According to the Forbes Real Time Billionaires website, South Africa-born Elon Musk on Monday saw his net worth pass the $200 billion mark. In doing so, the 52-year-old South Africa-born Tesla CEO and X owner, closed the gap on France’s Bernard Arnault who occupies the No 1 spot. The reason for Musk’s sudden increase in fortune came after he confirmed that Tesla plans to start production of new models in “early 2025, if not late this year,” after previously expecting to begin in the second half of 2025. In addition, Musk also touted Tesla’s investments in artificial intelligence infr ..read more

Tesla CEO Elon Musk arrived in China on Sunday, state media said, the tech billionaire’s second trip in less than a year to the world’s biggest market for electric vehicles. “At the invitation of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, Tesla (US) CEO Elon Musk arrived in Beijing this afternoon,” state broadcaster CCTV said. Elon Musk has extensive business interests in China State media said Musk met with Ren Hongbin, the head of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, “to discuss next steps in cooperation and other topics”. Musk has extensive business i ..read more

According to the Forbes Real Time Billionaires website, South Africa-born Elon Musk on Friday moved back to the No 2 spot in the list of world’s richest people. As reported by The South African website on Thursday, Musk saw his net worth jump $9.8 billion over the previous 24 hours. The 52-year-old added another $4.5 billion in the last day. The reason for Musk’s sudden increase in fortune came after he confirmed that Tesla plans to start production of new models in “early 2025, if not late this year,” after previously expecting to begin in the second half of 2025. In addition, Musk ..read more

The smartphone market has become a highly competitive industry in recent years, with several top-tier brands offering devices that hold similar features, hardware, and specifications.  This intense competition has left smartphone users to consider other factors when choosing which device is best suited for them – the outer aesthetic of the device. How the smartphone looks and feels in the hand plays great importance in the buying habits of consumers.  According to a study by Scientific Research, visual aesthetics create significant value for products and make them more appealing. Dif ..read more

According to the Forbes Real Time Billionaires list, South Africa-born Elon Musk saw his net worth jump $9.8 billion over the last 24 hours. The reason for Musk’s sudden increase in fortune came after the 52-year-old confirmed that Tesla plans to start production of new models in “early 2025, if not late this year,” after previously expecting to begin in the second half of 2025. In addition, Musk also touted Tesla’s investments in artificial intelligence infrastructure, and said the company is in talks with “one major automaker” to license its driver assistance system, which is marke ..read more

In this article, I am going to share my review of the HONOR Magic V2, currently the thinnest and lightest foldable smartphone on the market with only five devices from various brands on offer. After having the HONOR Magic V2 in my possession for two weeks I must admit this phone is more than just a phone, it is simply a must-have! Whether you are a working professional or just an avid technology enthusiast, this device has so much to offer that it is made for anyone and everyone. The HONOR Magic V2 is not only elegant, it is also lightweight measuring 9.9mm and weighing 231g, ultra thin and fo ..read more

As reported by The South African website, LVMH Moët Hennessy – Louis Vuitton CEO Bernard Arnault is the richest man in the world, but who holds the title of richest woman? According to the Forbes Real Time Billionaires, France’s 75-year-old tycoon Arnault, at the time of publishing, boasts a fortune of $214.3 billion. Meanwhile, another French national, Francoise Bettencourt Meyers, tops the list of ‘richest woman in the world’. She is the 15th-richest person in the world. Francoise Bettencourt Meyers, 70, is the granddaughter of the founder of personal care company L’Oreal. Bettencourt Meyers ..read more

South Africa-born tech billionaire Elon Musk announced on Saturday that he was postponing his visit to India, during which the Tesla boss was meant to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and discuss big investment plans. The news came a day after Musk’s electric car company announced the recall of nearly 4 000 Cybertruck vehicles owing to an acceleration pedal defect that increased crash risks. “Unfortunately, very heavy Tesla obligations require that the visit to India be delayed, but I do very much look forward to visiting later this year,” he said in a post on his social media platform X. Tes ..read more

In a damning new report, South Africa’s screen time ranks the highest in the world in several key metrics, reports Electronics Hub. Using the latest data from DataReportal and Sleep Cycle, the report on global online screen usage in 2024 puts South Africa at the top in the following metrics. SOUTH AFRICA’S SCREEN TIME *Graphic: Electronics Hub Mzansi has the highest average screen time in waking hours. Out of 4.3-billion smartphone users globally, it’s emerging markets (like us and Brazil) that spend the most time on their phones/devices. And, sadly, South Africa’s screen time is off the chart ..read more

Smartphones have grown exponentially in terms of what they can offer users, since their inception in the mid-90s. Integral to communication, work, and entertainment, smartphones have been on a path of exponential growth.  As they continue to advance in their offerings, smart device manufacturers endeavour to create new-generation technology that promises to redefine the limits of innovation. This relentless pace of technological progress indicates that new features such as AI integration, machine learning, and edge computing are here to stay.  According to ZDNet, the top five global ..read more