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...

Sony launches Xperia C4

The selfie phenomenon is about to kick up a notch with the introduction of Xperia C4 – Sony’s next generation PROselfie smartphone, featuring a best in class 5MP front camera, a Full HD display and superior performance. “Following the success of Xperia C3, we are...

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10 tips for data saving

With the demand for data at an all-time high, many consumers find themselves struggling to manage their bills, or receiving nasty surprises at the end of the month. Altech Autopage shares some tips on how to take control of your data consumption. Inclusive data Did...

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Vidi subsidises viewing data

Premier video-on-demand (VOD) service Vidi has subsidised over 60% of its customers' viewing data since its commercial launch in September 2014. The impressive percentage refers to the data that fixed line ADSL broadband viewers have used watching Vidi's unscheduled...

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Huawei launches P8max smartphone

Two years ago Huawei launched the legendary P6 in London, the first in a series of smart, beautiful devices.  The company returns to London to unveil its two latest P Series smartphones – the user-friendly Huawei P8 and the Huawei P8max. The Huawei P8max builds on the...

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Vodacom offers LG G Flex2

The LG G Flex2 is now exclusively from Vodacom on the Smart S package. The G Flex2 is LG’s latest smartphone offering and is designed with a curved display that is both ergonomic and aesthetic. The 5,5-inch Full HD display adds excitement to the viewing experience by...

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