South Africa has established a comprehensive regulatory framework for the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs, commonly called drones), balancing innovation with safety and privacy. The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) is the primary regulator for drones and introduced dedicated drone regulations in July 2015 under Part 101: Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems of the…
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Starlink generated $2.7 billion in 2024 revenue, but high direct costs left only $72.7 million in net profit, according to Dutch filings. Despite a 93% annual growth, SpaceX's satellite internet service's profits remain too small to fund ambitious projects like Starship. "Starlink became profitable as the service posted a $30.7 million loss in 2024."
Blocking bots that scrape web content for AI training is increasingly challenging. Advanced bots bypass traditional filters and CAPTCHAs, leading to an arms race between bot developers and defenders. Cloudflare's AI Labyrinth and Xe Iaso's Anubis are new solutions, but experts warn that "the simple blocking of bots does not solve the situation."
Old digital cameras are gaining value as retro tech enthusiasts and collectors seek them out. If you have a forgotten camera in a drawer, it could fetch a surprising price online due to renewed interest in vintage digital photography gear.
Conversational AI and Voice Assistants – Key Developments (June–July 2025)Major Product Launches and Updates Amazon Alexa+ Rollout and Features: Amazon’s generative AI upgrade for Alexa – dubbed Alexa+ – entered broad early access by mid-2025. After a February launch event, Alexa+ was initially available to a limited group and reached over 1 million users by June theve…
EdTech Sector Developments – June & July 2025June and July 2025 have been pivotal months for educational technology (EdTech), marked by major platform launches, global partnerships, and a continued evolution in how digital tools support learning. Across K–12 schools, universities, and corporate training programs, AI-driven learning systems …
