Australia’s decision to restrict social media access for children under 16 has attracted global attention. Supporters argue that the measure is a necessary response to growing concerns about cyberbullying, harmful content, compulsive usage patterns and deteriorating adolescent mental health. Similar proposals are now being discussed in Europe and elsewhere. South Africa’s communications minister, Solly Malatsi…
Samsung Electronics has announced the Galaxy S26 series, powered by the most proactive and adaptive Galaxy AI experiences yet and designed to simplify the tasks people do on their phones every day. From managing plans and finding information to capturing and refining content, the Galaxy S26 series reduces the effort and number of steps required…
With hyper-connectivity at peak levels, digital minimalism is gaining momentum internationally. (Image created via ChatGPT) As hyper-connectivity reaches saturation point, a global counter-trend of digital minimalism is rising in 2026, driven by a socio-cultural shift toward analogue living and privacy. This is one of the key findings of the Flux Trends report, “The state we’re…
Nairobi — Millions of Africans are unable to access essential services, including healthcare, education, social protection payments, and voting, as new biometric digital-ID systems continue to be imposed across the continent, a new report by the African Digital Rights Network (ADRN) warns. The systems require citizens to provide personal and biometric information, with limited safeguards…
New Delhi — India’s government revoked an order on Wednesday that had directed smartphone makers such as Apple and Samsung to install a state-developed and owned security app on all new devices. The move came after two days of criticism from opposition politicians and privacy organizations that the “Sanchar Saathi” app was an effort to snoop…
New research released today has revealed that 92.6% of South African businesses have started their AI journey, with 32.7% achieving widespread or advanced implementation. Image source: DC Studio from Freepik The study, commissioned by Zoho, further highlighted that as compared to other markets, more South African businesses (40%) prioritised AI ethic and responsible usage. Furthermore,…
Netcare has suffered a setback in a privacy case involving one of its patients. (Image source: Netcare) Medical group Netcare has suffered a setback in a privacy case involving one of its patients, Nicholaas de Jager. This, after the courts yesterday allowed De Jager to challenge a recent ruling in favour of Netcare, granting him…
