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AUSTIN, Texas — Astronomers on a historically ambitious and massive galaxy-mapping mission have activated more than 10,000 amateur scientists in 85 countries to help in their quest. Now they hope to significantly scale up their volunteer force for a unique project that could reveal for the first time the nature of dark energy.

In a surprise (yet welcomed) move, smartphone maker OnePlus is offering four years of major OS updates, trumping even Google. However, there are some nuances to keep in mind.

OnePlus has decided to match Samsungs Android update policy for its flagship models. Starting in year 2023, all flagship models are eligible for four major Android updates.

Elon Musk has access to several unique technologies that would make a Tesla smartphone a formidable competitor.

Malicious apps used in this campaign are able to exfiltrate contacts, SMS messages, recorded phone calls, and even chat messages.

A Cape Town businessman who stole and sold DStv content has escaped jail by a whisker.

The SA Post Office (Sapo) has encouraged motorists who live in remote areas or lead busy lives to make use of its online platform to renew their car licences.

WhatsApp has launched a new tool called Message Yourself, which, as the name suggests, lets you send yourself notes, reminders and updates.

Google researchers call attention to the ongoing “patch-gap” problem, warning that downstream vendors continue to be tardy at delivering security fixes to Android-powered devices.

If you are thinking of getting iPhone 14, then now is a great opportunity.