t make it easy
Unless you possess an unusual affinity for waiting in lines, it's likely you favor handling many day-to-day tasks falling under the "life admin" umbrella online. Whether it's grocery shopping, renewing your car license, or settling your rates bill, the majority of us opt for the convenience of accomplishing these tasks from the comfort of our
The Long-Awaited HONOR Magic Series is Now Available in SA
HONOR, renowned for its innovation in smart devices and setting new industry standards, is excited to introduce the Magic Series to South Africa. The Magic Series features the highly acclaimed flagship devices, including the HONOR Magic V2, recognized as the thinnest and lightest inward foldable smartphone currently available. Alongside it is the Magic6 Pro, celebrated
Moving SA point-of-sale into a smarter future
The digitalisation of the modern world economy is being driven rapidly by a shift from traditional payment methods. Fatima Khota, Business Unit Manager in Rectron’s Point-of-Sale (POS) Division looks at how retailers in the formal and informal sector are adopting smart innovations to better serve customers anywhere in the world, in-store or on the streets. According to recent
Anthropic researchers uncover a novel method to coax a large language model (LLM)
Researchers at Anthropic have uncovered a novel method to coax a large language model (LLM) into providing answers to questions it's not meant to answer. Dubbed "many-shot jailbreaking," this approach involves priming the LLM with numerous harmless queries before posing a sensitive question, such as how to construct a bomb. The vulnerability arises from the
Thrive Market co-founder, talks about the journey of building a billion-dollar grocery company
Thrive Market, the billion-dollar e-commerce powerful force that revolutionized online grocery delivery, continues to soar. Founded in 2014, long before the pandemic normalized the concept of buying food online, Thrive Market's foresight and adaptability have positioned it as a standout player in the industry. Co-founder Nick Green recently shared insights into the company's journey and
Open source foundations collaborate for EU’s Cyber Resilience Act
Seven prominent open source foundations have announced their collaboration to establish common specifications and standards in preparation for Europe's Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), recently adopted by the European Parliament. This move aims to align existing security best practices in open source software development and ensure readiness for the new legislation, which is set to take
AWS showcases new service for cloud-based rendering projects
Amazon has rolled out a new service called Deadline Cloud, aimed at enabling customers to establish, deploy, and scale graphics and visual effects rendering pipelines on AWS cloud infrastructure. Timed for the upcoming National Association of Broadcasters conference in Las Vegas, the service targets the media and entertainment industry. According to Antony Passemard, AWS General
Telegram reveals business features and revenue-sharing
Telegram, in a bid to compete with messaging app rivals WhatsApp and Messenger, has rolled out new business functionality and revenue-sharing features. Available to all premium users, these features include opening hours, locations, chatbot support, and automated messages. What's noteworthy is that users no longer require coding skills to utilize these features, making them accessible
Amazon discontinues cashierless grocery checkouts
Amazon.com Inc. is discontinuing its cashierless Just Walk Out system from grocery stores, marking a step back from its ambitious technology aimed at enabling shoppers to skip the checkout line. The decision to remove the system comes as Amazon remodels existing Fresh grocery stores and plans to exclude it from new locations set to open
Intel facing significant losses in its chip-making business
Intel Corp. has disclosed concerning details about its manufacturing operations, revealing that losses have deepened at its chipmaker's factory network and suggesting that the business may not achieve a break-even point for several years. The company's new division, Intel Foundry, responsible for manufacturing, reported sales of $18.9 billion in 2023, a significant decline from $27.5