2025–2026

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October 2026

1. 30 OctAmazon unveils new Alexa Tablet lineup featuring Nanomatte displays
2. 30 OctAmazon’s Bee unveils Frontier wearable and Eclipse phone puck for AI audio summaries
3. 30 OctDis-Chem invests R240m in replatforming amid interim profit dip
4. 29 OctGoogle shares tumble as heavy AI spending trigger $9 billion cash burn
5. 29 OctVodacom books R23.2b Safaricom gain ahead of Kenya appeal
6. 29 OctCanal+ slashes DStv top-tier subscription prices by up to 42%
7. 28 OctVivo launches X500 Pro Max with gimbal stabilization capabilities
8. 28 OctApple refreshes 14-inch MacBook Pro with M6 chip
9. 28 OctApple unveils 2026 iMac with M6 and upgraded AI architecture
10. 27 OctGoogle Beam deploys 3D holographic video tech to military
11. 27 OctSouth African author uses AI to generate 370 novels and makes R16 million
12. 27 OctRegulatory standoff stall Starlink’s R500m South Africa school deal
13. 27 OctNASA unveils revised Artemis 3 plan featuring multiple rockets
14. 27 OctMicrosoft offers voluntary buyouts to 60,000 staff as AI costs mount
15. 26 OctApple debuts 2026 iPad Mini with OLED and A20 Pro chip
16. 26 OctDigiDeeds brings alternative credit scoring to SA townships
17. 26 OctVodacom slashes effective data rates with new summer specials
18. 26 OctPick n Pay online sales surge 35% as it embeds Gemini AI
19. 26 OctAnthropic files for historic Nasdaq IPO
20. 24 OctApple already testing Face ID for second-gen iPhone Duo
21. 24 OctThe PC market plummets by 21 percent worldwide
22. 24 OctThe Playbill is a subscription service for ‘bold and bizarre’ games
23. 24 OctEA closes BioWare and cancels new Mass Effect game, unreleased trailer leaks
24. 23 OctCanal+ hasn’t been able to stop the DStv revenue bleed
25. 23 OctSpaceX explores Tesla acquisition amid AI revenue surge
26. 23 OctDisney inks Netflix deal ahead of major upgrades
27. 23 OctAnthropic advances IPO plans as competitors pause public listings
28. 23 OctApple iPhone Duo launches in South Africa for up to R77,000
29. 23 OctBandwidth Blog & Smile 90.4FM Tech Tuesday: Tesla Roadster with rockets!
30. 16 OctTesla debuts production-ready Roadster with SpaceX thruster system
31. 16 OctCMF launches milk carton-expired Bluetooth speakers
32. 16 OctGTA VI PC version reportedly targeting early 2027 launch
33. 14 OctMTN South Africa hits 10.35Gb/s in Africa-first 5G trial
34. 13 OctX Subscription now bundles Grok, Cursor and X Premium
35. 13 OctApple unveils next-gen Apple TV 4K with Siri AI integration
36. 13 OctCitroën unveils throwback 2 CV concept EV
37. 13 OctApple unveils HomePod Mini 2 with expanded audio ecosystem
38. 13 OctApple enters smart display market with the HomeView
39. 13 OctApple Home Collection include cameras, thermostats and door locks
40. 13 OctCanal+ prepares South Africa streaming launch
41. 13 OctWits researchers develop ‘light-powered brain’ for communications
42. 12 OctGoogle Japan unveil DIY ‘Conveyer Belt Keyboard’
43. 12 OctGoogle partners with Flo Health to expand women’s health across hardware
44. 12 OctApple expected to unveil HomeView smart display for its new smart home hub
45. 12 OctMicrosoft president call for AI regulation, pointing to basic safety gaps
46. 12 OctGoogle unveils Fitbit Edge with Gemini-powered coaching
47. 9 OctAnthropic expands Claude into enterprise productivity suite with Dashboards and Motion
48. 9 OctHisense TVs now include a free sports channel in South Africa
49. 9 OctSamsung projects historic R1.32 trillion profit as AI memory demand soars
50. 9 OctCompetition Commission issues right-to-repair guidelines for South Africa
51. 8 OctFNB partners with VALR to launch ringfenced crypto trading
52. 8 OctEverything you need to know about the Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra
53. 8 OctDStv creates affordable sports and streaming options
54. 8 OctBandwidth Blog & Smile 90.4FM Tech Tuesday: Creator phones!
55. 4 OctASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo Review: Two-screen titan
56. 2 OctAmazon overhauls Kindle lineup with a metal finish and flush displays
57. 2 OctMeta will launch its smart glasses in South Africa
58. 2 OctHuawei launches Mate 90 series powered by 3D silicon

September 2026

1. 30 SepXiaomi launches flagship Pro 18 series with Snapdragon 8 Elite
2. 30 SepVW integrates AirConsole in-car gaming across 2027 lineup
3. 30 SepOpenAI unveils Dots, always-on AI agents for autonomous workflows
4. 30 SepNothing debuts $399 Headphone 1 Pro featuring monitoring controls
5. 30 SepUS unveils America.gov AI chatbot for federal services
6. 30 SepCapitec earnings rise 19% driven by surge in fintech
7. 30 SepBandwidth Blog & Smile 90.4FM Tech Tuesday: Rogue AI!
8. 30 SepMeta expands Muse AI agent with tools for small businesses
9. 30 SepMultiChoice offers DStv Select subscribers free access to new Sports tier
10. 30 SepOpenAI cancels GPT-6.1 Astra launch due to safety concerns
11. 25 SepRevolut pilots biometric facial recognition payments
12. 25 SepMotorola unveils Signature 27 with Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
13. 25 SepMeta unveils camera-free Ray-Ban Audio glasses
14. 25 SepMeta unveils Muse Charm, a standalone handheld AI peripheral
15. 25 SepMeta unveils $1,300 VR Glasses to challenge Apple in special computing
16. 25 SepMicrosoft refreshes Surface Pro 12 and Laptop 13 with Snapdragon X2 Plus
17. 20 SepHuawei FreeBuds SE 4 ANC Review: Best budget buy?
18. 18 SepRazer unveils Tartarus V2 Pro keypad with upgraded optical switches
19. 18 SepAnthropic says Claude is leading 26 percent of its AI research
20. 18 SepBandwidth Blog & Smile 90.4FM Tech Tuesday: iPhone Duo!
21. 18 SepWaymo expands with Singapore launch and Tokyo rollout
22. 17 SepSnap Specs deliver standalone AR in all-in-one glasses
23. 17 SepSamsung expands One UI 9 rollout to Galaxy S26 series
24. 17 SepSony expands audio lineup with PlayStation Pulse and Pulse Edge wireless headsets
25. 17 SepCape Town overhauls data centre rules as major rezoning suspended
26. 16 SepMeta developing camera-free smart glasses to address privacy concerns
27. 16 SepMicrosoft announces AI and Surface event on October 7
28. 16 SepMediaTek debuts new flagship chip built on TSMC’s 2nm process
29. 16 SepKenyan high court strikes down Vodacom acquisition of Safaricom
30. 16 SepZuckerberg rejects industry-wide AI slowdown, citing market competition and liability
31. 16 SepThis is what the iPhone 18 Pro series costs in South Africa
32. 11 SepApple pushes its photography with variable aperture hardware
33. 11 SepNvidia expects growth of 70% next year
34. 11 SepDisney+ launches new app in South Africa amid streaming shakeup
35. 10 SepBandwidth Blog & Smile 90.4FM Tech Tuesday: Divine launches to public!
36. 10 SepMotorola teases book-style Razr foldable
37. 10 SepApple launches the Watch Ultra 4 with advanced health tracking
38. 10 SepApple unveils Watch Series 12 featuring Audio Intelligence
39. 10 SepApple unveils the iPhone Duo, entering the foldable market
40. 10 SepApple refines flagship lineup with iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max
41. 10 SepApple quietly increases the price of older iPhone lineup
42. 9 SepMultiChoice overhauls DStv lineup in major package restructure
43. 6 SepLenovo Yoga Slim 7 Aura Review: The Right Aura for Productivity?
44. 5 SepRugOne debuts Xsnap 7 Pro featuring detachable action camera
45. 5 SepAfriForum demands withdrawal of ‘unlawful’ municipal solar tariff
46. 5 SepGoogle announces new Android updates driven by Gemini
47. 5 SepMicrosoft caps Xbox cloud gaming hours across Game Pass tiers
48. 5 SepOpenAI unveils GPT-6 Astra model amid monitoring concerns
49. 3 SepUber slashes 3,300 jobs and exits Nigeria and Uganda
50. 3 SepBandwidth Blog & Smile 90.4FM Tech Tuesday: Ferrari Luce $40 million price!
51. 2 SepAcer unveils compact AI desktops powered by Intel and Nvidia
52. 2 SepDyson enters oral care with the AI-powered CameraJet toothbrush
53. 2 SepAcer unveils repair-focused Vero 16 and new Swift laptops
54. 2 SepGrand Theft Auto VI extended showcase tops Netflix streaming charts
55. 2 SepAcer announces Predator Atlas 7 handheld gaming PC
56. 2 SepAcer unveils convertible Project DualPlay Mini concept
57. 1 SepSamsung expands Galaxy Book 6 lineup with entry-level model
58. 1 SepSony launches free ad-supported TV service on PlayStation 5
59. 1 SepBandwidth Blog & Smile 90.4FM Tech Tuesday: GTA VI leaks!
60. 1 SepTakealot raises free delivery threshold to R750
61. 1 SepShoprite acquires 51% stake in fintech R&A Cellular to target informal economy
62. 1 SepPoco unveils F9 Ultra with 185Hz display and flagship internals

