Amazon set to initiate largest job cuts in company’s history
Amazon is preparing to cut up to 30,000 corporate jobs this week, marking its largest round of layoffs as the company seeks to reduce costs and streamline operations.
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3I/ATLAS: Comet the size of Manhattan has scientists concerned – Here’s why
Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS will soon reach its closest point to the Sun, and NASA says this encounter will alter the Manhattan-sized object in several ways as it continues its journey through our solar system.
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More than 183 million credentials, including Gmail passwords, found in massive data dump
A new cyber report has confirmed that over 183 million accounts — including Gmail passwords — were leaked in one of the largest data breaches recorded this year.
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Google has its first fierce competitor to worry about – ChatGPT Atlas
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.
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Amazon Web Services outage causes blackout of these apps
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.
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You can now live stream Formula 1 on Apple TV but there’s a caveat for SA subscribers
Apple has secured exclusive rights to stream every Formula 1 Grand Prix live on Apple TV but a caveat awaits South African fans.
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Apple releases iPad Pro with M5 chip: Release date, price in South Africa, how to buy
Apple has unveiled its most powerful iPad Pro yet, featuring the new M5 chip with major performance and AI upgrades.
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Scientists make breakthrough discovery on Saturn’s moon Enceladus
Scientists using Cassini data have found all the necessary ingredients for life on Saturn’s moon Enceladus, strengthening hopes it could host habitable conditions.
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New study warns a ‘city killer’ asteroid could hit the Moon in 2032
A new study warns asteroid 2024 YR4 has a 4% chance of hitting the Moon in 2032.
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James Webb Telescope captures largest star-forming cloud in the Milky Way
The James Webb Telescope has captured new images of Sagittarius B2, the Milky Way’s largest star-forming cloud, revealing glowing stars, thick gas, and cosmic dust.
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ESPN channels coming to Disney+ in South Africa
From October 2025, Disney+ customers in South Africa will get ESPN on Disney+, giving them live sports channels at no extra cost.
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Sony rolls out new PS5 system software update: Here’s everything you must know
Sony is rolling out a new PS5 system software update globally from tomorrow, bringing easier controller pairing and a new Power Saver mode for supported games.
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Apple AirPods Pro 3: Specs, release date, how to buy in South Africa
Apple has announced AirPods Pro 3 with improved noise cancellation, heart rate monitoring, workout tracking, and Live Translation.
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NASA’s Artemis II mission just got very interesting
NASA is preparing for Artemis II, the first crewed Moon mission in decades, and people around the world can now send their names to fly aboard the spacecraft.
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iPhone 17 series to be unveiled at Apple’s next event
Apple will reveal the iPhone 17 series on Tuesday, 9 September 2025, with expected updates across design, cameras, and performance.
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Blood Moon lunar eclipse: Date, significance, when to view in South Africa
Sky-watchers in South Africa will witness a rare Blood Moon lunar eclipse on Sunday night, with the event lasting more than 80 minutes and peaking at 20:11 (SAST).
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Apple rolls out new surprise update: Everything coming to your devices with iOS 18.6.1
Apple has quietly released iOS 18.6.1, a surprise update that restores the Blood Oxygen feature for certain Apple Watches in the United States.
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OpenAI scores gold in one of the world’s top programming competitions
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.
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OpenAI launches GPT-5, it’s most advanced generative model yet
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.
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Skywatching in August 2025: Important celestial events to look out for this month
August 2025 offers exciting skywatching moments including a close meetup between Venus and Jupiter, the Perseid meteor shower, and clear views of the Dumbbell Nebula.
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PlayStation ‘Ghost of Yōtei Limited Edition’: Specs, release date, how to buy
Sony and Sucker Punch launch a limited‑edition PS5 styled after ‘Ghost of Yōtei’, featuring Japanese art designs, exclusive in‑game content and October 2025 release details.
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Temu curbs import taxes and breaks into SA market with new warehouse
Chinese e-commerce giant Temu has quietly launched a warehouse in South Africa, accelerating delivery times and sparking industry concerns over trade and tax compliance.
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Canva struck by global outage: Here are the latest updates
Canva users report major outage on Saturday, 21 June 2025; website and app affected despite official status page showing no incidents.
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Google mum as researchers warn 16 billion passwords leaked
Researchers have uncovered what may be the largest data breach in history, involving 16 billion leaked login credentials, including for Google accounts.
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SpaceX Starship 36 suffers epic static test fail
SpaceX’s Starship 36 exploded during a static fire test at its Texas launch site, with no injuries reported.
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TikTok set to be granted third extension in the US
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.
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Africa Tech Week 2025: Xlink crowned Tech Company of the Year
XLink was named Tech Company of the Year at Africa Tech Week 2025, with Sentech also recognised for public sector innovation in a summit that spotlighted Africa’s digital future.
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Africa Tech Week 2025: Here’s everything you must know
Africa Tech Week 2025 brings together top tech minds and policymakers for a two-day conference in Cape Town to explore digital innovation across the continent.
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X1.1-class solar flare causes radio blackouts in Western Pacific
An X1.1-class solar flare erupted from the Sun on Sunday, causing radio blackouts over the western Pacific.
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What is ‘io’? – Sam Altman and Jony Ive announce merger
Sam Altman and Jony Ive have announced that their teams—OpenAI and io—are merging to design a new generation of AI-powered products.