Robotics Barbie is a lab-coat-and-glasses-wearing robotics engineer, a far cry from the 1992 “math class is tough” version.
from Fin24 Tech Robotics Barbie is a lab-coat-and-glasses-wearing robotics engineer, a far cry from the 1992 “math class is tough” version. https://ift.tt/2Ky4Svs
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Thursday, 28 June 2018
Wednesday, 27 June 2018

Fin24.com | GungHo soars as new game fuels dreams of Pokemon Go-like hit
GungHo Online Entertainment has jumped the most in six months after a new title from the maker of Puzzle & Dragons franchise stoked hopes for a Pokemon Go-like hit.
from Fin24 Tech GungHo Online Entertainment has jumped the most in six months after a new title from the maker of Puzzle & Dragons franchise stoked hopes for a Pokemon Go-like hit. https://ift.tt/2yOJpK8
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Fin24.com | Uber wins back license in London - but is put on probation
A London court is set to rule on whether ride-hailing firm Uber should be allowed to keep driving on the streets of London.
from Fin24 Tech A London court is set to rule on whether ride-hailing firm Uber should be allowed to keep driving on the streets of London. https://ift.tt/2yNEfxX
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Tuesday, 26 June 2018

Fin24.com | 'Please Call Me' inventor Makate agrees to Vodacom gag order
An out-of-court agreement has been reached between 'Please Call Me' inventor Nkosana Makate and Vodacom, after the cellular company went to court to apply for a gag order against him.
from Fin24 Tech An out-of-court agreement has been reached between 'Please Call Me' inventor Nkosana Makate and Vodacom, after the cellular company went to court to apply for a gag order against him. https://ift.tt/2KoY4gG
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Fin24.com | Billionaire trio grabs a slice of Xiaomi’s IPO
China’s richest people are buying into Xiaomi’s imminent Hong Kong initial public offering, conferring their imprimatur on the world’s biggest coming-out party in two years.
from Fin24 Tech China’s richest people are buying into Xiaomi’s imminent Hong Kong initial public offering, conferring their imprimatur on the world’s biggest coming-out party in two years. https://ift.tt/2IsjuYh
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Monday, 25 June 2018

Fin24.com | We need to run the SABC like a commercial entity – board chair
The SABC currently receives 85% of its revenue coming from commercial advertising, 12% from TV licences and 3% from government grants, its board chair Bongumusa Makhathini has said.
from Fin24 Tech The SABC currently receives 85% of its revenue coming from commercial advertising, 12% from TV licences and 3% from government grants, its board chair Bongumusa Makhathini has said. https://ift.tt/2tCMKWO
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Sunday, 24 June 2018

Fin24.com | SABC appoints new Group CEO and CFO
National broadcaster the SABC has appointed Madoda Mxakwe as its new Group Chief Executive Officer and Yolande van Biljon as the new Chief Financial Officer.
from Fin24 Tech National broadcaster the SABC has appointed Madoda Mxakwe as its new Group Chief Executive Officer and Yolande van Biljon as the new Chief Financial Officer. https://ift.tt/2yBO55V
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Friday, 22 June 2018

Fin24.com | Tencent to launch online trading platform for Chinese bonds
Tencent is joining forces with a finance startup to create a system for over-the-counter bond deals, banking on its appeal to the army of traders that rely on its messaging services.
from Fin24 Tech Tencent is joining forces with a finance startup to create a system for over-the-counter bond deals, banking on its appeal to the army of traders that rely on its messaging services. https://ift.tt/2MMMrl6
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Fin24.com | YouTube offers talent option to sell subscriptions
The online video site is adding a feature that will allow content creators with more than 100 000 subscribers to sell memberships to their fans.
from Fin24 Tech The online video site is adding a feature that will allow content creators with more than 100 000 subscribers to sell memberships to their fans. https://ift.tt/2MbM7LA
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Thursday, 21 June 2018