August 2026

1. 27 AugMeta agrees to $18 billion settlement over youth addiction
2. 27 AugApple schedules September 9 event for new iPhone models – including the foldable?
3. 27 AugNvidia agrees to $12.9 billion acquisition of Hugging Face
4. 26 AugMeta launches First Draft automated video trimming for Instagram
5. 26 AugThe Witcher 3 remake announced alongside new expansion
6. 26 AugStreamer files class action lawsuit against Twitch for using streams to train AI models
7. 26 AugASUS unveils ROG Xbox Ally X20 with OLED display for 20th anniversary
8. 26 AugLego Skylines announced at Gamescom with Cities: Skylines II developer
9. 26 AugWhatsApp bolsters security with three big feature updates
10. 26 AugApple silicon redefines performance with 2nm M6 and Quad-Die M5 Ultra
11. 26 AugNERSA registers R20 billion worth of renewable energy facilities in Q1
12. 26 AugApple refreshes Mac Mini with 2nm M6 chip and debuts Quad-Die M5 Ultra Mac Studio
13. 26 AugSpaceX unveils $100 billion Louisiana Starbase
14. 25 AugNASA set to launch $4 billion Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope
15. 24 AugUber hit with record GDPR fine over automated driver deactivations
16. 24 AugTake-Two subpoenas Microsoft and Discord to unmask GTA VI leakers
17. 24 AugSpaceX urges ICASA to resolve ownership rules blocking Starlink in South Africa
18. 24 AugCell C pursues Starlink and Amazon Leo partnerships for satellite services
19. 24 AugAfrihost launches 5G fixed wireless packages from R275 per month
20. 24 AugFrogfoot secure R14.4 billion valuation to drive township fibre expansion
21. 24 AugCell C stealth-launches 5G network via dual roaming agreements
22. 20 AugSamsung teases another Galaxy event on August 27
23. 19 AugAnthropic targets record IPO powered by $200 billion revenue projection
24. 19 AugDivine, the Vine reboot, opens to public with anti-AI rules
25. 19 AugXiaomi signals turnaround ahead as Q2 profit drops 43 percent on component costs
26. 19 AugThe first Ferrari Luce EV fetches a record $40 million at auction
27. 19 AugMeta to charge business for WhatsApp replies in South Africa
28. 15 AugStripe and Advent International in acquisition talks for PayPal
29. 15 AugMTN launches One TV across Africa – a mobile-first streaming ecosystem
30. 15 AugSouth Africa targeting first suborbital space flight by 2028
31. 13 AugGoogle launches Pixel Tag – the $29 Android competitor to AirTag
32. 13 AugGoogle unveils Pixel Watch 5 with metabolic health tracking
33. 13 AugGoogle unveils Pixel 11 Pro and Pro XL
34. 13 AugGoogle unveils Pixel 11 featuring Tensor G6 chipset and improved battery life
35. 13 AugHonor Robot Phone launches with titanium camera gimbal
36. 12 AugX sunsets legacy revenue sharing, launches Content Rewards Programme
37. 12 AugApple evaluating display-less Apple Watch and design overhaul
38. 12 AugAmazon Leo satellite broadband prices in South Africa revealed
39. 12 AugNASA’s Operation Big Bang extends Voyager 2’s science mission
40. 12 AugDisney+ secures global streaming rights for Formula E
41. 12 AugYouTube launches instant-play gaming hub in South Africa
42. 12 AugCheckers adds Smart Chat to Pixie, matching Pick n Pay AI assistant
43. 11 AugSK Hynix commits $38 billion to meet AI memory demand
44. 11 AugYouTube doubles monetisation requirements for new creators
45. 11 AugiOS 27 may include a photo authentication tool
46. 11 AugUber to phase out UberX in South Africa next month
47. 11 AugXbox and PlayStation prices in South Africa surge dramatically
48. 7 AugAI models design viable synthetic viruses for the first time
49. 7 AugGoogle Maps chatbot can now order you food or reserve hotels
50. 7 AugThe OpenAI smart speaker will cost between $300 and $400
51. 7 AugNetflix will broadcast an exclusive look at Grand Theft Auto VI
52. 6 AugSouth Africa rejects US-China AI divide, committing to neutrality
53. 6 AugAyaneo unveils Konkr Pocket Advance – a Game Boy Advance love letter
54. 6 AugEU enforces new transparency rules under landmark AI act
55. 6 AugSpaceX shares plunge after first earnings release since IPO
56. 6 AugAmazon is making a Warhammer 40,000 series
57. 6 AugMacBook Air shortages because of RAMageddon
58. 6 AugTecno teases zero-bezel smartphone display ahead of IFA 2026
59. 6 AugSamsung unveils next-gen RAM innovations driven by AI demand
60. 6 AugCanal+ secures exclusive Sub-Saharan UEFA rights in sports pivot
61. 6 AugShein targets $40 billion IPO valuation in IPO
62. 6 AugWalletDoc to be acquired by Capitec for R400 million
63. 3 AugHonda to commercialize solid-state batteries with new partner
64. 3 AugSABC+ surpasses 3 million registered users
65. 3 AugApple Music raises subscription prices in South Africa
66. 3 AugMicrosoft scores record one day market cap gain on cloud momentum
67. 3 AugMeta burns 91% of cash reserves on costly AI infrastructure
68. 3 AugCape Town approves the Equinix 170MW data centre

July 2026

1. 8 JulBentley teases the Torcal, its first electric luxury vehicle
2. 8 JulDuckDuckGo browser adds built-in YouTube video ad blocking
3. 8 JulStandalone Edgars Connect cellular retail outlets launch
4. 8 JulGoogle to launch new Pixel phones on August 12th
5. 8 JulSamsung teases expanded foldable lineup ahead of July 22 Unpacked
6. 8 JulNetflix partners with E-tv to fill streaming gap
7. 8 JulRumoured Apple foldable iPhone will face launch shortages
8. 5 JulHow to secure your WhatsApp username and what to expect
9. 5 JulSony prepares Thalgua disc factory for post-physical disc era
10. 5 JulHyundai and Kia unveil Plasma Care UVC for safe, in-cabin sanitation
11. 5 JulEU court upholds €4.1 billion antitrust fine against Google
12. 5 JulMicrosoft eyes studio closures and Blade cancellation in latest Xbox overhaul
13. 5 JulRamaphosa celebrates Cape Town’s rise in global startup index
14. 3 JulMeta launches Pocket – text-to-game vibe coding for mobile
15. 3 JulEverything we know about the upcoming MacBook Ultra
16. 3 JulBandwidth Blog & Smile 90.4FM Tech Tuesday: Gautrain Express e-hailing service!
17. 3 JulPlayStation to discontinue physical game discs in 2028
18. 3 JulPick n Pay launches Penny – a conversational AI grocery assistant
19. 1 JulNew gambling bill in South Africa to crack down on online casinos
20. 1 JulRocket Lab acquiring Iridium for $8 billion to challenge Starlink
21. 1 JulDiscord launches native Meta Quest app
22. 1 JulSamsung teases boxier next-gen foldable
23. 1 JulProsus profits surge 84% as consumer platforms reach global profitability
24. 1 JulApple implements global price hikes across many products
25. 1 JulYouTube removes dislikes and adds clears screen mode to Shorts
26. 1 JulZoox unveils production-ready autonomous vehicle

June 2026

1. 26 JunBandwidth Blog & Smile 90.4FM Tech Tuesday: EV adoption in South Africa!
2. 26 JunThis is what Grand Theft Auto VI costs in South Africa
3. 26 JunSpaceX to challenge telecom giants with US mobile network
4. 25 JunVodacom expands partnership to offer free Amazon Prime membership
5. 25 JunIBM unveils world’s first sub-1nm transistor architecture
6. 25 JunChina reclaims the world supercomputer crown
7. 25 JunAnthropic unveils Claude Tag, integrated for Slack
8. 23 JunOracle sheds 21,000 jobs as AI restructuring and cloud spend surge
9. 23 JunValve finally launches Steam Machine with pricing and specs
10. 23 JunFatal Tesla crash reignites scrutiny over autopilot system
11. 23 JunDStv Stream to be pre-loaded on Samsung Smart TVs
12. 20 JunSpaceX finalises $60 billion acquisition of AI coding start-up Cursor
13. 20 JunSamsung Galaxy Buds 4 Review: Brilliant brains, flawed physics
14. 20 JunChatGPT market share drops below 50% for first time
15. 20 JunAndroid 17 updates includes foldable gaming mode and bubble multitasking
16. 20 JunFox to acquire Roku in blockbuster $22 billion streaming pivot
17. 19 JunThe iPhone Air 2 to launch in 2027 with a second camera
18. 19 JunQualcomm unveils Snapdragon Reality Elite processor for next-gen AR/VR
19. 19 JunGoogle drops next-gen Gemini-powered home speaker
20. 19 JunSpaceX eclipses Amazon and Microsoft in wild, post-IPO surge
21. 19 JunGrand Theft Auto VI pre-orders open June 25th
22. 19 JunWhy Gen Z is swapping iPhones for iPods in 2026
23. 19 JunMeta rolls out WhatsApp plus in South Africa for R29 p/m
24. 19 JunWhatsApp closes privacy gap with new disappearing messages
25. 18 JunXreal debuts Aura Android XR glasses
26. 18 JunApple will increase iPhone prices again this year
27. 18 JunRoelof Botha joins SpaceX board following historic $75 billion IPO
28. 15 JunTrump threatens 100% tariffs on French wine due to their tech tax
29. 15 JunApple refines Liquid Glass UI aesthetic
30. 15 JunPick n Pay en EWaste Africa launch nationwide recycling network
31. 12 JunMeta purges hidden facial recognition code from smart glasses
32. 12 JunBandwidth Blog & Smile 90.4FM Tech Tuesday: Siri AI is finally here!
33. 12 JunAmazon launches Prime in South Africa
34. 12 JunGoogle slashes AI Plus subscription price and doubles storage
35. 12 JunSiri AI: A deep dive into Apple’s new intelligent assistant
36. 12 JunApple fortifies child safety and parental controls with iOS 27
37. 4 JunAjax Smart Security System Review: Aware and armed alarm

May 2026

1. 31 MayAI fatigue drives surge in DuckDuckGo installs after Google I/O
2. 31 MayYouTube enhances Premium perks for podcast listeners
3. 31 MayJames Webb rewrites the laws of black hole formation
4. 31 MayHuawei says its semiconductors will be world-class by 2031
5. 31 MayIntel fights back in handheld gaming market with new Arc G-Series chips
6. 31 MayGeely E2 sparks record-breaking EV sales surge in South Africa
7. 31 MayWaymo rolls out Ojai robotaxi, expands autonomous fleet
8. 31 MaySouth Africa moves to curb early childhood screen time
9. 29 MayQualcomm unveils Snapdragon C for entry-level Windows laptops
10. 29 MayIBM pledges $10 billion for 2029 quantum breakthrough
11. 29 MayYoco acquires Dyner.ai to expand small business commerce platform
12. 28 MayMeta launches Plus subscription tiers for Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp
13. 28 MayThe Ferrari Luce is a massive gamble on electric luxury
14. 28 MayNASA unveils schedule for first three moon base test missions
15. 28 MaySamsung studying how wearables can prevent GLP-1 muscle loss
16. 28 MaySK Hynix and Micron join the $1 trillion club amid AI boom
17. 23 MaySpaceX successfully launches Starship V3 in performance-packed test flight
18. 23 MaySpotify unveils ticket guarantees through Reserved offering for dedicated fans
19. 23 MayZoom stock surges 18% as corporate expansion and AI fuel growth
20. 23 MayHonor South Africa launches the Honor 600 series locally
21. 23 MayAbsa Rewards partners with Shell to expand fuel cashback network
22. 23 MayGautrain to launch Gau Express to rival Uber and Bolt
23. 21 MayDiscord completes rollout of universal end-to-end encryption
24. 21 MayAirbnb evolves into all-in-one travel platform with hotel bookings and in-app services
25. 21 MayGoogle Gemini for Science launches to accelerate research and hypothesis generation
26. 21 MayBandwidth Blog & Smile 90.4FM Tech Tuesday: Tim Cook exits as Apple CEO!
27. 21 MayGoogle announces Wear OS 7 with dynamic widgets and Gemini integration
28. 21 MayGoogle says Gemini Omni can generate “anything from any input”
29. 21 MaySony raises PlayStation Plus subscription fees, citing market conditions
30. 21 MayGoogle Search undergoes radical AI transformation at Google I/O
31. 21 MayDisney+ quietly hikes premium monthly subscription fees in South Africa
32. 21 MaySkedadel challenges South African delivery giants with low fees
33. 21 MayENEOS creates liquid fuel from carbon dioxide and water
34. 19 MayMozilla to launch free built-in Firefox VPN in South Africa
35. 19 MayCanal+ prepares for MultiChoice restructuring as job losses loom large
36. 19 MayToyota finally launches an EV in South Africa, the bZ4X
37. 19 MayJury rules against Elon Musk in high-stakes OpenAI lawsuit
38. 18 MaySamsung Galaxy S26 series sales surpass expectations despite price-hike
39. 18 MayBolt launches electric vehicle category in South Africa
40. 18 MaySpaceX accelerates Nasdaq IPO timeline to June eyeing $1.75 trillion valuation
41. 18 MayAfrica Bitcoin Corporation graduates to the JSE main board
42. 17 MayHuawei unveils Nova 15 Max, a mid-range endurance powerhouse
43. 17 MayGoogle is bringing Gemini in Chrome to Android devices
44. 17 MaySentech launches Afree TV, a free streaming platform for Africans
45. 17 MayMan recovers R6.5 million in locked Bitcoin using Claude AI
46. 17 MayInstagram launches Instants, an ephemeral photo sharing feature
47. 17 MayHuawei unveils Watch Fit 5 series, matching premium style with agile fitness
48. 17 MayMeta launches Incognito Chat for Meta AI in WhatsApp
49. 17 MayNintendo unveils Star Fox Remake for Switch 2
50. 15 MayAndroid 17 balances AI innovation and digital wellness
51. 15 MayGoogle unveils its next evolution with Android-based Googlebooks
52. 15 MayNetflix ad-tier hits 250 millions subscribers
53. 15 MaySoaring fuel prices are changing South Africa’s EV market
54. 15 MayGoogle reimagines the dashboard with a massive Android Auto update
55. 15 MaySony launches the Xperia 1 VIII with bigger camera sensors and a redesign
56. 15 MayGoogle debuts Gemini Intelligence: The “computer use” agent for Android
57. 15 MayBandwidth Blog & Smile 90.4FM Tech Tuesday: AI trends shifting!
58. 11 MayDJI teases dual-camera Osmo Pocket 4P gimbal
59. 11 MayNintendo raises Switch 2 price amid rising costs and tariffs
60. 11 MayApple and Intel reach preliminary chip manufacturing agreement
61. 11 MayNBC greenlights a game show adaptation of Wordle
62. 7 MayGoogle buys a stake in the Eve Online developer to train its AI
63. 7 MaySubscribers still ditching DStv in droves
64. 7 MayBandwidth Blog & Smile 90.4FM Tech Tuesday: From Vine to Divine
65. 6 MayPaymenow and PayCurve merge to launch integrated financial wellness platform
66. 6 MayAnthropic and Google sign landmark $200 billion AI cloud deal
67. 6 MayThe Android Show: I/O Edition will be held on May 12
68. 6 MayApple to introduce third-party AI model choice in iOS 27
69. 5 MayiOS 26.5 introduces end-to-end encryption for cross-platform RCS
70. 5 MayWatch the first trailer for the Resident Evil reboot
71. 5 MayCompetition Commission approves R1 billion acquisition of Pay@
72. 5 MayVodacom shares surge following strong 2026 earnings guidance
73. 5 MayCompetition Commission charges MultiChoice and Altech UEC with market division
74. 5 MayColossal Biosciences target Cape Bluebuck for de-extinction
75. 4 MayGameStop explores massive acquisition of eBay to fuel diversification
76. 4 MayBandwidth Blog & Smile 90.4FM Tech Tuesday: Musk and Intel partnership?

