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.
Google AI in Action event shows just how fast the future is moving

From isiZulu chatbots to AI filmmaking, here’s what went down in Johannesburg this week.
Mzansi, you mad?! ‘Human biltong’ trending in SA

Because nothing says “Welcome to South Africa” like dried meat and possible
Google passwords leaked as 26 billion accounts are exposed

No, it’s not a new hack, but it’s still a nightmare.
These brands made billions while you debated the AI hype

While you questioned the AI hype, Nvidia made $163 billion
OPPO Reno14 Series to ship with integrated Google Gemini AI

OPPO’s Reno14 Series will launch with Google Gemini AI built right in.
Google unveils new AI-powered tools in South Africa

New AI ad features to boost South Africa’s digital economy.
Google responds to Competition Commission’s media inquiry

The inquiry is South Africa’s attempt to untangle the power imbalance between Google and local media houses.
Google AI Max is rolling out in Africa: Here’s why it matters

Small businesses in Africa, meet your new secret weapon: AI Max.
Google: A sustainable future for SA news needs innovation, cooperation

South Africa’s Competition Commission has proposed a range of remedies that could reshape how digital platforms and publishers operate. In this op-ed, Charles Murito, Google’s Regional Director for Government Affairs and Public Policy in Sub-Saharan Africa, responds to the Commission’s recommendations and warns of what he sees as unintended consequences for publishers, users, and the […]