Following Qualcomm’s acquisition of Arduino last year, the two companies have unveiled their first major collaborative hardware: the Arduino Ventuno Q. This high-performance single-board computer (SBC) is designed to bridge the gap between cloud-level AI and real-world robotics, offering a powerful platform for systems that require precise physical manipulation and rapid environmental response. Read: Sony…
In a major bid to reclaim its dominance in the Chinese market, BYD has unveiled a suite of high-performance hardware upgrades, including the latest generation of its “Blade” batteries and a new ultra-fast flash charging architecture. The announcement, made in Shenzhen on Thursday, arrives as the world’s largest electric-vehicle manufacturer faces a deepening sales slump…
On Friday the General Assembly was briefed on the latest developments of the UN80 Initiative – a system-wide reform effort to make the organisation more effective and fit for the future – including progress on the New Humanitarian Compact and on training and research reforms. Teams under the leadership of UN Secretary-General António Guterres have…
Johannesburg — The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has launched its biennial scorecard, a critical tool that tracks progress on sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) across its 16 Member States. New data, including from demographic health surveys, shows great strides in improving the sexual and reproductive health of people across the region, while…
With SA’s abundant solar and wind resources, government expects to be able to reduce the cost of electricity. (Image source: 123RF, created via GenAI) South Africa is setting its sights on generating at least 40% of its electricity from renewable sources as part of a renewed push to secure long-term energy stability, president Cyril Ramaphosa…
Xiaomi unveils REDMI Note 15 Series. (Image: Xiaomi) Xiaomi South Africa has today announced the launch of the REDMI Note 15 Series, comprising three models: REDMI Note 15 Pro+ 5G, REDMI Note 15 Pro and REDMI Note 15. Defined by REDMI Titan Durability, the line-up highlights long-lasting battery performance, reinforced drop resistance and enhanced dust…
The cosmos just got a lot more crowded. During the recent The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Direct, Nintendo unveiled a brand-new trailer confirming that several fan-favourite characters are officially joining the cast. Most notably, the trailer gives us our first high-definition look at Yoshi, confirming the design that was infamously leaked via a Pillsbury cookie…
Carney has been under pressure from the opposition to lower prices of food and other essentials for lower-income people. Published On 26 Jan 202626 Jan 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced a multibillion-dollar package as part of a series of measures aimed at lowering…
The draw for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2026 African Qualifiers was held on Saturday in Rabat, marking the official kick-off of the African qualifying campaign. The fixtures were determined by draw assistant Jacqueline Shipanga, Technical Director of the Namibia Football Federation, CAF Elite Instructor and former coach of the Namibia Women’s National…
Dell is launching two world-first UltraSharp monitors: an ultra-wide curved 132cm 6K productivity powerhouse for financial traders, executives, engineers and data professionals; and an 81cm 4K QD-OLED display for creative professionals who demand perfect colour accuracy. Both feature cutting-edge innovations, best eye comfort technology and industry-leading sustainable designs. For more than a decade, Dell Technologies…
