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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang roasted online over spy sex scandal in parody: ‘Two Huangs don’t make a right’
Social media has erupted with satire and memes targeting Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang following reports of an affair with a suspected Chinese spy, with popular YouTuber SAMTIME leading the mockery in a viral parody video. Picture: JOEL SAGET / AFP Image: JOEL SAGET / AFP As the controversy involving Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang continues to dominate headlines, the tech giant boss has found himself mercilessly ridiculed across social media.
AI election forecast project hung councils in Joburg and Tshwane as DA gains across metros
Friday’s midday AI election projections forecast hung councils in Johannesburg and Tshwane, an outright DA majority in Cape Town, and MK Party dominance in eThekwini. Picture: Simon Majadibodu / IOL Image: Simon Majadibodu / IOL While the numbers continue to fluctuate, midday AI projections on Friday were able to forecast the final outcomes of the Local Government Elections, showing the Democratic Alliance (DA) leading the vote share in Johannesburg with between 38% and 41%.
Sam Altman faces fierce backlash after saying society must accept ‘Bad Things’ for AI progress
A demonstrators wearing a cut-out mask of CEO of OpenAI Sam Altman lights a smoke flare during a protest march against the construction of new data centers in Rho, near Milan, Italy, on October 3, 2026. Picture: PIERO CRUCIATTI / AFP Image: PIERO CRUCIATTI / AFP Recently, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman stirred controversy by asserting that society needs to accept that "bad things" must happen for artificial intelligence to advance.
POV: Why the scenic Sun City Parkrun is a must-run on the Gary Player Golf Course
IOL Tech editor Michael Sherman had the privilege of taking on the stunning 5K Sun City Parkrun at the Gary Player Country Club through a head-mounted DJI Osmo Nano POV, featuring wild terrain, roaming wildlife, and a challenging 90% paved course. Picture: Michael Sherman Image: Michael Sherman This past weekend, I was fortunate enough to attend the Gary and Vivienne Player Invitational, which included a two-night stay at the luxurious Palace Hotel.
EXCLUSIVE: How Xiaomi keeps tech prices honest amid the AI-driven ‘Rampocalypse’
As surging AI memory demands trigger an industry-wide "Rampocalypse," Xiaomi leverages smart manufacturing and R&D efficiency to deliver flagship innovation at honest prices. Picture supplied Image: supplied In what industry insiders have dubbed the ‘Rampocalypse’—a period where the prices of memory and storage components have skyrocketed due to the demands of Artificial Intelligence (AI)—one tech manufacturer is standing out as the most value-driven brand on the market: Xiaomi.
Apple debuts M6 14-inch MacBook Pro and updated M6 iMac ... But it won't come cheap in South Africa
Apple has officially launched the M6 14-inch MacBook Pro and an updated M6 iMac, delivering significant local AI performance upgrades, though storage limits and high import costs present mixed value for buyers. Picture: Apple Image: Apple As expected, Apple officially unveiled its new M6 14-inch MacBook Pro on Wednesday, while also announcing an update to the 24-inch iMac for good measure.
I was sent to Westville Prison in ‘Durban Heat’: Inside South Africa’s lego-style Indie GTA
IOL Tech Editor Michael Sherman takes a look at Durban Heat, an authentic indie browser game built by local developers that brings classic Grand Theft Auto chaos to the Golden Mile with a charming, Lego-inspired South African twist.
Apple ‘Pro and Tell’ event next week: Touchscreen tandem OLED MacBook Pros and OLED iPad mini leaked
Apple is set to unveil touchscreen tandem OLED MacBook Pros alongside a revamped OLED iPad mini and M6 Mac refreshes at its upcoming October 28 ‘Pro and Tell’ event. Picture: Apple Image: Apple Apple is set to announce a new lineup of touchscreen tandem OLED MacBook Pros in exact one week. According to verified leaks, the October 28 ‘Pro and Tell’ event will finally unveil a wave of upgraded 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros.