Fin24.com | Red-hot Indian online food sector delivers second unicorn amid Naspers-led fund drive
Indian startup Swiggy has raised $210m in a round led by Naspers and DST Global, setting a stage for a battle between well-funded players in the sizzling food-delivery sector.
from Fin24 Tech Indian startup Swiggy has raised $210m in a round led by Naspers and DST Global, setting a stage for a battle between well-funded players in the sizzling food-delivery sector. https://ift.tt/2tmnS6H
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Fin24.com | Snap is tech's black sheep again as analysts slash expectations
For Snap, hype matters. And for Wall Street analysts, as users go, so goes the hype.
from Fin24 Tech For Snap, hype matters. And for Wall Street analysts, as users go, so goes the hype. https://ift.tt/2K6GLAL
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Fin24.com | Samsung Note 9 leak drives online launch rumours
Samsung is only expected to release its Galaxy Note 9 phablet in the third quarter of 2018, but phone specs have already been leaked online.
from Fin24 Tech Samsung is only expected to release its Galaxy Note 9 phablet in the third quarter of 2018, but phone specs have already been leaked online. https://ift.tt/2yE8mYX
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Wednesday, 20 June 2018

Fin24.com | Tesla's alleged saboteur sued by carmaker over data theft
Tesla has sued a former employee for hacking the electric-car maker’s confidential and trade secret information and allegedly transferring several gigabytes to outside entities.
from Fin24 Tech Tesla has sued a former employee for hacking the electric-car maker’s confidential and trade secret information and allegedly transferring several gigabytes to outside entities. https://ift.tt/2lmSeBz
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Fin24.com | Investec, RMB said to seek Vox disposal for fibre exit
Vox Telecom shareholders are looking to sell the fibre-network provider for about R3bn to take advantage of consolidation in the industry.
from Fin24 Tech Vox Telecom shareholders are looking to sell the fibre-network provider for about R3bn to take advantage of consolidation in the industry. https://ift.tt/2MF6PVr
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Fin24.com | Increased regulations for companies as cybercrime hits SA
As cybercrime increasingly affects South Africans, a number of new regulations, locally and internationally seek to protect citizens’ information.
from Fin24 Tech As cybercrime increasingly affects South Africans, a number of new regulations, locally and internationally seek to protect citizens’ information. https://ift.tt/2M9kfrl
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Fin24.com | Crypto exchange loses $31m from hack
A leading South Korean cryptocurrency exchange says $31m worth of virtual currencies have been stolen by hackers.
from Fin24 Tech A leading South Korean cryptocurrency exchange says $31m worth of virtual currencies have been stolen by hackers. https://ift.tt/2ljp7yK
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Fin24.com | Netflix shares top $400 as bulls push price targets higher
Netflix bulls have been on parade - in tune with the machine-like upward trajectory of the video streaming company’s shares, which have doubled since the beginning of the year.
from Fin24 Tech Netflix bulls have been on parade - in tune with the machine-like upward trajectory of the video streaming company’s shares, which have doubled since the beginning of the year. https://ift.tt/2yt7aHG
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Monday, 18 June 2018

