Author: Gugu Lourie
TikTok has unveiled its Instagram rival, TikTok Notes, launching initially in specific regions including Canada and Australia, accessible for download on both the Google Play Store and Apple App Store, according to the company’s announcement. The company said on X that it was inn the early stages of experimenting with a dedicated space for photo and text content with TikTok Notes. “Starting today, TikTok Notes is available for download and limited testing in Australia and Canada. “We hope that the TikTok community will use TikTok Notes to continue sharing their moments through photo posts,” said the company. “Whether documenting adventures,…
Maserati unveils the GranCabrio Folgore, a four-seat all-electric convertible, marking a significant shift in their lineup. The Italian carmaker says the GranCabrio is an invitation to live life to the fullest. “An exclusively Italian interpretation of driving through life with the top down.” A Passport to Pure Pleasure “For those who want to savour the best life has to offer. For those who crave grand tours that are all about enjoying every moment to its fullest. The new GranCabrio is an icon evolved,” says Maserati. A modern enigma resolved: a finely tailored balance of tradition and innovation, raw track-bred engineering and Italian…
Samsung secures $6.4 billion government funding from the Department of Commerce, under the CHIPS and Science Act, to bolster semiconductor production in Texas, marking its latest move in the U.S. expansion. Samsung – the only leading-edge semiconductor company that is a leader in both advanced memory and advanced logic technologies – is expected to invest more than $40 billion dollars in the region in the coming years, and the proposed investment would support the creation of over 20,000 jobs. The Commerce Department said the proposed investment would turn Samsung’s existing presence in Texas into a comprehensive ecosystem for the development…
Joanna Govender, a South African executive serving as CEO of EPF Tech Fund and Empire Partner Foundation, has been recognized as one of the top 50 individuals shaping Africa’s development through her support of entrepreneurs. Govender, as a representative of South Africa, stands among 1,700 nominees hailing from 34 African nations for the African Women in Development Award (AIWD), organised by the Donors for Africa Foundation headquartered in Nigeria. These women leaders and changemakers from across Africa — just like Joanna — are united by a bold idea, a desire to positively impact their respective communities, and who want the…
French media group Canal+ has bolstered its ownership stake in MultiChoice as the two firms collaborate on an acquisition effort. Canal+ has made a mandatory offer to the minority shareholders of JSE-listed broadcaster MultiChoice Group after surpassing a threshold set by the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. The JSE requires an offer to be made to other shareholders on a basis agreed with the main bourse when a person or group acquires at least a 35% stake in a listed company. Canal+ proposed a mandatory offer to acquire all the issued shares of MultiChoice Group not already owned by the group at…
South Africa’s largest and oldest crypto asset service provider, Luno, has secured a licence from the Financial Services Conduct Authority (FSCA) to operate as a financial services provider. Luno is the first dedicated crypto asset service provider in South Africa to be awarded its financial services provider licence following the FSCA’s declaration of crypto assets as a financial product in terms of the Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act, 2002 (FAIS). Christo de Wit, Luno’s country manager for South Africa, says, “As a homegrown trailblazer with more than ten years of experience in the crypto market, Luno is thrilled to…
Harnessing the potential of technology to spearhead agricultural advancement, Woolworths has introduced a pioneering initiative called ‘Farming for the Future’. Within this endeavour, the company has revealed the groundbreaking utilisation of drones by its suppliers to revolutionise farming practices globally. The primary aim of this campaign and dissemination of such insights is to establish a fresh benchmark in regenerative agriculture. At the core of the campaign’s objectives lies the seamless integration of drone technology for identifying stressed plants. This empowers farmers with data-driven insights, facilitating informed decisions and the preservation of water resources. Through the deployment of drones equipped with…
The BMW X2, a car that first introduced the vehicle concept of a Sports Activity Coupé (SAC) for the premium compact segment, is now available in South Africa. However, the BMW iX2 will not be offered in South Africa. The new BMW X2 has a distinctive, visually expressive design showing clear differentiation from the brand’s compact Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV), the BMW X1. As such, it is instantly identifiable as a pure-bred Sports Activity Coupé (SAC). Also characteristic of the new model are its dynamically stretched lines and a generous surface treatment. The new BMW X2 has grown by 194…
Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger and special guests will deliver a keynote about the tangible outcomes artificial intelligence can enable for businesses and what the future of enterprise AI looks like. AI represents a paradigm shift in how humans and technology interact, and Intel is at the forefront of expanding the possibilities of AI and creating world-changing technology that improves the lives of every person on the planet. When: 8:30 a.m. PDT Tuesday, April 9, 2024 or 17h30 South Africa Time Watch the Event by clicking Here
Today Google announced the all-new Find My Device is rolling out to Android devices around the world, starting in the U.S. and Canada. With a new, crowdsourced network of over a billion Android devices, Find My Device can help you find your misplaced Android devices and everyday items quickly and securely. Here are five ways you can try it out. Here are five ways you can try it out. 1. Locate offline devices Locate your compatible Android phone and tablet by ringing them or viewing their location on a map in the app — even when they’re offline. And thanks…