Tesla’s Dojo supercomputer is DOA — now what?
On Thursday, Bloomberg reported that Tesla CEO Elon Musk has ordered its Dojo supercomputer project to be disbanded after the project's leader and most of its employees left to join another AI project. The news marked a major setback to the automaker's efforts to develop its own in-house developed supercomputer
Read moreWhat founders need to know before choosing their exit — straight from Jai Das and Roseanne Wincek — at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
Hear from Jai Das, Sapphire Ventures, and Roseanne Wincek, Renegade Partners, on how founders can prep for an exit at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025. Register here.
Read moreMeta acquires AI audio startup WaveForms
WaveForms, founded just eight months ago, last raised $40 million in a round led by Andreessen Horowitz that valued the company at $160 million pre-money, per PitchBook data.
Read moreGoogle tests revamped Google Finance with AI upgrades, live news feed
Users will now be able to research their financial questions with AI, access advanced charting tools, and get real-time data and news.
Read moreOpenvibe combines news and social media in one app
Openvibe, an app for tracking the open social web in one place, now supports RSS.
Read morePaymentology Launches New Mobile-First Card Management Platform in South Africa
Paymentology has launched a new mobile-first card management platform, PayoCard, to help digital banks and fintechs in South Africa extend fast, secure, and intuitive card services to their customers. This is the first digital card platform provided by a processor in the region. Delivering responsive, mobile card services can be
Read moreTelkom Expands Fiber Roll-Out, Targeting Rural Communities to Close Connectivity Gaps in SA
Telkom is expanding fiber access into some of South Africa’s most underserved communities, turning a government infrastructure contract into a broader drive to close the country’s long-standing digital divide. Using the extensive infrastructure of its subsidiary, Openserve, which spans more than 180,000 kilometers throughout the country, as the backbone of
Read moreAirtel Africa Foundation Launches ‘Tech For Her’ Program to Upskill Women
Airtel Africa Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Airtel Africa plc, announced the launch of its ‘Tech For Her’ Program, targeting young women across Zambia, Uganda, and Kenya. The initiative, to be delivered in partnership with Tertiary DNS, is a five-week intensive online program that aims to equip participants with high-demand
Read moreDatacentrix Unveils Newest Hub in KwaZulu-Natal
Datacentrix has officially opened its new office environment in Westville, Durban. This relocation marks an upgraded, modernized workspace for the company, designed to drive greater convenience, efficiency, and collaboration, reinforcing its long-standing presence in KwaZulu-Natal. Centrally located for improved accessibility, the new office will better serve Datacentrix’s KwaZulu-Natal clients and partners. Designed
Read morexAI’s legal chief steps down after whirlwind year
Robert Keele said this week that he has stepped down as xAI’s head of legal after just over a year, saying he wants to spend more time with his children. In his announcement, Keele also acknowledged “daylight between our worldviews” with boss Elon Musk, who hasn’t commented on Keele’s exit.
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