Astronomy
The Geminid meteor shower: How to watch December’s stunning celestial event
While those in the Northern Hemisphere enjoy slightly better visibility, South African viewers still have excellent opportunities to witness this cosmic event.
Banking
Standard Bank clears the air on Monday’s system outage
In a statement, Standard Bank acknowledged the problem and apologised for the inconvenience caused to its customers.
Australia
Social media platforms face steep fines under newly passed Australia law
Social media platforms that fail to comply with the age restrictions face fines of up to A$49.5 million (est.R582 million).
SABC
TV licences could be obsolete in 2025
A refreshed SABC Bill with a new policy imposed on streaming services means South Africans could be unburdened from paying TV licence fees.
Astronomy
Earth’s mini-moon left our orbit this week: Here’s when it will return
Astronomers predict that 2024 PT5 could return to Earth’s vicinity within a few decades.
Google
Google President reacts to US govt’s call for the sale of Chrome
Google President Kent Walker denounces the US DoJ's call to sell Chrome and Android, citing risks to security, innovation, and user privacy in a heated antitrust battle.
Outage reports
Reddit survives global outage: Here’s a report on what happened
Reddit attributed the outage to a bug in a recent update, which disrupted both desktop and mobile app access.
Live streaming
Netflix hit by outages ahead of Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul
Attempting to watch the live-stream event on the platform pulls an automatic error, pointing the problem to the user's internet connection.
Artificial Intelligence
Five ways to enhance your ChatGPT search
Here’s a guide to maximising the effectiveness of ChatGPT search while understanding its limitations.
App updates
WhatsApp custom lists: Here’s a complete setup guide
WhatsApp’s custom lists help users organise chats by category, giving quick access to important conversations in one easy step.
Earth
Boost for start-ups involved in space, Earth observation
Launched in 2021, the NEOFrontiers is an innovation funding mechanism designed to drive the growth of the local space sector through increased public investments.
Fraud
Netflix Europe offices raided over tax fraud charges
Netflix, the household name in streaming, is facing accusations that it may have side-stepped some serious tax bills in France by channelling French revenue through its Dutch branch, Netflix International BV.
Earth
Daylight saving time falls back this Sunday – Will South Africa be affected?
Daylight saving time fall back starts Sunday, 3 November 2024. Here’s why it doesn’t affect South Africa and what to expect for US residents.
Apple
Apple reportedly set to adopt aggressive entry to smart home market
Apple is set to challenge competitors like Google and Amazon with its new smart home strategy, including an iPad-like display and advanced robotic home devices.
Artificial Intelligence
Tesla Optimus robot: Here’s how much it’ll cost to own a humanoid
Tesla has unveiled its new Optimus humanoid robot, capable of performing everyday tasks and designed for both homes and industries.
Fraud
StarSat goes dark after raids at South Africa broadcast station
StarSat went offline after ICASA raided its Midrand office due to a licensing issue. The company is pursuing legal options to restore services.
Live stream
SDC 2024: What to expect, how to live stream in South Africa
SDC24 takes place on Thursday, 3 October 2024, featuring Samsung’s AI innovations. Here's how to watch the live stream in South Africa.
Earth
Earth now has a second moon: Here’s what it means
Earth will temporarily gain a second moon for the next two months, providing a rare opportunity for scientists to study this mini-moon event.
Cyril Ramaphosa
Elon Musk reacts to meeting Cyril Ramaphosa in New York
Elon Musk has previously mentioned that Starlink is "waiting for regulatory approval" in South Africa, suggesting that policy hurdles, particularly around the Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) requirements, may be a significant factor delaying Starlink’s entry into the market.
Astronomy
NASA issues notice on five asteroids approaching Earth in September
NASA has flagged five asteroids set to pass Earth this month, with no significant risk to the planet. Here’s what to know about these near-Earth approaches.
App updates
Apple releases iOS 18: Features to expect, iPhone compatibility, how to download
Apple's iOS 18 update went live today. Here’s what you need to know, including compatibility and how to download.
Google
Google is deleting Gmail accounts en masse – Here’s why
Google is deleting Gmail accounts inactive for more than two years, but users can save their accounts by taking these simple actions.
Apple
iPhone 16 vs iPhone 16 Plus: Features, price, how to buy in South Africa
The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro are now available for pre-order in South Africa. Here's how to buy and what features to expect.
Business
Takealot has sold Superbalist: Here’s what we know
Takealot has sold Superbalist to a consortium led by Blank Canvas Capital as part of a strategy to focus on its core businesses.
Brazil
Brazilian Supreme Court upholds nationwide ban on X
Brazil's Supreme Court upholds the national ban on X (formerly Twitter) after the platform refused to comply with Brazilian laws.
Apple
Apple Event on 9 September 2024: iPhone 16 and everything to expect
One of the most talked-about features is the inclusion of Apple’s new A18 chip, which will power advanced AI capabilities across the entire lineup.
Billionaires
Telegram CEO arrested in Paris: Here’s everything we know
According to sources, Durov was travelling aboard his private jet from Azerbaijan when he was apprehended by authorities around 20:00 local time.
Banking
Capitec Bank hit by third outage this year alone: Here’s the latest
The outage, which began in the morning, disrupted mobile and online banking, with users reporting problems logging into the Capitec app and completing transactions.
Banking
FNB hit by massive outage on Friday: Here are the latest updates
The outage, which began around 12:30, led to a surge in reports of issues with FNB's services, according to live tracking data from Down Detector.
Astronomy
Super blue moon appearing on Monday night will only return in 2037
This rare celestial event combines a supermoon and a blue moon, making it a must-see spectacle that won’t occur again for 13 years.
