Amazon Inc will release companion devices in the fall for the artificially intelligent version of the Alexa voice assistant, Chief Executive Officer Andy Jassy said in an interview with Bloomberg Television. The devices, and current hardware that is getting the coming Alexa+ software update sooner, will go beyond answering trivia questions and help consumers complete...
Month: <span>March 2025</span>
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Small Business Focus: March 2025 SME Economic Forecast according to Retail Capital
SMEs await the postponed Budget Speech to gain insight into government’s sector support After an optimistic start to the year, recent weeks saw new challenges emerging that could affect not only SMEs but the economy as a whole. This includes the return of loadshedding and the prospect of a further fuel price increase in March,...
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Internet Express Expands Broadband Solutions to Meet Growing Connectivity Needs
In an era where digital connectivity is an integral part of everyday life, Internet Express is at the forefront of providing robust broadband solutions tailored to meet the diverse needs of its users. Serving the regions of PCMC and Pune, Internet Express is committed to enhancing access to high-speed internet, supporting both residential and commercial users in their digital...
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Biometric Sensors Market to Hit New Highs by 2030 – What’s Drives the Surge?
The biometric sensors market share in Asia-Pacific is expected to witness the highest growth rate during the forecast period, owing to an increase in the population and adoption of enhanced technologies in smart infrastructure in developing countries such as India, China, and Indonesia. Also, various product launches and advancements in technologies in the market anticipate huge growth...
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Knowband launches Mobile App Builder to enhance E-Commerce Sales
Knowband, a leading provider of plugins and add-ons for online stores like PrestaShop, OpenCart, WooCommerce and Magento announced a new approach to building mobile apps for online stores. As mobile shopping continues to grow rapidly, with recent studies showing a 200% increase in mobile buying, businesses are now quickly moving toward mobile-friendly options. Therefore, Knowband’s Mobile...
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Lifestyle | Shining a spotlight on Mental health by being solutions-focused is the obvious solution
In 2019, the World Health Organization stated that as much as 15% of working-age adults were estimated to have mental health issues. This massive figure can be translated into an estimated loss of 12 billion working days and a cost of US$ 1 trillion per year in lost productivity. Shining a spotlight on mental health by being...
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Ravi Naidoo joins Jacaranda FM as new Programming and Content Manager
Jacaranda FM, one of South Africa’s largest and most successful commercial radio stations, is excited to welcome Ravi Naidoo as its new Programming And Content Manager, effective 1 April 2025. With nearly three decades of leadership experience in South Africa’s broadcasting industry, Ravi joins a station that continues to captivate millions of listeners nationwide. Naidoo’s...
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Crypto in SA: Between Progress and Precaution – What You Need to Know
As cryptocurrency gains momentum and legitimacy, it’s becoming increasingly important for people to pay attention to financial security, says Richard Frost, Head of Technology and Innovation at Armata Cyber Security The Consensus Web3 and Crypto Perception Survey says that most South Africans have purchased cryptocurrencies. Most have bought Bitcoin (67%), less have bought Ethereum (29%) and BNB...
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Dr Patrice Motsepe re-elected unopposed as CAF President for second term
Dr Patrice Motsepe has been re-elected unopposed as President of the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) for a second four-year term. The decision was confirmed at the 14th CAF Extraordinary General Assembly in Cairo on Wednesday, extending his leadership of the organisation until 2029. Motsepe’s re-election comes after a first term widely praised for stabilizing...
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Budweiser APAC to cut thousands of jobs to reduce costs by 15%
Budweiser Brewing Co APAC is planning to cut thousands of jobs this year as it looks to shrink costs, people familiar with the matter said, with the beer maker struggling with weak consumer demand in China. The latest downsizing is part of the company’s plans to reduce operational costs by about 15% this year and...