April 2026

1. 30 AprUber unveils “everything app” ambitions with hotel bookings and AI features
2. 30 AprGoogle Photos to launch Wardrobe, an AI digital closet
3. 30 AprPS Plus Monthly Games for May: Football, Soulslike, and Sci-Fi action
4. 30 AprThe spirit of Vine returns in the new app Divine
5. 29 AprValve launches new Steam Controller for $99
6. 29 AprApple TV+ announces Ted Lasso season 4 launch date
7. 29 AprYouTube experiments with ‘Ask YouTube’ AI feature
8. 29 AprASUS launches the dual-screen ROG Zephyrus Duo laptop
9. 29 AprSamsung Smart Glasses leak with specs and pricing
10. 29 AprCanal+ set for historic JSE debut as MultiChoice integration accelerates
11. 29 AprGoogle commits to $40 billion Anthropic investment and TPU alliance
12. 26 AprUS soldier charged with insider trading on Polymarket over Maduro capture
13. 26 AprMicrosoft to offer voluntary buyouts to senior US employees
14. 26 AprSouth Africans now see cryptocurrency as a mainstream investment
15. 26 AprIntel sees a massive turnaround as its old chips gain value
16. 24 AprBandwidth Blog & Smile 90.4FM Tech Tuesday: Is the AI bubble popping?
17. 24 AprUbisoft unveils Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag Resynced
18. 24 AprMeta slashes 8,000 jobs in continues pivot toward AI
19. 24 AprChery to debut its first EV in South Africa, the Chery Q
20. 24 AprSouth Africans pivot toward AI and e-commerce subscriptions
21. 24 AprCapitec deploys Agentic AI and equips 5,000 staff with generative tools
22. 24 AprMicrosoft slashes Xbox Game Pass prices in major strategy reversal
23. 24 AprOff-grid EV charging network to debut on N3 corridor
24. 21 AprArtemis II commander shares amazing iPhone footage of Earthset
25. 21 AprXiaomi plans premium expansion in South Africa
26. 21 AprAmazon and Anthropic forge massive $125 billion alliance to dominate AI
27. 21 AprCuriosity Rover uncovers complex organic ‘building blocks’ on Mars
28. 21 AprMeta tests WhatsApp Plus subscription in major strategy shift
29. 21 AprTim Cook steps down as Apple CEO and passes reigns to John Ternus
30. 18 AprIntel debuts Core Series 3 Wildcat Lake processors for mainstream laptops
31. 18 AprNetflix co-founder Reed Hastings stepping down after 29 years
32. 18 AprDisney challenges IMAX with new Infinity Vision certification
33. 18 AprSuperSport to broadcast entire FIFA World Cup 2026 across all DStv packages
34. 18 AprProsus divests €270 million stake in Delivery Hero to Uber
35. 18 AprStandard Bank face 1.2TB data leak of personal information
36. 18 AprBandwidth Blog & Smile 90.4FM Tech Tuesday: Apple smart glasses!
37. 16 AprYouTube introduces zero-minute limit to block Shorts feed
38. 16 AprSnap cuts 1,000 jobs as strategy shifts toward AI automation
39. 16 AprAmazon merges with Globestar to accelerate Leo satellite network
40. 16 AprWatch kaiju hit New York in the first teaser for Godzilla Minus Zero
41. 16 AprTCL to debut world-first SQD-Mini LED TVs in South Africa
42. 16 AprPnP Asap! revamps digital wallet and picking tech to drive growth
43. 15 AprGeely launches E2 EV hatchback in South Africa at R339,900
44. 15 AprCape Town’s AI Diagnostics secures R85 million to scale AI TB screening
45. 13 AprInstagram adds comment editing to its mobile app
46. 13 AprSpotify finally adds universal video toggles
47. 13 AprTesla rumoured to revive affordable EV plans with compact SUV
48. 13 AprEpic Games is making an extraction shooter for Disney amid financial slide
49. 13 AprX’s messaging app, XChat, prepares for standalone App Store launch
50. 13 AprApple testing four smart glasses designs to rival Meta Ray-Bans
51. 13 AprSportyTV secures exclusive rights for FIFA World Cup 2026 in South Africa
52. 9 AprIntel partners with Elon Musk to build Terafab AI chip facility
53. 9 AprGoPro to cut 23% of workforce amid strategic pivot to AI hardware
54. 9 AprConflicting reports emerge over foldable iPhone production delays
55. 9 AprMultiChoice launches aggressive DStv Stream promotion ahead of Showmax shutdown
56. 9 AprShopriteX debuts Pixie, an AI assistant for Sixty60

March 2026

1. 26 MarBandwidth Blog & Smile 90.4FM Tech Tuesday: Is gaming dying?
2. 26 MarEpic Games announces massive layoffs amid Fortnite slump
3. 26 MarWatch the first teaser trailer for HBO’s Harry Potter series
4. 26 MarSony Honda Mobility scrap Afeela EV project amid massive losses
5. 26 MarApple confirms ads are coming to Maps via new Apple Business platform
6. 26 MarOpenAI to shutter Sora as focus shifts to robotics and enterprise
7. 24 MarBandwidth Blog & Smile 90.4FM Tech Tuesday: Streaming wars!
8. 19 MarBMW unveils the all-new i3: A Neue Klasse evolution
9. 17 MarApple announces AirPods Max 2 with H2 chip, lossless audio and improved ANC
10. 17 MarSpotify unveils Taste Profile – manual control over the AI algorithm
11. 17 MarMeta reportedly planning to retrench 20 percent of its workforce amid AI pivot
12. 17 MarNvidia projects $1 trillion AI opportunity as focus shifts to real-time inference
13. 17 MarNvidia unveils DLSS 5 that renders “photo-realistic” graphics in real-time
14. 17 MarAirhostSwap converts empty Airbnb nights into global travel credits
15. 13 MarYou can now test games on Google Play before buying it
16. 13 MarBandwidth Blog & Smile 90.4FM Tech Tuesday: Apple MacBook Neo!
17. 13 MarLooking Glass debuts Musubi, a holographic photo frame
18. 13 MarCanal+ app to replace Showmax following unsustainable losses
19. 13 MarSouth African telescopes reveal a cosmic giant
20. 11 MarCanal+ injects €100 million into MultiChoice ‘boost plan’
21. 11 MarOppo teases ‘zero-feel crease’ for upcoming Find N6 foldable
22. 11 MarFNB revamps eWallet with WhatsApp integration and credit features
23. 10 MarAmazon’s Zoox explands autonomous testing to Dallas and Phoenix
24. 10 MarApple explores 3D-printed aluminium to boost manufacturing efficiency
25. 10 MarVodacom zero-rates SABC+ news and education as it hits 2 million users
26. 10 MarMicrosoft is integrating Anthropic as it moves on from OpenAI
27. 9 MarQualcomm unveils the Arduino Ventuno Q AI-focused computer for robotics
28. 9 MarHome Affairs and Capitec launch historic self-service ID terminals
29. 9 MarVodacom reaches major coverage milestone in South Africa
30. 7 MarValve’s 2026 roadmap for Steam Machine launch grows uncertain
31. 7 MarPlayStation won’t bring first-party titles to PC anymore
32. 7 MarXbox CEO teases Microsoft’s next-gen console with Project Helix
33. 6 MarNothing shifts strategy with debut of Phone 4a and 4a Pro
34. 6 MarBYD unveils next-gen Blade batteries with 1,500kW charging
35. 6 MarBandwidth Blog & Smile 90.4FM Tech Tuesday: Increased import tax on Chinese cars?
36. 6 MarThis is what the Apple MacBook Neo costs in South Africa
37. 5 MarNothing launches the colourful Headphone (a) with crazy battery claims
38. 5 MarApple debuts the MacBook Neo, an aggressive Chromebook competitor
39. 5 MarMultiChoice is shuttering Showmax after a costly decade
40. 4 MarAccenture acquires Speedtest and Downdetector in $1.2 billion deal
41. 4 MarApple debuts M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pros with significant price hikes
42. 4 MarBandwidth Blog & Smile 90.4FM Tech Tuesday: Apple gives up on AI!
43. 3 MarFirst look at Amazon’s God of War series’ Kratos and Atreus
44. 3 MarStarlink V2 next-gen satellites aim for terrestrial speeds
45. 3 MarThe Lenovo Legion Go Fold is a shape-shifting console concept
46. 3 MarApple launches new iPad Air with M4 chip
47. 3 MarApple announces the iPhone 17e with double the storage
48. 3 MarTymeBank closing Pick n Pay kiosks, launching Consumer Hubs
49. 2 MarSony LinkBuds Clip Review: Getting you hooked