Fin24.com | Regulator seeks finer details of Liberty data breach
The chairperson of the Information Regulator Advocate Pansy Tlakula has confirmed that no complaint about the hacking of confidential emails between Liberty and clients has been laid.
from Fin24 Tech The chairperson of the Information Regulator Advocate Pansy Tlakula has confirmed that no complaint about the hacking of confidential emails between Liberty and clients has been laid. https://ift.tt/2JNCypA
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Fin24.com | SA Uber drivers strike as fuel prices skyrocket
Some Uber drivers in South Africa have gone on strike as the cost of running cars increases with higher fuel prices.
from Fin24 Tech Some Uber drivers in South Africa have gone on strike as the cost of running cars increases with higher fuel prices. https://ift.tt/2tjj0hy
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Fin24.com | Tech expert urges Liberty customers to change all banking passwords
There is speculation that there was inside involvement. It appears [they] had access to the entire server [so] it seems unlikely it was external, says IT guru Arthur Goldstuck.
from Fin24 Tech There is speculation that there was inside involvement. It appears [they] had access to the entire server [so] it seems unlikely it was external, says IT guru Arthur Goldstuck. https://ift.tt/2HZHfqi
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Fin24.com | Liberty refuses to pay ransom after hackers hit computer systems
Liberty Holdings says it refused a ransom demand after hackers breached its information-technology infrastructure and accessed some emails.
from Fin24 Tech Liberty Holdings says it refused a ransom demand after hackers breached its information-technology infrastructure and accessed some emails. https://ift.tt/2tibPWS
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Fin24.com | Liberty falls victim to hackers
Financial services provider Liberty announced on Saturday evening that it has been hacked.
from Fin24 Tech Financial services provider Liberty announced on Saturday evening that it has been hacked. https://ift.tt/2HVnwbw
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Fin24.com | Apple partners with Oprah Winfrey for original content push
Apple has unveiled an original programming partnership with TV star and producer Oprah Winfrey, in a battle with Netflix, Google and Amazon.com over the future of online video.
from Fin24 Tech Apple has unveiled an original programming partnership with TV star and producer Oprah Winfrey, in a battle with Netflix, Google and Amazon.com over the future of online video. https://ift.tt/2JP5vkI
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Friday, 15 June 2018

Fin24.com | Xiaomi confirms at least half of IPO to be sold in Shanghai
Xiaomi says at least half of the stock in its planned initial public offering will be sold to mainland investors through Chinese depository receipts.
from Fin24 Tech Xiaomi says at least half of the stock in its planned initial public offering will be sold to mainland investors through Chinese depository receipts. https://ift.tt/2tbCN2z
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Thursday, 14 June 2018

Fin24.com | Twitter to predict what you want to see, when it happens
Twitter is set to start predicting relevant topics and sending breaking-news notifications to users based on their interests.
from Fin24 Tech Twitter is set to start predicting relevant topics and sending breaking-news notifications to users based on their interests. https://ift.tt/2t2AZso
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Monday, 11 June 2018

Fin24.com | SA high school prodigy's game tops Apple app charts
The 16-year-old game developer from Johannesburg released his game Torus to 100 000 downloads in its first day.
from Fin24 Tech The 16-year-old game developer from Johannesburg released his game Torus to 100 000 downloads in its first day. https://ift.tt/2HFwAkC
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Fin24.com | Amazon blasted by labour group over factory conditions in China
A watchdog group is calling on Amazon.com to improve conditions for factory workers in China, renewing criticisms that CEO Jeff Bezos became wealthy on the backs of poorly paid labourers.
from Fin24 Tech A watchdog group is calling on Amazon.com to improve conditions for factory workers in China, renewing criticisms that CEO Jeff Bezos became wealthy on the backs of poorly paid labourers. https://ift.tt/2l28308
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Fin24.com | SA smartphones hammered as sales suffer Christmas hangover
South Africa's mobile market has taken a hit as smartphone sales decline after the festive shopping season, says an industry tracker.
from Fin24 Tech South Africa's mobile market has taken a hit as smartphone sales decline after the festive shopping season, says an industry tracker. https://ift.tt/2Mgy8oH
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Fin24.com | Vodacom plans R17.5bn stake sale to raise black ownership
The deal will help Vodacom comply with a government initiative to ensure that at least 20% of the company is owned by blacks.
from Fin24 Tech The deal will help Vodacom comply with a government initiative to ensure that at least 20% of the company is owned by blacks. https://ift.tt/2LIToT9
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Fin24.com | Electronic Arts puts the Battle-Royale mode in Battlefield game
In a nod to the remarkable success of the every-man-for-himself shooter game Fortnite, Electronic Arts said it will include a battle-royale mode in its upcoming Battlefield V game.
from Fin24 Tech In a nod to the remarkable success of the every-man-for-himself shooter game Fortnite, Electronic Arts said it will include a battle-royale mode in its upcoming Battlefield V game. https://ift.tt/2sL6JTU
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Sunday, 10 June 2018

