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thestar. co. za > ios > 2026-04-24-rising-cyber-breaches-put-millions-at-risk

Rising cyber breaches put millions at risk

1+ day, 20+ hour ago  (896+ words) Experts urge the South African government to prioritise the enforcement of SIM card registration laws as a critical step in combating rising cyber crime, following a renewed commitment to address systemic flaws and enhance national security. Image: IOL / RON AI…...

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thestar. co. za > saturday-star > opinion > 2026-04-20-universities-have-a-duty-to-actively-align-academics-with-employability

Universities have a duty to actively align academics with employability

6+ day, 5+ hour ago  (334+ words) A focus on employability and practical skills is central to improving the transition from higher education to the workplace. One of the most important expectations placed on higher education today is that it prepares students for successful careers. While intellectual…...

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thestar. co. za > technology > software-and-internet > 2026-04-14-how-ai-has-radically-changed-the-way-we-shop-for-anything

How AI has radically changed the way we shop for " anything

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (345+ words) Recently, I was tasked with helping a family member choose a new car, though according to stereotyping as a man, I should know a lot about cars - that is sadly not the case. I, of course, quickly fired up (tapped…...

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thestar. co. za > saturday-star > 2026-04-11-ai-fruit-dramas-take-over-tiktok

AI fruit dramas take over Tik Tok

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (824+ words) Tik Tok's weirdest trend: How AI fruit stories are hooking millions. IF YOU'VE" spent much time on Tik Tok recently, you may have noticed a strange new type of AI brain rot taking over: fruit dramas. These AI-generated short dramas…...

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2+ week, 1+ day ago  (10+ words) Cape libraries to host Mandela Day coding sessions'thestar. co. za...

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thestar. co. za > technology > gadgets > 2026-03-16-how-to-read-the-signs-that-its-time-to-upgrade-your-media-player

How to read the signs that it's time to upgrade your media player

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (628+ words) Here are the signs that it's time to upgrade your media player, explore top streaming options like the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4 K Max, Xiaomi TV Box S (3rd Gen), and NVIDIA Shield TV Pro, and learn how a simple upgrade…...

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thestar. co. za > news > 2026-02-26-unveiling-silent-cries-how-emojis-mask-adolescent-mental-health-struggles

Unveiling silent cries: How emojis mask adolescent mental health struggles

2+ mon, 3+ hour ago  (758+ words) South Africa's adolescents are facing unprecedented mental health challenges in 2026. Understand the signs, the pressures they face, and learn how we can help them through empathy and connection in a digital world. A convergence of biological, societal, and economic factors…...

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thestar. co. za > saturday-star > news > 2026-02-25-ai-tools-aim-to-help-south-africa-tackle-early-learner-dropout

AI tools aim to help South Africa tackle early learner dropout

2+ mon, 1+ day ago  (210+ words) Attendance drops sharply in late secondary school, prompting education experts to explore AI as a tool for early intervention. Artificial intelligence is increasingly being explored in South African schools as a tool to identify struggling learners before disengagement becomes permanent....

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thestar. co. za > weekend-argus > news > 2026-02-24-how-predictive-ai-tools-are-addressing-south-africas-dropout-crisis

How predictive AI tools are addressing South Africa's dropout crisis

2+ mon, 1+ day ago  (155+ words) Koa Academy's AI SET Student Support Tool is redefining education system. The SET tool addresses this significant gap by merging real-time diagnostics with structured, actionable guidance." The benefits of robust student support are profound. Research from the University of Amsterdam…...

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thestar. co. za > saturday-star > 2026-02-12-young-people-in-china-have-a-new-alternative-to-marriage-and-babies-ai-pets

Young people in China have a new alternative to marriage and babies: AI pets

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (1171+ words) In China, AI-powered companion pets are rapidly gaining popularity, especially among young people who are opting for digital pets over traditional relationships. Shan Shan looked at her owner, her big eyes wide above her fluffy little body, and asked: "Are…...