Microsoft is blocking Google Chrome through its family safety feature
Earlier this month, Microsoft’s Family Safety feature, primarily used by parents and schools as a set of parental controls and filters, started randomly blocking Google’s Chrome browser from opening on Windows. The first reports surfaced on June 3rd, with some Chrome users noticing the browser kept closing or wouldn’t open.
Read moreOcta Analyst Shares 4 Tips SA Traders Can Use Against Sophisticated Scams
The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) issued an urgent warning about sophisticated scams targeting traders. Fraudsters are now using deepfake videos to impersonate well-known business leaders, officials, and brokers to lure South Africans into fake investment platforms. Among the high-profile names being misused are businessman Patrice Motsepe, broadcaster Leanne Manas…
Read moreTesla’s first robotaxi rides will have a ‘safety monitor’ in the passenger seat
Tesla has begun sending out invitations for its highly anticipated robotaxi service, but there’s one significant caveat: it’s installing a “safety monitor” in the front passenger seat, as previously reported by Electrek. The invites, which were sent to Tesla influencers and investors, say the human monitor will “accompany you on
Read moreWhat is the Bitcoin proof-of-work problem?
In order to prevent fraud, anyone wanting to add a block to the Bitcoin blockchain must prove that they’ve put in a certain amount of computational work. This post will focus on what problem must be solved in order produce proof of work. You’ll see the proof of work function
Read moreSchneider Electric Launches its First Innovation Hub in Africa
Schneider Electric officially launched its first Innovation Hub in Africa, marking a significant milestone in the company’s ongoing investment on the continent. The Innovation Hub is located at Schneider Electric’s new, state-of-the-art English-speaking head office in Midrand, Johannesburg. The Innovation Hub now forms part of Schneider Electric’s global network of
Read moreOnafriq and PAPSS Launch Cross-Border Payments Service in Ghana
Onafriq, in collaboration with the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS), announced the launch of a new cross-border payment service that will initially pilot outbound transactions in Ghana. This launch operationalizes the partnership established in 2022, aimed at promoting intra-African cross-border trade and enhancing financial inclusion. The service improves financial…
Read moreICIS Welcomes 3 Key Appointments: Campion, Fleetwood, and Blackie
ICIS, a global source of commodity intelligence, announces the appointment of 3 key new members of its executive team. Expressing enthusiasm, “I am delighted to welcome this complementary talent to our leadership team. They bring experience, expertise and a strong belief in our mission to empower strategic, sustainable business decisions,”
Read moreKaspersky Study Reveals 7% of Industrial Firms Fix Vulnerabilities Only When Urgent
A strong cybersecurity strategy begins with complete visibility into an organization’s assets, allowing leaders to understand what assets need protection and assess the highest risk areas. In environments where IT and OT (Operational Technology) systems converge, this demands more than just a comprehensive asset inventory. Organizations must implement a risk
Read moreDefending the realm: Trust and safety at Stack Overflow
In this special episode, Ryan is joined by our Senior VP of Community, Philippe Beaudette, and the Trust and Safety team at Stack Overflow to discuss maintaining platform integrity and managing user safety, handling complex issues like harassment, and how their team balances transparency and privacy online.
Read moreThe Robinhood founder who might just revolutionize energy if he succeeds
When Baiju Bhatt stepped away from his role as Chief Creative Officer at Robinhood last year, only those close to him could have predicted his next move: launching a space company built around tech that the aerospace industry has largely dismissed, and which might be more groundbreaking than anyone realizes.
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