Kayde’s Weekly Tech Take: EU probation, Apple’s shiny rectangles, TikTok’s purgatory

Microsoft promised unbundling, OpenAI discovered capitalism with a halo, Apple added adjectives to rectangles, Google lawyered up, and TikTok scheduled another cliffhanger.
Right-wing activist Charlie Kirk, 31, dies in Utah campus shooting

Charlie Kirk, the outspoken conservative activist and founder of Turning Point USA, was shot and killed today during a college speaking event at Utah Valley University. He was 31. Kirk is survived by his wife, Erika Frantzve, their 3-year-old daughter and 1-year-old son. This developing story will be updated as new information comes to light. […]
How much does charging your phone really cost in South Africa?

Here’s how charging your phone compares to your kettle, fridge, and heater.
Sun City casino levels up: Ongoing gaming technology overhaul

Sun City upgraded several of its older slot machines, replacing them with modern cabinets featuring fresh, engaging games.
OPPO Reno14 Series to ship with integrated Google Gemini AI

OPPO’s Reno14 Series will launch with Google Gemini AI built right in.
EFF sues Elon Musk over DOGE treating privacy like a joke

Elon Musk’s DOGE is facing a lawsuit from the EFF over alleged privacy violations of employee data.
Tech trends 2025: This year’s boldest innovations revealed

Explore the tech trends of 2025 driving innovation, from foldable devices and AI breakthroughs to augmented reality and sustainability.
Why Bluetooth still dominates, even with shiny new tech

Bluetooth faces competition from UWB, Wi-Fi 6, and Li-Fi, but its ubiquity, power efficiency, and affordability keep it essential.
Web Summit returns to Doha and Vancouver in 2025

Web Summit is returning to Doha, Qatar, in February 2025, and to Vancouver, Canada, in May 2025. From dates to agendas, here’s what you need to know.
Here’s why researchers in the US are proposing a ‘fourth traffic light’

They are calling it ‘the white phase’ and believe that the additional light will help traffic in a major way.