F5.5G Leap-forward Development of Broadband in Africa The Africa Broadband Forum 2024 (BBAF 2024) was successfully held in Cape Town, South Africa recently, under…
Dolby’s app for musicians, singers adds live streaming
Dolby has announced a new update to their Dolby On music and video recording app for musicians that brings livestreaming to the platform. The…
Google announces new data privacy improvements
In the wake of more consumer awareness around the importance of privacy controls, Google has announced improvements to user controls and data retention practices….
Made by Africans, watched by the world: Netflix showcases African content
Netflix has launched its Made by Africans, Watched by the World campaign, which showcases talent from across the continent involved in Netflix’s African Originals….
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,…
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