February 2026

1. 27 FebInstagram strengthens teen safety with parental search alerts
2. 27 FebHuawei debuts ultra-lightweight Watch Runner 2
3. 27 FebSamsung overhauls audio with Galaxy Buds 4 and 4 Pro launch
4. 27 FebSpotify launches Smart Reorder, matching key and BPM for seamless transitions
5. 27 FebHuawei Mate 80 Pro marks high-end return to South Africa
6. 27 FebNational Gambling Board bans online gambling in South Africa again
7. 27 FebNetflix pulls out of the Warner Bros acquisition deal
8. 26 FebUber Air prepared for take-off with electric air taxi debut in Dubai
9. 26 FebNvidia exceeds expectations as AI spending soars, but investors want more
10. 26 FebThis is what the Samsung Galaxy S26 range costs in South Africa
11. 26 FebLithium prices surge as Zimbabwe halts mineral exports
12. 26 FebThe new Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a powerhouse with privacy
13. 26 FebSamsung launches Galaxy S26 and S26+ with refined design
14. 22 FebHONOR Magic 8 Pro arrives in South Africa
15. 22 FebOpenAI moves into the home with AI-powered smart speaker
16. 22 FebPhil Spencer steps down as Microsoft’s gaming chief
17. 22 FebBandwidth Blog & Smile 90.4FM Tech Tuesday: RAMageddon!
18. 20 FebSamsung revamps Bixby to be more conversational
19. 20 FebApple and IMAX team up to bring Formula 1 to the giant screen
20. 20 FebMeta is reportedly launching a smartwatch in 2026
21. 20 FebRecord-breaking Radio Laser detected by South Africa’s MeerKAT telescope
22. 20 FebDStv freezes prices as Canal+ takes the reins
23. 20 FebCan you guess the best-selling smartphone in South Africa?
24. 19 FebGoogle launches the budget Pixel 10a with flagship AI features
25. 18 FebMTN makes a bold u-turn and buys back its own towers
26. 18 FebNvidia secures multiyear megadeal to power Meta’s AI infrastructure
27. 18 FebWatch the final trailer of The Mandalorian and Grogu
28. 18 FebGoogle announces dates for Google I/O 2026
29. 18 FebCould Uber and Bolt actually be banned in South Africa?
30. 17 FebBlu Label enters power market as subsidiary secures Nersa trading licence
31. 17 FebStarlink escalates public campaign for South African operating licence
32. 17 FebTelkom Mobile hits 25 million subscribers amid data surge
33. 17 FebActivision to shut down Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile
34. 17 FebApple announces “Apple Experience” for March 4
35. 14 FebSony launches the WF-1000XM6 in South Africa
36. 14 FebSpacecoin aims to end internet blackouts through subversion and governmental attacks
37. 14 FebSteam Deck hits total stockout following Valve’s RAM shortage warning
38. 14 FebCape Town launches landmark tender for independent electricity tenders
39. 14 FebKeanu Reeves returns for AAA John Wick action game
40. 14 FebMeta eyes return to facial recognition with their smart glasses
41. 14 FebFerrari Luce: Jony Ive’s vision for the future of electric luxury
42. 14 FebNew AI Siri faces fresh delays and fragmented rollout
43. 13 FebNew startup tackles the hidden costs of South African groceries
44. 13 FebSamsung confirms the Galaxy S26 launch event date
45. 13 FebMicrosoft faces double downgrade as AI optimism cools
46. 13 FebRussia blocks WhatsApp for 100 million users
47. 13 FebSpider-Man 2 leads the massive PS Plus line-up for February
48. 10 FebCompanies in South Africa look for alternative ID verification methods
49. 10 FebMrBeast enters fintech, acquires teen-focused app Step
50. 10 FebPony AI and Toyota launch mass production of driverless bZ4X robotaxis
51. 10 FebPick n Pay shares plunge following unexpected earnings warning
52. 9 FebNASA will take iPhones to the Moon
53. 9 FebApple scales back Health+ AI coach plans
54. 9 FebiCaur arrives in South Africa with the first electric SUV under R600k
55. 9 FebYouTube Music paywalls lyrics with limit for free users
56. 9 FebWatch the emotional final trailer of Project Hail Mary
57. 9 FebVW and BMW warn against “blunt” South African import hikes
58. 9 FebiPhone 17e to retain $599 entry price with major internals boost
59. 9 FebNew SABC funding model to ditch TV licences?
60. 6 FebSpaceX eyes dominance with Starlink phones and orbital data centres
61. 5 FebVodacom service revenue climbs 13% as Egypt and DRC surge
62. 5 FebNext-gen Xbox targeted for 2027, AMD CEO reveals
63. 5 FebShoprite’s Sixty60 surges 34.6% as digital commerce dominates
64. 5 FebEgypt implements national ban on Roblox to ‘protect values’
65. 5 FebZAR Universal: A new era for the digital Rand
66. 5 FebThe Switch overtakes the DS as Nintendo best-selling console

January 2026

1. 31 JanApple acquires Israeli AI startup Q.ai for $2 billion
2. 31 JanGoogle DeepMind launches Project Genie, stepping into AI-generated worlds
3. 31 JanApple shatters its own iPhone sales record
4. 31 JanCanal+ eyes streaming overhaul for MultiChoice customers
5. 31 JanEverything we know about the upcoming iPhone Fold
6. 31 JanAndroid 16 will bring desktop power to mobile
7. 29 JanTesla to discontinue Model S and Model X to focus on robotics
8. 29 JanCanal+ CEO: Showmax struggles to perform, restructuring looming
9. 29 JanAmazon cuts 16,000 more jobs as AI integration accelerates
10. 29 JaniCAUR charges into South Africa: Chery’s lifestyle EV brand set for May debut
11. 27 JanNew trailer for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie unveils Yoshi
12. 27 JanGoogle launched Meme Me, turning you into a meme in Google Photos
13. 27 JanApple will launch it’s new Google-powered Siri in February
14. 27 JanChery acquires the Nissan plant in Rosslyn, Pretoria
15. 27 JanDStv drops decoder prices and launches bill-splitting feature
16. 27 JanCloud market set to double to over R100 billion in South Africa by 2029
17. 23 JanGrocify: South Africa’s new weapon against grocery inflation
18. 23 JanByteDance relinquishes control of local TikTok to US investors
19. 23 JanSALT telescope solves the mystery of the ‘fading’ supergiant star
20. 22 JanRealme launches a phone with a 10,001mAh battery
21. 21 JanSony to spin off TV division into joint venture with TCL
22. 21 JanNetflix projects massive ad revenue growth and pivots to cash bid for Warner Bros.
23. 18 JanAnthropic launches Claude Cowork, a coding AI for general users
24. 18 JanCanada breaks with the US to strike major EV deal with China
25. 18 JanNetflix promises theatrical commitment amid Warner Bros. acquisition bid
26. 18 JanOpenAI to introduce ads in ChatGPT
27. 18 JanIntel rallies and turnarounds performance for 2026 ambitions
28. 18 JanAfrikaans e-hailing service Wanatu restructures and lowers base compensation for drivers
29. 16 JanCivilization VII arrives on Apple Arcade
30. 16 JanX updates Grok image policies amid investigations and global safety concerns
31. 16 JanNvidia launches DLSS 4.5 next-gen upscaling on RTX
32. 16 JanShoprite Group partners with PayJustNow for BNPL on groceries
33. 15 JanGoogle Gemini will power Apple’s new Siri
34. 15 JanThe return of XPS – Dell corrects course at CES 2026
35. 15 JanCES 2026: Switchbot Onero H1 is your robot helper
36. 15 JanTesla now only offer Full Self-Driving through a subscription
37. 15 JanMeta cuts 1000 Reality Labs jobs in pivot to AI wearables
38. 15 JanAlphabet hits $4 trillion milestone, surpassing Apple in global valuation

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December 2025

1. 14 DecNew York enacts laws regulating AI use in entertainment
2. 14 DecHalf-Life 3 reportedly launching with the Steam Machine in 2026
3. 14 DecStar Wars: Galactic Racer podracing game announced for 2026
4. 14 DecSebenza Wi-Fi aims to offer free Wi-Fi in all SA taxis
5. 14 DecDisney seals landmark AI licensing deal with OpenAI
6. 14 DecPosha robot chef is an autonomous cooking kitchen machine
7. 6 DecEskomSePush thrives beyond load-shedding with community focus
8. 6 DecMicrosoft announces global price hikes for Microsoft 365 in 2026
9. 6 DecVodacom secures majority control of Safaricom for R36 billion
10. 6 DecUber South Africa explores electric motorbikes for growing Uber Moto service
11. 6 DecEpson CO-W01 Projector Review: Project Success
12. 6 DecNetflix to acquire Warner Bros. for $83 billion in blockbuster deal

November 2025

1. 22 NovGoogle unveils Nano Banana Pro, aiming for studio-quality generation
2. 22 NovPerplexity launches AI-powered Comet browser on Android
3. 22 NovVodacom partners with Starlink to boost African connectivity
4. 22 NovLesaka Technologies cleared to acquire Bank Zero for R1.1 billion
5. 22 NovCell C slashes IPO price ahead of JSE debut
6. 22 NovDStv drops decoder price and offers free upgrades amid Canal+ takeover
7. 20 NovDiscovery Bank partners with Luno in SA for crypto trading
8. 20 NovPepkor Lifestyle consumer phone numbers exposed in data breach
9. 13 NovValve unveils Steam Frame, a wireless standalone VR headset
10. 13 NovBandwidth Blog & Smile 90.4FM Tech Tuesday: Samsung Galaxy XR Headset!
11. 13 NovValve enters the console wars with the Steam Machine and Steam Controller
12. 13 NovBAIC to build the B30 SUV in South Africa
13. 11 NovApple has already cancelled the second-generation iPhone Air
14. 11 NovApple will power its next-gen Siri with Google Gemini
15. 11 NovGrand Theft Auto VI delayed again, now set for November 2026
16. 11 NovVodacom exceeds growth targets with service revenue surge
17. 11 NovDStv launches Thol-iUpsize: Free package upgrades for holidays
18. 6 NovDiscord expands Family Centre with new social controls
19. 6 NovSony unlocks direct cloud streaming on the PS Portal
20. 6 NovCell C unveils plans for JSE listing
21. 6 NovApple will launch a new budget Mac under $1,000
22. 6 NovBandwidth Blog & Smile 90.4FM Tech Tuesday: Supersonic plane takes flight!
23. 6 NovVodacom Black Friday 2025: Up to 70% off starting November 7th
24. 4 NovOpenAI forges $38 billion cloud partnership with Amazon AWS
25. 4 NovAmazon South Africa introduces scheduled delivery slots ahead of holidays
26. 3 NovTymeBank names founding member Cheslyn Jacobs as new CEO
27. 3 NovNASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic jet completes first flight
28. 3 NovNvidia solidifies AI dominance with major South Korea infrastructure deals
29. 3 NovDisney+ begins rollout of HDR10+ content
30. 3 NovTrump vows to reserve most advanced Nvidia AI chips for US customers
31. 2 NovSpaceX reportedly lands $2 billion contract for US Golden Dome
32. 2 NovWatch the trailer for the final season of Stranger Things
33. 2 NovCall of Duty movie gets blockbuster creative team
34. 2 NovNvidia becomes first $5-trillion company amid AI boom
35. 2 NovWalmart launches first own-branded store in South Africa
36. 2 NovOpenAI prepares for potential $1 trillion IPO
37. 2 NovNetflix explores bid for Warner Bros. Discovery studio and streaming

