Prosus goes full gen AI

A new Generative AI tool, PlusOne, is intended to accelerate how its network of companies collaborate...

TikTok moves the clock – and worlds

Part of the secret of TikTok's success is its ability to create a "world of worlds",...

Google ramps up Africa search power

As Google commemorates its 25th anniversary, Google South Africa Country Director ALISTAIR MOKOENA highlights 5 ways...

Can we design voice assistants for SA?

South African speech poses a challenge, with twelve official languages, further subdivided into many regional, cultural...

WhatsApp voice notes put you at risk

Only 60 seconds of talking is needed to clone someone's voice, and use it to impersonate...

Cloud takes on tradition at Stellenbosch U

The university's transition to Oracle Fusion came with an ancient challenge, writes ARTHUR GOLDSTUCK.

WhatsApp bot will give youth reproductive info

The Department of Health has teamed up with Reach Digital Health and the Elton John Aids...

Out with the life coach, in with the chatbot

A study finds that virtual assistants can support humans to increase daily steps, add extra fruits...

Chat superhero to
the rescue 

Researchers study how a chatbot can teach kids supportive self-talk, by learning from superheroes and AI.

Meta unveils answer to ChatGPT

Partnership with Microsoft produces next generation of Llama open-source large language model, free to all.

Guess which social verified status costs most? 

Twitter is in the news for trying to push users to pay for a blue tick,...

Meet ChatGPT’s evil twin

WormGPT has emerged as a generative AI cybercrime tool that enables criminals to write malware and...

Hackers go for Threads

Kaspersky reports intensified scamming activity surrounding the new popular social network after it reached 100-million users.

Google Bard launches in
Swahili, and debuts major AI feature updates

The AI text platform has integrated an African language for the first time in an expansion...

Ayoba launches Nigeria accelerator

Super-app's partnership with Adanian Labs is designed to foster innovation and create sustainable employment.

Instagram Threads arrives today to take on Twitter

Meta may have copied the new social network from its rival, but it had 10-million users...

Privilege propels TikTok to top of SA social media landscape

The SA Social Media Landscape 2023 study is deeply revealing of the access gap in South...

After fine, Xbox rolls out new parental controls

After a massive fine and stinging rebuke, Microsoft is bowing to demands by US regulators.

Trevor Noah comes
to Spotify

One of the world's most successful comedians will feature in a new Original Podcast.

Sabinet secures library e-content

EZproxy promises to provide convenient online access to library resources.