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...

TransUnion launches TU SYNC

TransUnion Auto Information Solutions, in partnership with Imarda Technologies SA, has introduced TU SYNC to the South African auto dealer landscape. TU SYNC vehicle management solution combines wireless, real-time tracking with stock management and full integration...

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LG G4 offers removable battery

In an age where flagship smartphones come with pre-installed apps may cost a great deal of memory, it is rather surprising that removable batteries have become less common, particularly with major flagship releases in 2015. The LG G4 is among the few flagships which...

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LG promotes energy savings

With electricity shortages and climate change top of mind, South Africans become more aware than ever of the consequences of failing to save energy. How can consumers make informed choices that help the environment as well as save them money?In order to make it easy...

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KFC spearheads digital innovation

KFC has combined great tasting food and local talent, with a first-of-its-kind KFC SoundBite technology in the KFC Willows, Bloemfontein restaurant - a restaurant that is showcasing ground-breaking technology and celebrating upcoming local artists with its customers....

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Dell offers Windows 10 devices

Dell customers will soon experience Windows 10, Microsoft’s best operating system yet, when it launches tomorrow, at which time customers across select countries in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), including South Africa can order select Dell devices with...

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A MAZE to return to Fak’ugesi

In its fourth year, A MAZE./ Johannesburg 2015 will bring digital and analog games, interactive arts, music, and all things playful to Braamfontein from 9 to the 12 September 2015. In an intensive three-day programme, it will include talks, workshops, panels,...

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InnJoo One available on takealot

Subsequent to the launch, South Africa’s newest smartphone provider, InnJoo Technology has announced that the InnJoo “One” is available from online retailer takealot.com, ready for shipping today. InnJoo One comes in two colors, black and gold, and is now available in...

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How to help cyberbullying victims

Cyberbullying, bullying that takes place using digital technology, has become a serious issue. The consequences can be serious: children become withdrawn and secretive, their schoolwork suffers and they may become aggressive, depressed or even prone to self-harm. But...

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