October 2025

1. 22 OctOpenAI launches ChatGPT Atlas to challenge Google in web experience
2. 22 OctSamsung enters headset market with Google-powered Galaxy XR
3. 22 OctTymeBank to rebrand as GoTyme in 2026
4. 22 OctMultiChoice revives ‘Open Time’ for DStv’s 30th anniversary
5. 22 OctBandwidth Blog & Smile 90.4FM Tech Tuesday: WhatsApp in-app translation!
6. 20 OctSpaceX crosses 10,000 Starlink satellites launched
7. 20 OctLocally made smart ring launched in partnership with FNB
8. 20 OctMTN focuses on ‘Connected Homes’ with integrated home and mobile plans
9. 17 OctGoogle South Africa launches AI glossary in Zulu, Xhosa and Afrikaans
10. 17 OctCanal+ finalises MultiChoice takeover, plans unified ‘Super App’
11. 17 OctBattlefield 6 has had a record launch window
12. 17 OctBYD building a megawatt EV charging network across South Africa
13. 17 OctAmazon triples scale of Washington nuclear project to power AI demand
14. 16 OctOpenAI to relax restrictions, allow erotica for age-verified adults
15. 16 OctAbsa and Ripple forge institutional digital asset custody in South Africa
16. 16 OctThe new iPad Pro launches with M5 chipset
17. 16 OctGamblers in South Africa are spending billions as online gambling explodes
18. 16 OctApple bumps entry-level 14-inch MacBook Pro to M5 chip
19. 16 OctOpenAI launches ChatGPT Go in Africa, but South Africa gets price hikes
20. 12 OctBandwidth Blog & Smile 90.4FM Tech Tuesday: EV breaks Bugatti’s speed record
21. 12 OctValve’s new VR headset, like called Steam Frame, reportedly enters mass production
22. 12 OctApple quietly discontinues support for Clips App
23. 12 OctThe Minecraft Movie is getting a sequel, set for July 2027
24. 12 OctInfini-fi, a new ISP in South Africa, launches targeting affluent fibre market
25. 12 OctEU bans vegetarian and lab-grown products from using meat terms
26. 12 OctApple Vision Pro to offer immersive, courtside NBA experience
27. 10 OctFerrari’s first EV, the Elettrica, promises revolutionary driving experience
28. 10 OctAMD and Sony detail PlayStation 6 graphics
29. 10 OctHMD launches the Touch 4G – a dumb smartphone?
30. 10 OctCommercial operations begin at groundbreaking Springbok Solar Project
31. 8 OctYou can now instantly demo Fortnite via Discord
32. 8 OctVodacom unveils summer deals, including free streaming and big data deals
33. 8 OctStarlink pledges R2.5 billion investment in South Africa, ready to launch
34. 8 OctAMD and OpenAI challenge Nvidia’s AI dominance with huge deal
35. 6 OctFree, ad-supported Xbox Cloud Gaming tier reportedly coming
36. 6 OctOpenAI acquires personal finance startup Roi
37. 6 OctSpotify founder Daniel Ek steps down as CEO
38. 6 OctTesla shares slump despite record sales as subsidies end
39. 3 OctPerplexity makes Comet AI browser free for everyone
40. 3 OctDutch court orders Meta to offer non-algorithmic timelines on Facebook and Instagram
41. 3 OctAmazon pauses drone deliveries after dual drone-crane crash
42. 3 OctDisney+ South Africa adds ESPN channels for live sports streaming
43. 3 OctBandwidth Blog & Smile 90.4FM Tech Tuesday: iPhone Air!
44. 3 OctElectronic Arts goes private in record-breaking $55 billion buyout
45. 2 OctSony ULT Field 5 Review: ULTimately Based
46. 2 OctMajor price hikes and tier changes hit Xbox Game Pass in South Africa

September 2025

1. 26 SepEnergizer launches new laptops to push battery limits
2. 26 SepGoogle to merge Android and ChromeOS for new PC operating system
3. 26 SepXiaomi launches 17 series with secondary displays and huge batteries
4. 26 SepAfrihost simplifies wireless packages, launches new fast uncapped option
5. 26 SepTaiwan suspends chip export controls on South Africa
6. 26 SepInvestec awarded energy trading licence by Nersa
7. 26 SepAnthem, now biggest independent power producer in SA, targets 6 GW capacity
8. 26 SepSeacom announces massive new submarine cable system for Africa
9. 24 SepWatch this electric hypercar beat the Bugatti Chiron speed record
10. 24 SepWatch the first trailer for The Mandalorian and Grogu
11. 24 SepMicrosoft claims major breakthrough in AI chip cooling
12. 24 SepPocket Casts faces backlash for showing ads to legacy users
13. 24 SepNvidia to invest $100 billion in OpenAI in massive AI tie-up
14. 24 SepAlphabet hits $3 trillion market cap on AI optimism
15. 24 SepWhatsApp rolls out in-app message translation
16. 24 SepCanal+ takes control of MultiChoice, names new CEO
17. 24 SepBandwidth Blog & Smile 90.4FM Tech Tuesday: Packaging from mushrooms!
18. 24 SepBYD launches South Africa’s new cheapest electric vehicle
19. 24 SepDisney+ to add ESPN Africa channels in South Africa
20. 24 SepTaiwan restricts chip exports to South Africa amid diplomatic row
21. 13 SepElon Musk could become a trillionaire with new Tesla compensation package
22. 13 SepGoogle Gmail update adds new feature for tracking deliveries
23. 13 SepThe Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge arrives in South Africa
24. 13 SepNintendo surprises with Virtual Boy accessory for the Switch 2
25. 13 SepSony announces the Xperia 10 VII with major design shift
26. 12 SepFIM and MotoGP suspend the MotoE World Championship
27. 12 SepSouth Africa in talks with Chinese automakers for local manufacturer
28. 12 SepThis is what the iPhone 17 range costs in South Africa
29. 12 SepThe Apple iPhone 17 Pro is “the most Pro” ever
30. 12 SepApple announces the iPhone 17 with major upgrades
31. 12 SepBandwidth Blog & Smile 90.4FM Tech Tuesday: WhatsApp vs Zoom?
32. 12 SepThe iPhone Air is Apple’s latest attempt to fill a price gap
33. 8 SepAnthropic to pay $1.5 billion in record-breaking copyright settlement
34. 8 SepIO Interactive reveals first look at 007: First Light
35. 8 SepGoogle Photos adds video AI generation with Veo 3
36. 8 SepStudy finds signs of accelerated aging in stem cells exposed to space
37. 8 SepHonda to announce its first electric motorcycle with fast charging
38. 8 SepLenovo unveils smart motion concept laptop stand
39. 8 SepSouth Africa’s Benjamin Rosman named in Time’s 100 Most Influential AI thinkers list
40. 8 SepDigital tax assistant TaxTim acquired by Twofold Capital-led consortium
41. 5 SepOpenAI reportedly plans to mass produce its own AI chips
42. 5 SepThis is what the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge costs in South Africa
43. 5 SepBMW unveils the iX3, the first vehicle on its ‘Neue Klasse’ platform
44. 5 SepBandwidth Blog & Smile 90.4FM Tech Tuesday: Smart shopping trolleys!
45. 5 SepAlphabet shares soar after judge rules against Google breakup
46. 5 SepTymeBank customers can now apply for IDs and passport on app
47. 5 SepNexLawn unveils robotic lawnmower with a robotic arm
48. 5 SepInstagram finally launches native app for iPad
49. 5 SepMTN reportedly considers renewing Telkom takeover talks
50. 2 SepGoogle to require developer verification for sideloaded apps
51. 2 SepLenovo’s Project Pivo concept laptop features rotating display
52. 2 SepMeta chatbots impersonate celebrities and generate risqué content
53. 2 SepBandwidth Blog & Smile 90.4FM Tech Tuesday: Genie 3!

August 2025

1. 27 AugSpaceX Starship completes successful 10th test flight, deploys satellites
2. 27 AugCell C returns to profitability, despite technical insolvency
3. 27 AugDark Fibre Africa achieves world-first 1.6Tb/s transmission
4. 27 AugSpotify launches in-app direct messages for sharing content
5. 27 AugApple iPhone 17 to be launched September 9th
6. 24 AugGoogle launches Pixelsnap, its answer to Apple MagSafe
7. 24 AugAbxylute to launch handheld PC with glasses-free 3D
8. 24 AugGoogle’s first nuclear reactor site to power data centres announced
9. 24 AugApple reportedly considering using Google Gemini to power Siri
10. 24 AugBlade Runner 2099 limited series to premiere in 2026
11. 24 AugGoogle upgrades Gemini Live with visuals and new app integrations
12. 24 AugWaymo to begin testing self-driving cars in New York City
13. 24 AugGoogle announces Pixel Watch 4 with larger display and new health features
14. 24 AugTakealot launches home loan platform with MortgageMarket
15. 24 AugGoogle reportedly developing new Gemini-powered smart speaker
16. 24 AugVodacom relaunches Buy and Get promotion with free YouTube data
17. 24 AugUS government invests $8.9 billion in Intel, takes 10% stake
18. 22 AugMultiChoice refutes 4K streaming report
19. 22 AugBandwidth Blog & Smile 90.4FM Tech Tuesday: Geothermal power boost!
20. 22 AugGoogle unveils the Pixel 10 Pro Fold with key upgrades
21. 22 AugGoogle launches Pixel 10 Pro and 10 Pro XL with Qi2, AI, and camera updates
22. 22 AugCheckers pilots new smart shopping trollies
23. 19 AugSamsung announces Galaxy Buds FE with stem design and AI
24. 19 AugBandwidth Blog & Smile 90.4FM Tech Tuesday: Gene-editing stops malaria
25. 19 AugMTN shares plunge as South African revenue falls
26. 19 AugToyota to launch three electric vehicles in South Africa by 2026
27. 19 AugWhatsApp introduces new features to compete with Zoom and Teams
28. 14 AugGoogle teases Pixel Fold 10 ahead of official launch
29. 14 AugPerplexity AI makes $34.5 billion bid for Google Chrome
30. 14 AugAbsa partners with Home Affairs to expand digital AI and passport services
31. 14 AugApple reportedly pivoting AI to new smart home devices
32. 13 AugNedbank acquires payments fintech iKhokha for R1.65 billion
33. 12 AugUser outcry prompts OpenAI to reinstate GPT-4o after GPT-5 release
34. 12 AugApple partners with Samsung for advanced image sensors
35. 11 AugTesla disbands its Dojo supercomputer team
36. 11 AugAMD and Nvidia to pay US government 15% of AI chips sales revenue to China
37. 11 AugEnd of an era: dial-up internet to finally wind down
38. 8 AugOpenAI releases long-awaited GPT-5 with major upgrades
39. 8 AugBandwidth Blog & Smile 90.4FM Tech Tuesday: iPad Pro and VR?
40. 8 AugVodacom successfully tests first 5G voice call in South Africa
41. 7 AugApple pledges $100 billion to US manufacturing amid Trump tariff pressure
42. 7 AugBash drives strong online growth for TFG South Africa
43. 6 AugNvidia rejects ‘kill switches’ on AI chips amid US and China pressure
44. 6 AugSamsung dominates TV and appliance markets in South Africa
45. 6 AugGoogle DeepMind launches Genie 3, an AI video model that creates 3D worlds
46. 6 AugOpenAI releases new open-weight models for first time in six years
47. 5 AugNew Google Pixel 10 ad mocks Apple’s AI delays
48. 5 AugCheckers Sixty60 continues fastest growth in the industry
49. 5 AugMusk set for another $29 billion Tesla payday
50. 4 AugNew Bioshock game faces setbacks, remasters scrapped
51. 4 AugApple reportedly developing its own ‘stripped-down’ AI to compete with ChatGPT
52. 4 AugPlayStation 6 leak claims a threefold performance boost
53. 4 AugPlants vs. Zombies: Replanted – an HD remaster for Nintendo Switch
54. 4 AugParamount+ drops standalone app plans for South Africa
55. 4 AugSpotify raises subscription prices in South Africa
56. 3 AugSamsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Review: Mid-range makes sense
57. 3 AugASUS ROG Strix G16 Review: Heavyweight gaming
58. 1 AugBandwidth Blog & Smile 90.4FM Tech Tuesday: JWST discovers its first new exoplanet
59. 1 AugEpic Games scores major victory as appeals court upholds antitrust verdict against Google
60. 1 AugApple cites tariffs as major cost, posts strong revenue
61. 1 AugBYD to launch Atto 1 in South Africa, priced under R400,000
62. 1 AugOpenAI introduces Study Mode to guide student learning