Donald Trump gets what he deserves with whining baby AI video after Navi Pillay whinging
An AI video of US president Donald Trump may be completely fake, but he got just what he deserved following his insulting comments about Navi Pillay after she won the Nobel Peace Prize. Dressed as an overgrown toddler—complete with a McDonald's Happy Meal box and a oversized baby rattle—the clip posted by user _pulsoftoday on Instagram on Sunday has already amassed tens of thousands of views and over 50,000 comments.
Donald Trump gets what he deserves with whining baby AI video after Navi Pillay whinging
An AI video of US president Donald Trump may be completely fake, but he got just what he deserved following his insulting comments about Navi Pillay after she won the Nobel Peace Prize. Dressed as an overgrown toddler—complete with a McDonald's Happy Meal box and a oversized baby rattle—the clip posted by user _pulsoftoday on Instagram on Sunday has already amassed tens of thousands of views and over 50,000 comments.
iPhone Duo orders open in South Africa at R48k
Picture: KARL MONDON / AFP Image: KARL MONDON / AFP The long-awaited iPhone Duo has finally opened up for orders in South Africa, and it's come in at slightly less than the expected R50,000 mark. The entry-level 256GB iPhone Duo carries a price tag of R47,999. Given that the device starts at $1,999 (roughly R32,789) in the US, local import duties and taxes account for approximately R15,216 of that final cost.
iPhone Duo orders open in South Africa at R48k
Picture: KARL MONDON / AFP Image: KARL MONDON / AFP The long-awaited iPhone Duo has finally opened up for orders in South Africa, and it's come in at slightly less than the expected R50,000 mark. The entry-level 256GB iPhone Duo carries a price tag of R47,999. Given that the device starts at $1,999 (roughly R32,789) in the US, local import duties and taxes account for approximately R15,216 of that final cost.
Apple’s multi-year wait for new smart home gear Ends in massive anti-climax
Apple has finally refreshed the Apple TV 4K, HomePod mini, and introduced the HomeView smart display, but steep local price tags make them impossible to justify over a mid-tier smart TV. Picture: Michael Sherman/IOL Image: Michael Sherman/IOL Apple spent half a decade waiting to update its home product lineup, and it simply wasn’t worth the wait.
Apple’s multi-year wait for new smart home gear Ends in massive anti-climax
Apple has finally refreshed the Apple TV 4K, HomePod mini, and introduced the HomeView smart display, but steep local price tags make them impossible to justify over a mid-tier smart TV. Picture: Michael Sherman/IOL Image: Michael Sherman/IOL Apple spent half a decade waiting to update its home product lineup, and it simply wasn’t worth the wait.
Apple’s multi-year wait for new smart home gear Ends in massive anti-climax
Apple has finally refreshed the Apple TV 4K, HomePod mini, and introduced the HomeView smart display, but steep local price tags make them impossible to justify over a mid-tier smart TV. Picture: Michael Sherman/IOL Image: Michael Sherman/IOL Apple spent half a decade waiting to update its home product lineup, and it simply wasn’t worth the wait.
Apple’s multi-year wait for new smart home gear Ends in massive anti-climax
Apple has finally refreshed the Apple TV 4K, HomePod mini, and introduced the HomeView smart display, but steep local price tags make them impossible to justify over a mid-tier smart TV. Picture: Michael Sherman/IOL Image: Michael Sherman/IOL Apple spent half a decade waiting to update its home product lineup, and it simply wasn’t worth the wait.
Apple’s multi-year wait for new smart home gear Ends in massive anti-climax
Apple has finally refreshed the Apple TV 4K, HomePod mini, and introduced the HomeView smart display, but steep local price tags make them impossible to justify over a mid-tier smart TV. Picture: Michael Sherman/IOL Image: Michael Sherman/IOL Apple spent half a decade waiting to update its home product lineup, and it simply wasn’t worth the wait.
Apple’s multi-year wait for new smart home gear Ends in massive anti-climax
Apple has finally refreshed the Apple TV 4K, HomePod mini, and introduced the HomeView smart display, but steep local price tags make them impossible to justify over a mid-tier smart TV. Picture: Michael Sherman/IOL Image: Michael Sherman/IOL Apple spent half a decade waiting to update its home product lineup, and it simply wasn’t worth the wait.
