Google search monopoly ruling shakes tech industry, promises market shake-up
US federal judge rules Google’s search dominance illegal, potentially reshaping the internet landscape and sparking debates on AI competition & consumer choice.
Huawei Cloud among top providers in South Africa’s growing cloud market
This is a significant development considering Huawei’s relatively recent entry into the South African cloud market six years ago.
Huawei R&D centre: A $1.4 billion middle finger to US sanctions
Huawei opens a 2,600-acre R&D center in Shanghai. Discover how this $1.4 billion facility challenges U.S. sanctions and reshapes tech innovation.
What the heck happened at Microsoft today?
One little mishap from a cybersecurity company, and the ripple effects see Microsoft’s global systems descend into chaos.
Who will be Google’s next country director
Google’s the new Country Director will be a crucial member of the SSA Management Group, contributing to the strategic and business development initiatives.
Could South Africa follow Italy’s lead in probing Google’s practices?
These regulators have said that if South African users face similar issues of unclear consent and data handling, the country’s Information Regulator could initiate probes on tech giants.
Bridging the digital skills gap in Africa: big tech TikTok steps in
A partnership between the GSMA and TikTok aims to enhance digital literacy by incorporating a TikTok module into the GSMA’s Mobile Internet Skills Training Toolkit.
Google Translate expands, includes more African languages
The newly added languages, spoken by an estimated 614 million people, represent around 8% of the global population.
Google’s electricity bill pushes greenhouse gas emissions up by 48%
The unpredictable environmental impact of AI, particularly the energy consumption is concerning.
Huawei Africa Connect 2024 highlights tech solutions for Sub-Saharan Africa
The Huawei conference attracted over 2,500 business and thought leaders who gathered to exchange ideas with technology experts.