KZN municipal IT manager’s pension frozen over R5m software tender
Yaw Owusu-Boayke resigned from the Greater Kokstad local municipality when the the SIU began investigation a software tender.
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The Cheap Kitchen Tool I Bring to Every Rental House or Airbnb
Cooking without this inexpensive acccessory is a nonstarter.
California passes bill to make plug-in solar systems easier and cheaper to install
The bill cleared the Assembly and Senate with bipartisan support on Wednesday night and now goes to Governor Gavin Newsom.
EXCLUSIVE: Adam Wingard on returning to horror with Onslaught after directing Godzilla x Kong
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A cloud engineer walked into a bar and – no joke – ended up having to migrate a datacenter
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SA online retail races to R159bn as growth accelerates
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Building Billinox, an Offline-First Invoicing App for Small Businesses
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RDA Launches Digital System for Private Housing Schemes
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Wren House Is Said to Near Deal for GIC’s Data Center Stake
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Dropbox breach seemingly caused by egregious authentication failure [U]
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How I Built a Desktop Movie Streamer with Electron and WebTorrent
I built CinePeer , a desktop streaming app: a Prime Video-style interface where you browse with TMDB metadata, click play, and the video starts while the torrent is still downloading .
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Farcast completes Telesat Lightspeed antenna technology demonstration milestone
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Vivo Phones to Get iPhone-Like Liquid Glass Design With New Update
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Rare Apple discount: Get $100 off the 13-inch M4 iPad Air in Amazons Labor Day sale
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The Cybercab Is Almost Here. Now Comes the Hard Part
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Acer Showcases SFF RTX Spark Mini PC At IFA 2026
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FBI investigates as hackers sell digital scans of 153M drivers licenses
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Google Messages now has Google Keep integration, making group plans much easier to manage
Google Messages is adding Google Keep integration, letting people create and edit shared notes and lists without leaving a conversation.
Finance Minister Seeks More Saudi Investments in Pakistan
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has called for greater investment by Saudi-based companies in Pakistan, particularly in sectors including blockchain, technology, … Read More The post Finance Minister Seeks More Saudi Investments in Pakistan appeared first on ProPakistani .
World Set To Breach 1.5°C Warming Limit, But Route Back Remains Open: UN Report
The world is set to cross the 1.5°C global warming threshold, likely within the next few years, exposing people and ecosystems to increasingly dangerous climate impacts, according to a new UN Environment Programme (UNEP) report.
Is Russia's rival to Starlink failing? Here's what we know.
At least three of the first 32 Rassvet satellites likely suffered outright failures, and more may be in trouble.
Apple joins Google in changing Lake Ontario to Lake America following Trump's push
After trade talks between the US and Canada broke down last month over what Prime Minister Mark Carney's office called unacceptable demands, President Trump signed an executive order changing the…
This 32GB DDR5 RAM kit is now the cheapest on sale, dropping back under $400 — 13% discount on an unflashy PNY memory kit for new gaming PC builds or upgrades
This 32GB DDR5 memory kit from PNY is the cheapest you'll find on sale at the moment, now just $399.99.
Criminals publish data of 8.7m people after airports hack
The company, which owns Manchester, Stansted and East Midlands airports, was hacked last month.
Japan Developing GPS-Based App to Locate Nationals Overseas
Tokyo, Sept. 2 (Jiji Press)--Japan's Foreign Ministry is developing a smartphone app that uses GPS data to identify the locations of Japanese nationals either living or traveling overseas, it was…
YouTube’s latest update solves a surprisingly annoying TV problem
Your TV keeps playing while your phone does all the fiddling.
BGP hijack infecting networks caused by a comedy of errors that’s not funny at all
What can we learn from a BGP hijacking that poisoned production software? Plenty.
Aukera Closes €460 Million Structured Credit Facility Led by EIG to Support European Energy Infrastructure Portfolio
Aukera, the pan-European battery storage and renewable energy platform backed by AtlasInvest, Reggeborgh and SFPIM (Belgium's sovereign wealth fund), announced the closing of its €460 million…
Techie creates a database of coil-whining graphics cards, power supplies, and liquid cooler pumps — open-source project wants community reports of affected parts
Techie creates a database of coil-whining graphics cards, PSUs, and AIO pumps — open-source project wants community reports of affected parts
Sonos Has New Devices, a New OS, and Yes, a New App
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Wired: Sonos has a new app. Stop me if you've heard this one before. The smart speaker company, long a darling of the audio industry, undid much of the…
Best Sony Headphone Deals: WH-1000XM5 and More (2026)
Our favorite Sony headphones are on sale, with discounts of up to 50 percent on top models.
I spent 2 weeks testing the HP Omen 35L and it's the only gaming PC I'll ever need — if my wallet will allow it
The HP Omen 35L is a smartly designed gaming PC that's built to last, but is it worth the high price it demands? Here are my thoughts after two weeks of testing.
