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“No mask. No ride.”: Uber introduces mask verification
One of the world’s biggest transporting services, Uber is making it clear that if you do not wear your mask, then you get no ride and they are introducing a mask verification. The Uber Mask Verification tool requires passengers who have been reported to have not worn a mask during rides to take a photo
The Foschini Group purchases more than 400 national Jet stores
With over 4 500 outlets across 32 countries, The Foschini Group- also known as TFG, has confirmed that it has finalised the purchase of Jet stores. Earlier this week, the Competition Commission said all the conditions for the group’s acquisition of Jet stores in South Africa had been met. The Foschini Group, which has over
Instagram tests new feature to hide offensive comments and expand nudge warnings
Instagram accomplished 10 years on Tuesday with over one billion users, and they announced fresh updates to make its platform safer like hiding potentially offensive comments and expanding nudge warnings. Owned by Facebook, the company said they have started testing a new feature that automatically hides comments similar to others that have been reported. One
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For those who see the distance in open and distance learning, studying at UNISA’s College of Human Sciences (CHS) may come as a surprise. UNISA’s ODeL (open distance e-learning) model makes it possible for students to enrol for human sciences-related qualifications wherever they are. The ODeL model opens doors for thousands of students who might
Samsung has released the 4K Ultra Short Throw laser projector: The Premier
If you are not really interested in buying a large LED TV but you would still love to watch your movies and series on a big screen, you might just have the solution. Samsung released its new 4K Ultra Short Throw laser projector: The Premiere, which provides a big picture cinematic experience in the comfort
Studies show that AI can detect Covid-19 in your lungs
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) has been a global pandemic with an exponential growth rate and an incompletely understood transmission process. Researchers have demonstrated that an artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm could be trained to classify Covid-19 pneumonia in computed tomography (CT) scans with up to 90 per cent accuracy. It also identifies positive cases 84 per
Google Maps uses Artificial Intelligence to predict traffic performance
Google says more than 1 billion kilometres are driven with Google Maps in more than 220 countries and territories, and that is a lot of traffic data to take in. Using Artificial Intelligence, Maps can you show instant traffic updates from the moment you start navigating. All of it appears extremely simple, but there’s a
The Volocopter has taken urban air mobility to whole new level
Some of these latest inventions are evolving way past concept, and technology on the Volocopter has taken urban air mobility to whole new level. This is an electric taxi that shoots straight to the sky. Volocopter is a German start-up aircraft manufacturer that has been working on its revolutionary 18-rotor electric aircraft. The aircraft is
Peugeot Citroen is bringing out five of its newest cars to South Africa
It has been reaffirmed by Peugeot Citroen South Africa that there will be launching five of its new Landtrek one-tonne bakkie in South Africa in the last of 2021, as one of five of its newest cars that are headed our way in the next year. The cars include the new 2008 compact SUV, as
Belinda Mapongwana appointed as chair at MTN Zakhele Futhi (MTNZF)
MTN Zakhele Futhi (MTNZF), established by Africa’s biggest mobile giant, MTN Group, has appointed attorney and businesswoman Belinda Mapongwana as its new chairperson. MTNZF said on Friday that Mapongwana had taken the reigns on Wednesday (September 16) as Sindi Mabaso-Koyana’s successor who was appointed on the MTN board as an independent non-executive director and chairperson
WhatsApp working on feature that lets you add contacts via QR codes
WhatsApp is currently working on a new feature that will allow users to create a new WhatsApp Web session using fingerprints and lets you add contacts by scanning their QR codes. According to WaBetaInfo, the online platform that tracks the upcoming updates and features on the instant messaging platform, this feature is under development and
Malema believes Andile Lungisa did nothing wrong, and he supports him
Julius Malema is throwing his weight behind his former fellow comrade Andile Lungisa and is rallying behind him after he reported to prison on Thursday, 17 September 2020, to begin serving his sentence for assault. Lungisa was an African National Congress (ANC) councillor in Nelson Mandela Bay spent his first night behind bars after he
Eskom urges South Africans to reduce electricity usage
After a few days of silence, Eskom is back, and is serving us notice again. Unfortunately, the embattled power supplier has dropped an ominous announcement on Thursday 17 September that hints that we haven’t seen the last of load shedding just yet. While they said that there is no load shedding scheduled for either Thursday
Bugatti set to change brands, moving from VW to Rimac
It is said that VW Group is on the verge of offloading Bugatti to Croatian electromobility powerhouse Rimac Automobili. Bugatti – the luxury brand best known for today's 16-cylinder hyper cars and its pre-WWII automotive masterpieces – will likely be transferred to Rimac via Porsche, in exchange for a bigger share in Europe's answer to
iOS 14 has finally landed, and this is what you need to know
The iOS 14 has been launched and an update has rolled out globally for everyone on Wednesday. A list of compatible iPhone devices have been included below. Basically, if you have iOS13, you’d be able to install iOS 14. The new iOS 14 update will be available to download as an over-the-air update for the
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Sony cuts PlayStation 5 forecast by 4 million due to chip distress
Sony Corp. has cut its estimated PlayStation 5 production for this fiscal year by 4 million units, down to around 11 million, following production issues with its custom-designed system-on-chip for the new console, according to trusted sources. The Tokyo-based electronics giant in July boosted orders with suppliers in anticipation of heightened demand for gaming in
AT&T CEO wants you to consume ads in exchange for a slightly cheaper phone plan
AT&T is mulling offering wireless phone plans that would be subsidized in part by ads, CEO John Stankey said in an interview with Reuters. “I believe there’s a segment of our customer base where given a choice, they would take some load of advertising for a $5 or $10 reduction in their mobile bill,” Stankey
Aisha Pandor selected as key speaker at SA Innovation Summit 2020
The largest startup event in Africa, the SA Innovation Summit is set to take place virtually from 30 September – 1 October 2020 due to the Covid-19 social distancing rules. The SAIS Virtual 365 Edition will be a space to share experiences, think, create, learn and do. At its heart is the tech entrepreneur and
Meet Thandiwe Mlauli, the first independent Black woman to build an animation studio in South Africa
Studio Yezi, an animation studio founded by Thandiwe Mlauli, officially announced their first development – South Africa’s first independently produced and women-led afro-animation which will see Thandiwe as producer, director and showrunner. The production, titled SOLA will comprise of a series and short film based on the series. Per the company’s official site, “Studio Yezi is a development and animation studio based