(Picture: Supplied) Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing how people create content, analyse information and make decisions. As AI capabilities become embedded across everyday business applications, the role of the PC is evolving from a productivity tool into an intelligent endpoint capable of running advanced AI workloads directly on the device. Core unveiled the new Microsoft…
Graphic: Xsolla Xsolla, a global video game commerce company, today introduced integrated backend solutions for game developers through a founding partnership with AccelByte, a fully managed extensible games backend platform, and opened a closed testing program for a combined solution that pairs AccelByte Gaming Services (AGS) with Xsolla’s global payments and monetization tools. Select developers…
The University of Johannesburg introduces African languages to its chatbot, MoUJi. The University of Johannesburg (UJ) has enhanced its AI-powered chatbot, MoUJi, with multilingual capabilities that allow prospective and current students to engage in isiZulu, Afrikaans, Sesotho or English. Originally launched in 2019 as a conventional chatbot, MoUJi has been upgraded with large language model technology,…
KCS protects every stage of a containerised application’s life cycle. (Image: Kaspersky) Following its participation in the ITWeb Security Summit events covering container security, global cyber security and digital privacy company Kaspersky announced the new release of its security solution for containerised environments that accelerates development and compliance workflows while safeguarding infrastructure against sophisticated cyber…
PubNub introduces Blocks.ai today, a global network to connect and control agents across all agent frameworks, providers, and APIs. Blocks.ai lets developers reach their existing AI agents regardless of where they are hosted. Blocks Network supports all AI agent use cases without opening inbound ports, setting up tunnels, changing DNS, or modifying firewall rules. For…
AFL introduces FOCIS Flex3 and FlowScout Quad OLTS to improve fibre inspection and certification workflows. AFL, which positions itself as an industry-leading manufacturer of fibre-optic cables, connectivity, equipment and related services, announces the launch of the FOCIS Flex3 Connector Inspection System and FlowScout Quad OLTS Certification Test Set. Together, these solutions enable technicians to quickly…
As the global gemstone market becomes increasingly complex with fraud on the rise, The Gem Lab is setting a new benchmark for trust, transparency, and authenticity with the introduction of its “Gem Lab Approved” standard. Founded and led by Jeremy Rothon FGA, one of South Africa’s most experienced and respected gemmologists, The Gem Lab has…
The latest test version of iOS 26.5 includes a significant update to mobile privacy, introducing end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for RCS messages sent between Apple and Android devices. This feature aims to bridge the security gap in cross-platform communication, ensuring that texts shared between the two operating systems are protected by a layer of encryption previously…
YouTube is giving users more control over their viewing habits by introducing the ability to completely disable the Shorts feed on mobile. A new “zero-minute” option has been added to the platform’s time management tools, providing a powerful way for users to curb “doomscrolling” and focus on long-form content. Read: Cape Town’s AI Diagnostics secures…
IC Logistix introduces the Fujikura 99S Fusion Splicer. IC Logistix (ICL) is proud to announce the introduction of the Fujikura 99S Fusion Splicer, a next-generation fibre-optic splicing solution that represents a significant advancement in network deployment and maintenance technology. Designed to meet the evolving demands of modern fibre infrastructure, the 99S delivers superior accuracy, increased productivity and reliable…