July 2025

1. 31 JulMicrosoft posts strong 2025 financials, driven by cloud and gaming growth
2. 31 JulGoogle’s NotebookLM adds AI-generated Overviews and enhanced Studio features
3. 31 JulSony sues Tencent for “slavish clone” of its Horizon franchise
4. 31 JulUber Eats will use AI for menus and food images
5. 31 JulMTN MoMo to offer smartphones on credit, no credit checks required
6. 30 JulMicrosoft debuts Copilot Mode in Edge browser
7. 29 JulAmazon reportedly developing a Wolfenstein TV series
8. 29 JulMalaria can be stopped by CRISPR changing a single gene in mosquitos
9. 29 JulPick n Pay Mobile launches new app with enhanced rewards
10. 29 JulAmazon Kuiper could cash in on the Starlink struggles in South Africa
11. 28 JulQuaise Energy is unlocking geothermal power generation with millimetre wave drilling
12. 28 JulDStv promises major changes, might unbundle SuperSport to win back subscribers
13. 28 JulAnother Chinese EV brand, Leapmotor, is launching in South Africa
14. 28 JulVisa launches first data centre in South Africa
15. 28 JulVodacom and MTN advance direct-to-cell satellite connectivity in Africa
16. 28 JulSamsung to produce Tesla AI chips in massive $16.5 billion deal
17. 28 JulBandwidth Blog & Smile 90.4FM Tech Tuesday: Nvidia passes $4 trillion valuation
18. 28 JulBandwidth Blog & Smile 90.4FM Tech Tuesday: Apple eyes Perplexity to solve AI woes
19. 28 JulNetflix launch ScreenCraft Pathway programme is it hires in South Africa
20. 11 JulBitcoin soars past R2 million for the first time
21. 11 JulLinda Yaccarino steps down as X CEO amidst AI controversies and company restructuring
22. 11 JulBandwidth Blog & Smile 90.4FM Tech Tuesday: Xbox Handheld Console?
23. 11 JulNvidia reaches unprecedented $4 trillion market cap
24. 9 JulStitch acquires Efficacy Payments, bolstering card-acquiring capabilities
25. 9 JulApple reportedly bidding for Formula 1 broadcast rights
26. 9 JulTemu opens warehouse in South Africa, promising faster deliveries
27. 8 JulRain unveils Loop, a portable 5G router with smartphone features
28. 6 JulLeaks hint at a ‘multifold’ Samsung phone with unique folding mechanism
29. 6 JulJames Webb Space Telescope discovers its first new exoplanet
30. 6 JulAfter nearly 40 years, the Blue Screen of Death is leaving Windows
31. 6 JulHelldivers 2 lands on Xbox this August
32. 6 JulApple considering OpenAI or Anthropic for advanced Siri
33. 6 JulSARS seeks advanced AI to boost tax collection
34. 6 JulX to introduce AI-powered community notes
35. 6 JulE Ink unveils AI-focused colour e-paper touchpad for laptops
36. 4 JulLeaked images suggest a thinner, sleeker Galaxy Fold 7
37. 4 JulNothing debuts Headphone 1 with transparent design and premium audio
38. 4 JulBandwidth Blog & Smile 90.4FM Tech Tuesday: Oakley Meta Smart Glasses!
39. 4 JulTesla sales continue to decline in Q2 2025
40. 4 JulNASA Plus to stream live space content on Netflix
41. 3 JulLesaka Technologies to acquire Bank Zero in R1.1 billion deal
42. 3 JulHonor unveils the world’s thinnest foldable, the Magic V5
43. 3 JulStarlink considers R2 billion South Africa investment to navigate empowerment rules
44. 3 JulMicrosoft announces significant layoffs, gaming division hit hard
45. 3 JulNothing Phone 3: A flagship bid with a playful twist

June 2025

1. 22 JunWhat to expect at the next Samsung Galaxy Unpacked
2. 22 JunOpenAI partners with Google Cloud amidst growing compute demands
3. 22 JunMeta and Oakley unveil new smart glasses geared towards athletes
4. 22 JunApple eyes Perplexity AI acquisition
5. 19 JunTrump launching a cellular brand called Trump Mobile and a smartphone
6. 19 JunExplosion rocks SpaceX Starship test site ahead of flight 10
7. 19 JunYouTube Shorts to integrate Veo 3 AI video generation
8. 19 JunThere are now ads on WhatsApp
9. 19 JunDStv Stream sees soaring growth as MultiChoice shifts focus
10. 16 JunSolar Orbiter captures first-ever views of the Sun’s pole
11. 16 JunMeta sues “nudify” app maker and boosts AI ad crackdown
12. 16 JuniPadOS 26 unleashes Mac-like productivity
13. 16 JunMultiChoice pilots weekly DStv subscriptions
14. 13 JunMeta boosts geothermal investment for AI data centres
15. 13 JunSwitch 2 breaks records with 3.5 million units sold in 4 days
16. 13 JunShowmax subscriber growth soars after relaunch
17. 13 JunXpress is a new all-electric courier service in South Africa
18. 13 JunApple unveils iOS 26 – a Liquid Glass overhaul and more AI promises
19. 13 JunWimbledon human line judges to be replaced by AI Hawk-Eye tech
20. 13 JunMultiChoice explores unbundling SuperSport from DStv packages
21. 13 JunBandwidth Blog & Smile 90.4FM Tech Tuesday: Physics turning lead into gold!
22. 9 JunMicrosoft and Asus unveil ROG Xbox Ally Handhelds
23. 9 JunTemu and Shein tax loophole in South Africa closed
24. 6 JunMr Price grows its telecoms segment by launching its own smartphone brand
25. 5 JunIO Interactive unveils 007 First Light in new trailer
26. 5 JunAmazon developing humanoid robots for package delivery
27. 5 JunSpar2U sees explosive growth in on-demand deliveries
28. 5 JunReddit sues Anthropic over alleged unauthorised data usage training AI
29. 5 JunPlayStation unveils “Project Defiant” arcade fighting stick
30. 5 JunSociable: A new South African app reimagining social media
31. 5 JunVolvo introduces smart seatbelts for enhanced safety
32. 5 JunAmazon is now going after Pick n Pay and Checkers
33. 3 JunGoogle Pixel 10 series and Pixel Watch 4 launch date revealed
34. 3 JunStranger Things 5 final season release date revealed
35. 3 JunMicrosoft integrates OpenAI’s Sora into Bing for AI video creation
36. 3 JunNvidia’s Arm-based PC chip reportedly headed to Alienware laptops
37. 3 JunGoogle Wallet ending PayPal support in the US
38. 3 JunFNB adjusts pricing and boosts eBucks Rewards for 2025/26
39. 1 JunApple Vision Pro 2 rumour round-up
40. 1 JunCyberpunk 2077 sequel has entered pre-production
41. 1 JunGmail can automatically summarise long email threads with AI
42. 1 JunApple is the only tech giant stock still struggling post-Trump
43. 1 JunElon Musk aims for uncrewed Starship Mars voyage by late 2026
44. 1 JunTwitch embraces vertical streaming and 1440p video
45. 1 JunBank Zero introduced Apple Pay support for customers

May 2025

1. 30 MayBandwidth Blog & Smile 90.4FM Tech Tuesday: Alzheimer’s Blood Test!
2. 29 MayGoogle Photos celebrates 10 years with AI-powered editor overhaul
3. 29 MayApple is going to rename the operating systems for all their devices
4. 29 MayMicrosoft launches Copilot for Gaming beta on mobile
5. 29 MayTesla sales plummet in Europe as brand crisis deepens
6. 29 MayApple prepares to launch a dedicated gaming app
7. 29 MayPep dominates prepaid phone market in South Africa
8. 26 MayPick n Pay online business achieves profitability from the first time
9. 23 MayBandwidth Blog & Smile 90.4FM Tech Tuesday: Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge!
10. 23 MayBitcoin hits all-time high, surpassing R2 million per BTC
11. 23 MayNew Honor 400 series debuts with a 200-megapixel camera and AI chops
12. 23 MayApple reportedly eyeing 2026 debut for its first smart glasses
13. 23 MayEskom advances decarbonisation with pilot green hydrogen facility tender
14. 23 MayOpenAI acquires Jony Ive’s design startup for $6.5 billion to drive AI hardware
15. 21 MaySamsung is building the processors for the Nintendo Switch 2
16. 21 MayChina launches satellites for ambitious supercomputer network in space
17. 21 MayGoogle unveils Beam, an AI-powered leap in 3D video communication
18. 21 MayRazer refreshes Blade 14 with RTX 50-series GPUs
19. 21 MayGoogle unveils Veo 3 that generates videos with sound at I/O
20. 21 MaySouth Africa offers Starlink black ownership workaround
21. 18 MayThere is now a blood test for early Alzheimer’s detection
22. 18 MayHuawei unveils flagship Watch 5 with advanced health tracking
23. 18 MayNew heat pump geyser, made in South Africa, promises 84% energy savings
24. 18 MaySpar Mobile is the latest retailer MVNO in South Africa
25. 18 MayCall of Duty: Mobile is shutting down after just a year
26. 18 MaySony launches the WH-1000XM6 with enhanced ANC
27. 14 MayBandwidth Blog & Smile 90.4FM Tech Tuesday: Alien life detected?
28. 14 MayGoogle unveils bold Material 3 Expressive design for Android
29. 13 MayGoogle has redesigned the ‘G’ logo
30. 13 MaySamsung launches the ultra-thin Galaxy S25 Edge
31. 13 MayCheckers Sixty60 can now ‘talk’ to blind users
32. 12 MayCERN scientists have turned lead into gold
33. 12 MayAll-glass, curved iPhone expected in 2027 product line
34. 12 MayEnvisionit Deep AI is a South African start-up revolutionising medical diagnosis
35. 12 MayLord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum set for 2027 release
36. 9 MaySamsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 rumoured to be the thinnest foldable
37. 9 MayElectric bikes made for last-mile delivery booming in South Africa
38. 8 MayOpenAI to acquire AI coding tool Windsurf for $3 billion
39. 8 MayLenovo unveils beastly 18-inch Legion 9i gaming laptop with 3D screen
40. 8 MaySABC Plus reaches one million registered users in 10 months
41. 8 MaySamsung finally announces Galaxy S25 Edge launch date
42. 8 MayApple AI Search plans threaten Google’s lucrative Safari partnership
43. 8 MayOur first glimpse of the Asus and Microsoft Xbox handheld console
44. 6 MayGears of War: Reloaded hits PlayStation, PC in August
45. 6 MayGoogle launches “100 Zeros” film and TV production wing
46. 6 MayGoogle accidentally leaks major Android redesign
47. 6 MayRIP Skype: Microsoft shutters the 22-year-old platform
48. 6 MayChery’s electric iCar brand to launch in South Africa in 2026
49. 5 MayNintendo sues accessory maker over unauthorised Switch 2 mock-ups
50. 5 MayMTN to offer affordable 4G smartphones at R99
51. 4 MayTemu halts shipments to the US from China in tariff strategy shift
52. 4 MaySpotify and others have now broken free from the App Store fees
53. 4 MayApple details their $900 million tariffs cost this quarter
54. 4 MayHalf-Life 3 confirmed? New rumours surface that game is already playable
55. 4 MayAndroid 16 will include a PC-like desktop mode for smartphones
56. 4 MayGoogle is losing its fight to not be broken up
57. 4 MayDuolingo announces “AI-first” strategy – AI to replace contractors
58. 4 MayApple plans 2026 iPhone shuffle to make room for a foldable
59. 2 MayPlayStation Plus line-up for May features heavy hitters
60. 2 MayGrand Theft Auto VI release pushed to May 2026
61. 2 MayBandwidth Blog & Smile 90.4FM Tech Tuesday: Kawasaki CORLEO!
62. 2 MayCMF announces the Phone 2 Pro, with modularity in mind
63. 2 MayMicrosoft increases prices for Xbox consoles and controllers

