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Apple Watch US ban now operational
The U.S. prohibition on importing Apple Watches will persist, as the Biden administration chose not to overrule the International Trade Commission's (ITC) prior decision. Effective immediately, the ITC's verdict is now operational. In anticipation of this ban, Apple had already ceased sales of both the Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2. Online sales were
CBS, Paramount owner National Amusements reveals it was hacked
National Amusements, the cinema chain and parent company overseeing media titans Paramount and CBS, has acknowledged a data breach wherein cybercriminals accessed the personal details of tens of thousands. The expansive media entity revealed in a mandatory disclosure to Maine’s attorney general that the breach in December 2022 compromised personal data of 82,128 individuals. This
Bluesky launches in-app video and music player and a new ‘hide post’ feature
Bluesky, the decentralized social network, is introducing a fresh in-app video and music player for linked content, along with a novel "hide post" functionality. These enhancements align Bluesky's user interface more closely with that of X (Twitter). This enhanced media player is compatible with platforms such as YouTube, SoundCloud, Spotify, and Twitch embeds. Contrary to
Apple looking to launch Vision Pro in February
Apple is intensifying its production efforts for the Vision Pro mixed-reality headset, targeting a launch as early as February, sources familiar with the matter revealed. Manufacturing for the innovative headset is in full swing at Chinese facilities, having been at peak capacity for several weeks, insiders said on the condition of anonymity due to the
Electric car sales skyrocket in Europe
In the period from January to November 2023, electric vehicle (EV) sales accounted for nearly half of all new passenger car registrations in the European Union, a milestone achieved as early as November alone, according to recent data. The European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA) reported that electrified vehicles, encompassing fully electric models, plug-in hybrids, and
Lenovo Launches New Hybrid Cloud Platforms and Services to Accelerate AI
Lenovo has announced it has expanded its hybrid cloud platform for AI with new ThinkAgile hyperconverged solutions and ThinkSystem servers that advance cloud deployment, hybrid connectivity and AI capabilities, powered by the next generation of Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors. The new AI ready platform delivers improved performance and the latest accelerators as a critical next
Durban BPO organisations come together with local government to give job seekers hope through public-private partnership
For many years, South Africa has been plagued by high youth unemployment rates. The Business Processing Outsourcing (BPO) industry’s approach to recruitment and training offers a unique and sustainable solution to this problem. This impact sourcing model offers young people from disadvantaged backgrounds access to high-quality, tech-enabled, and sustainable employment without the need for previous
Embracing the Future: 2024 Technology Trends and Transformations
Prediction 1: The death of the standalone firewall With more than a third of South Africa’s middle class having adopted hybrid work and the local use of IoT expected to grow 14 percent a year until 2025, the network perimeter has become irreversibly eroded, and the standalone firewall is dying with it. No longer can
Maximising Profits for South African SMEs through Cross-Border Payments
Business owners in South Africa are no strangers to the challenges of running SMEs. The market is competitive, costs are ever-increasing, and navigating cross-border transactions can be a headache. However, there's good news: small businesses can significantly increase their profitability and grow their businesses faster by finding the right cross-border payments provider. When expanding a business beyond South Africa's borders, one of the most significant
Sungrow to Supply EDF Renewables on South Africa’s First Hybrid Wind-Solar-Battery VPP Project
Sungrow, the global leading PV inverter and energy storage system supplier, signed a supply agreement with French renewable energy group EDF Renewables, to provide 264MWh liquid-cooled energy storage systems and MV transformers, for the Umoyilanga project – South Africa’s first wind-solar-storage integrated virtual power plant (VPP). EDF Renewables, and privately held investment company Perpetua Holdings
3 Schools Emerge as Champions of the 2023 Robogirls Programme, Supported by Lenovo, DUT, and Toyota
Lenovo, in partnership with Durban University of Technology's (DUT) Department of Information Technology and Toyota proudly held the 2023 Robogirl programme. The impactful initiative aimed to empower 75 young girls with comprehensive training in coding, robotics, and the fundamental principles of the Internet of Things (IoT). Selected from 15 schools in the eThekwini area, particularly
Encrypt your backup data in the cloud, or risk losing it
In an era marked by the relentless expansion of global connectivity and the rapid evolution of technology, South Africa stands at the forefront of an unprecedented digital revolution. Insights provided by DataReport confirm this development as the number of internet users increased by 357,000 between 2022 and 2023, with internet penetration figures now sitting at 72.3% of
Why skills development will always be a priority investment
January is the start of a brand-new year, and the time when millions of matriculants and recent graduates begin their search for employment. This is likely to be an arduous search for many young people. There are many barriers to entry into meaningful routes into employment for matriculants without further education, and even graduates may
Four security insights to stay safe this festive season
It’s that time of year when businesses begin winding down for the holidays, employees are setting their out of office messages and people are starting to say, “We’ll touch base in January.” While many organisations will be taking a break over the next few weeks, cybercriminals will be ready to take advantage of the more
Holiday Listening: Lula’s Top Podcasts for SME Owners & Entrepreneurs
You’ve worked hard this year, and even the most determined entrepreneur needs to take some time to relax and recharge. Listening to podcasts is a fantastic way to unwind, even if they’re about business, management, and leadership. “Here are some of our team’s top pods to get you through the silly season; to help you
Scatec ignites one of the world’s largest hybrid solar and battery project in South Africa
In a significant step towards a sustainable and resilient future, Scatec ASA, a leader in renewable energy solutions, has officially started producing and supplying electricity to the national grid from the three Kenhardt plants in the Northern Cape Province, in South Africa. The Kenhardt project is positioned to make a notable impact on the renewable
Comcast confirms hackers stole data of close to 36 million Xfinity customers
Reports have confirmed that Comcast has officially acknowledged a security breach that exposed sensitive information of nearly 36 million Xfinity customers. According to Tech Crunch, the breach stemmed from the exploitation of the "CitrixBleed" vulnerability, a critical-rated security flaw affecting Citrix networking devices commonly used by major corporations. Hackers had been leveraging this vulnerability since
Apple set to stop selling its latest smartwatches in the US because of patent dispute
Apple is set to cease sales of its latest smartwatch models, the Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2, in the United States due to an ongoing patent dispute. This move, which comes just ahead of the busy holiday season, follows an October ruling by the International Trade Commission (ITC) that Apple infringed on Masimo
Adobe calls off $20-billion Figma deal
Adobe announced on Monday that it has abandoned its $20-billion cash-and-stock deal to acquire the cloud-based designer platform Figma. The decision was attributed to the absence of a clear path for approvals from antitrust regulators in the European Union (EU) and the United Kingdom (UK). The deal, initially disclosed in September of the previous year,
Apple now worth the same as the French stock market
The upward momentum in Apple, the world's most valuable publicly traded company, continues unabated. Following a record-high closing on Wednesday, Apple's market value is now approaching that of France, Europe's largest stock market. As of Wednesday's close, the combined market value of companies listed in Paris stood at about US$3.2 trillion, slightly surpassing the technology