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Grammarly's Generative AI feature will be able to write, interpret, and edit text in the near future
The functionality, which will be released in April, will be available instantly across applications and websites like Medium, LinkedIn, Microsoft Word, Gmail, and Google Documents. Grammarly, an AI-powered writing helper, announced Thursday the debut of GrammarlyGo, a generative AI tool that will allow users to brainstorm ideas, produce writing, edit, and customise material. It's the
<strong>The SARB data reveal that the Q4 22 current account balance fell to its lowest level since Q3 19</strong>
The current account deficit increased to 2.6% of GDP in Q4 22 from 0.0% in Q3. The outcome was largely in line with our projection, but worse than the 1.5% shortfall predicted by Thomson Reuters. The decline was principally caused by a substantial drop in the merchandise trade surplus, which fell from 3.7% of GDP
African icons share stories of hope, inspiration, and innovation at 8th FORBES WOMAN AFRICA Leading Women Summit
The return of an in-person FORBES WOMAN AFRICA Leading Women Conference at SunBet Arena, Time Square in Pretoria, South Africa, on International Women's Day (8 March 2023) was celebrated in style. Ministers, ambassadors, Grammy award winners, human rights activists, international sports stars, and game changers from around the continent joined the stage to discuss this
Samsung Transfers 98 Patents to Huawei: Understanding the Cross-Licensing Deal and Its Implications
Samsung recently transferred 98 patents it owned in the United States to Huawei. This includes the 81 patents that Samsung transferred to Huawei in 2019, bringing the total to 179 patents. Reports claim that the transfer is likely related to the renewal of the cross-licensing agreement signed by the two companies in 2019 to end
Volkswagen SA excited to produce its 100 000<sup>th</sup> Polo
German carmaker Volkswagen has recently celebrated another milestone as it produced its 100 000th unit for the South African market. VWSA also celebrated the assembly of the two millionth locally-made Polo last year and the company has expressed delight in the news. Made by the automaker’s night shift team at the Kariega Plant, formerly Uitenhage, in
<strong>HEINEKEN Acquires Control of Distell and Namibia Breweries, Creating Regional African Beverage Champion</strong>
HEINEKEN N.V. has received regulatory approval from the South African Competition Tribunal to acquire control of Distell Group Holdings Limited, paving the way for the creation of a regional African beverage champion. The decision marks the final regulatory approval following those received from the Namibia Competition Commission, the Common Market of Eastern & Southern Africa,
<strong>Apple Introduces New Yellow Colorway to iPhone 14 Lineup</strong>
On March 7th, Apple announced a new sunny yellow colorway for its iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus models. This new addition joins the current lineup of colors, which includes midnight, starlight, (PRODUCT)RED, blue, and purple. The yellow shade offers a playful and whimsical touch to the sleek and modern design of the iPhone 14
Telkom & Clickatell to launch mobile messaging payments
National telephone operator Telkom has joined forces with chat commerce and business messaging firm Clickatell to launch its Chat 2 Pay feature. The feature is for integrated communications company Telkom to unlock the convenience of safe and effortless mobile payments. Creamer Media posted that the deployed Chat 2 Pay pay-by-link capability in WhatsApp, in response
Great News for South African vehicle owners
Substantial progress is being made in South Africa in establishing the right to repair. The Right to Repair South Africa and the Motor Industry Workshop Association (MIWA) have collaborated to create and publish a worldwide best-practices guide for right-to-repair legislation. The freedom to repair movement argues for customers' rights to repair and alter their own
Heineken receives greenlight in its bid to acquire Distell
Alcoholic beverage company, Heineken, has been given greenlight regarding its bid to acquire wine and cider company, Distell Group. The latest information suggests that the Competition Tribunal has greenlighted the Dutch beermaker thus concluding the regulatory hurdles the Dutch brewer had to overcome to seal the deal. Moneyweb has it that the approval by South
Sony unveils 2023 Bravia TV lineup with upgrades & new features
Sony has finally announced its 2023 Bravia TV lineup and the announcement this year came a bit later than expected. Usually, the company showcases this tech at CES but for some reason, Sony opted to skip the expo and host a delayed reveal in March. Regardless, the new Sony Bravia 2023 TV lineup includes some
ASUS ROG Harpe mouse and hone aimlabs for PC gaming
ASUS has introduced the ROG Harpe Mouse, a new gaming mouse that offers gamers an improved aiming experience on PC through its integration with Aimlabs software. The mouse offers automatic DPI calibration and other tweaks to enhance the gaming experience. ASUS has carefully designed the ROG Harpe Mouse to enhance almost every aspect of gameplay,
Best inverter trollies to avoid load shedding
South Africans who wish to avoid load-shedding without breaking the bank may select a power cart rather than a portable power station. Mecer, Ellies, Lalela, RCT, and Kool Energy are among the top brands available locally. Inverter trolleys provide various advantages over portable power stations. Power trollies, for example, are frequently less expensive, and their
Petregaz expands fleet of tanker & buys OneLogix trucks
Southern African liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) distribution company Petregaz is set to acquire all 35 LPG trucks, tankers, and truck horses from road logistics services provider OneLogix as of April 1. Engineering News reports that through the acquisition of these assets, Petregaz will be able to expand its supply chain capabilities. The company will also
<strong>Dombey Electrics Co. Introduces the Revolutionary Dombbit Dual Mining Machine</strong>
Dombey Electrics Co. has introduced a revolutionary new product in the mining industry, the Dombbit dual Mining Machine. As a leading manufacturer of electrical and electronic equipment, the company has designed a powerful and efficient mining rig that can mine two different cryptocurrencies simultaneously. This mining rig is designed to maximize efficiency and profitability, making
Airlink appoints aviareps in North America & Asia
South African regional airline Airlink now boasts representation in markets such as North America and Asia. The development follows its appointment of Germany-based international aviation, tourism, hospitality, food, and beverage brands communications company AVIAREPS as its General Sales Agent (GSA) in these markets. Airlink’s executive manager: of sales and marketing Carla da Silva explained that
Load-shedding crushes internet speeds in South Africa's most top mobile neighbourhoods
According to Analytico's most recent data, Bryanston, Century City, and Garsfontein had the fastest mobile Internet in South Africa at the start of 2023. The data is based on 267,853 tests performed on the MyBroadband Speedtest app since January 1, 2023. MyBroadband's speed test servers are hosted in Teraco's vendor-neutral data centres, ensuring that users
Boeing and an AI company teamed up to develop self-flying military planes
Boeing Co. and Shield AI Inc. have agreed to collaborate to speed the military adoption of the startup's autonomous aircraft software and to investigate additional defence uses for artificial intelligence. Shield Hivemind, a self-driving AI pilot for aeroplanes that doesn't require GPS or other communications, is AI's signature software. It's useful in conflict zones where
<a><strong>Optimise your mobile cloud to function at its best</strong></a>
The HUAWEI environment's Mobile Cloud experience is one of its many amazing features. These user-friendly and simple services are intended to operate in tandem to maximise the capabilities of any HUAWEI mobile device. Consider these services to be an integrated approach for you to receive a secure experience that assures the safety and privacy of
South African businesses frightened over emigration
A recent white paper from payroll services provider Playroll, in collaboration with IT and developer employment marketplace OfferZen and executive recruitment agency Aims International, demonstrates that South Africa's skills issue is more widespread than industry-specific shortages suggest. According to the group's research, over 80% of all business leaders polled perceive talent emigration to be one