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1 week ago | gadget.co.za | Arthur Goldstuck |Jason Bannier

The latest wave of cloud threats has outpaced old security models, if a series of new security upgrades from cloud leader Amazon Web Services (AWS) is anything to go by. At its annual security conference, AWS re:Inforce 2025, held in Philadelphia this week, the company launched three major upgrades designed to help customers respond faster to complex cyberattacks while keeping cloud infrastructure simple and manageable.

1 week ago | gadget.co.za | Jason Bannier

Humans have made remarkable progress over the past century – and David Attenborough has witnessed it firsthand. The legendary broadcaster, biologist, natural historian, and writer recently celebrated his 99th birthday, coinciding with the release of a new documentary. Ocean with David Attenborough opens as a tribute to the splendour and complexity of marine life. But beneath its beauty lies a warning: the unchecked use of modern technology is inflicting serious damage on the ocean.

2 weeks ago | gadget.co.za | Jason Bannier

In a crowded landscape of monitors, finding a display that meets one’s specific needs can feel like a personal quest. A new entry in this space is the Acer M27V17Q, one of two locally assembled monitors recently launched by Acer. What is it? The M27V17Q features a 27-inch WQHD (2560 x 1440) IPS display. It offers a noticeable improvement in sharpness and screen space compared to basic Full HD monitors, without the premium price tag of 4K or OLED alternatives.

2 weeks ago | gadget.co.za | Arthur Goldstuck

The most powerful decisions inside modern enterprises may well arise beyond boardrooms. They can now emerge from systems that learn, adapt, and act before anyone issues a command. In other words, intelligence no longer needs to wait for permission. That compelling scenario was painted at Saphila 2025, the biannual conference of the African SAP User Group (AFSUG), held at Sun City this week.

2 weeks ago | gadget.co.za | Arthur Goldstuck

In Speak No Evil, a family’s holiday visit to a remote farmhouse turns sinister as their hosts’ disturbing behaviour escalates. The chilling psychological horror thriller is streaming on Showmax from today (9 June 2025). The film follows an American family who travel to the remote countryside home of a British couple they recently met while on holiday. What begins as a warm reunion gradually gives way to unease, as their hosts’ behaviour shifts from charming to increasingly intrusive.