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This is pretty neat. Google has launched a South African elections hub as the country prepares to go to the polls on 7 May.The hub is the latest among the more than 40 Google has built around the world and is meant to function as a one-stop site for voters to access election-related information, including party and candidate information, where to vote, real-time election news, search trends, and some of the most engaging elections-related YouTube videos from a ...
Welcome to the second episode of our new YouTube show MemeTV -- a weekly show where we'll share social media, online marketing and tech tips, how-to's and anything that we think will bring value to you, our readers.Google has a knack for hidden tricks, and in this video we'll show you three really cool ones that you'll find buried in Google Maps. If you're bored at home (or work) try out these out to brighten your day.MemeTV is a show ...
Welcome to the very first episode of our new YouTube show MemeTV -- a weekly show where we'll share social media, online marketing and tech tips, how-to's and anything that we think will bring value to you, our readers.Google is notorious for its Easter eggs. From doodles to hilarious Google Maps' directions, the tech giant has always had its tongue firmly planted in its cheek.Today we've rounded up our favourite Google Easter eggs on mobile, so pick up your phone, ...
As many of you might know by now, one of the key drivers of digital tech community is job creation but more importantly, the sustainability thereof. Our sister site, Jobsburn, is currently conducting a survey to better understand this growing industry and is also giving away a sleek iPad mini to one of the lucky participants.Although the industry is growing more exhilarating by the day with all the Lolcats, selfies and quirky hashtags popping up left and right, there’s a ...
When you tweet an interesting article you've read on your favourite political site, or share that massively viral video on Facebook, do you ever stop to think what it might say about you?In all likelihood, your answer to that question would be a resounding "no" (unless you're incredibly self-reflexive). In fact, if research from The New York Times is to be believed, then the kind of stuff you share and where you share it means you can be one of ...
While searching for a hashtag and watching the tweets roll past in real time is cool and all, watching the events live as they unfold is just so much more compelling.The trial set to determine whether or not Olympic athlete Oscar Pistorius murdered his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp starts today. State prosecutors will go head-to-head with Pistorius and his legal representatives in what is being called the South African version of the famous OJ Simpson case that took place two ...
Who doesn't like a good redesign? Remember how everyone went crazy over Yahoo!'s ages-ago-in-internet-time logo change? Well how about a good Google Doodle alternative?Tumblr, in the wake of its own logo 'redesign' in October last year (the 'u' got a trim), has announced that it is going to use its very own punctuation mark (the full stop or dot) to Google Doodle-ish effect.According to Tumblr's creative director, Peter Vidani, they decided to keep the dot so that it could ...
Chrome and LEGO recently teamed up to create Build With Chrome, a browser application that lets us build whatever our hearts desire, as long as its made of virtual bricks. Gearburn thinks it's a smashing idea and together with WantItAll, we're giving away this incredible LEGO Star Wars set to one creative winner who sends us their best Build With Chrome creation. There are also ten R150 WantItAll vouchers for the runner-ups.Read more on Gearburn.
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