Google fixes bug that led AI Overviews to say it’s now 2024
Google has fixed a bug that led AI Overviews to say it's 2024 when it was asked if this year is 2025.
Read moreNRF and Mintek Forge Partnership to Transform South Africa’s Mining Landscape
The National Research Foundation (NRF) and Mintek have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that marks a significant step toward fostering innovation, scientific excellence, and sustainable progress in South Africa’s mining industry. The signing of the MoU signals the formalization of a deep and forward-looking partnership between two of
Read moreAfrica’s Digital Ascent: 5 Strategic Cybersecurity Bets to Lead, Not Lag
Africa’s digital revolution is accelerating. With over 600 million internet users projected by 2028 and mobile platforms transforming service delivery, cybersecurity is no longer a technical safeguard; it is a business-critical enabler of trust, investment, and digital transformation. As the continent connects, exposure rises. Threat actors are evolving, regulatory environments
Read moreHow Can South African Enterprises Embrace Air-Gapped Security?
South African organizations are becoming increasingly vigilant about addressing the growing cyberthreat landscape. In fact, more local companies are prioritizing cyber risk mitigation than the global average. Despite these efforts, the financial impact of unauthorized access and cyberattacks has been significant. Some of the most severe breaches cost South African
Read moreGrammarly secures $1B in non-dilutive funding from General Catalyst
Grammarly has secured a $1 billion commitment from General Catalyst. The 14-year-old writing assistant startup will use the new funds for its sales and marketing efforts, freeing up existing capital to make strategic acquisitions. Unlike a traditional venture round, General Catalyst will not receive an equity stake in the company
Read moreTop 30 startups announced for VivaTech 2025 Innovation of the Year Award
The Innovation of the Year Award celebrates the boldest and most visionary startups exhibiting at VivaTech 2025. Open to all exhibiting companies, the award honors those pushing boundaries and redefining industries. Startups were scored on Innovation & Creativity, Market Disruption, and Scalability. From hundreds of applicants, 30 made the short
Read moreElon Musk sure does want everyone to think he’s leaving politics
For the past several months, it seemed like President Donald Trump and Elon Musk were inseparable. The tech billionaire and "First Buddy" championed Trump on his reelection campaign trail, slept at the White House, attended deal-making dinners at Mar-a-Lago, and chainsawed a giant hole in the government with firings and
Read moreNetflix’s series about the FTX fiasco has found its leading effective altruists
Anthony Boyle at the Disney Plus BAFTA TV Awards reception in May 2025. | Getty Like Amazon and Apple, Netflix is also looking to cash in on the story of how Sam Bankman-Fried and Caroline Ellison managed to steal billions from the FTX cryptocurrency exchange. Variety reports that Anthony Boyle
Read moreInside the AI revolution: Top insights and breakthroughs from our partners at TechCrunch Sessions: AI
At TechCrunch Sessions: AI, the spotlight is on the future of artificial intelligence and the startups shaping it. This high-energy event brings together founders, investors, and technologists to explore how AI is transforming industries — from the pitch deck to full-scale deployment. We’re proud to spotlight our partners — not
Read moreHugging Face unveils two new humanoid robots
AI dev platform Hugging Face continued its push into robotics on Thursday with the release of two new humanoid robots.
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