Fin24.com | Bitcoin tumbles most in two weeks amid South Korea hack
Bitcoin has extended losses for a third day as South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Coinrail said there was a 'cyber intrusion' in its system.
from Fin24 Tech Bitcoin has extended losses for a third day as South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Coinrail said there was a 'cyber intrusion' in its system. https://ift.tt/2sL2DuS
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Thursday, 7 June 2018

Fin24.com | Facebook's data-sharing with Chinese firms roils key MP's
Facebook is coming under fire from top US lawmakers after the company revealed it had data-sharing partnerships with four Chinese consumer-device makers.
from Fin24 Tech Facebook is coming under fire from top US lawmakers after the company revealed it had data-sharing partnerships with four Chinese consumer-device makers. https://ift.tt/2sNhG6B
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Fin24.com | Twitter marks S&P entry with $1bn trip to debt market
Twitter is celebrating its entry into the stock-market big leagues by selling $1bn of bonds in its second-ever debt offering.
from Fin24 Tech Twitter is celebrating its entry into the stock-market big leagues by selling $1bn of bonds in its second-ever debt offering. https://ift.tt/2HsJIt4
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Wednesday, 6 June 2018

Fin24.com | Airbnb culls Japan listings ahead of new rental law
Rental platform Airbnb has suspended a large majority of its listings in Japan ahead of a new law that goes into effect next week regulating short-term rentals in the country.
from Fin24 Tech Rental platform Airbnb has suspended a large majority of its listings in Japan ahead of a new law that goes into effect next week regulating short-term rentals in the country. https://ift.tt/2Jw8pdn
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Tuesday, 5 June 2018

Fin24.com | Emirates wants Amazon-like robots sorting out airport baggage
Emirates, the world’s biggest long-haul carrier, can’t understand why robots - like the ones used by Amazon.com’s warehouses - aren’t handling airport baggage yet.
from Fin24 Tech Emirates, the world’s biggest long-haul carrier, can’t understand why robots - like the ones used by Amazon.com’s warehouses - aren’t handling airport baggage yet. https://ift.tt/2sGcCAF
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Monday, 4 June 2018

Fin24.com | Nintendo investors seek answers after 'shocking' share drop
Nintendo has suffered its biggest two-day drop in 18 months, befuddling analysts and sending investors scrambling to explain the sell off.
from Fin24 Tech Nintendo has suffered its biggest two-day drop in 18 months, befuddling analysts and sending investors scrambling to explain the sell off. https://ift.tt/2LlVesy
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Fin24.com | Facebook disputes report it grants phone makers deep data access
The New York Times has reported Facebook had struck deals with device manufacturers that allowed them full access to information on users and their friends.
from Fin24 Tech The New York Times has reported Facebook had struck deals with device manufacturers that allowed them full access to information on users and their friends. https://ift.tt/2JrucTl
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Saturday, 2 June 2018

Fin24.com | WATCH: Cars that brake all the rules
Driverless cars promise a safer ride, with fewer crashes – by removing human error from the equation.
from Fin24 Tech Driverless cars promise a safer ride, with fewer crashes – by removing human error from the equation. https://ift.tt/2LSb3Zh
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Fin24.com | Heavyweight new director for Datatec
Datatec Limited has appointed Ekta Singh-Bushell - a former COO of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York - as an independent non-executive director.
from Fin24 Tech Datatec Limited has appointed Ekta Singh-Bushell - a former COO of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York - as an independent non-executive director. https://ift.tt/2LhHNdj
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Friday, 1 June 2018

Fin24.com | Cambridge Analytica to face Facebook users in bankruptcy
Cambridge Analytica, the UK political consulting firm that has closed its doors after a scandal over how it harvested data, now faces a group of Facebook users in its bankruptcy.
from Fin24 Tech Cambridge Analytica, the UK political consulting firm that has closed its doors after a scandal over how it harvested data, now faces a group of Facebook users in its bankruptcy. https://ift.tt/2symqwz
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