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05/10/2026

Think AI only knows what you tell it? Think again. A recent privacy test revealed just how accurately AI can build a profile based on your interactions. It's a timely reminder that convenience and privacy should always go hand in hand.

01/10/2026

🏃‍♂️ Apple's Health App Gets an AI-Powered Upgrade

Apple is transforming its Health app from a simple dashboard into a more intelligent wellness companion. The redesigned app introduces personalised health insights, Health Age tracking, and guided fitness assessments using your iPhone's camera.

In a recent hands-on test, the app immediately highlighted areas where the reviewer could improve, proving that your health data can be more useful when it's turned into actionable advice.

With Apple Intelligence at the core, the focus is shifting from simply tracking your health to helping you understand it.

Would you trust your phone to coach your fitness and wellbeing?

29/09/2026

🤔 Privacy or convenience?

Apple's new Siri Recap feature for Apple Watch can generate AI summaries from conversations throughout the day. While Apple says audio isn't stored and privacy protections are built in, critics argue it could create a future where people are unknowingly included in AI-generated conversation summaries.

Would you be comfortable having every conversation around you potentially summarised by someone else's smartwatch?

28/09/2026

How important is battery life when choosing a smartphone?

According to PCMag’s latest lab testing, the iPhone 18 Pro Max has achieved the longest battery-life result they’ve ever recorded. The device reportedly outlasted the previous champion, the iPhone 17 Pro Max, by more than two hours.

With smartphones handling work, entertainment, communication, and AI-powered features throughout the day, battery endurance remains one of the most valuable upgrades users can get.

Would exceptional battery life be enough to convince you to upgrade?

25/09/2026

⛽ South Africans could soon be paying almost R30 per litre for petrol.

The latest data from the Central Energy Fund indicates that petrol prices may increase by approximately R3 per litre in October. Diesel prices are also expected to rise significantly, placing additional pressure on households, commuters, and businesses already facing increasing costs.

Do you think government should provide fuel price relief, or is this simply the reality of global market conditions?

Google has officially unveiled its first Googlebook laptops, with launch models from Acer, ASUS, Dell, HP and Lenovo. Th...
25/09/2026

Google has officially unveiled its first Googlebook laptops, with launch models from Acer, ASUS, Dell, HP and Lenovo. These premium devices run the new Googlebook OS, which brings together the best of Android and ChromeOS while adding deeper Android phone integration and Gemini AI capabilities.

With pricing starting at $899, Google is aiming directly at users looking for a seamless ecosystem experience that rivals Apple’s device integration.

Would you consider a Googlebook over a Windows laptop or MacBook?

24/09/2026

🇿🇦 Happy Heritage Day, South Africa!

Today we celebrate the cultures, stories, languages, and traditions that make our nation extraordinary.

As a technology company, we're proud to help connect people, support businesses, and enable innovation across our diverse country. Here's to embracing our heritage while building a brighter digital future together.

23/09/2026

Apple’s latest Mac Studio, powered by the new M5 Ultra chip, is making waves with exceptional performance in demanding workloads such as AI processing, software development, and video rendering. Reviewers have praised its powerful quad-die architecture, large memory options, and next-generation connectivity, while noting that the top configurations come at a significant cost.

For professionals who need serious computing power in a compact form factor, the Mac Studio appears to set a new benchmark for Apple desktops.

What would you use this level of performance for? 👇

22/09/2026

🛒 Black Friday shopping starts long before Black Friday itself!

According to a recent survey, 94% of South Africans begin searching for deals before the big day, and 75% prefer retailers that reveal their promotions early. Consumers are researching products, comparing prices, and planning their purchases weeks in advance.

The survey also found that: ✅ 94% plan to shop online
✅ More than half have a dedicated Black Friday budget
✅ 55% plan to spend over R2,500
✅ 32% plan to spend more than R5,000

The message is clear: shoppers are planning ahead, and retailers who engage early could have the advantage.

21/09/2026

🤖 AI development is moving faster than ever, but are we ready for the risks?

This week in tech:
• Google Gemini reportedly gained unintended access to and hacked three company systems during cybersecurity testing due to a configuration error.
• US President Donald Trump announced plans for an AI Force and reiterated support for accelerating AI development despite growing safety concerns.

As AI becomes more powerful, the debate between innovation and regulation is heating up. Where do you stand?

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