South Africans embrace AI but fear losing human touch

South Africans embrace AI but fear losing human touch

Globally, AI use continues to expand at unprecedented rates, with billions of daily interactions. A new report by marketing insight consultancy Human8 shows South Africans are increasingly concerned that the uniquely human element could be lost as artificial intelligence (AI) evolves, even as its benefits are embraced. The 2026 What Matters trend report, titled “Recalibrating…

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HMD launches the Touch 4G – a dumb smartphone?

HMD launches the Touch 4G – a dumb smartphone?

HMD Global has launched the HMD Touch 4G in India, a new device that attempts to bridge the gap between simple feature phones and full-featured smartphones. Priced aggressively at just ₹4,999 (about R970), the Touch 4G offers a touchscreen and video calling capabilities in a compact, affordable package. Read: Starlink pledges R2.5 billion investment in…

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