Intel ups the ante on quantum computing research

Intel ups the ante on quantum computing research

Intel is one of the US quantum technology companies included in Q-Next, one of five national quantum research centres established by the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) and the US Department of Energy (DOE). Q-Next, National Quantum...

Experian data appears on the Internet

The personal information of millions of South African individuals and companies could have been leaked on to the Internet in the wake of the Experian data breach. In a statement issued last night, the credit agency says: “Experian continues to investigate the...

Growth spurt for PCs, tablets before decline resumes

The first half of 2020 has seen a resurgence in the PC and tablet markets and demand continues to outpace supply. The demand is largely being driven by work from home and at home education needs, although the general lockdowns produced some additional buying for...

Mobile worker numbers set for steady increase

According to a new forecast from International Data Corporation (IDC), the US mobile worker population will grow at a steady rate over the next four years, increasing from 78,5-million in 2020 to 93,5-million mobile workers in 2024. By the end of the forecast period,...

Musk confirms Tesla targeted in ransomware attack

Elon Musk has confirmed that Tesla was the target of a ransomware attack. The attempted attack, believed to be by a Russian hacker, was shut down by the FBI. Describing the attack as “serious”, Musk confirmed on Twitter that an employee at a Tesla factory...

Lower lockdown levels nudge car sales higher

The new vehicle market displayed government’s economic objectives as the country moved into lockdown level two regulations during August. As various initiatives begin contributing to a gentle easing of economic activity and stimulus to various sectors of the...