The robot butler dream doesn’t have legs
The idea of humanoid robots running our homes has been the stuff of science fiction for years. But unlike hoverboards and self-tying sneakers, a robot housekeeper has never felt close to rolling into…
Engineering for complexity: Where cloud, AI and governance converge
As cloud and AI systems grow more complex, engineering must go beyond performance to deliver solutions that are scalable, testable, secure and accountable.
Philips Hue bulbs are going cheap at Amazon right now — and I'm using these rare discounts to finally finish my living-room setup
It's the right time to stock up on Philips Hue White & Color Ambiance bulbs, and there are huge saving on outdoor lights too.
Moon Studios delays No Rest for the Wicked to March 2027 – "We're holding our games to a standard we won't compromise on"
Ori and the Will of the Wisps developer Moon Studios has postponed the full release of its next title, No Rest for the Wicked, to March 2027. Read more
Google finally brings some relief to older Chromecast owners
The latest Google Home update should get affected devices working again.
Apple Mac mini price hike: Is the M6 upgrade even worth it?
With the new M6 Mac mini jumping to R17,699 while sticking to a meagre 256GB SSD, Apple’s once-unbeatable desktop value proposition is suddenly a much tougher sell.
The Sonos Arc Ultra soundbar is $200 off in Amazons Labor Day sale — buy for $899
As of Sept. 2, the Sonos Arc Ultra soundbar is down to $899 at Amazon during its Labor Day sale, 18% off its $1,099 list price.
"You can’t just throw new people at that problem": Bethesda devs doubt future Elder Scrolls and Fallout games will have the same "quality level", after losing seasoned staff to Xbox cuts
Unionised Bethesda Games Studios staff embroiled in Microsoft's latest round of mass layoffs have expressed further doubts about the company's ability to create games at the "quality level" of the…
The infrastructure questions that need asking early
The hidden infrastructure questions that should not be forgotten and asking the right questions before committing.
Singapore’s limited data centre capacity could drive more demand to Johor; netizens say it’s still a win for the Little Red Dot
“Major win for SG” — some netizens see Johor’s data centre boom as a potential benefit for Singapore. This article ( Singapore’s limited data centre capacity could drive more demand to Johor; netizens say it’s still a win for the Little Red Dot ) first appeared on The Independent Singapore News .
This clever app turns photos of everyday objects into an aesthetic file system
A new app will let you build your own museum-worthy archive out of everyday objects and bring it with you everywhere you go. Archiv is the brainchild of graphic designer David McGillivray . The app, which is currently in beta (potential testers can join the waitlist here ), functions as a “collection system for organizing and identifying…
Star Wars Zero Company is a surprise GOTY contender — but you need to switch on permadeath, trust me
Star Wars Zero Company is one of my biggest gaming surprises of the year, and permadeath mode is the reason I can't stop playing.
The new Ninja Crispi Microwave cooks and crisps enough food for 8 people — and it might make you want to to pull the plug on your full-sized oven
This new all-in-one cooker gives you all the benefits of an air fryer with the versatility of a microwave. Who needs a full-size oven?
Missouri Officials Ousted For Approving Massive Data Center
Missouri voters recalled a third Independence official over a controversial AI data center, deepening backlash to the project.
Wireless Routers as Motion Detectors
Comcast has added motion detection as a feature to its wireless routers: The feature sends push notifications to users when motion is detected near a connected device, such as a TV or printer.
Leaked iPhone 18 Pro Parts Point to Three Color Options Excluding Black
Longtime leaker Sonny Dickson has shared an image of differently colored SIM card trays that he claims are for Apple's upcoming iPhone 18 Pro models, suggesting Apple's flagship lineup will again be…
Longer upgrade cycles, price pressure hit smartphones
South Africans spent more on telecoms products in the first half of 2026, despite buying significantly fewer units.
Pixel 11 notifications are the last straw for many readers sick of phone ads
Thousands have spoken up about ads on their smartphones.
Beed Farmers Demand Immediate Cloud Seeding As Crops Wither
Beed: With a prolonged dry spell threatening crops across the district, the Shetkari Hakk Morcha has urged the government and administration to immediately undertake cloud-seeding operations to save…
Sonic the Hedgehog trading cards are coming — everything that collectors need to know
Panini is bringing Sonic the Hedgehog to the trading card hobby with a new collection spanning classic and modern eras, featuring rare Color Blast, Kaboom!, and 1-of-1 Black Prizms.
I Vibecoded Morrowind, Duke Nukem, and Serious Sam Onto an iPhone
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Is this the future of America?
In 2007, the US was on the cusp of an economic recession, and Buddy Rizer was tasked with finding Loudoun County, Virginia, a new way to make money. Rizer’s earlier career as a radio DJ didn’t exactly make him an obvious candidate to find a solution, but he was looking for what he called a […]