ByteDance AI voice assistant Doubao lands first on a ZTE handset in China, pushing TikTok’s parent beyond social video into deeper control of the smartphone.
Reports of an AWS outage resurfaced on Wednesday, with users claiming widespread disruptions across major platforms, though Amazon insists its systems are operating normally.
A major Microsoft outage affected Azure and 365 services hours before the company’s quarterly earnings report, leaving users worldwide unable to access accounts and cloud tools.
The California-based tech company 1X has launched the NEO home robot, which it calls the world’s first consumer-ready humanoid assistant capable of learning household chores and adapting to its owner’s lifestyle.
OpenAI has unveiled ChatGPT Atlas, an AI-powered web browser that blends everyday browsing with conversational intelligence, setting the stage for a direct rivalry with Google.
A widespread Amazon Web Services outage has disrupted major apps and websites including Snapchat, Zoom, Canva, Duolingo, Roblox, and Amazon’s own services, leaving users worldwide unable to access key platforms.
Apple has unveiled its most powerful iPad Pro yet, featuring the new M5 chip with major performance and AI upgrades.
OpenAI has won gold at the 2025 International Olympiad in Informatics, placing first among AI systems and outperforming most human contestants in the global coding challenge.
OpenAI has officially launched GPT-5, its most advanced AI model to date, replacing all previous versions with new features that aim to improve accuracy, safety, and usability.
Canva users report major outage on Saturday, 21 June 2025; website and app affected despite official status page showing no incidents.
Researchers have uncovered what may be the largest data breach in history, involving 16 billion leaked login credentials, including for Google accounts.
President Donald Trump is expected to extend TikTok’s deadline to sell its US operations by another 90 days, keeping the app available in the US for now.
Google has introduced ‘Flow’, an AI tool that creates extremely realistic videos using its powerful Veo 3 model, but it’s not yet available in South Africa.
Klein Vision has unveiled its certified AirCar production prototype, set to launch in 2026 as the world’s first mass-produced flying car.
X is reportedly preparing to roll out a new downvote feature that may replace likes on posts or replies.
Microsoft has announced that Skype will shut down in May 2025, ending its 22-year run as one of the most influential communication platforms.
Apple is expected to unveil the new budget iPhone SE model at tonight’s event—here’s what to expect and how to watch live in South Africa.
Apple settles a R1.8bn lawsuit over allegations that Siri secretly recorded user conversations without consent.
Cognition Labs launches Devin, the world’s first AI software engineer, to revolutionise software development with task automation and seamless integrations.
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.
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.
SDC24 takes place on Thursday, 3 October 2024, featuring Samsung’s AI innovations. Here’s how to watch the live stream in South Africa.
Google is deleting Gmail accounts inactive for more than two years, but users can save their accounts by taking these simple actions.
The Microsoft outage impacted numerous services, including PowerBI, Microsoft Fabric, Microsoft Teams, and the Microsoft 365 admin centre.
CrowdStrike and Microsoft were identified as the central players in the IT disruption.
Samsung unveils new updates for Galaxy Watch in July 2024, introducing advanced health tracking and preventative wellness features.
ChatGPT went down on Tuesday, 4 June 2024, with users reporting issues with the platform worldwide. Here’s what we know.
Apple introduces the new iPad Pro with cutting-edge features like the Ultra Retina XDR display and the powerful M4 chip.
Amazon.co.za is now live, bringing a diverse selection of products and enhanced shopping services to South African customers.
Social media was abuzz with reports of WhatsApp and Instagram experiencing outages on Wednesday evening.