Eskom announced on Friday morning that it will implement load shedding, amid an extensive cold front in South Africa. The power utility made the…
Google brings fact check info to image searches
While Google has included fact check labels on its search engine and Google News for some time, the company is now bringing these to…
New personal data protection laws come into effect
After years of delays, President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that additional sections of the Protection of Personal Information Act (PoPI) — which protects the…
Google launches AI-powered Pinterest competitor
Google has announced the launch of a platform that lets users curate media and stories on topics they like — creating a Pinterest competitor…
Flagged Trump tweet with manipulated video defended as ‘satire’
Proving that its fact-checking of the US president’s tweets wasn’t a once-off occasion, Twitter has flagged a new tweet by Donald Trump for containing…
Amazon to add 3000 new work-from-home jobs in South Africa
Amazon has announced plans to create 3000 new virtual, work-from-home jobs in South Africa this year. According to the company, these jobs will range…
Twitter rolls out voice note tweets on iOS
Twitter has announced that it is rolling out a feature that allows you to attach audio to your tweets — similar to a voice…
Instagram algorithm prioritises partial nudity – study
An investigation by an advocacy group that monitors the effects of algorithms says that Instagram prioritises images that feature “scantily-clad” men and women. However,…
Lockdown: Google report shows big uptick in movement in SA
The latest Google Community Mobility report has shown a significant uptick in movement in South Africa following the introduction of level 3 lockdown regulations….
New online food ordering platform Mr Yum launches in SA
A new platform will add to options for South Africans when it comes to ordering food for pickup or delivery. Mr Yum, an Australian…
Read before retweeting: Twitter to add new prompt to retweets
To curb the spread of fake news and misleading headlines, Twitter is planning to add a new feature that will prompt you to read…
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