Nissan and Red Hat co-engineer software-defined vehicles

Red Hat has announced a landmark engineering initiative with Nissan Motor Company to build its next-generation software-defined vehicle (SDV) platform. The collaboration would involve Red Hat In-Vehicle Operating System to provide a standardised, scalable Linux...

Google opens free 2026 ‘Hustle Academy’

While generative AI is projected to add $100-billion (R1,66-trillion) to Africa’s economy annually, nine in 10 businesses on the continent say a shortage of AI skills is already hurting them. Google aims to close that gap with the return of the Hustle Academy, which...

GoTyme Bank hits 1m app migrations

GoTyme Bank (formerly TymeBank) has had more than 1-million downloads of its new app, just three months since its launch. Customers were able to transition to the new app with minimal disruption. All banking information and personal data – including accounts, balances...

Pure Electric scooters launch in SA

Core has launched Pure Electric in South Africa, introducing the electric scooter brand and expanding access to a new category of personal mobility. Through the partnership, Core will hold exclusive distribution rights for Pure Electric in South Africa. Founded in...

A smarter way to cool homes this summer

With summer temperatures climbing, South African households face a familiar dilemma: how to stay cool without the electricity bill skyrocketing. For many, the default strategy is to run the air conditioner at full blast until the room is freezing, then switch it off...

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Streaming trends to watch in 2026

New formats, viewing behaviours and industry moves are setting the scene for the year ahead, writes Leslie Adams, sales director at Reach Africa. Every new year brings a fresh wave of predictions about where streaming is headed, with experts peering into their crystal...

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Refresh from Dell at CES 2026

Dell Technologies has announced a strategic expansion of its consumer and gaming portfolio. At CES 2026, the company reintroduced its XPS brand with designs across new form factors and price points, expanded its Alienware line to reach more gamers and launched two...

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Sandisk rebrands WD_BLACK and WD Blue NVMe SSDs

At CES 2026, Sandisk announced Sandisk Optimus as the new name for its internal SSD lineup for gamers, creators and professionals. Featuring new packaging and product design is inspired by the company’s brand heritage and focus on delivering innovation. "The Sandisk...

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LG launches Wallpaper TV

At CES 2026, LG Electronics unveiled its latest OLED lineup, headlined by the return of the LG OLED evo W6, True Wireless Wallpaper TV. The W6 revives LG’s Wallpaper Design first introduced in 2017, is now combined with True Wireless connectivity and Hyper Radiant...

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