The Netflix matchup between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul has redefined what a modern boxing event can be, fusing old-school boxing prestige with digital-age…
How EWN used data journalism to give context to Soweto attacks
Xenophobic attacks broke out in Soweto last week spreading to other areas around Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal and Khayelitsha in the Western Cape. News organisations were quick…
Pirated Oscar-nominated movies increasingly available in HD: here’s why
I have a friend who attempts an Oscars movie marathon every year, from the moment nominees are announced. In the days leading up to…
Uber and Zomato tie-up to simplify booking taxis to restaurants, even during load shedding
South Africans are lucky enough to be some of the first experiencing a new partnership between Zomato and Uber. The partnership benefits both the restaurant…
WhatsApp’s new attempt at taking over your desktop isn’t bad, but it’ll kill your phone’s battery life
WhatsApp can now be used on your computer, offering a new way to communicate with your existing group of contacts saved to your mobile device. WhatsApp,…
Netflix prepares for global expansion [Update: it’s coming to South Africa]
The joys associated with streaming Arrested Development or House of Cards at the same time as the rest of the world, will soon be within your reach….
5 African media predictions for 2015
In 2015 African media will reach even greater corners of the world, market researcher IDC predicts. This comes at a time defined by a…
Rare Nintendo game sold for R403 736
Nintendo nostalgia is at an all time high as a rare NES game sold for US$35 100 (approximately R403 736). Titled “Factory sealed 1987 Nintendo…
Yahoo’s got a growing interest in the weather across South Africa, here’s why
Two years after launching its acclaimed weather app, Yahoo is gradually taking interest in displaying weather from locations outside major cities. Up until now…
The real story behind Nielsen’s Twitter TV rating plans [video]
Blame Beyoncé and Oprah, Karl Rove and Anderson Cooper for the change we’ve seen in TV news over the last few years. Although most…
ANC takes Twitter by storm
It takes large organisations weeks, or even months, to grasp the power of social media. In the case of South Africa’s ruling party, the…
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