Source: Pexels The device is implanted in the brain, specifically targeting the visual cortex or areas responsible for processing visual information, and is even suitable for those without eyes or optic nerves (as long as their visual cortex remains intact). Neuralink has not specified when the first patient will receive the device, but the approval…
Google is finally expanding its premium AI search feature to Chinese smartphone vendors. “Enhancements in AI are transforming the way we work, learn, shop, create and interact with our devices,” said George Zhao, CEO of Honor. “Whether you need translation assistance, homework help or simply want to find out more about an image that’s caught…
Source: Supplied. Sergio Barbosa, chief information officer of Global Kinetic, and chief executive officer of FutureBank. Despite the regulators’ fascination with the new technologies, local banks seem to remain fairly cautious about their adoption. The reasons for the incongruous response are varied, but banks should be aware that they could be missing out, and that…
Source: © IBB Online IBB Online Remarking on yet another year of judging in Las Vegas, LIA president and founder Barbara Levy, says, “When you look at all the Grand LIAs and Golds that have been awarded, one thing stands out – only the best have won. “Every jury has demonstrated that only work that…
Source: Martin Adams/Unsplash The plan, first proposed in August, will see Transnet repurpose its pipeline infrastructure to be able to transport liquified natural gas (LNG) from the coast to South Africa’s major inland markets. Transnet Pipelines CEO Sibongiseni Khathi outlined the plan during a presentation at Africa Oil Week (AOW), being held in Cape Town…
Source: Pixabay. Preceding the meeting, a seminar on improving the international monetary and financial system will be held on Thursday, 10 October. Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov will present a report on the financial system’s improvement, developed with the Yakov and Partners consulting firm. Key topics include global economic prospects, Brics economies, customs, tax co-operation,…
The Student Expo is an important part of Loeries Creative Week. This year the Expo is sponsored and powered by Publicis Groupe Africa, which for the first time hosted a launch event.
Yesterday’s, Wednesday, 9 October, Loeries Mayor’s Bunch was a hive of activity, and the anticipation of the next few days of Awards was palatable. We asked some of the international jury presidents, jury members and creatives what they were looking forward to this Loeries.
Source: Pexels UniCredit recently acquired a 21% stake in Commerzbank, signalling interest in further investment and reigniting speculation about consolidation within Europe’s banking sector. However, a larger takeover attempt could face significant resistance, including political and union opposition in Germany, as well as internal pushback from some within Commerzbank, raising concerns about the feasibility of…
With the first two days of the Loeries done and dusted, juries and Loeries attendees can now relax and enjoy the many Creative Week activities which will culminate in the first Awards ceremony at the Cape Town City Hall this evening.
