Banking
Capitec vanishes with user balances in yet another tech breakdown
Capitec users were rocked out of sleep when, on Tuesday, 25 April 2023, the banking app reflected zero balances.
Astronomy
Watch: Breathtaking views of the 2023 total solar eclipse [video]
The Ningaloo eclipse was even more special because it was a hybrid eclipse, which means it appeared either as a total eclipse or an annular eclipse depending on where and when it was viewed.
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App updates
Huawei updates: Here’s what you can expect in April 2023
Huawei announced details of its April 2023 security EMUI patch update for its global phones. Here's everything you need to know.
African National Congress
Starlink in South Africa will never happen, DA claims
The DA claims the government reportedly refused to allow Starlink to operate without handing over at least 30% of its equity to the ANC.
Cyril Ramaphosa
President Ramaphosa promises R800m fund to ‘unlock’ skills training in digital economy
The National Skills Fund is expected to launch a training package in digital skills for unemployed youth in the country.
Deaths & Obituaries
Bob Lee: Cash App founder reportedly stabbed to death in San Fransisco
Bob Lee was found with multiple stab wounds in San Fransisco, in the wee hours of Tuesday, 4 April 2023. He was 43.
Mobile Technology
Here are some benefits to Twitter open-sourcing its code
This move is expected to have a number of benefits for both Twitter and the wider community.
App updates
WhatsApp for Windows: How to make calls from your desktop
Here are five things you need to know about how to make calls on the WhatsApp app for Windows.
Bitcoin
What’s DeFi? – Your Ultimate Guide to Decentralised Finance
DeFi is designed on a blockchain, which means it is open, public, and secure, which means no central authority will be needed.
Africa
Starlink: SpaceX’s new internet service could be a gamechanger in Africa
Starlink is a satellite-based internet service. It is set to be rolled out elsewhere on the continent.
Security and privacy
TikTok rolls out new screen time limit features for teen users
TikTok users aged 18 and below will be actively encouraged to limit usage with the screen time tool.
Artificial Intelligence
Meta will ‘turbocharge’ AI for WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook Messenger
Meta is launching a new team to 'turbocharge' AI for WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger and Instagram.
Elon Musk
Twitter makes 200 more people redundant, say reports
Twitter made 200 more people redundant, say reports, after new CEO Elon Musk let go over half of the workforce in late 2022.
Artificial Intelligence
AI art copyright protection scrapped in landmark ruling
The US Copyright Office reversed its decision to grant full copyright protection to an art piece produced by AI software.
Apple
Boxed first-generation iPhone fetches over R1m at auction
A first-generation iPhone has sold for more than R1.1 million at auction 16 years on from its initial release.
Conferences & Expos
2023 Mobile World Congress: OPPO to unveil new product range
OPPO will debut a new range at MWC 2023 in Barcelona later this month. Here's what you must know.
App updates
WhatsApp announces new features for Android users
WhatsApp has announced a series of minor but useful features for Android users.
Google
YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki is leaving her role
YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki is leaving her post after more than 25 years working at Google.
Bitcoin
UK authorities carry out first raid on illegal crypto ATMs
The Financial Conduct Authority and West Yorkshire Police conducted the first UK raid on illegal crypto ATM.
employment
Yahoo is laying off nearly 1 000 people
Yahoo is to axe nearly 1 000 jobs amid their focus on advertising and a wider trend of job cuts in the tech sector.
Banking
Capitec banking app reportedly down: Here’s what we know
Capitec has yet to issue a formal statement on the problem experienced by users with their banking apps and online mobile services on Thursday.
Artificial Intelligence
Microsoft adds Chat GPT tech to Bing search engine
Microsoft has added Chat GPT tech to Bing, their search engine service after investing billions into the artificial intelligence.
employment
Dell to axe 6 550 jobs: Here’s everything we know
Dell is to lay off 6 650 people as a cost cutting measure amid the wider tech sector suffering revenue dips.
Data
Here’s why Conservative Party MPs want TikTok banned in the UK
TikTok 'is the ultimate data source for anyone with hostile efforts,' says the chair of the UK’s foreign affairs committee, Alicia Kearns, a Conservative MP amid concerns about China.
Cybersecurity
The Digital Age and Cybersecurity: Has Technological Advancement Jeopardised our Privacy?
Here's how technology advancements threaten your internet safety.
Electric Vehicle
Tesla won’t start Cybertruck mass production until 2024
Elon Musk explained that manufacturing will begin sometime this summer, however, mass production of the Cybertruck won't be until next year.
Antisemitism
Twitter sued in Germany for antisemitism failings
Hate Aid and the EU's Union of Jewish Student are taking legal action against Twitter's apparent inaction on anti-semitic posts.
Donald Trump
Meta will let Donald Trump back on Facebook and Instagram
Meta has ruled that Donald Trump will be reinstated on both Facebook and Instagram.
Cryptocurrency
FTX could be revived, says new boss
John Ray, who is now overseeing FTX says the disgraced crypto fund could be brought back after its ex CEO Sam Bankman-Fried was accused of fraud by the SEC.
Court cases
Elon Musk appeared in court to fight claims he defrauded Tesla investors
Twitter CEO Elon Musk testified in a California court last week Friday amid allegations he defrauded Tesla investors by tweeting about funding for the supercar maker.
