The technology is designed to support tasks ranging from routine drug discovery experiments, to laser calibration on quantum computers. (Image source: iStock) Anthropic has opened a research preview of a new Model Hardware Standard (MHS), a specification designed to allow artificial intelligence (AI) agents to safely operate and coordinate physical devices used in scientific research…
More than a decade ago, before we were talking about “AI agents,” Amazon launched its digital voice assistant Alexa and the smart speaker branded Echo. I remember using one and thinking there was definitely a future here for these kinds of devices. Fast forward to now, with huge leaps in AI models, Alexa has received…
South Africa’s decision to scrap the 9% ad valorem excise duty on entry-level smartphones has been singled out by the GSMA as one of the clearest examples on the continent of how tax reform can bring people online. The plaudits for the decision, which was championed by communications minister Solly Malatsi, come in a new…
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:…
Laura Hartnady, VP Marketplace at Massmart. Makro has entered the refurbished technology market with the launch of Makro Restored, an online store offering pre-owned smartphones, tablets, laptops, smartwatches, desktops, audio equipment and gaming consoles. According to a statement, the new unit aims to make trusted, big-brand tech more accessible to South African consumers, through affordability,…
MTN SA Foundation donates digital devices to schools in under-resourced communities. MTN South Africa, through the MTN SA Foundation, has provided digital devices to selected schools nationwide as part of the Department of Basic Education’s (DBE) Back-to-School Campaign, aimed at improving access to digital learning. The devices are being provided to schools as support for…
In the world of the internet of things, connected devices never sleep. They work, measure, move and communicate. Home security systems, smart meters, fleet-tracking vehicles, cold-chain freezers and industrial sensors, all of which cannot fulfil their functions without reliable connectivity. However, every connection comes with risks and the need for specialised oversight. A stolen Sim…
Samsung SA extends SOS+ to more Galaxy devices. Samsung South Africa has expanded its device-embedded 24/7 emergency support tool to a wider range of Galaxy devices. Provided by AURA, Samsung SOS+ allows users to connect with emergency responders in critical situations. In an emergency, it geolocates the user and dispatches the nearest private security or…
Teresa Huysamen, Wireless Business Unit Lead at Duxbury Networking. Duxbury Networking says the Cambium Networks cnMaestro cloud-based network management platform now supports more than 2.5 million active devices globally, with a total device footprint exceeding 3.7 million across both cloud and on-premises deployments. For South Africa’s integrators, service providers and enterprise network teams, this milestone…
Apple is reportedly shifting its AI focus to new smart home products, according to a recent report from Mark Gurman at Bloomberg. Sources familiar with the matter say the company is developing a lineup of new devices that could serve as a fresh entry point for its lagging artificial intelligence efforts. Read: Nedbank acquires payments…
