



What the Hack! Arthur Goldstuck on Tecno’s display gap, AI in classifieds, rare SA archives, and Honor’s AI smartphone
In this week’s What the Hack!, Arthur Goldstuck speaks to Lester Kiewit about his return from Mobile World Congress in Barcelona and insights into Tecno’s global versus local device strategy, the growing role of artificial intelligence in platforms like OLX’s classifieds ecosystem, and a remarkable…

What the Hack! Arthur Goldstuck on NTT Data’s AI ambitions, Volvo’s safety mindset, and power on the go
In this week’s What the Hack!, Arthur Goldstuck speaks to Lester Kiewit about his time in Milan at the NTT Data Horizons Summit, where he unpacked the company’s global scale and South African roots, and reflected on a key conversation linking Volvo’s legacy of vehicle safety to the future of artifi…

What the Hack! Arthur Goldstuck reports from Spain on mobile tech and circular computing
This week, Arthur Goldstuck reports from Cairns, Australia, where South African speakers impressed at the Global Speakers Summit, explores how circular computing can help reduce e-waste and expand digital access, and showcases the SanDisk Creator Phone SSD, a portable 1TB solution for creators who …

What the Hack! A rundown of what went down at the Mobile World Congress and Apple’s MacBook Neo
In this week’s edition of What the Hack!, Arthur Goldstuck gives us Lester Kiewit a rundown of the highlights from the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, where (unsurprisingly) the focus was on smartphones and the brands designing phones based on the real-world needs of users. In one example, clou…

What the Hack! From Huawei’s running strategy in Madrid to big South African voices at Mobile World Congress, plus new flagship phones from Samsung and Oppo
In this week’s What the Hack!, Arthur Goldstuck reports from Spain, where he attended Huawei’s Madrid launch of the Watch GT Runner 2 before heading to Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. He shares insights into South Africa’s strong presence at MWC, with MTN and Eskom executives addressing major i…

What the Hack! From Huawei’s next big European launch to a reality check for the car industry, plus a zoom monster smartphone
In this week’s What the Hack!, Arthur Goldstuck speaks to Lester Kiewit about upcoming Huawei launches in Europe, including a next-generation runners’ watch and a flagship phone boasting an ultra-bright display, ahead of Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. He also reflects on a strikingly optimisti…

What the Hack: Why data sovereignty is now about survival, whether your boss could soon track your pulse, and Spotify’s big audiobook move
In this week’s What the Hack!, Arthur Goldstuck speaks to Lester Kiewit about why data sovereignty has become a survival issue for organisations using AI and the cloud, drawing on insights from Cisco Live in Amsterdam and a conversation with Cisco’s EMEA president. He also examines emerging workpla…

What the Hack! Flood-fighting tech, why AI still needs humans, and the rise of AI agents
In this week’s edition of What the Hack!, Arthur Goldstuck shares with Lester Kiewit insights from Amsterdam, where he attended Cisco Live and visited the Maeslantkering, a vast automated storm surge barrier protecting the Netherlands from flooding. He also discusses why AI still needs human input,…

What the Hack! Microsoft AI in SA, Chinese cars shake up the market, and a gadget to keep you on track
In this week’s edition of What the Hack!, Arthur Goldstuck shares with Lester Kiewit insights from the Microsoft AI Tour in Johannesburg, where he spoke to Microsoft SA leaders about how the company leverages its own AI software to drive innovation. He also highlights the 18 finalists for the Car o…

What the Hack! AI risks at Davos, autonomous flight, and Hot Wheels enters the building game
In this week’s edition of What the Hack!, Arthur Goldstuck shares with Lester Kiewit insights from the World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report 2026, where AI has surged into the top tier of long-term global threats alongside misinformation and cyber insecurity. He also explores a landmark pilotl…