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Scandal in Silicon Valley: rumors around Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang are fueling fears of a massive $250B sell-off. While markets panic, savvy traders see a prime window to buy the AI giant at a discount.
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#Nvidia #JensenHuang #AI #SiliconValley #Tech

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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman recently stated that society must accept "bad things" happening for artificial intelligence to advance, sparking a significant debate on safety and the pace of tech innovation.
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#AIEthics #TechNews #OpenAI #SamAltman #FutureOfTech

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Haier unveils its latest home appliance innovations in South Africa, including new refrigerators, a MultiWash triple-drum washing machine and QLED TVs, while outlining its ambitions for growth in the local market.

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Turning to AI ahead of local elections shows a measured approach to politics: rather than endorsing candidates, Gemini emphasises evaluating track records and ward delivery over party loyalty.
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#LGE2026 #LocalElections #GoogleGemini #SouthAfrica #AI

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While artificial intelligence boosts individual productivity, businesses struggle to convert saved time into actual revenue amid mounting risks of AI-driven fraud and accountability challenges.
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#AI #Fraud #CyberAwareness #Internet #Software

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As surging AI memory demands trigger an industry-wide " Rampocalypse," Xiaomi leverages smart manufacturing and R&D efficiency to deliver flagship innovation at 'honest prices'.
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#Xiaomi #AI #Rampocalypse #ArtificialIntelligence

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As the debate surrounding AI in the workplace intensifies, it is particularly telling that most financial institutions rely far less on the technology than companies across the broader business landscape.
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#AI #ArtificialIntelligence #software #Tech

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Samsung took a cheeky jab at Apple’s newly launched iPhone Duo, highlighting its years of foldable dominance alongside recent reports of iPhone display issues.
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#Samsung #iPhoneDuo #Apple #Tech #Gadgets

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Specno urges retailers to examine who their digital shopping experiences exclude as online spending heads towards R159 billion.
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#Specno #Tech #BlackFriday #DigitalShopping

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A wrongful-death lawsuit against OpenAI and Sam Altman alleges that ChatGPT gave medical advice linked to the death of a woman who had lived with epilepsy.
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#AI #OpenAI #ChatGPT #Lawsuit #Wrongfuldeath

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Dubbed by frustrated early adopters as the “iCrack Duo,” reports are mounting of inner display fractures along the crease within days of unboxing. Apple’s luxury foldable is facing a massive durability test.
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#iPhoneDuo #Apple #FoldablePhone #iCrack

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Apple has officially launched its long-awaited touchscreen MacBook Pro lineup featuring M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, an Ultra Retina XDR display, and up to 24 hours of battery life.
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#Apple #MacBookPro #Tech #Gadgets

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Xiaomi is rewriting the rules in South Africa, offering flagship power, sleek aesthetics, and cutting-edge features without the jaw-dropping price tag.
Read on https://t.co/XegOEd8NR7
#Xiaomi #TechTrends #SouthAfrica #SmartLiving #ValueForMoney #Innovation

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AI’s booming appetite for power and water is hitting close to home. Activists in Cape Town are sounding the alarm over a new mega-facility planned right next to communities lacking water.
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#CapeTown #TechNews #DataCentres #SouthAfrica #WaterSecurity

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South Korean chip giant SK hynix has reported a massive 632% year-on-year surge in third-quarter operating profit, fueled by soaring global demand for artificial intelligence hardware.
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#SKHynix #TechNews #ArtificialIntelligence #Semiconductors

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The M6 chip has officially arrived, powering the new 14-inch MacBook Pro alongside a refreshed 24-inch iMac. Big upgrades are here for both mobile and desktop users. Which one are you eyeing?
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#Apple #MacBookPro #iMac #M6 #Tech

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Apple’s first-ever folding smartphone has officially arrived on South African shores, and IOL Technology editor Michael Sherman got a first look and hands-on experience with the iPhone Duo at Sandton City.
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#iPhoneDuo #Apple #FoldablePhone

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IOL Technology editor Michael Sherman took a hands-on first look at Apple’s all-new iPhone Duo at the Sandton City iStore on launch day to see if its premium R48,000 design, seamless iOS foldable continuity, and dual-screen features are worth the high price tag in South Africa.

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OpenAI has admitted they still don’t know where 53 leaked photos came from, blaming autonomous agents for the glitch.
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#OpenAI #ChatGPT #TechNews #DataPrivacy #ArtificialIntelligence

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Eye-watering iPhone Duo contract prices have officially landed in SA, with major networks launching 36-month plans. Would you lock in a plan starting from R1,699 to R1,999 a month, or is this a hard pass?
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#iPhoneDuo #TechNews #SouthAfrica #Apple