Technology

In today’s digital age, location is crucial in interacting with technology. Location-based features have become integral to many apps, from gaming to social media and beyond. However, there are times when you might want to change your iPhone’s location for reasons such as access to geo-locked content or for privacy. Whatever your purpose, this is […]

Google and Mercedes-Benz have announced a pioneering partnership to expand the MBUX Virtual Assistant with AI-powered conversational search capabilities. Built using Gemini on Vertex AI, Google Cloud’s Automotive AI Agent is specially tuned for the automotive industry and can reference information from the Google Maps Platform to give users more detailed and personalized conversational responses […]

Circana, a prominent consumer behavior analytics advisor, will be highlighted at Digital Retail Africa 2025 as a Bronze Sponsor. The Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) will host this premier event, hosted by IT News Africa. Circana is well-known for its in-depth understanding of consumer behavior, which it achieves using cutting-edge technologies. The company has […]

Mukuru launches a mobile wallet in Zimbabwe called Mukuru Wallet as the first development since it was granted a Deposit-Taking Microfinance Institution (DTMFI) license in Zimbabwe by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe. Exciting News – Mukuru has been awarded a Deposit-Taking Microfinance Institution (DTMFI) licence to boost financial inclusion in Zimbabwe!#Mukuru #DTMFI #RBZ #Fintech #FinancialInclusion […]

Airtel Africa has stated that Jaideep Paul, its Chief Financial Officer (CFO), will retire after the company’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) in July 2025. With operations in 14 African nations, it was announced that Jaideep Paul, Chief Financial Officer (CFO), has informed the Board of his intention to retire as Executive Director and CFO to […]

The crypto market is at a crossroads as Bitcoin’s price faces intense pressure from both bullish and bearish forces. Trading at $94,082.29, Bitcoin has seen a 2.5% daily decline, raising questions about its trajectory. With key support levels under scrutiny and potential volatility on the horizon, BTC’s journey to reclaim six-figure territory seems uncertain as […]

LG Electronics (LG) has announced a partnership with Xbox, which will provide users access to hundreds of games via the Xbox app on LG Smart TV. This adaptable, gaming-centric hub is designed to provide an all-in-one solution for seamless navigation and tailored gameplay, whether you’re playing the latest AAA games or casual WebOS app games. […]

Email has become an integral part of daily life, but it’s also a prime channel for cybercriminals. Phishing scams—malicious emails designed to trick recipients into revealing sensitive information—are among the most prevalent threats. In South Africa, where digital adoption is growing rapidly, the stakes are high. Williams explains that phishing emails exploit human error. “They […]

Africa’s exploding population presents huge growth opportunities; A world-class digital payments ecosystem will be fundamental to that. There are opportunities for anyone who can simplify, rationalise and standardise payments for the continent’s dynamic financial economy. Any platform entering this space must recognise that there isn’t one answer; there are many. Africa is an exciting, vibrant […]

Since September, Check Point Research (CPR) has been tracking a new version of the Banshee macOS Stealer, a malware designed to steal browser credentials, cryptocurrency wallets, and other sensitive data. This latest version remained undetected for over two months due to its use of string encryption from Apple’s XProtect, which likely helped it evade antivirus […]