Google is expanding its desktop ecosystem by bringing Gemini in Chrome directly to Android devices. Announcing the rollout during The Android Show: I/O Edition livestream, the tech giant confirmed that the chatbot integration will launch next month, embedding a dedicated AI interface directly into the mobile browser. Read: Bandwidth Blog & Smile 90.4FM Tech Tuesday:…
Lukas van der Merwe, Associate Director, Cyanre. Cyanre, a specialist DFIR firm, is proud to announce its participation at the ITWeb Security Summit 2026, where it will address one of the most critical gaps in modern cyber security: how organisations respond when defences inevitably fail. Taking place at the Century City Conference Centre in Cape…
Chinese technology giant Huawei officially unveiled its newest mid-range smartphone, the Nova 15 Max, at a launch event in Bangkok. The company is positioning the device as the new endurance leader in its segment, a claim anchored by a massive 8,500mAh battery designed to eliminate daily charging anxiety. Read: Bandwidth Blog & Smile 90.4FM Tech…
Fintech firms Ozow and Happy Pay have established a partnership to position BNPL as an option at checkout, tapping growth within the BNPL space. (Image: 123RF) The buy now, pay later (BNPL) model does not encourage or drive overspending, according to South African payment platform Happy Pay, which says this would not serve anyone’s interest…
Cheslyn Jacobs, CEO of GoTyme, takes an audience at the rebranding announcement through the bank’s plans The bank previously known as TymeBank – now GoTyme Bank – has set a target of reaching 210 million global customers through its parent company. Tyme Group, GoTyme Bank’s parent company, now serves more than 21 million customers globally,…
To date, 960 CCTV cameras have been installed in strategic areas across Gauteng. (Image source: 123RF) The Gauteng Provincial Government is at odds with the Democratic Alliance (DA) over the functionality of the R124 million closed circuit television (CCTV) camera network installed across the province. The CCTV cameras form part of the Gauteng Provincial Government’s…
Zubair Mukhtar Chowgale, director of sales engineering at Securonix. Traditional security teams are dealing with too many alerts and not enough time or people to handle them. At the same time, attackers are moving faster using AI, and boards expect clear evidence that security efforts are making a real difference to the business. This was…
SARS import duties have sharply slowed cross-border e-commerce growth and intensified competition between local retailers and global platforms. (Image source: 123RF) South Africa’s cross-border e-commerce sector is entering a slower, more competitive growth cycle, primarily as a result of the import duties introduced by the South African Revenue Service (SARS) in 2024. This is one…
The Pan African DataCentres Exhibition & Conference (PADC) returns to the Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, on 23-24 June, showcasing the latest in infrastructure, new technologies, expertise and ideas shaping the future of Africa’s data centre and digital infrastructure markets. Combining a multi-streamed paid-for conference together with a free-to-attend exhibition this is your opportunity to see…
Google has declared 2026 a landmark year for the Android ecosystem, and while much of that focus remains on smartphones, the company is proves that the “biggest year ever” extends directly into the driver’s seat. During its latest Android Show: I/O Edition, the tech giant unveiled a comprehensive overhaul for both Android Auto and cars…