April 2025

1. 30 AprThunderbolts* Review: Marvel’s Antihero Squad Delivers Big Action and Heart
2. 29 AprAmazon launches first Kuiper satellites to challenge Starlink
3. 29 AprMultiChoice and NBCUniversal invest R2.7 billion in Showmax
4. 28 AprHere’s how you can turn your smartphone into a business
5. 25 AprRazer has made its first vertical mouse
6. 25 AprMTN confirms they have been hacked
7. 25 AprSlate Auto unveils $20,000 electric bakkie with radical minimalism
8. 25 AprGoogle’s “enormous” payments to Samsung to install Gemini revealed
9. 24 AprDiscord CEO and co-founder Jason Citron steps down
10. 24 AprBandwidth Blog & Smile 90.4FM Tech Tuesday: De-extinction of animals!
11. 24 AprSolar Power: The Future of Load Shedding Solutions
12. 24 AprOpenAI eyes Chrome acquisition amid Google antitrust trial
13. 24 AprWhat Are the Most Common Myths About Solar Panels?
14. 24 AprIntel poised for massive job cuts in important restructuring
15. 22 AprSamsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Review: Beautiful, powerful, and safe
16. 22 AprHuawei gears up to launch advanced 910C AI chip
17. 22 AprVivo unveils X200 Ultra – a smartphone to rival cameras
18. 22 AprDuolingo diversifies learning with new chess course
19. 22 AprBluesky introduces official verification system with checkmarks
20. 22 AprMeta uses AI to detect underage users to transfer to teen accounts
21. 21 AprWhat we expect from the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7
22. 21 AprNASA’s Lucy spacecraft to fly by asteroid Donaldjohanson
23. 21 AprNintendo revisits the Paul Rudd SNES past to hype Switch 2
24. 21 AprStar Wars Battle Royale coming to Fortnite with Darth Jar Jar
25. 21 AprGoogle faces its antitrust reckoning, could be broken up
26. 17 AprAffordable EVs to be assembled by firm in South Africa
27. 17 AprDoorDash launches robot deliveries in LA and Chicago
28. 17 AprDMs on X will reportedly be replaced by XChat
29. 17 AprWebb Telescope detects compelling signatures of life in alien atmosphere
30. 17 AprStrava acquires AI-powered running platform Runna
31. 17 AprDeezer reports massive increase in AI-generated music uploads
32. 16 AprStandard Bank and Checkers partner for generous Sixty60 rewards
33. 16 AprOpenAI is reportedly building a social media rival to X
34. 16 AprGoogle expands access to Veo 2 video generation for Gemini Advanced users
35. 16 AprNvidia unveils budget RTX 5060 series with DLSS 4 focus
36. 15 AprIntel sells majority stake in Altera for $4.5 billion in restructure
37. 15 AprBig PlayStation 5 price increase primed for South Africa
38. 15 AprTesla suspends Model S and Model X sales in China due to tariffs
39. 15 AprStitch, Cape Town-based fintech, raises R1 billion Series B funding
40. 13 AprNintendo US may need to sell the Switch 2 at a loss
41. 13 AprKawasaki CORLEO: Reimagining off-road with robotic agility
42. 13 AprVivo X200 Pro Review: Tantalising telephoto
43. 11 AprColossal Biosciences claims they have de-extincted the dire wolf
44. 11 AprGoogle AI reimagines The Wizard of Oz for the Vegas Sphere
45. 11 AprWhatsApp introduces host of new features for chat and calls
46. 11 AprMicrosoft begins broader preview of Recall feature
47. 11 AprApple rushed iPhone shipments from India to US amid tariff uncertainty
48. 10 AprMTN to launch a streaming service to rival Netflix and Showmax
49. 10 AprA 4×4 electric bakkie is launching in South Africa soon
50. 10 AprBandwidth Blog & Smile 90.4FM Tech Tuesday: BYD 5-minute Charging Tech!
51. 10 AprHuawei launch ultra-premium tri-fold Mate XT in South Africa
52. 10 AprBorder to be patrolled by night-vision drones in South Africa
53. 10 AprYouTube Premium prices increasing in South Africa
54. 3 AprxAI acquires X, both Elon Musk companies, in all-stock deal
55. 3 AprAmazon to challenge Starlink with first satellite launch next week
56. 3 AprSpaceX launches Fram2, pioneering polar exploration
57. 3 AprNintendo finally announces built-in voice chat, called GameChat
58. 3 AprAmazon enters late bid for TikTok as deadline looms
59. 3 AprOpenAI secures record $40 billion funding, now valued at $300 billion
60. 3 AprBYD sales surge and overtakes Tesla in key metrics
61. 3 AprApple to launch a new M5 iPad Pro and Macbook Pro this year
62. 3 AprBandwidth Blog & Smile 90.4FM Tech Tuesday: Apple Watch with Cameras!
63. 3 AprNintendo announces the launch date and price of the Switch 2

March 2025

1. 28 MarGoogle AI tools in Maps enhance vacation planning
2. 28 MarGoogle’s Gemini Live gains visual AI
3. 28 MarPerplexity AI outlines vision for TikTok acquisition amidst ban threat
4. 28 MarUbisoft creates Tencent-backed subsidiary for key franchises
5. 28 MarOpenAI imposes image generation limits amidst high demand
6. 28 MarPlastic Apple Watch SE in doubt due to design and cost issues
7. 28 MarWaze ends Google Assistant support for iPhones
8. 28 MarAnt Group, backed by Jack Ma, develops cost-effective AI
9. 28 MarNew Android Auto update brings gaming support
10. 27 MarYouTube Shorts changes view count calculations
11. 27 MarF1 2025 promises enhanced realism with LiDAR scans of tracks
12. 27 MarSony updates budget earbuds, WF-710N improves ANC and battery life
13. 27 MarPoco launches flagship-level F7 Ultra at disruptive price
14. 27 MarBandwidth Blog & Smile 90.4FM Tech Tuesday: AI podcasts are coming!
15. 24 MarTexas bill grants SpaceX potential control over beach access
16. 24 MarApple Watch could get cameras and AI features soon
17. 24 MarGemini turns Deep Research into AI-powered audio overviews
18. 24 MarHuawei launches Pura X – a wide-screen flip phone
19. 24 MarRain is now more valuable than Telkom
20. 24 MarGoogle investments in South Africa to deliver 300,000 jobs
21. 19 MarPebble Returns: Core Devices launches new smartwatches
22. 19 MarAlphabet to acquire cybersecurity firm Wiz for record-breaking sum
23. 19 MarBYD unveils 5-minute fast-charging technology
24. 19 MarGoogle Pixel 9a leaks as YouTubers post early reviews
25. 14 MarBandwidth Blog & Smile 90.4FM Tech Tuesday: Biggest Crypto Hack!
26. 14 MarThis is what the Samsung Galaxy Ring costs in South Africa
27. 14 MarTesla halts Cybertruck deliveries because they’re falling apart
28. 14 MarGoogle opens up Gemini Deep Research to everyone
29. 13 MarPrince of Persia leads March’s PlayStation Plus lineup
30. 13 MarSony demos AI-powered PlayStation character
31. 13 MarIntel appoints Lip-Ba Tan as new CEO
32. 13 MarWhatsApp to introduce message threads for organising conversations
33. 13 MarPayShap to integrate QR codes in South Africa
34. 13 MarSouth Africa scraps luxury tax on affordable smartphones
35. 13 MarSouth Africa invests R1 billion in local electric vehicle production
36. 13 MarSARS boosted with R3 billion for digital modernisation
37. 13 MarDStv restores two concurrent streams for Premium, Compact customers
38. 11 MarMicrosoft gears up for Xbox handheld, reportedly built by PC partner
39. 11 MarMicrosoft retires remote desktop app, pushes users to Windows App
40. 11 MarApple plans major overhaul of iOS, iPadOS and macOS
41. 11 MarDeath Stranding 2 is releasing on June 26th
42. 11 MarSouth Africa is considering electronic voting
43. 11 MarRevolut is eyeing South Africa in digital bank expansion
44. 7 MarMTN launches new 5G fixed-LTE deals under R400
45. 7 MarBandwidth Blog & Smile 90.4FM Tech Tuesday: Apple iPhone 16e!
46. 7 MarAndroid 16 to bring lock screen widgets this year
47. 7 MarEutelsat shares skyrocket amid contract uncertainty for Starlink
48. 7 MarLenovo revamps ThinkPad lineup with new 2-in-1 and upgraded internals
49. 7 MarMicrosoft invests R5.4 billion in AI data centres in South Africa
50. 7 MarNothing launches the Phone 3a and Phone 3a Pro mid-range devices
51. 7 MarApple Mac Studio refreshed with M4 Max and M3 Ultra
52. 7 MarVolkswagen bets on affordable EV with the €20,000 ID. EVERY1
53. 6 MarGoogle experiments with AI-only Search
54. 6 MarApple announces new MacBook Air M4 with surprise price drop
55. 5 MarCheckers Sixty60 expands to web shopping
56. 5 MarLenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 6: A playground for wild ideas
57. 5 MarBYD and DJI launch vehicle-mounted drone system
58. 5 MarApple launches new M3-powered iPad Air with AI features
59. 3 MarThe Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a photography powerhouse
60. 3 MarLenovo reimagines laptop power with the Yoga Solar PC Concept
61. 3 MarThe Lenovo ThinkBook Flip is another unique flexible display laptop
62. 2 MarDungeons & Dragons goes digital with a 3D virtual tabletop, Sigil
63. 2 MarTwitch will change its monetisation model for all streamers
64. 2 MarAMD takes aim at high Nvidia GPU prices with Radeon 9070
65. 2 MarSkype is finally being put out to pasture by Microsoft

