Groote Schuur Hospital’s Inspiring Cancer Treatment Innovations
Groote Schuur Hospital recently introduced an advanced and state-of-the-art machine to enhance its capabilities in treating cancer patients. This groundbreaking technology, known as a linear accelerator, is valued at R47 million per unit and is specifically designed to administer precise radiotherapy to the exact location where cancer is detected within the body. Remarkably, the […]
IBM nears $5 billion deal for software provider Apptio, Wall Street Journal reports
June 23 (Reuters) – IBM (IBM.N) is nearing a deal to acquire software company Apptio for about $5 billion, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter. A deal between the companies could be completed over the weekend, the Journal reported, adding that it was unclear whether the purchase price includes debt. […]
The Controversial Ban on TikTok’s Creative Power
A group of five TikTok users has taken legal action in a federal court, aiming to overturn Montana’s sweeping ban on the popular video sharing app. They argue that the ban infringes upon their constitutional right to free speech. The lawsuit was promptly filed in response to Governor Greg Gianforte signing the unprecedented ban into […]
Twitter’s Accusations Threaten Microsoft’s Authority
In recent developments, Twitter has accused Microsoft of violating the social network’s rules for developers accessing its data. According to a letter seen by AFP, Twitter alleges that Microsoft may have breached multiple provisions of the Agreement over an extended period. The letter, signed by Elon Musk’s attorney Alex Spiro, was addressed to Microsoft CEO […]
Big Tech bosses told to protect public from AI risks
Tech bosses were summoned to the White House on Thursday and told they must protect the public from the dangers of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Sundar Pichai of Google, Satya Nadella of Microsoft, and OpenAI’s Sam Altmann were told they had a “moral” duty to safeguard society. The White House made it clear that it may […]
Twitter to take 10% cut on content subscriptions after 12 months
TWITTER chief Elon Musk said on Friday (Apr 28) that the social media platform will take a 10 per cent cut on content subscriptions after the first year, as the company looks to monetise content on the website in a bid to diversify its revenue sources. Earlier this month, billionaire owner Musk said users […]
FlySafair’s Strong Zero-Tolerance Policy on Indecent Behavior on Flights
FlySafair, a low-cost airline based in South Africa, has banned a couple from booking future flights with them after they were reported to have engaged in a sexual act aboard a flight from Gauteng to Durban. The incident was reported by a fellow passenger who claimed to have witnessed the woman putting her hands in […]
“Flight Disruptions at Cape Town Airport: Instrument Landing Technology Failure Causes Inconvenience”
Airports Company SA (ACSA) has reported flight disruptions at Cape Town airport due to heavy fog and a fiber network fault. The necessary instrument landing technology was unavailable, causing delays and diversions, resulting in additional costs for airlines. The situation has highlighted the impact of unforeseen circumstances on air travel operations and the […]
Senators to launch bill that will help ban or prohibit foreign technology like TikTok
Senate Intelligence Committee Chair Mark Warner, D-Va., said Sunday he is introducing a broad bipartisan bill this week that will outline an approach to banning or prohibiting foreign technology, like the popular video-sharing app TikTok. TikTok is a short-form video platform that is used by more than 100 million Americans. Data privacy concerns have been swirling […]
Multichoice is launching a new mega streaming service with Comcast
South African media group Multichoice is partnering with Comcast’s NBCUniversal and Sky to create and launch a new mega-streaming service in Africa. The new service will operate as Showmax – with the current Showmax structure being overhauled completely. According to Multichoice, the agreement will see the companies form a new partnership to bring content and […]