Apple’s multi-year wait for new smart home gear Ends in massive anti-climax
Apple has finally refreshed the Apple TV 4K, HomePod mini, and introduced the HomeView smart display, but steep local price tags make them impossible to justify over a mid-tier smart TV. Picture: Michael Sherman/IOL Image: Michael Sherman/IOL Apple spent half a decade waiting to update its home product lineup, and it simply wasn’t worth the wait.
Apple’s multi-year wait for new smart home gear Ends in massive anti-climax
Apple has finally refreshed the Apple TV 4K, HomePod mini, and introduced the HomeView smart display, but steep local price tags make them impossible to justify over a mid-tier smart TV. Picture: Michael Sherman/IOL Image: Michael Sherman/IOL Apple spent half a decade waiting to update its home product lineup, and it simply wasn’t worth the wait.
Apple’s multi-year wait for new smart home gear Ends in massive anti-climax
Apple has finally refreshed the Apple TV 4K, HomePod mini, and introduced the HomeView smart display, but steep local price tags make them impossible to justify over a mid-tier smart TV. Picture: Michael Sherman/IOL Image: Michael Sherman/IOL Apple spent half a decade waiting to update its home product lineup, and it simply wasn’t worth the wait.
Apple HomeView: Projected South African price tag and is it worth buying?
Apple’s newly unveiled HomeView smart display brings fresh AI features at a possible R6,000 price point, but its projected South African cost leaves questions over whether it can rival a traditional iPad. Picture: Apple Image: Apple Apple has officially entered a whole new product category with the surprise announcement of the Apple HomeView on Tuesday.
Forza Horizon 6 PS5 release delayed to early 2027 to avoid GTA 6 clash
Microsoft has reportedly delayed the PS5 launch of Forza Horizon 6 to early 2027 to dodge direct competition with Grand Theft Auto 6 and maximise revenue under Xbox CEO Asha Sharma's multi-platform strategy. Picture: Miicrosoft Image: Miicrosoft If there's one thing gaming fans hate more than anything else, it's game delays. That’s exactly what’s happening with Forza Horizon 6, which, according to reports, will only be coming to PS5 early next year.
Where AI excels—and where it quietly fails you
Artificial Intelligence is a powerhouse for productivity and complex tasks, but relying on it for emotional advice or personal coaching reveals its greatest limitation: pleasing you instead of truly helping you. Picture: Google Gemini Image: Google Gemini The integration of Artificial Intelligence has been like manna from heaven for many, yet clear boundaries remain between what it excels at and where it still falls remarkably short.
Blade Runner is still the greatest sci-fi film about AI—and why our future won't match its vision
Ridley Scott’s 1982 masterpiece Blade Runner offers sci-fi's most hauntingly atmospheric vision of artificial intelligence, raising profound philosophical questions about humanity that modern tech has yet to reach. Picture: IMDB Image: IMDB Earlier this week, I wrote about four movies that accurately predicted what AI would be like, but none of them ranked among the absolute best of the science fiction genre. Blade Runner, released in 1982, is entirely different.
iOS 27 Siri AI review: Why Apple’s upgraded assistant still struggles
Testing Apple's upgraded Siri AI on iOS 27 reveals that despite years of hype, basic voice recognition errors still ruin the user experience. Seen here: Only after including extra information, that I'm looking for my dog videos did i start making any kind of headway. Picture: Michael Sherman/IOL Image: Michael Sherman/IOL As a tech enthusiast, I was genuinely excited about the release of iOS 27, which I installed on my iPhone 16e last week.
5 best wireless keyboards and mice for your work setup
IOL Tech editor Michael Sherman looks at the top five wireless keyboard and mouse combinations to elevate your remote workflow, improve typing comfort, and boost overall productivity. Picture: Satechi Image: Satechi In our increasingly mobile working landscape, having a reliable keyboard and mouse is a vital component of any modern desk setup.
New Apple TV is coming in October, and it's long overdue
Picture: Apple Image: Apple It’s been four years now since Apple last released a new Apple TV, and it will surely be coming next month according to speculation. Personally, this is great news for me as my Xiaomi media box 2nd gen, which was released in 2023, is driving me up the wall. It frequently crashes, and often battles to keep a consistent Wi-Fi signal, which can make streaming apps like Netflix a nightmare to use.
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