February 2025

1. 28 FebMeta fires 20 employees for leaking confidential info
2. 28 FebOpenAI launches GPT-4.5 with enhanced performance, refined personality
3. 28 FebAmazon unveils Alexa Plus – an AI leap for smart homes
4. 28 FebBandwidth Blog & Smile 90.4FM Tech Tuesday: Microsoft Mojarana quantum computing!
5. 27 FebTesla sales crash amid Elon Musk controversy
6. 23 FebThe Last of Us Season 2: Premiere date, details on story and cast
7. 23 FebMeta cuts jobs and stock incentives, yet increases executive bonuses
8. 23 FebAmazon takes creative control of the James Bond franchise
9. 23 FebAsus introduces Fragrance Mouse to compliment aroma-emitting laptop
10. 23 FebTwitch imposes 100 hour limit for creator uploads
11. 23 FebBybit suffers record-breaking $1.5 billion crypto heist
12. 23 FebTesla competitor BYD launched major push in South Africa
13. 23 FebMicrosoft claim quantum computing close to reality with their Majorana 1 chip
14. 23 FebGrok 3 is available to all X users for free for a limited time
15. 23 FebThis is what the Apple iPhone 16e costs in South Africa
16. 20 FebApple officially launches the iPhone 16e
17. 17 FebApple Intelligence coming to Vision Pro in April
18. 17 FebX blocks links to Signal, raising free speech concerns
19. 17 FebSpotify exploring Music Pro subscription tier with enhanced features
20. 16 FebGoogle Earthquake alerts system triggers false alarm
21. 16 FebOpenAI rejects Elon Musk’s $97.4 billion buyout offer
22. 16 FebInstagram tests new Dislike button to improve comment section
23. 16 FebArm to launch its own server chips with Meta as the first customer
24. 15 FebWhatsApp introduced new customisation options
25. 15 FebMeta is also making a humanoid robot
26. 15 FebAsus ROG Ally X Review: Your best ally in handheld gaming
27. 15 FebBandwidth Blog & Smile 90.4FM Tech Tuesday: Google launches Android XR!
28. 14 FebGoogle Maps reflects US Government’s renaming of Gulf of Mexico
29. 13 FebHonda and Nissan abandon $60 billion merger plan
30. 13 FebYouTube TV viewing surpasses mobile consumption
31. 13 FebQualcomm unveils Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 platform
32. 13 FebTap to Add Card launched in South Africa by Visa
33. 13 FebApple AirPods Pro 2 gain hearing aid functionality in South Africa
34. 6 FebYou can now refer to ‘Africarare’ as ‘UBU’
35. 6 FebExplosive doccie, Tiek Tok Boem, to air on Showmax
36. 6 FebVW announces affordable electric car, targeting €20,000 price
37. 6 FebApple unveils Invites: A new way to plan and share events
38. 6 FebLab-grown meat dog treats hit UK market in world first
39. 6 FebBandwidth Blog & Smile 90.4FM Tech Tuesday: Samsung Galaxy S25 Series!
40. 6 FebNintendo sets April 2nd for Switch 2 deep dive
41. 6 FebBandwidth Blog & Smile 90.4FM Tech Tuesday: DeepSeek AI Panic!
42. 4 FebPick n Pay reports strong results driven by on-demand delivery
43. 4 FebMultiChoice and Canal+ propose restructuring to comply with South African regulations
44. 4 FebOpera Air is a browser for the mindful web surfer
45. 4 FebMicrosoft 365 prices have surged in South Africa
46. 3 FebYouTube expands Communities feature to more creators
47. 3 FebChatGPT unveils Deep Research: An AI research assistant
48. 3 FebVodacom’s fintech arm flourishes, processing R23 billion daily
49. 1 FebA couple of tips on how you can reduce your smartphone carbon footprint
50. 1 FebThe NBA is in full swing on ESPN Africa
51. 1 FebNetflix reveals exciting 2025 content slate

January 2025

1. 31 JanPlayStation 5 Pro sees positive reception in South Africa
2. 31 JanMeta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses broke 1 million sales last year
3. 31 JanForza Horizon 5 expands to PlayStation 5 with cross-play
4. 31 JanGoogle offers voluntary exits to platforms and devices team
5. 31 JanDrones curb illegal border crossings in South Africa
6. 31 JanZuckerberg urges Meta employees to “buckle up”
7. 29 JanX closer to its “everything app” vision with the launch of X Money
8. 29 JanSpotify aims for 1 Billion music streamers
9. 29 JanBoom Supersonic XB-1 breaks the sound barrier, a major milestone
10. 29 JanHelion aims to have a working nuclear fusion reactor by 2028
11. 28 JanGoogle open-sources Pebble software, founder revives the legacy
12. 28 JanChinese AI startup DeepSeek disrupts the market, sending tech stocks plunging
13. 28 JanTrump confirms Microsoft in talks to acquire TikTok operations in US
14. 28 JanBash flourishes amidst e-commerce storm in South Africa
15. 27 JanMusk says X faces financial struggles as it tries to offload debt
16. 27 JanNew iPhone SE 4 leaks reveal notch design and USB-C port
17. 27 JanWanatu e-hailing service shakes up the market in South Africa
18. 27 JanHonor announces the launch of the durable X9c
19. 27 JanVodacom increases contract prices from March 2025
20. 26 JanRobert De Niro is back, assuming the charge in Netflix’s ‘ZERO DAY’
21. 24 JanDoom: The Dark Ages gets a May 15th launch date
22. 24 JanCanon unveils a 410-megapixel full frame sensor
23. 24 JanNetflix doubles down on cloud gaming with co-op and party games
24. 24 JanGoogle strikes $250 million deal with HTC to Boost Android XR
25. 24 JanSamsung unveils Galaxy S25 Ultra: A flagship with subtle refinements
26. 24 JanSamsung Galaxy S25 and S25+: Incremental upgrades focused on AI
27. 22 JanRollAway redefining luxury camping with electric vans and concierge
28. 22 JanTrump announces $500 billion AI infrastructure plan
29. 22 JanOrigin PC app to be discontinued in favour of EA app
30. 22 JanSouth African startup B10 Char to launch major biochar production facility
31. 21 JanAlienware reinvents the Area-51 with striking design
32. 21 JanCompetition Commission approves RSAWeb sale
33. 21 JanOppo teases exceedingly thin Find N5 foldable
34. 21 JanTrump pauses TikTok ban, complicating enforcement of ByteDance sale in US
35. 21 JanNaked Insurance secures R700 million in Series B funding
36. 20 JanGoogle unveils enhanced Google TV experience with Gemini AI
37. 20 JanTikTok restored in the US after brief shutdown
38. 20 JanTrump launches a meme coin cryptocurrency
39. 17 JanHyundai Mobis unveils holographic windshield display
40. 17 JanRazer unveils sleeker, more powerful Blade 16 for 2025
41. 17 JanGodzilla rampages into Fortnite in new battle royale event
42. 17 JanNintendo unveils Switch 2 with enhanced design and backward compatibility
43. 17 JanPlayStation Plus gets major additions for January, including God of War Ragnarök
44. 17 JanSony expands PlayStation accessory line-up with sleek Black Edition
45. 17 JanBlue Origin achieves orbital success with New Glenn rocket launch
46. 17 JanSpaceX catches another Super Heavy booster, Starship 7 explodes
47. 15 JanChatGPT gains scheduling capabilities with new Tasks feature
48. 15 JanDJI Flip: A new entry-level drone with interesting features
49. 14 JanNext-gen Mercedes MBUX virtual assistant powered by Google Cloud and Gemini
50. 14 JanSamsung expands Galaxy Ring availability with new sizes
51. 14 JanMeta backtracks on blocking links to Instagram competitor
52. 14 JanChinese officials explore Musk as potential TikTok buyer amid US ban
53. 13 JanAlienware unveils 27-inch 4K 240Hz QD-OLED gaming monitor
54. 13 JanNew rumours suggest the iPhone Air will launch this year
55. 13 JanIntel shows off a wild modular concept at CES 2025: A detachable AI core
56. 13 JanApple iPhone sales slip amidst AI competition
57. 13 JanBlue Origin scrubs the launch of New Glenn
58. 13 JanShowmax to live stream its first live event, a Tyla concert
59. 9 JanHonda unveils 0 Saloon and 0 SUV prototype EVs at CES 2025
60. 9 JanSamsung announces January Unpacked event date for Galaxy S25 launch
61. 9 JanNvidia announces DLSS 4 with new AI graphics models
62. 9 JanLenovo launches the Legion Go S that runs on SteamOS
63. 9 JanDell kills off the XPS, Inspiron and Precision lines
64. 9 JanDreame X50: The robot vacuum that conquers stairs
65. 9 JanLenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 6: The rollable laptop is going in sale
66. 9 JanShark enters the at-home skincare market with CryoGlow LED face mask
67. 9 JanAC Future unveils Ai-TH: A transformable home for the future
68. 9 JanAsus unveils the world’s first Thunderbolt 5 external GPU, the 2025 XG Mobile
69. 8 JanAMD unveils Ryzen 9 9950X3D: New champion for desktop gaming
70. 8 JanThe MSI Titan 18 HX Dragon Edition is a gaming laptop for the gods
71. 8 JanNvidia unveils Project Digits: A personal AI supercomputer
72. 8 JanNew BMW iDrive system uses entire windshield as an HUD
73. 8 JanMeta announces huge policy shift towards free speech and simplified moderation
74. 7 JanThe Last of Us Season 2 will premiere this April
75. 7 JanHP unveils Omen 32x gaming monitor, which includes Google TV
76. 7 JanBosch unveils Revol: An AI-powered bassinet tracking your baby’s sleep
77. 7 JanPhilips Hue unveils AI-powered lighting assistant
78. 7 JanAcer unveils enhanced Predator Helios 18 and 16 gaming laptops
79. 7 JanThe Eufy E20 robot vacuum can also be a handheld vacuum
80. 7 JanNvidia unveils RTX 50 Series GPUs – a new era of performance?
81. 7 JanSony Honda Mobility officially launches Afeela 1 EV
82. 7 JanAnker unveils Solix Solar Beach Umbrella with next-gen perovskite solar cells
83. 6 JanCircular unveils second-gen smart ring includes ECG monitoring
84. 6 JanEli Health Hormometer wand tests cortisol and progesterone
85. 6 JanRoborock unveils Saros Z70: A robot vacuum that can pick up clutter
86. 6 JanOld Mutual to challenge Capitec with OM Bank launch in Q1 2025
87. 6 JanSamsung The Frame Pro: Elevating artful living with enhanced performance
88. 6 JanNvidia RTX 5090 leaks ahead of CES 2025
89. 6 JanSouth Africa may give China tax breaks to build EVs locally
90. 4 JanTelegram adds new features including third-party account verification
91. 4 JanSamsung and Google to take on Dolby Atmos with new spatial audio format
92. 4 JanApple to pay $95 million to settle Siri privacy lawsuit
93. 4 JanHisense launches a new L9Q Laser TV projector
94. 4 JanSamsung unveils new gaming and productivity OLED monitors for 2025
95. 4 JanTim Cook is donating $1 million to Trump’s inauguration
96. 4 JanNvidia teases its upcoming RTX 50 series graphics cards
97. 4 JanTesla sales fall year-on-year for the first time in their history
98. 4 JanMicrosoft to spend $80 billion this year on data centres for AI
99. 2 JanSquid Game Season 2 shatters Netflix viewing records
100. 2 JanCybertruck explodes in Las Vegas
101. 2 JanSony announces first PlayStation Plus line-up of 2025