When AI plays Cupid: the dangers of companion chatbots

With Valentine’s Day around the corner, it’s worth asking an uncomfortable question: what happens when the feeling of being ‘seen and heard’ doesn’t come from a partner, but from a machine? Designed with distinct personalities and an affirming tone, artificial...

Love in the age of apps …

Giving cards, flowers and chocolates for Valetine’s Day is a tradition that stretches back hundreds of years. But these days, our smartphones offer a range of new ways to be thoughtful and share love. TCL looks at some ways you can use digital technology, especially...

Spotify brings Audiobooks to SA

Audiobooks are now available to listen to on Spotify in South Africa. Spotify’s selection spans bestsellers, new releases and genre favourites. Users on Premium Platinum get 12 hours of audiobook listening each month included in their subscription. If they need more...

Why discipline matters more than predictions in 2026

Investors enter 2026 carrying the scars of a volatile year, writes Etienne Viljoen, chief investment officer at Aurora Capital. Markets have moved rapidly between fear and optimism. Policy signals have shifted. Narratives around inflation, interest rates, AI, and...

Hisense comes out at CES 2016

Hisense took the stage at CES 2016 to announce the company's largest foray into the U.S market to date, and to demonstrate innovations in display technology across the television, connected home and medical industries. According to IHS data for Q1-Q3 2015, Hisense has...

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Uber launches in Port Elizabeth

Uber has started to test its technology in Port Elizabeth. Alon Lits GM: sub-Saharan Africa at Uber, says: "After month's worth of speculation, we are so excited to be launching in Port Elizabeth with our uberX product. This new service means that you can now enjoy a...

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Kaspersky helps to keep kids safe

Today, when a significant part of a child's life is spent in unsupervised online activities, parents need to find additional methods of protection and education. The new multiplatform solution Kaspersky Safe Kids is designed to help parents learn more about their...

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Toys R Us launches gaming site

South African tech enthusiasts and gamers are now able to access a world of gaming and consumer electronics at the click of a button, following the launch of Toys R Us' latest website: RZone. This e-commerce store offers customers a wide selection of consoles, video...

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Samsung releases Gear G2 SDK

Samsung Electronics South Africa has announced the public release of its Tizen Software Development Kit (SDK) for the recently unveiled Samsung Gear S2 wearable device. As smart technology becomes more commonplace, the uses for wearables in the workplace are...

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