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WhatsApp to roll out voice transcriptions feature soon: Here’s how it will work
WhatsApp is reportedly developing a feature that’ll offer transcriptions of received voice messages, letting you easily read what’s been said without having to play it out loud. The feature spotted by WABetaInfo is currently in development for iOS. It’s unclear when it’ll hit the WhatsApp beta for iPhone users or when it’ll come to Android. According to a
Adjusted Level 2 lockdown rules for South Africa — what you can and can’t do
The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Corporate Affairs, Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, has published updated regulations for South Africa’s adjusted alert level 2 lockdown in the Government Gazette. In a separate notice, Dlamini-Zuma also extended South Africa’s National State of Disaster by another month — to 15 October 2021. The gazetting of the new lockdown rules follows
SA now uses security drones to help combat crime neighbourhoods
South African security company Fidelity recently started using drones to deter and track criminals who attempt to rob homes and property in residential estates. The drones, which come in both fixed-wing and multi-rotor configurations, have been rolled out in partnership with UDS Group, a certified drone operations company. Fidelity Services Group CEO Wahl Bartmann told
Facebook launches its first smart glasses
Facebook has launched its first smart glasses in a step towards its aim of offering true augmented-reality spectacles. The glasses, which were created in partnership with Ray-Ban maker EssilorLuxottica, allow wearers to listen to music, take calls or capture photos and short videos and share them across Facebook’s services using a companion app. Facebook said
Amazon launches own TVs
Amazon has launched its first-ever Amazon-branded TVs on Thursday — the high-end Fire TV Omni Series and the more affordable 4-Series Fire TV. Both ranges are available in black 43-inch, 50-inch, and 55-inch models, while the higher-end Fire TV Omni is also available in metallic silver 65-inch and 75-inch units. They offer 4K (3,840 x 2,160) display resolutions
SA middle class might have to say goodbye to DStv and Woolworths
South Africans under financial pressure due to the Covid–19 pandemic are cutting spending on non-essentials such as restaurants and take-aways, and TV subscriptions. These were the findings of Santam’s Insurance Barometer report for 2020/21. Its findings were in line with the Old Mutual Savings & Investment Monitor (OMSIM) released in August which also found that women
Facebook developing in-house machine learning chips
Facebook is designing a range of chips focussed on machine learning workloads such as content recommendations and video transcoding, The Information reported yesterday. The social media company joins the likes of Google and Apple in the move away from chip suppliers to save on costs and increase server performance. Citing two people familiar with the
YouTube halves the number of subscribers you need to unlock Community posting
YouTube is cutting the number of subscribers you need to be able to make Community posts in half, the company announced Thursday. Starting October 12th, instead of requiring 1,000 subscribers, you’ll need more than 500 subscribers. In a tweet, YouTube said that will open up the feature to “millions” more channels. Community posts are Facebook-like
Bitcoin plunges 17% as El Salvador crypto roll-out hits hurdles
Bitcoin plunged as much as 17% to its lowest level in a month amid news El Salvador’s cryptocurrency roll-out was faltering. The largest cryptocurrency fell as low as $43 050 in New York Tuesday, tumbling more than 10% in the course of an hour after it had broken above the the closely watched $50 000
Jeff Bezos to invest in start-up aiming to reverse ageing
Jeff Bezos Reportedly Invests in Start-up Aiming to Reverse Ageing, He reportedly invested in a company researching how to reverse biological ageing. The company, according to MIT Tech Review, Altos Labs, is working on biological reprogramming technology to essentially prolong human life, A Russian-born billionaire tech investor, Yuri Milner, and his wife, Julia, have also
iPhone 13 launch threatened by Chinese company claiming Siri violates its patent
Chinese AI company Shanghai Zhizhen Intelligent Network Technology, also known as Xiao-i Robot, has asked a court to block the manufacturing and sale of Apple’s iPhone in China, days before Apple’s expected unveiling of the iPhone 13. The South China Morning Post reports the firm last Friday applied to the Shanghai Higher People’s Court for a
Lockdown to be relaxed in South Africa — with fewer alcohol restrictions
South Africa’s government is preparing to ease restrictions that were imposed to curb the spread of the coronavirus after a sustained slowdown in new infections. Larger public gatherings are likely to be permitted, making it easier for political parties to campaign for upcoming municipal elections, according to two people with knowledge of the deliberations within
Air France confirms launch of new route to Maputo, Mozambique
Johannesburg, 9 September 2021 Air France confirms that flights to Maputo, Mozambique will commence from 2 December 2021. Originally planned for the end of October 2021, changes in the economic and sanitary context have led to this decision. The flight to Maputo will be a continuation of the Johannesburg flight. Wilson Tauro, Country Manager Southern Africa Air France-KLM, affirms that Air France remains strongly
MTN in talks to sell its wireless business in Afghanistan
MTN Group is in talks with potential international buyers for its wireless business in Afghanistan, a bid to accelerate plans to exit the country, according to people familiar with the matter. Africa’s biggest mobile phone operator, the market leader in Afghanistan with a 40% share, is in discussions with several parties, said the people, who
Shoprite delivers for shareholders
Shoprite's results for the 53 weeks to July 2021 have landed and they didn't disappoint, with the share price closing 2.57% higher on the day.When the country's largest private sector employer releases results, people pay attention. Before we get into the result…Unfortunately, a 53-week result is one of the frustrations in the retail sector. Many
South Africa’s energy regulator gets new CEO
The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has announced energy minister Gwede Mantashe has appointed Nomalanga Petronella Sithole as Nersa’s new chief executive officer and full-time regulator member for five years, effective from 25 August 2021. Sithole has 24 years of experience in energy regulation. She was employed by the former National Electricity Regulator
Bitcoin crashes
Bitcoin plunged as much as 17% to its lowest level in a month amid news El Salvador’s crypto rollout was faltering. The largest cryptocurrency fell as low as $43,050 in New York Tuesday, tumbling more than 10% in the course of an hour after it had broken above the the closely watched $50,000 level. The
Apple product event announced — iPhone 13 reveal expected
Apple’s next major product-unveiling event will happen at 19:00 on 14 September 2021. Dubbed “California Streaming”, the event is expected to include announcements of a new iPhone, Apple Series smartwatch, and third-generation AirPods earbuds. Reports suggest four iPhone 13 models will be unveiled — mini, standard, Pro, and Pro Max. These will supposedly come in the same
Bitcoin becomes an official currency of El Salvador republic
As of today, Bitcoin is an official currency of El Salvador alongside the US dollar, after the Central American country became the first to adopt the cryptocurrency as legal tender. At three minutes to midnight local time, the country’s populist president Nayid Bukele tweeted that the country was about to “make history” with the move,
Women are better at sticking to their debt commitments
07 September 2021: We applaud all the women who continue to empower and educate themselves and their families. According to Stats SA, in the last 5 years, women occupied on average 51% of positions classified as "professional" which require people who are highly skilled. This is up from an average of 46% in the 5