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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From Slow Dial-Up to a Fiber and 5G Boom South Africa’s internet infrastructure has transformed dramatically over the past decade, moving from copper phone lines to lightning-fast fiber optics and 5G wireless. Fixed-line broadband is now dominated by fiber, as old ADSL (DSL over copper) connections vanish. Telkom – the former monopoly – had over…
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Satellite images from Maxar Technologies show extensive damage at Iran's Fordo nuclear facility after US airstrikes. Six craters, dust, and debris are visible. Donald Trump stated, "Is gone," referring to Fordo's destruction. The US reportedly used the GBU-57 bunker-buster bomb to target underground tunnels, highlighting advanced military satellite and weapon capabilities.
The EU’s new AI rules impose strict requirements on tech giants, including respecting paywalls, disclosing energy use, reporting serious incidents, and enhancing cybersecurity. Non-compliance could lead to fines up to 7% of annual sales. Google stated, "We look forward to reviewing the code and sharing our views alongside other model providers."
Nintendo will end the sale of Switch Game Vouchers for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers on January 30, 2026. These vouchers allowed users to save on full-price Nintendo games, but will not apply to Switch 2 titles. Existing vouchers remain valid for one year after purchase. Nintendo may add new eligible games before the program ends.
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 …
