In a significant policy shift, Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and Whatsapp, has announced the termination of its third-party fact-checking program in…
Facebook blocks Russia’s RT prior to Trump inauguration
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Over 90m people now use Netflix worldwide, more shows incoming?
Netflix was probably one of the only companies who didn’t have a wretched 2016. The streaming media company recorded record profits and subscriber figures…
Mozilla’s redesigned logo evokes ‘language of the internet’
A logo redesign is a process fraught with danger… just ask Instagram if you need a reminder. But free software company Mozilla has taken…
Is Vitality’s Apple Watch deal worth it? Cape Town blogger finds out
Discovery Vitality’s Apple Watch deal is undeniably tempting. You buy Cupertino’s latest wearable packed with swanky tech, and exercise to drop the eventual price….
CIA goes public with huge online declassified database
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Vodacom launches Facebook Flex for free status updates, comments
Vodacom wants to get you updating your Facebook status again, but its new product will let you do this for free. Dubbed Facebook Flex,…
Humans have finally found a way to destroy the Nokia 3310
Ever since the Nokia 3310 was invented back in 2000, human beings have tried valiantly to destroy it. Dropping it, throwing it against walls,…
[Update] Cape Town’s burning, again: #DeerParkFire trends on social media
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4 hilarious #SaltBae parodies that’ll make you cringe
Salting food has never been this popular, and it’s all thanks to #SaltBae. The Turkish-born chef based in Dubai rose to internet stardom after…
Facebook debuts ‘fake news’ tools in Germany ahead of elections
We’re only three weeks into the new year, but “fake news” could already be the phrase of the year. After reports suggested that fake…
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