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Something you don't read about everyday: Google is having a massive global outage
After hours of plotting a whole hashtag that would trash our network service provider, we have discovered that it wasn't a network thing – but rather, Google is also having one of those Eskom panic attacks / global outage. Now that's something you don't get to see everyday! Google was hit by a major outage
Hyundai purchases Boston dynamics for $1.1 Billion (R16.68 Billion)
Hyundai Motor Group has purchased a controlling interest in Boston Dynamics, valued at $1.1 billion (R16.68 Billion) from SoftBank Group Corp, but Softbank will still retain a 20 percent stake in the business through one of its affiliates. The American engineering and robotics design company is the established leader in developing agile, mobile robots that
Father of modern wireless networks, Norman Abramson dies at 88
Norman Abramson, one of the pioneers behind wireless networks, has died at 88, The New York Times reports. Abramson and the team of graduate students and faculty he led were responsible for creating ALOHAnet, an early wireless network whose innovative techniques are still being used today in modern satellite, phone, and computer networks. Abramson died
Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus model revealed – Has thin bezels around a flat display
Plenty of details about the Samsung Galaxy S21 have already leaked ahead of its expected January release date. But a new video gives a glimpse of the Galaxy S21 Plus model, showing a flat display with thin bezels around it, and a punch hole selfie camera. The quality of the video from user Random Stuff
Groceries, telecoms & fuel the top spend categories on FNB App newly launched smart budgeting
This year has brought about many uncertainties and heightened the need for people to better manage their money through budgeting. Recently, FNB launched an innovative smart budgeting tool for customers, located under the nav» Money functionality on the FNB App. Since launch, there has been over 66 000 total alerts from customers showcasing interest in the
DStv has free Premium content to offer for all packages this festive season
DStv has revealed that it has Christmas gifts for its customers this December as it will be allowing customers to access its Premium bouquet content over a limited period this holiday season. This “Open Window” will run from 16 – 20 December 2020. Customers who are on any of the packages (apart from EasyView), who
US telecoms ordered to remove Huawei components from their networks
The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has ordered certain US telecommunications companies to remove Huawei equipment from their network. The FCC has also started the process of revoking China Telecom's authorisation to operate in the US. The "rip and replace" order is the latest US move against Huawei made on national security grounds. The order
Microsoft new feature allows parents to block kids from playing Xbox until their homework is done
Microsoft is adding new screen time and game purchasing controls to its Xbox Family Settings app in anticipation of a gaming-filled holiday at home. Microsoft originally launched the app in preview during the summer, and it released the final version in September. But the company is now adding in more features so parents can better
Facebook launches Africa's first city guide in Joburg
Facebook has launched its JoziPlug Community City Guide in Johannesburg – the first city on the African continent where the global initiative has been introduced. The JoziPlug is aimed at showcasing Johannesburg's hidden attractions to visitors and members of the local community whilst supporting small businesses with their economic recovery in the wake of the
How the youngest self-made Billionaire built his fortune in self-driving
The race to commercialize self-driving car technology has attracted billions of dollars of investment but not created many billionaires. Luminar founder and CEO Austin Russell is among the rare exceptions. With the Nasdaq listing of the laser sensor company he founded at age 17, the optics prodigy is one of the first billionaires to emerge
Inside the Forbes Power Women List Of 2021
Forbes has released its list of the 100 Most Powerful Women in the World, featuring influential leaders from 30 countries in politics, entertainment, business, and more. The women on the 17th annual power list hail from 30 countries and were born across four generations. There are 10 heads of state, 38 CEOs and five entertainers
Sony to buy anime streaming service Crunchyroll from AT&T for $1.175 billion
Sony will be buying anime streaming service Crunchyroll from AT&T for $1.175 billion, Sony and AT&T announced Wednesday. Specifically, Crunchyroll will become part of Sony’s Funimation, which already licenses many popular shows such as Attack on Titan, Fullmetal Alchemist, and One Piece. Now that Sony owns both Crunchyroll and Funimation, the company has tremendous power
Samsung announces massive 110-inch 4K TV with next-gen MicroLED picture quality – but it's costly!
Over the last couple years, Samsung has showed off (and sold to a very rich few) its futuristic, modular TV dubbed The Wall that uses MicroLED technology. MicroLED shares many of OLED’s best traits — without most of the associated drawbacks — and is widely viewed as the next big upgrade leap for the displays
Exxaro Partners with UNWomen to End All Forms of Gender Discrimination in the workplace
Johannesburg, 10 December 2020 – After more than 20 years of democracy, many women are still being denied some of their rights and experience discrimination in the workplace. Bridging the gender gap has the power to boost productivity, increase economic diversification and decrease income equality, in addition to other positive development outcomes. World leaders, realising the
Barloworld in talks to sell its motor dealership business
Barloworld is in talks to sell its motor dealership business to a joint venture its owns a 50% stake in. The possible disposal follows a review of its portfolio of investments, including the dealership portfolio, and the optimal deployment of its capital. The industrial holding company said discussions to dispose of the business, which is
Discounted rates fill up City Lodge suites
City Lodge says it continues to fill more rooms at its hotels as local travellers take advantage of discounted rates to escape the confinement of their homes following the lockdown. But corporate guests are still limited as many companies continue to work remotely in the short term. In a trading update, the hotel group said
Apple set to ban apps that do not comply with new privacy feature
The multinational technology company, Apple has revealed that it will be removing apps from its widely used App Store if they don’t comply with an upcoming private feature allowing users to block advertisers from tracking them across different applications. The new feature named App Tracking Transparency, was initially planned to debut this year, but was
SpaceX’s Starlink satellite network wins a big contract to serve rural broadband
SpaceX’s Starlink satellite network has just won a big contract, worth $885.5 million in federal subsidies to boost high-speed internet service to rural Americans. Bringing internet to the unserved around the world has always been the main goal for the company and recently it has started testing internet service from its many small satellites and
Shopping made easy as WhatsApp adds shopping cart
WhatsApp is making online shopping easy and it is introducing a new shopping carts feature that lets you order multiple items with a single message from businesses on the service. Facebook released a blog post and said: “With carts, people can browse a catalogue, select multiple products, and send the order as one message to
Google gives Chrome users an easier way to sync info across devices
Google is making it easier for Chrome users to sync their passwords and payment information across devices, the company has announced in a blog post. The new features will roll out “over the coming weeks and months,” Google says. Chrome on Android will be able to access saved payment information after you log into the browser