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Uber China to merge with Didi, creating $35bn business – report
Uber’s Chinese operations will merge with Chinese smart cab service Didi Chuxing, it has been reported. The deal will result in a company worth US$35-billion…
Rural skateboarding and SA tornadoes: this past week’s must-watch viral videos
Welcome to a new feature at Memeburn, where we take a look at videos worth watching this past week. Whether they’re viral, funny, amazing…
Is a VPN crackdown behind Netflix’s drop in user growth?
Netflix has seen slower than anticipated user growth in its most recent forecast, but why is this the case? If you ask the streaming…
Businesses can now arrange Uber rides with UberCentral
Uber has been making quite a few moves to cater for businesses, such as the ability to use company credit cards and the introduction…
Google Play Family Library is now a thing – but not in SA
Apple’s iTunes makes sharing purchases with loved ones rather easy, but Google-toting users can get in on the action now as well. The Google…
6 terrible, terrible places to use Pokemon Go Lures
One of the coolest Pokemon Go-related things we’ve seen are businesses using the lure module item to attract people to their premises. The item…
Stop charging import duties on mobile phones – WASPA
The Wireless Application Services Providers’ Association (WASPA) has called on the government to stop charging import duties on smartphones, saying that they aren’t a…
Leave the 3D glasses at home with this new cinema screen
If there’s one major annoyance about watching 3D movies at the cinema, it’s that you require 3D glasses to actually watch them. But what…
Yahoo sale to Verizon confirmed, but is it doomed to fail?
After reports earlier today, Verizon has confirmed that it’s acquiring ailing internet company Yahoo in a deal worth US$4.8-billion. The joint statement confirms that…
Verizon to buy Yahoo core business for $4.8bn – report
Yahoo’s publishing and advertising business has seen much better days, being viewed as an ailing internet icon by many. Now, the New York Times has…
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