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Huawei’s new Mate 70 series unveiled among their first smartphones that don’t run Android
At an event held at Shenzhen, China, on Tuesday November 26, Huawei Technologies unveiled its new Mate 70 series and it is the first of their smartphones running its fully self-developed operating system, HarmonyOS Next.
Sleeping with your smart watch on can provide insights to improve your sleep and overall health
Sleep is often undervalued, yet it remains one of the most critical pillars of overall health. Thankfully, sleep-tracking smart watches are stepping in to help us better understand and paint a picture of our sleep habits.
Indonesia says Apple’s $100 million offer to lift iPhone 16 sales ban is not enough
The Indonesian government has rejected Apple’s $100 million (IDR 1. 5 trillion) investment offer recently made in the quest to get the iPhone 16 sales ban lifted.
Africa Tech Festival: ‘Technology is more than a tool; it is a bridge to the future,’ says Alderman James Vos
According to the organisers, Africa Tech provides a 360 degree view of how tech and strategy evolution is reshaping Africa’s diverse industry sectors.
Africa Tech Festival: Request for applications to scale African tech solutions for trade and commerce
The Africa Tech Festival takes place from November 12 to 14.
WhatsApp group admins in Zimbabwe will have to fork out up to R43,000 to operate
Zimbabwe’s new data law mandates that WhatsApp group administrators using their groups for business purposes must secure a licence, sparking public backlash.
Google Pixel sales blocked in Indonesia days after iPhone 16 ban
The sale of the Google pixel phones has been banned in Indonesia for the same reason the iPhone 16 was, which is the failure to adhere to the country’s smartphone manufacturing regulations.
15 new African languages added on Google’s services
Google Speech, in partnership with the research team based at the AI Research Center in Accra, Ghana, has announced the launch of Voice Search, talk-to-type on Gboard and voice input on Translate for 15 more African languages.
AI risk management - How software escrow safeguards financial institutions
South Africa is set to regulate AI, and software escrow is emerging as a critical tool for mitigating risks in financial services. Learn why this safeguard is becoming essential.
AI risks and realities: Insights from Oprah’s AI Special with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Bill Gates
In a special aired by Oprah Winfrey, AI experts including Sam Altman and Bill Gates discussed the future of artificial intelligence, emphasising the need for caution and regulation.
WhatsApp rolls out new filters and backgrounds for video calls
The Meta-owned mobile app, Whatsapp, has announced that there will be a rollout of new camera filters and backgrounds to make video calls more interesting and cool.
Converse with ChatGPT: The AI that now speaks your language
Four months after OpenAI first announced the feature at a product launch event, the company has now released the highly anticipated ChatGPT voice assistant to all its subscribed users.
New TECNO SPARK 30 Series launches with TRANSFORMERS Edition
TECNO Mobile unveiled the new SPARK 30 Series of devices that merge cutting-edge technology with beloved characters, celebrating the iconic Transformers franchise with a special TRANSFORMERS Edition, under license by TRANSFORMERS brand from leading toy and game company Hasbro.
iOS 18 is here: A look into a few new features for your iPhone
After over three months of beta testing, iOS 18 has finally been widely released to the public and these are some features that only Apple brand loyalists can be excited about, because if we’re being honest, most of them have been a part of Android phones for years.
First weekend pre-sales for Phone 16 Pro models getting lower demand than anticipated
According to pre-order analysis from tech industry trends analyst Ming Chi-Kuo, Apple is facing less demand for iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max than expected. The base models iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus have had more pre-sales compared to last year’s numbers, though.
Google is deleting Gmail accounts. Here’s how you can save yours in three easy steps
In January this year, Google sent emails to users notifying them about the Inactive Account Policy targeting accounts that have been inactive for at least two years.
New WhatsApp chatbot transforms support for the deaf community
In celebration of Deaf Awareness Month, Neema Foundation for the Deaf has launched a WhatsApp Chatbot designed to provide the Deaf community with real-time access to vital information and services such as the police, safe homes/shelters, legal representation and psychosocial support.
Huawei’s tri-folding phone takes the throne with 4 million pre-orders
Having officially launched just hours after the iPhone 16 series, the Huawei Mate XT is positioning itself as a fierce competitor to Apple in the Chinese tech market, with over 4 million pre-orders, less than five days after its launch.
From ‘wow’ to ‘meh!’ Opinions divided on new Apple iPhone 16 range
On Monday, September 9, Apple unveiled a range of new technology that features some impressive updates the company hopes will convince customers to upgrade their devices and was met with mixed emotions from both influenced and unimpressed consumers.
Key insights into the City of Cape Town's data strategy to transform public services
The City of Cape Town launched its innovative Data Strategy, aiming to revolutionise public services with transparency, advanced infrastructure monitoring, and community collaboration.
Picture perfect! The iPhone 16’s camera presents new ways to capture memories
More notably, is the new Camera Control button on the side of the device which is meant to elevate the camera experience on the iPhone 16 lineup. This dedicated button is an innovative integration of both hardware and software to make it even easier to capture moments and memories.
The iPhone 16 is here! Apple makes Siri a ‘small personal assistant’ with Apple Intelligence
Millions of people around the world tuned into watch Apple unveil its latest offering, the iPhone 16.
‘It’s Glowtime!’ Apple expected to unveil the iPhone 16 with AI-powered Apple Intelligence
Apple is expected to unveil its new offering, with bigger iPhone Pro and Pro Maxes expected to be announced, and new accessories too.
Brewing the perfect cup of coffee with AI
Kauai is stirring up a fresh wave in the coffee scene and introducing ‘KAUAI. I. ’, an all-knowing coffee bot driven by AI, to optimise customer engagement and make the coffee-drinking experience that much more extraordinary.
Bolt introduces speech-to-text translation feature for their driver app
Ride-hailing platform, Bolt, is enhancing its Driver App with a new chat feature that allows driver-partners to communicate more effectively with passengers, regardless of language barriers.