Brendyn Lotz

Writer and Journalist at Htxt.Africa

South African tech journo at Hypertext covering a wide range of topics.

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Destiny 2 Year of Prophecy - When it launches and what to expect

1 week ago | htxt.co.za | Brendyn Lotz

Bungie has unveiled the Year of Prophecy that begins with the release of The Edge of Fate on 15th July. The year will be comprised of two major expansions the second being the Star Wars themed Renegades. There will also be two major content and gameplay updates released throughout the year. Usually, at least for the last few years, Bungie has revealed its next year of content well in advance of the release of that content. Now however, Bungie has revealed what we can expect with two months to spare.
Epic Games has spent and lost millions fighting Apple

1 week ago | htxt.co.za | Brendyn Lotz

Epic Games founder and chief executive officer Tim Sweeney has revealed how much the company’s battle with Apple has cost it. The CEO says that legal fees amounted to around $100 million alone over the five year long battle. However, Sweeney says the loss of money from not being on the App Store likely cost the company millions, if not billions more.
AI-powered cybersecurity isn't enough, it needs a backbone

1 week ago | htxt.co.za | Brendyn Lotz

AI is being used by cybercriminals so security professionals should embrace it as well. However, just using AI isn’t enough argues security lead for Accenture in Africa, Boland Lithebe. What is needed is collaboration from the private and public sector to guide AI’s use in security measures. While the hype around artificial intelligence is still relatively fresh and yet to wane, the cybersecurity sector has long used the technology to assist in detecting anomalies and more in a system.
Businesses beware, RMCP compliance is being enforced

1 week ago | htxt.co.za | Brendyn Lotz

The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) is enforcing the Financial Intelligence Centre Act specifically as regards RMCP compliance. In the last month, three financial service providers were fined a total of R735 000 for failing to properly implement an RMCP. While it requires effort, compliance with the law is only part of it as risk management is vital as risks continue to evolve.
Infobip joins Haas to help F1 team connect with fans

1 week ago | htxt.co.za | Brendyn Lotz

Infobip has signed a multi-year partnership with the Moneygram Haas F1 team. The company will give Haas the ability to engage its fans more easily though rich messaging platforms. This could include agentic AI that helps you learn more about the Moneygram Haas F1 team. Messaging platform provider Infobip has announced that it has signed a multi-year partnership with the Moneygram Haas F1 team.
Can't believe we have to say this but, don't use your work email for adult content

1 week ago | htxt.co.za | Brendyn Lotz

Kaspersky’s latest report reveals that 4 percent of employees at 50 banks use their email to register on adult content websites. This is part of a wider trend where 7 percent of compromised data stolen between 2019 and 2024 contained corporate email addresses. Combined with poor password security, this could lead to corporate email addresses being compromised. Sometimes you don’t need to say something out loud for people to understand. For example, fries, should come with a burger.
OpenAI restructures and the chase for trillions in funding begins

1 week ago | htxt.co.za | Brendyn Lotz

OpenAI says it no longer plans to establish a for-profit division that will control the company. Instead, a public benefit corporation will be set up, allowing OpenAI to continue attracting investment with the promise of dividends. It is said that the current non-profit entity will have a stake in this new corporation. One of the leaders in the artificial intelligence space, OpenAI, has been toying with the idea of spinning off a for-profit arm of the company that would oversee operations.
Where Disney+ Quiz Nights are happening and when

1 week ago | htxt.co.za | Brendyn Lotz

Disney is bringing Disney+ Quiz Nights back for 2025 from 12th to 15th May. In collaboration with Quiz Nights SA, the trivia tests will take place at pubs and restaurants in Gauteng, Western Cape, and KwaZulu-Natal. Disney says there are prizes and new content for attendees to enjoy at the events. Fans of Disney and Disney+ in particular may want to make note of several quiz nights happening in Gauteng, Western Cape and KwaZulu-Natal this month.
Cybercriminals beware, Nigeria is preparing for a fight

1 week ago | htxt.co.za | Brendyn Lotz

Last week the Nigerian government launched the Joint Case Team on Cybercrime. The team is comprised of various organs of the state, with the goal of addressing Nigeria’s longstanding cybercrime problem. Unfortunately, Nigeria has developed a habit of using its Cybercrime Act to punish journalists and activists who speak out against the government.
Trump wants filmmakers to stay in the US

1 week ago | htxt.co.za | Brendyn Lotz

At the weekend President Trump decided that movies that are produced outside of the US would incur a tariff of 100 percent. The President says that other nations offering incentives to bring filmmakers there, are a “National Security threat”. Hollywood is struggling to get folks into seats following the pandemic and a financial crisis that means funds for cinema excursions are limited. Hollywood is in trouble, according to US President Donald Trump, and he intends to make Hollywood great again.