Demis Hassabis. Ludovic Marin/Reuters Google has announced a leadership overhaul of its AI division, with AI chief Demis Hassabis leaving his main managerial role and several leaders of its Gemini model, including veteran engineer Jeff Dean, departing the company. The shake-up comes during a pivotal juncture for Google DeepMind: the flagship version of its latest Gemini…
The irony could hardly be greater. China, a country that has struggled for decades to become a football powerhouse, did not feature at the expanded 48-team FIFA World Cup in North America. China has only played at the 2002 World Cup in its history. Yet as billions tuned in, they watched a tournament supported by…
A mother and her nine-month-old baby were pulled from the rubble of a collapsed building in Venezuela by a U.S. search and rescue team assisting in the aftermath of dual earthquakes that have killed more than 1,400 people and left scores more missing. Virginia Urban Search and Rescue Task Force 1 shared a video of its…
Inglewood, Calif. — The coach of Iran’s World Cup team said it was ordered to leave the U.S. and return to its training base in Mexico only a few hours after opening its politically charged tournament by playing to a 2-2 draw with New Zealand on Monday night. Coach Amir Ghalenoei didn’t say who ordered…
Two men have been charged after gear was stolen from England’s World Cup team ahead of their arrival in Kansas City, authorities said. Jackson County Prosecutor Melesa Johnson announced late Saturday night that suspects Mustafa Salik and Erfan Kamal were charged with one felony count of receiving stolen property. The stolen gear had an estimated value of…
As South Africans prepare for the colder winter months, Hisense South Africa has partnered with Makro to make upgrading home laundry appliances simpler and more convenient through its new “One-Stop Winter Warmth” promotion. Running throughout June 2026, the Makro-exclusive campaign offers customers who purchase any participating Hisense front-loader washing machine a range of value-added benefits…
Tayla Dandridge, co-founder of stub Tayla Dandridge says there are nights she would rather not fall asleep, for fear of missing out. “You almost feel like you don’t want to go to sleep because something’s going to drop,” she says of the pace at which the world’s largest AI labs are shipping new models. “You’re…
Team Doria, winners of the ITWeb Security Summit 2026 Hackathon. Team Doria was named the overall winner of the ITWeb Security Summit 2026 Hackathon, taking home R20 000. Doria is an AI-powered supply chain security platform that helps developers identify and block malicious software dependencies before they reach developer environments. More than 850 applicants and…
A symbolic team of famous footballers with first hand experience of life as a refugee was announced on Tuesday by UNHCR, just weeks ahead of the world’s biggest sporting event – the FIFA Men’s World Cup. The Gamechanging Team vividly highlights what is possible when displaced people condemned to a life on the run through…
You’ve inherited a team. They’re talented; there’s no question about that, but the vibe is off, performance is inconsistent and roles are blurry. Stepping into a new leadership role is supposed to feel like a new chapter, full of possibility. But sometimes, it feels more like walking into a room where the lights are flickering,…
